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Cover: J. David Jackson

The Super Heroes #4

Jan 1981 · Egmont UK · 0.40 GBP
“Challenge of the Man-Bat”

In "Challenge of the Man-Bat," Superman faces a rare test of willpower when Kond pleads for help saving his mate Rija—only to find her transformed into a Siren whose allure threatens to override even his superhuman resolve. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life with classic precision by artists Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson, this 1981 Egmont UK issue delivers a haunting, emotionally charged clash between loyalty and temptation. The cover, by J. David Jackson, captures the tension in bold, striking detail.

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writer Cary Bates · artist Curt Swan · inker Murphy Anderson · cover J. David Jackson

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writer Cary Bates
artist Curt Swan
cover pencils, inks J. David Jackson

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Kond asks Superman to save his mate Rija. However, Rija has become a Siren and Superman is irresistibly drawn to her and Kond must battle Superman for the love of Rija.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).