Superman #23/1971

In a story that blends frontier mysticism with superhero might, Superman aids an ancient Native American mystic during a ritual tied to the pioneering past—using his powers to amplify the magic, only to be betrayed when the mystic dies. Roter Falke, the mysterious figure known as the Red Falcon, seizes the moment, summoning Superman to strip him of his abilities and turn the Man of Steel into a pawn in a dangerous game against the government. With Weisse Schlange and Mondblume caught in the crossfire, the balance of power shifts in a world where legend and reality collide.

Superman finds himself bound to a torture post, helpless as Frank Haldane revels in his victory—sure that no one will discover his secret: he’s in possession of Montezuma’s treasure. With time running out, the Man of Steel must break free before Haldane’s scheme is complete, while Mondblume and Roter Falke watch from the shadows, caught in a web of danger and deception.