Superman: The Man of Steel #132

A festive mood takes over Superman: The Man of Steel #132 as Carlos Pacheco and Jesús Merino's cover depicts a cartoonishly oversized Superman floating high above a cheering parade crowd, arms spread wide while cradling the mischievous imp Mr. Mxyzptlk — who gleefully holds a torch and shouts about having a "Mxyzptlk-in' good time." Confetti fills the air, Superman- and Wonder Woman-emblazoned balloons bob alongside marching band members in red uniforms, and the whole scene crackles with playful, almost carnival-style energy. With Mark Schultz writing and the story titled "The Big Parade," this January 2003 issue promises a lighthearted clash between the Man of Steel and his fifth-dimensional tormentor.