Cover: Jerry Ordway

Superman #42

Apr 1990 · DC · 0.75 USD; 0.95 CAD; 0.50 GBP

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“[The Day of the Krypton Man, Part IV:] Krypton Man”

In "The Day of the Krypton Man, Part IV: Krypton Man," Superman faces off against the relentless Draaga in a climactic battle that tests both strength and resolve. Written and illustrated by Jerry Ordway, with inks by Dennis Janke and colors by Glenn Whitmore, this 1990 issue delivers a tense showdown that pushes Superman to his limits. The cover by Jerry Ordway captures the moment with striking intensity.

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writer, artist Jerry Ordway · inker Dennis Janke · colorist Glenn Whitmore · letterer John Costanza · cover Jerry Ordway

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Cast · 17 characters

Adam Grant Bruno Mannheim Captain America Cat Grant Clark Kent / Kal-El Donatello Draaga Jose Delgado Leonardo Michelangelo Morgan Edge Perry White Professor Emil Hamilton Raphael Reggie Jackson Spider-Man Superman

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writer, artist Jerry Ordway

inker Dennis Janke

colorist Glenn Whitmore

letterer John Costanza

cover pencils, inks Jerry Ordway

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Draaga finally lands on Earth, and he gets his rematch with Superman. When Superman wins, it looks like he may give Draaga the death-right he desired.

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