Superman #25/1982
In "Grün vor Neid!", Superman faces a crushing defeat at the hands of Jackhammer, leaving him shaken and doubting himself. Drawn back to memories of his youth and his father's wisdom, he finds the strength to rise again—this time with the support of Metropolis's citizens to stand against his foe. Written by Mike W. Barr and illustrated by Irv Novick, with inks by John Calnan and colors by Gene D'Angelo, the issue's cover by Alex Saviuk and Frank Giacoia captures the moment of Superman's resolve.
When the Anti-Superman Band injects Batman with powers and a deep envy of Superman’s strength, the friendship between Bruce Wayne and Clark Kent is tested like never before. As distrust grows and the two heroes clash, even the loyalty of Alfred Pennyworth and the support of Perry White and Lois Lane can’t prevent the rift—until a shared threat forces them to confront the real enemy behind the scheme.
In a moment of doubt, Superman—weighed down by defeat and doubt—finds strength in memory. Drawing on the lessons of his youth and the quiet wisdom of his father, Jonathan Kent, he rallies not just his courage, but the spirit of Metropolis itself. With Lois Lane, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen, and even echoes of Superboy’s past, he faces Jackhammer in a battle that tests more than strength.
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