Superman #23

In "Gegenschlag," Superman and Mope continue their desperate search for the mysterious force behind Mope’s actions, while the Tribunal dispatches a relentless cyborg to track them down. Meanwhile, Lex Luthor confronts a chilling memory of his pact with Neron—and the shocking moment he was captured by the Joker—adding a layer of personal dread to the unfolding crisis. Written by Roger Stern and Frank Neubauer, with art by Tom Grummett and inks by Brett Breeding, this 1997 issue delivers a tense, character-driven narrative grounded in mystery and consequence. The cover, by Kieron Dwyer and Denis Rodier, captures the story’s escalating stakes.