Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

Superman #352

Oct 1980 · DC · 0.50 USD

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In "Superman's Day of Destiny!", Superman faces a profound test when Destiny strips him of his powers, forcing him to confront the idea that humanity must find its own solutions to its greatest challenges. Written by Marv Wolfman and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art, Frank Chiaramonte’s inks, Adrienne Roy’s colors, and Shelly Leferman’s lettering, this 1980 classic explores the hero’s role in a world that must grow on its own. The cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano captures the moment’s gravity, a 50-cent comic that remains a standout in the Man of Steel’s legacy.

Contains 2 stories

Superman's Day of Destiny!

17 pp · Superhero

SupermanDestiny (guest star, of the Endless)Frederick Stone (intro, villain)Barney Rose (intro, villain)Father Perez (intro)Lois LaneLana LangJoshua CoyleFlash [Barry Allen]Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Jimmy Olsen

In "Superman's Day of Destiny!", Superman confronts a profound challenge when the mystical figure Destiny arrives to test the Man of Steel’s faith in humanity. Stripped of his powers, Superman must navigate a world where heroes like Flash and Green Lantern, and allies like Lois Lane, Lana Lang, and Jimmy Olsen, must rise on their own—while facing threats from villains Frederick Stone and Barney Rose, and guided by the enigmatic Father Perez.

The Mark of a Citizen!

8 pp · Superhero

Mike (intro, Jimmy Olsen's cousin, Mike Olsen?)Kar-LuJan-DeKrypton

In "The Mark of a Citizen!", Mike, Jimmy Olsen's cousin, learns the hard way that responsibility isn’t just a lesson for the classroom—when he hears Kar-Lu’s tale of defiance on Krypton, where a young man named Kar-Lu once rejected the citizen’s training only to find its value in a moment of crisis. As the story unfolds, the bond between Kar-Lu and his young assistant Jan-De reveals how even the most reluctant among us can come to understand the weight of being a true citizen.