Superman #241
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Shape of Fear!", Superman grapples with a disturbing mental fracture that threatens to unravel his very identity, even as he regains his strength with I-Ching's guidance. With the help of Diana Prince, he confronts a mysterious force that may be feeding on his mind, leading to a desperate attempt to siphon his powers—again—to restore balance. Written by Denny O'Neil and brought to life by Curt Swan's art, Murphy Anderson's inks, and Ben Oda's lettering, this 1971 classic features a striking cover by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano.
In "The Shape of Fear!", Superman struggles to regain his strength after a mysterious mental fracture, leaving him vulnerable to unseen forces. With help from I-Ching and Diana Prince, the team confronts a terrifying presence from Quarrm—The War-Demon—whose very existence seems to feed on fear and unravel the hero’s mind.
In a quiet corner of Metropolis, Superman grows uneasy as one of Clark Kent’s neighbors, Alexander Ross, begins paying close attention to his routines. With Joe Rollins, Tommy Snead, and the rest of the block watching, Superman must think fast to keep his secret safe—before a single misstep reveals the truth to the very people he calls friends.
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↩ Reprints Superman #112 (1957), Superman #176 (1965)
Reprinted in Superman #22/1971 (1971), Stålmannen #7/1972 (1972), Supermann #6/1972 (1972), Superman Supacomic #157 (1972), Supermán #897 (1973), Stålmannen #8/1979 (1979), Superman Extra #9 (1984), Serie-pocket #112 (1985), Seriepocket #158 (1985), DC Comics Classics Library: Superman: Kryptonite Nevermore #[nn] (2009), Superman - Adieu, Kryptonite ! #[nn] (2016), Lendas do Homem de Aço: Curt Swan #1 (2018), Superman: Kryptonite Nevermore #[nn] (2021), DC Finest: Superman: Kryptonite Nevermore #[nn] (2025), Superman #55
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