MV Comix #10/1972

In "Die Lorbeeren des Cäsars," Lex Luthor frees Brainiac from confinement and installs a crucial safeguard that forces the alien into an uneasy alliance—setting the stage for a tense partnership built on control and cunning. Written by Cary Bates and Edmond Hamilton, with art by Curt Swan and inks by George Klein, this 1972 MV Comix issue delivers a classic clash of intellects, rendered with the signature precision of its creators. The cover, a striking collaboration by Albert Uderzo, captures the moment with dramatic flair.