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Cover: Dick Giordano

Secret Origins Super-Villains: Limited Collectors' Edition Vol. 1 C-39 (Facsimile Edition) #[nn]

Apr 2026 · DC · 14.99 USD
“The Man Behind the Red Hood!”

In "The Man Behind the Red Hood!", a young Lex Luthor and Superboy begin as unlikely friends, their bond tested when a tragic accident in Lex's lab leads to a shocking transformation—and a vow of vengeance. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Al Plastino, this facsimile edition captures the raw, early days of one of DC’s most enduring rivalries, with Dick Giordano’s dynamic cover bringing the moment to life.

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writer Jerry Siegel · artist, inker Al Plastino · letterer Joe Letterese · cover Dick Giordano

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artist, inker Al Plastino
letterer Joe Letterese
cover pencils, inks Dick Giordano

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Young Lex and Superboy start out as friends, but after Superboy accidentally destroys Luthor's laboratory and accidentally causes Lex to lose his hair, Luthor vows revenge.

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