The Daring New Adventures of Supergirl #5
In "Fear Times Four," Supergirl faces a psychological test unlike any she's known—Ms. Mesmer manipulates her perception, making her believe everyone sees her as Linda Lang, forcing her to flee the battlefield in a panic. Meanwhile, the Gang kidnaps Johnny Ostrander, desperate to recover a mysterious package he’s holding, turning the stakes personal and urgent. Written by Paul Kupperberg and brought to life with bold visuals by Carmine Infantino, Bob Oksner, and Tom Ziuko, with lettering by John Costanza and a striking cover by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano, this 1983 issue blends identity crisis with high-stakes action in a tense, character-driven tale.
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Ms. Mesmer makes Supergirl think that people can see her as Linda, so she flees the battle with the Gang to protest her secret identity, while the gang kidnaps Johnny Ostrander to find the location of a package that he has that belongs to them.
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