Superman #23/1980

In "Luthos Wunderwaffe," Lex Luthor devises a brilliant scheme to eliminate Superman, only to hesitate at the last moment when an unknown woman stands in the line of fire. As he investigates her past and cures her fatal illness, his intentions begin to shift—drawing him into a transformation driven by unexpected compassion. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art, Frank Chiaramonte’s inks, and Gene D’Angelo’s colors, this 1980 issue features a pivotal moment in Luthor’s evolution, with Ross Andru and Dick Giordano’s cover capturing the tension in a striking, dynamic image.