Superman #5/1976
In "Der Hammer des Lex Luthor," a vengeful criminal uses a face-swapping device to impersonate Clark Kent, aiming to assassinate Superman during a public ceremony. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life by Curt Swan’s art with inks by Tex Blaisdell, this 1976 issue delivers a tense, personal showdown where Superman must protect both his identity and his secret. The dramatic cover by Nick Cardy captures the moment of confrontation, a striking visual that perfectly frames the story’s high-stakes deception.
In "Der Hammer des Lex Luthor," Lex Luthor, driven by his enduring rivalry with Superman, devises a twisted invention meant to weaponize his own hatred. With the help of Dr. Thames and under the watchful eye of Morgan Edge, Luthor’s plan takes shape—aimed not at brute force, but at turning emotion into a physical weapon. As Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen observe the escalating tension, the true danger lies not in the hammer itself, but in what it could awaken in the heart of its creator.
In a chilling twist of identity and revenge, Superman faces a masked assailant who swaps faces with Clark Kent to get close enough to strike. When the impostor targets him at a public ceremony, the hero must fight not just the attacker, but the terrifying loss of his own identity—while the real Clark Kent, unaware, stands in the shadows, his face now someone else’s.
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