Superman: The Secret Years #4
In "Beyond Terminus," Clark Kent faces a profound personal reckoning as he grapples with the loss of his closest friends and adoptive parents, all while confronting Lex Luthor’s latest scheme to destroy him. This pivotal issue marks Clark’s transition from Superboy to Superman, as he graduates college and embraces his identity with newfound gravity. Written by Bob Rozakis and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art, Kurt Schaffenberger’s inks, and Tom Ziuko’s colors, the story is framed by Frank Miller’s striking cover, capturing the weight of this defining moment.
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Clark must come to grips with the death of not only his friend Billy Cramer but also with the deaths of Ma and Pa Kent, all while stopping Luthor's latest attempt to kill him. Clark graduates from college and changes his name from Superboy to Superman.
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