Superman #387

A towering, purple-caped figure proclaiming himself Alexander the Great looms over a vulnerable Superman in this September 1983 DC issue, with Gil Kane's dynamic cover capturing a clash between the Man of Steel and a conqueror who demands nothing less than the entire world. The bold cover composition — swirling energy, a massive menacing presence, and a clearly outmatched hero — sets up "The Conqueror from the Past!" with real dramatic urgency. Inside, the creative team of Bob Rozakis, Paul Kupperberg, Curt Swan, and Vince Colletta brings this ancient-meets-modern showdown to life.