Superman #9/1976
In "Supermans Energiekrise," Superman faces a baffling new weakness that leaves him relying on massive amounts of food to stay strong—only to discover the true source lies buried deep beneath the Earth, acting like a hidden energy magnet. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life with Curt Swan’s signature art and Tex Blaisdell’s inks, this 1976 classic features a cover by Bob Oksner, capturing the Man of Steel’s struggle with a mystery that stretches far beyond the usual villainy.
When the new Toy Bastler outsmarts Superman once again, the Man of Steel suddenly suffers mysterious energy crashes—forcing him to devour endless amounts of food just to stay strong. As he and Lois Lane investigate, Superman begins to suspect the truth lies not with the villain, but deep beneath the Earth, where a hidden rock acts like a powerful energy magnet.
In a quirky 1976 tale from Superman #9, Atom and his assistant Sandy stumble upon a fluorescent-lit chair that starts dancing—leading to a strange encounter with a termit-like creature growing under the glow. As the duo investigates, they uncover a mysterious connection between the light and the creature’s sudden expansion, setting off a tense but hopeful effort to help it return to its hidden realm.
When Oliver Queen loses $200 on the subway, he sets out to recover it—only to intercept a museum heist in the guise of the Green Arrow. His pursuit leads him to a police station where a pickpocket is being booked, and there, unexpectedly, he finds his missing money.
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↩ Reprints Action Comics #431 (1974), Action Comics #433 (1974), Action Comics #454 (1975)
Reprinted in Superman Superband #25 (1984)
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