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Cover: José Luis García-López

The Superman Family #189

May 1978 · DC · 1.00 USD
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In "The Night of the Looters," Wonder Woman faces a dual crisis when a rockslide threatens a train and children trapped nearby—using Hostess Twinkies as an unexpected lure to guide the kids to safety. Written by Tom DeFalco and illustrated by Kurt Schaffenberger, this 1978 DC adventure blends action and whimsy, with José Luis García-López's dynamic cover capturing the moment's intensity.

Contains 6 stories
The Night of the Looters
13 pp · Superhero

In "The Night of the Looters," Jimmy Olsen thwarts a major crime wave when a notorious criminal, Cougar, attempts to plunge the city into darkness with a powerful device designed to shut down the entire power grid. With the city's lights flickering and chaos looming, Jimmy must use his wits and courage to stop the plan before it’s too late.

The Mass Murderer from Krypton
8 pp · Superhero
The Star Who Loved Lois Lane!
12 pp · Superhero

In "The Star Who Loved Lois Lane!", Lois Lane finds herself at the center of a peculiar cosmic affection when a dying red mini-sun, imbued with consciousness, discovers Earth and falls for her. Meanwhile, a new superhero arrives, eager to win her favor—only to quickly realize he’s no match for the man who already holds her heart. As danger from a persistent gangster threatens to disrupt her life, Lois remains unaware of the star’s quiet, star-crossed devotion, watching as it drifts away, its love unreturned.

The Second Fastest Dog in Oregon
8 pp · Superhero
The Crime-Lord of Kandor
10 pp · Science Fiction, Superhero

In "The Crime-Lord of Kandor," a daring heist targeting the Sun Stone unfolds, but two Kandorian heroes stand in the way. As the threat unfolds, Ak-Var recounts the past—how he was once branded a criminal, exiled to the Phantom Zone, and later found an unexpected friendship with Van-Zee upon his return.

Memories of Menace!
12 pp · Superhero
Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Superman [Clark Kent]Jimmy OlsenVan-ZeeAk-VarRo-Lar (Kryptonian judge)Shyla Kor-OnnFred DanversZor-ElLucas "Snapper" CarrPhantom Zone inhabitants [Jax-UrGeneral ZodKru-ElMon-El]Lex Luthor (flashback)

In "Memories of Menace!", Supergirl finds herself trapped in the Phantom Zone, forced to confront three of Krypton’s most dangerous criminals—Jax-Ur, General Zod, and Kru-El—while Mon-El, recently brought there to save him from lead poisoning, comes to her aid. With help from Superman and a crucial memory band, she fights to prove her innocence against a conspiracy that reaches far beyond the Zone. Meanwhile, Lucas "Snapper" Carr appears to be assisting Fred Danvers, but his true intentions remain unclear—especially given his past connection to the wreckage of the Sky Wagon.

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Full credits

artist, inker Kurt Schaffenberger
colorist Mario Sen
letterer Clem Robins
cover pencils, inks José Luis García-López

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman Pocketbook #3 (1978), Superman Taschenbuch #12 (1978), Superman #16/1978 (1978), Wundergirl #28 (1978), Superman #17/1978 (1978), Wundergirl #29 (1978), Stålmannen #1/1979 (1979), Supermann #1/1979 (1979), Supermann #13/1980 (1980), Superman: The Adventures of Nightwing and Flamebird #[nn] (2009), Adventures of Superman: José Luis García-López #2 (2020)

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