The Superman Family #166
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Murdering Arm of Metropolis [Part I]," Lois Lane becomes a key witness to the mysterious death of Dr. Foxley, setting off a tense investigation that pulls her into the shadows of Metropolis. With Simon Cross of SIA overseeing the case, Lois is drawn into a dangerous partnership as they race to uncover the truth behind the crime. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by John Rosenberger, with letters by Ben Oda, the issue features a striking cover by Nick Cardy.
In the shadow of Metropolis, a deadly mystery unfolds when Dr. Foxley is murdered—Lois Lane, the only witness, is whisked to SIA headquarters by Simon Cross. With the investigation underway, the SIA chief pairs her with Simon to uncover the truth behind the crime, plunging them into a web of secrets that threatens to expose more than just a killer.
In "Part II: Lois Lane, Undercover Agent!", Lois Lane teams up with the enigmatic agent Simon Cross to train in self-defense, unaware that their mission is tied to a dangerous drug ring. When they spot a suspect on a rooftop, the confrontation turns deadly—Lois is pushed from the edge by a man with a robotic arm, and Cross is fatally attacked.
In "Part III: The Secret of Spangle's Garden," Superman barely saves Lois Lane from a deadly fall, but the rescue comes too late for his fellow SAZ agent, Roger Tempton. With Tempton gone, Lois teams up with Simon Cross to uncover the mystery behind the enigmatic Spangle and the secrets hidden within her garden.
In "The Great Supergirl Double-Cross!", Supergirl misjudges Lena Thorul’s new boyfriend as a spy, unwittingly sabotaging their budding romance. Now, with the truth revealed, she must navigate the fallout and find a way to mend what she broke—before the rift becomes permanent.
In a twist of fate, Clark Kent finds himself locked up alongside Lex Luthor after the villain frames him for a crime. With the parole board's decision—driven by Clark’s father’s refusal to release Luthor—now backfiring, the two rivals must navigate the tense confines of a shared cell, their rivalry now amplified by proximity and mutual distrust.
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