Superman #222
In "Superman's Lost Brother!", Superman faces a mystery when a crashed alien named Halk Kar arrives on Earth, bearing a note in Jor-El’s handwriting that suggests a long-lost familial bond. Written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Al Plastino, this 1969 classic sees Superman team up with Halk Kar in chasing the criminal Wrecker Ross—only for a sudden shock to trigger a shocking revelation about Halk Kar’s true origins as a traveler from Thoron who once knew Jor-El on Krypton. The cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson captures the moment of suspense with striking clarity.
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When Halk Kar crashes on Earth, the note he carries in Jor-El's handwriting makes Superman suspect that Halk Kar is his older brother. But when Halk Kar joins Superman in his pursuit of "Wrecker" Ross, Halk Kar receives an electric shock and remembers that he is actually a space traveller from Thoron who met Jor-El on Krypton just before it exploded.
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