Superman #254

A striking cover by Nick Cardy frames a genuinely compelling scenario: Superman, crackling with yellow energy, places his hands on a young boy named Billy Anders — who stands on crutches — while declaring he's bequeathing all his super-powers to him. The contrast between the towering Man of Steel and the slight, vulnerable kid gives the image real emotional weight, and the title "The Kid Who Stole Superman's Powers!" only deepens the intrigue. With interior work by the creative team of Denny O'Neil, Curt Swan, and Murphy Anderson, this 1972 DC issue promises the kind of imaginative, heartfelt storytelling that made Superman comics so compelling in this era.