Superman #25/1978

In this gripping 1978 tale from Superman #25, the infamous TV host Montgomery Walcott appears to be the mastermind behind a major drug operation—until the Creeper intervenes, mistakenly attacking Batman while trying to protect his fellow host. With Alfred Pennyworth’s memories and Aquaman’s fleeting presence adding layers of intrigue, the mystery deepens as the line between celebrity and criminal blurs.

In the shadow of a city on edge, Montgomery Walcott’s desperate escape takes a dangerous turn as his past collides with the present. With Batman and Polizeichef James "Jim" Gordon closing in, the Creeper must race against time to anticipate Walcott’s next move—before the city becomes another victim of the Vertigo Effect.

When Elastoman and his wife Sue visit Sutterville, a friendly welcome from Mayor Homer Jethro and the town’s Chinese restaurant owner leads to an unexpected treat—glücksfallen with a twist. Instead of fortune-cookie wisdom, the sweet little cookies yield stacks of cash, setting Elastoman on a trail that uncovers a surprising regret behind the generosity.

On Earth II, Superman and Lois Lane Kent face a series of escalating dangers during a routine move—first a collapsing sofa, then a bomb-riddled car. With the Colonel Future Bande hunting them after exposing the gang’s secrets, Lois challenges Clark to rely on her for help, even in protecting his secret identity. When the villains close in, she delivers a surprise twist that puts Clark’s cover to the ultimate test.