Superman in the Seventies #[nn]

When a desperate Willie Fawcett stumbles into Superman’s world, he discovers that transforming into Captain Thunder unleashes a dark alter ego—driven by the sinister influence of the Monster League of Evil. With Superman’s help, Willie must uncover the truth behind his powers and find a way back home before the evil within takes full control.

In a twist that turns hero and friend against hero, Superman finds himself on trial at the hands of a future version of his young protege—Pete Ross, now wielding a mind-transfer machine and the identity of Superboy. Accused of failing his son Jon Ross to alien captors, Superman faces judgment from the very people he’s sworn to protect, including Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White, all caught in a courtroom drama that blurs time, identity, and loyalty. With the verdict hanging and execution imminent, a desperate rescue unfolds in Smallville, where the real Superboy—trapped in Pete’s body—calls on Krypto to break the cycle of vengeance and restore what was stolen.

In "The Man Who Murdered the Earth," Lex Luthor unleashes the Galactic Golem—a being forged from cosmic matter and driven by an insatiable hunger for stellar energy—setting the stage for a clash that threatens Earth itself. With Lois Lane caught in the crossfire and Superman forced to play a dangerous game of deception, the fate of the planet hangs in the balance as two enemies must find a way to outwit a force beyond their control.

In "The Man Who Murdered Metropolis!", Superman must confront a chillingly familiar threat when Brainiac unleashes a mirror image of Metropolis, threatening to destroy the real city. With the help of WGBS reporter Steve Lombard and the enigmatic Morgan Edge, Superman races to outwit the alien mind before the two skies collide.

When a stagecoach materializes in the heart of Metropolis, it brings with it Terra-Man—a mysterious figure straight out of a western, armed with advanced technology and a wild-eyed intensity. Superman must confront this unexpected threat while grappling with the physical and mental strain of a rare Kryptonian condition known as birth-spells, which flares up on his Kryptonian birthday.

In a twist of cosmic mischief, The Parasite targets Lex Luthor at the Superman Museum, seeking to steal his voice and command—only to unleash chaos when he hijacks Luthor’s weapons against Superman. With the Man of Steel incapacitated, Luthor’s desperate move transfers Superman’s life-force into the massive asteroid statue outside, turning it into a living guardian. Now, as The Parasite tries to siphon power from the statue, he finds himself drained instead—caught in a trap of his own making.

Jimmy Olsen is sent by his new boss, Morgan Edge, to cover the Newsboy Legion and their Whiz Wagon, leading him into the Wild Area where he uncovers secrets tied to the Outsiders and their enigmatic leader, Yango. When Superman survives an assassination attempt on Clark Kent—orchestrated by Inter-Gang under Edge’s direction—Jimmy finds himself drawn deeper into a web of intrigue involving Gabby, Jr., Tommy, Flipper-Dipper, Scrapper, Jr., Big Words, and the mysterious forces at play.

Lois Lane steps into a new kind of Metropolis when she uses a Kryptonian device to temporarily change her appearance, immersing herself in the African-American community to report on its life and struggles. Through quiet moments with a woman in a tenement and a passionate street activist, she begins to see the city in a way she never has—while Superman, watching from the shadows as Clark Kent, wonders what this transformation means for both her and the truth.

In a quiet moment between dates, Superman and Lois Lane share a rare evening until Krypto, disoriented and memory-worn, crosses paths with a mysterious dog named Chelsea. When Lois suddenly collapses, Superman rushes her to the hospital—only for Krypto to witness it and his past to return in a flash. With the help of a trail of blue smoke-bombs left by a clever gang of thieves, Superman and his canine companion race to uncover the truth behind the attack. As the mystery unfolds, old bonds are tested and new feelings stir—especially when Chelsea isn’t quite sure she’s ready for a hero with superpowers.

In a story that challenges the very idea of a superhero’s role, Superman finds himself questioned by the Guardians of the Universe, who suggest his presence might be holding humanity back. As he grapples with their words, he becomes unexpectedly drawn into the struggles of a migrant camp, where a young man named Manuel and a woman named Juan face hardship, and a quiet observer named Mr. Harley watches from the edge.

Clark Kent returns to Smallville to say goodbye to the Kent family home, now threatened by a new highway project. Pete Ross, who once pushed for the route to go through the property to erase any trace of Clark’s secret, is confronted by the man he once doubted—and finds himself regretting his choice. Together, they uncover something unexpected that could change everything.

In a 1950s Earth-2 where Superman has vanished and Clark Kent lives as a nameless crusading reporter, love and mystery collide when he marries Lois Lane—only to find her questioning his true identity when a shadowy threat resurfaces. With help from Colonel Future, The Wizard, and a few old friends like Jimmy Olsen and the Tompkins family, Clark’s forgotten heroism begins to stir, leading to a reunion that’s as personal as it is heroic.