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Superman#221
Cover: Curt Swan & Murphy Anderson

Superman #221

Nov 1969 · DC · 0.15 USD
“The Revolt of the Super-Slave!”

As a reward for helping irrigate their planet, an alien race bestows on Superman the honor of drinking the sacred scarlet nectar, which had not been bestowed for 25 years. Unfortunately, it had undergone a chemical change and become poison. Superman's invulnerability partially saved him, but instead caused a large weight increase.

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writer Cary Bates · artist Curt Swan · inker George Roussos · cover Curt SwanMurphy Anderson

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writer Cary Bates
artist Curt Swan
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks Murphy Anderson

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As a reward for helping irrigate their planet, an alien race bestows on Superman the honor of drinking the sacred scarlet nectar, which had not been bestowed for 25 years. Unfortunately, it had undergone a chemical change and become poison. Superman's invulnerability partially saved him, but instead caused a large weight increase.

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