Superman #404
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Born to Be Superman!", a bold alternate take from 1985, Paul Kupperberg and Carmine Infantino craft a poignant what-if tale where a teenage Clark Kent lost his powers during a clash with Lex Luthor as Superboy. Thirteen years later, now a married man with a quiet life, Clark faces a renewed threat when Lex Luthor escapes prison and resumes his criminal reign—forcing Clark to confront the legacy he was never meant to have. Eduardo Barreto’s striking cover captures the weight of that moment, while the story unfolds with emotional depth and a haunting sense of possibility.
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An imaginary story where Superman lost his super powers at the age of 16 during a battle with Lex Luthor as Superboy. This story is set 13 years later with Clark grown and married to Lana. Lex is released from prison and he goes on a crime spree.
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