The Superman Chronicles #2
In "Superman Meets the Ultra-Humanite," Superman steps into the ring—literally—when he discovers that former champion Larry Trent was cheated out of his title through a drug plot. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster, this 2007 tale sees Superman don Trent’s identity to fight for justice, blending heroism with a classic underdog story. The cover, penciled by Joe Shuster and inked by Paul Cassidy, captures the moment of transformation with striking clarity.
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Superman saves the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world from committing suicide. When Superman learns that Larry Trent was drugged by his former manager to lose the title bout, the Man of Tomorrow disguises himself as Trent and slugs his way back to the title match, in which Trent himself steps in and wins.
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