Superman Extra #5

When Superman vanishes and his powers begin to fade, the people of Metropolis are left in shock—especially Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Rob Fletcher, who remember the hero's last days. With Clark Kent gone too, a mystery unfolds around the sudden absence of Metropolis's greatest protector, and the truth may lie in the quiet corners of the city, where even the smallest clues could hold the key.

In a world where technology has eclipsed heroism, Superman Roboter—once the Man of Steel—struggles with a fading power rooted not in physics, but in spirit. When Jimmy Olsen uncovers the truth, he must confront a Superman who feels useless in a mechanized age, until a devastating fire and the loss of friends ignite a long-dormant will to protect.

In "Schöne Bescherung!" from Superman Extra #5 (1982), Falke and Falkgirl face off against the menacing Lord Insectus, but a venomous spider bite begins to weaken Carter—pushing Shierra to devise a daring strategy to turn the tide.

In "Die Faust des Riesen," a prehistoric giant with immense strength attacks Captain Strong, forcing the hero to seek help from Clark Kent. When Superman investigates, he learns the creature was once an alien frozen in ice—awakened in the tropics and driven mad after escaping from S. T. A. R. Labs. The mysterious power of Captain Strong’s Sumba begins to unravel the truth, hinting at a transformation far deeper than anyone expected.

In a seaside tale from Superman Extra #5, Captain Strong—whose strength comes from a mysterious seaweed called Sumba—rallies to protect his secret from a greedy food conglomerate. When the company’s deception pushes him to the brink, Superman steps in to calm the storm, testing the limits of heroism and loyalty.

In "Die Diktatorin," Lois Lane—posing as General Tigre—must convince Superman, whose memories have been erased by the Maestro, that he’s a criminal, or her sister Lucy and parents Ella and Sam will pay the price. With Clark Kent’s identity in ruins and the world unraveling, Lois fights to protect her family while confronting the chilling reality of a truth she never meant to uphold.

When Superman starts accepting payment for his heroics—building a vast financial empire and clashing with a ruthless rival—his sudden obsession with wealth throws Metropolis into chaos. But as the city watches his rise, a deeper mystery unfolds, with Lois Lane, Cyrus Brand, and the enigmatic Sheik Hassan drawn into a game where every transaction hides a secret.