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Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

The Superman Family #211

Oct 1981 · DC · 1.00 USD; 0.30 GBP
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In "The Man with the Explosive Mind!", Jimmy Olsen finds himself targeted by Shelby Drake, a man whose past as the elusive Harlan Lavery comes back to haunt him. Written by Martin Pasko and brought to life by José Delbo’s dynamic art, this 1981 tale from The Superman Family #211 explores the fallout of a long-buried secret, with Ross Andru and Dick Giordano’s cover capturing the tension in sharp, striking detail.

Contains 6 stories
The Man with the Explosive Mind!
14 pp · Superhero
Greg Gilbert (scriptwriter)Hal (Actor)J.K. (Director)Alan Ward (Producer)Betty Tibbit (Olympic Gold Medalist)The Mind-Bomber [Paige Van Horne]
The Kill Kent Contract!
8 pp · Superhero

In "The Kill Kent Contract!" from The Superman Family #211, Lois Kent finds herself entangled in a dangerous mystery when she overhears a sinister plot targeting one of the guests at the upcoming wedding of Earth-Two’s Bruce Wayne and Selina Kyle. With the ceremony just days away, she must unravel the threat before it’s too late—before the bride or groom becomes a victim.

Search for a Secret-Seeker
6 pp · Superhero
Frank (doorman at Clark Kent's building)

In "Search for a Secret-Seeker," Clark Kent finds himself unexpectedly visited by Elastoman, who’s puzzled that Clark didn’t anticipate his arrival. With suspicion rising, Ralph Dibny senses a hidden threat targeting Clark’s secret identity, prompting the two to investigate the building’s surroundings—starting with Frank, the doorman, whose quiet presence may hold more than meets the eye.

Lois Lane: Hostage!
10 pp · Superhero
Larella (policeman)Mayer (policeman)Moe (terrorist)Lola (terrorist)Roscoe (terrorist)
Deadlier Than the Sword
10 pp · Superhero
Shelby Drake [Harlan Lavery]Marcy LaveryJennifer Owens (Daily Planet Receptionist)Mark Olsen (Jimmy Olsen's father)

Shelby Drake, once known as Harlan Lavery, returns to Metropolis with a grudge, targeting Jimmy Olsen after years of being exposed as the man who stole a million dollars and vanished. With Marcy Lavery and Jennifer Owens caught in the crossfire, the past comes roaring back in a story where secrets are weapons and the truth cuts deeper than any blade.

Untitled story
0.2 pp

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Raw (Fine) $6
CGC 9.8 · 10 in census $99
CGC 9.6 · 3 in census $29*
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $20*
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $20*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $20*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $20*
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Cast · 22 characters

Full credits

colorist Jerry Serpe
letterer Todd Klein
cover pencils Ross Andru
cover inks Dick Giordano

Reprints

Reprinted in Kara from Krypton #[nn] (1982), Superman #1/1982 (1982), Superman Taschenbuch #38 (1982), Superman Taschenbuch #40 (1982), Gigant #2/1982 (1982), Wundergirl #3/1982 (1982), Supermán #1391 (1982), Superman Poche #66 (1983), Superman Poche #67 (1983), Superman Poche #69-70 (1983), Superman #3/1984 (1984)

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