Superman #62

Sep 1999 · Dino Verlag · 4,90 DEM; 4,90 CHF; 39 ATS; 119 LUF; 6.600 ITL; 600 ESP; 1.300 GRD

🌐 German edition · synopsis shown in English

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In "Schachmatt," Superman faces a chilling new threat in Metropolis when the Ripper targets children, forcing the Man of Steel to confront a monster with a surprising desire—to return to confinement. Lex Luthor introduces his daughter to Superman, while a mysterious illness grips the city, and behind the scenes, Burton Thompson of S.T.A.R. Labs conducts secret genetic experiments. Written by Karl Kesel and Christian Heiß, with art by Tom Grummett, Denis Rodier, and Scott Koblish, and a cover by Tom Grummett and Denis Rodier, this 1999 issue blends psychological tension with classic superhero stakes.

Contains 2 stories

Schachmatt

22 pp · Superhero

Superman Blue [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LanePerry WhiteLex Luthor (Villain)Lena Luthor (Geburt)Contessa Erica Alexandra del Portenza (villain)Doctor CordovaLionel Luthor (Lex's Vater, Rückblick)Lillian Luthor (Lex's Mutter, Rückblick)Casey Griggs (Lex's Pflegevatertot)Elaine Griggs (Lex's PflegemutterRückblick)Lena Griggs (Lex's PflegeschwesterRückblick)Mayor Frank Berkowitz (tot)Admiral Bennington

In "Schachmatt," Superman Blue is pulled from a deep-space rescue when Earth erupts in crisis: the mayor is assassinated, and Lex Luthor seizes the moment to tighten his grip on Metropolis. Amid the chaos, Lex’s daughter is born—her arrival shadowed by the legacy of a family fractured by secrets, loss, and ambition.

Kinder und Monster

22 pp · Superhero

Superman Blue [Clark KentKal-El]Lois LaneDirk ArmstrongSimone DeNiegeInspector Maggie SawyerInspector Dan TurpinHunter [Burton Thompson](Direktor von S.T.A.R.-Labs)Danny GrayMr. HaroldBürgermeister SackettDoctor SinghDoctor CordovaContessa Erica Alexandra del Portenza (villain)Lex Luthor (villain)Lena LuthorRipper (villain)

In "Kinder und Monster," Superman Blue faces a chilling threat when the Ripper targets children in Metropolis, forcing him to confront a creature whose true desire may be far simpler than anyone imagined. With Lex Luthor's daughter Lena and the Contessa del Portenza entangled in the chaos, and secret experiments by Burton Thompson at S.T.A.R.-Labs casting shadows, Superman must navigate a web of deception as Lois, Maggie Sawyer, and others race to protect the city.