Superman #23/1977
In "Wer bitte ist der echte Superman," Superman investigates a mysterious phenomenon tied to ancient, colossal statues being repeatedly restored to their original location despite efforts to relocate them. With Bruce Wayne and Dick Grayson overseeing the preservation project, the Man of Steel journeys to the home planet of the 12 Unsterblichen to uncover the truth behind the statues' uncanny resilience. Written by Bob Haney and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art, Al Milgrom’s inks, and Jerry Serpe’s colors, this 1977 issue features a striking cover by Kurt Schaffenberger.
In a dazzling twist on celebrity and identity, Clark Kent is invited to the Johnny Nevada Show, where every guest—famously mistaken for Superman at some point—wears the iconic suit. Amid the glittering crowd, Dr. Light lurks in the shadows, using hidden beams to expose the real Man of Steel. With Jimmy Olsen, Steve Lombard, and Mike Talbot watching, Superman must outwit a foe who sees through the costume but not the man behind it.
In a quiet corner of the world, Superman, Batman, and Robin join forces to protect ancient stone statues from being lost to a rising dam—only to find the colossal figures mysteriously returning to their original site, defying all logic. When the truth leads Superman to the distant planet of CY-TOR, he uncovers a secret tied to the enigmatic 12 Unsterblichen and their mysterious connection to the statues, as well as the presence of LYNY and THAZ.
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