Superman #362

Superman stands in the foreground, fists clenched and expression grim, staring at a glowing computer screen displaying the fading digital figures of Lois Lane and Lana Lang — a chilling visual that gives weight to the cover's dire proclamation that no one in the universe can save them, not even the Man of Steel. The cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano does a fine job capturing Superman's rare helplessness, echoing the header's haunting promise that a past tragedy is about to repeat itself. Rounding out the package, an extra backup feature — "Metropolis: Day One!" — makes this August 1981 issue a satisfying read with Cary Bates writing and the dependable Curt Swan on interior art.