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Superman #233

Jan 1971 · DC · 0.15 USD
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“Superman Breaks Loose”

In "Superman Breaks Loose," writer E. Nelson Bridwell and artist Murphy Anderson deliver a thrilling early tale of Jor-El, the Kryptonian scientist whose bold experiments with anti-gravity take a dangerous turn when astronaut Lara Lor-Van stows away on his test rocket. The story rockets into action when the craft crashes on Krypton's moon Wegthor, forcing Jor-El to mount a daring rescue. Neal Adams' dynamic cover captures the high-stakes drama, making this 1971 issue a standout in Superman's early history.

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writer E. Nelson Bridwell · artist, inker Murphy Anderson · cover Neal Adams

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artist, inker Murphy Anderson
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Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. But when astronaut Lara Lor-Van stows away in Jor-El's test rocket, the rocket crashes on Krypton's moon Wegthor, and Jor-El has to come to her rescue.

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