The Best of DC #6
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Clark Kent's Masquerade As Superman!" from The Best of DC #6 (1980), a classic tale written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Al Plastino, the Daily Planet's shutdown by newspaper mogul John Wilton sparks an unlikely rebellion: former staff members, now working odd jobs, secretly gather news to launch a rival paper. With the stakes rising as Wilton moves to crush their new venture, Clark Kent finds himself caught between his civilian life and the hero he’s meant to be. The cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano captures the tension of a city on the edge.
When Lois Lane accidentally helps print a fake newspaper revealing Superman’s secret identity, the resulting chaos leads Perry White and Lois to convince Clark Kent to play along—pretending he’s really Superman for a publicity stunt. With "Iron Ike" caught in the middle of the escalating farce, Clark must navigate the line between truth and performance in a story that’s equal parts clever prank and high-stakes masquerade.
In "The Super-Cigars of Perry White!", the Daily Planet’s chief editor finds himself unexpectedly endowed with superpowers after receiving a mysterious gift—only to quickly discover that fame and strength come with serious complications. As Perry White grapples with his new abilities, he must navigate both the dangers of his altered reality and the challenges of staying true to himself, all while Superman watches from the sidelines.
Clark Kent, Gentleman Journalist! finds Clark Kent caught between his duties as a reporter and the sudden editorial crackdown by the Planet’s new interim publisher—Griselda Grey, the prudish sister of the paper’s owner. With her brother Harvey Grey temporarily out of the office, Griselda Grey begins rejecting Clark and Lois’s most dramatic stories, forcing Clark to navigate a newsroom where sensationalism is no longer welcome.
Lois Lane takes over the "Advise-the-Lovelorn" column at the Daily Planet after the regular columnist breaks her leg, only to find herself caught in a web of anonymous confessions—especially when she starts believing Clark Kent is secretly writing in, pouring out his heart. As she waits for the moment he might finally propose, she’s torn between pretending to be charmed and preparing to turn him down, all while Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, and even Bill the mailman get drawn into the mix.
In "The Last Headline!", the staff of Galaxy News Radio faces a crisis when Morgan Edge demands Perry White retire at 65, prompting Clark Kent to document his final assignment. With Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and the rest of the team rallying behind their editor, they track down Zack Dawson after his release from prison, uncovering a hidden treasure and bringing the fugitive to justice—all while proving that Perry’s legacy is far from over.
In "The End of the Planet!", Superman, Lois Lane, Perry White, and John Wilton find themselves at odds when the new owner of the Daily Planet, John Wilton, shuts down the paper and forces the staff into new lives. As former employees like Lois and Perry start uncovering stories in their new roles, they’re drawn into a high-stakes battle when Wilton’s ruthless moves threaten to erase their new paper for good.
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