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The Best of DC#38
Cover: Ed Hannigan & Bob Smith

The Best of DC #38

Jul 1983 · DC · 1.25 USD; 1.50 CAD
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In "The Eliminator!", Superman faces a bizarre twist when his x-ray vision accidentally triggers a malfunction in Professor Grail's teleporter chair, leaving Lois seemingly lost in the fourth dimension. With help from a mysterious message sent through Jimmy's typewriter, Superman must race against time to find the right lever in Grail's lab and bring her back—before the dimension's pull becomes permanent. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Wayne Boring, with inks by Stan Kaye, the cover by Ed Hannigan and Bob Smith captures the eerie tension of the moment.

Contains 9 stories
The Eliminator!
14 pp · Superhero
SupermanPerry WhiteLois LaneJimmy OlsenDr. PhantasMark SharpeJoe LettermanChris Swan
The Truth Mirror!
12 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneJimmy OlsenPerry White"Flash" Dugan (villain)Superman RobotLois Lane Robot

In "The Truth Mirror!", Lois Lane discovers a mysterious mirror from her uncle that reveals a person's true nature—leading her to a startling revelation about Superman. When the mirror confirms that Clark Kent is Superman, the Man of Steel quickly steps in to cast doubt, turning the truth into a test of trust. With Jimmy Olsen and Perry White caught in the confusion, and a suspicious Flash Dugan watching from the shadows, Lois must decide what—or who—is really real.

The Demons from Pandora's Box!
8 pp · Superhero
The Enchanted Mountain!
11 pp · Superhero
Superman

In the shadow of the Shaggy Mountains, the village of Morabia trembles as a mysterious castle rises from the peak—home to the long-lost Wizard of Wokit. When the wizard transforms into a giant falcon and attacks, the townspeople call on their only hope: Superman. As he battles the airborne sorcerer above the mountain, the very peak begins to crumble. In the present, Lois Lane reads the tale from an old book, her imagination weaving the hero’s tale with her own quiet wonder.

The Spectre Suitor!
14 pp · Superhero

In "The Spectre Suitor!", Lois finds herself drawn into a chilling mystery when a wealthy man’s ghostly ancestor pulls her back to London in November 1888—just as she uncovers a terrifying truth about his dark past.

The Spell of the Shandu Clock
8 pp · Superhero
SupermanLois LaneJimmy OlsenShanduPerry WhiteThe Fallon Gang (Intro)

In "The Spell of the Shandu Clock," Superman plays a daring game of deception, pretending to be ensnared by the mystical Shandu Clock to lure the Fallon Gang into a trap. With Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White watching from the sidelines, the Man of Steel uses his wits and courage to outsmart a criminal gang armed with a weapon they believe can conquer even him.

The Ghost of Lois Lane
9 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJimmy OlsenPerry WhiteProfessor Grail

In "The Ghost of Lois Lane," Superman's accidental use of his x-ray vision triggers a catastrophic malfunction in Professor Grail's teleporter, leaving Lois Lane seemingly lost in the fourth dimension. As a spectral image of her appears to him, Lois reaches out through Jimmy Olsen's new typewriter, pleading for help from a place beyond space and time. With Perry White's urgency and the mystery of the lab's hidden lever, Superman must race against the unknown to bring her back—before the ghost of Lois fades for good.

The Black Magic of Supergirl!
13 pp · Superhero
SupergirlSupermanFred DanversEdna Danvers

In "The Black Magic of Supergirl!", Supergirl is tempted by the Satan Ring, a cursed artifact that grants her three dark spells—but each use brings her closer to becoming a demon. With her powers waning and time running out, she must find a way to undo the transformation before it's too late. As Superman and her family, Fred and Edna Danvers, try to help, the line between hero and villain grows dangerously thin.

The Ghost That Haunted Clark Kent
7 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Dr. Troy Magnus

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Full credits

inker Stan Kaye
cover pencils Ed Hannigan
cover inks Bob Smith

Reprints

↩ Reprints Action Comics #86 (1945), Superman #126 (1959), Superman #129 (1959), Action Comics #269 (1960), Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #81 (1964), Action Comics #324 (1965), Action Comics #379 (1969), Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #108 (1971), Action Comics #406 (1971)

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