DC Heroes & Villains Collection #39
In "For the Man Who Has Everything...", Alan Moore crafts a haunting, character-driven moment as Superman confronts a cascade of enemies—Brainiac in Luthor’s body, the Kryptonite Man, and the Legion of Super-Villains—inside the Fortress of Solitude. With Curt Swan’s iconic art and the distinctive inks of Kurt Schaffenberger and Murphy Anderson, the story builds to a devastating revelation that forces Superman to summon Mr. Mxyzptlk, leading to a moment of irreversible consequence. Dave Gibbons’ cover captures the emotional weight of the scene, while the quiet final pages show Lois, Jordy, and their son Jonathan finding peace in the aftermath.
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Lois continues to relate how when Superman was holed up in the Fortress with his closest friends, being attacked by Brainiac (having taken over Luthor's body), the Kryptonite Man, and the Legion of Super-Villains, he realized who the mastermind behind it all was, and called on Mr. Mxyzptlk to show himself. Just as Superman sent Mxyzptlk into the Phantom Zone, Mxy fled to his own dimension, tearing himself apart. Having taken a life, Superman exposed himself to gold kryptonite and retired. The interview over, Lois, her husband Jordy, and their infant son Jonathan settle in for a quiet evening.
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