Cover: Gil Kane

Superman #390

Dec 1983 · DC · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.25 GBP

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“Lost on a Comet!”

In "Lost on a Comet!", Superman faces a mystery when Vartox, a confused alien with no memory of his past, crash-lands on Earth seeking help. As the Man of Steel tries to uncover Vartox’s origins, Lana Lang finds her secret admirer growing more daring in his quiet pursuit. Written by Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin, with Curt Swan’s timeless art and Gil Kane’s striking cover, this 1983 classic blends cosmic intrigue with heartfelt small-town drama.

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writer Cary Bates · writer Elliot S! Maggin · artist Curt Swan · inker Dave Hunt · colorist Anthony Tollin · letterer Milt Snapinn · cover Gil Kane

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writer Cary Bates

writer Elliot S! Maggin

artist Curt Swan

inker Dave Hunt

colorist Anthony Tollin

letterer Milt Snapinn

cover pencils, inks Gil Kane

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Vartox finds himself with a memory loss and travels to Earth to seek the aid of Superman. Lana's secret admirer gets bolder in his attempts to reach Lana.

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