Steel #43
In "Vertigo," Steel faces a crisis of trust and control as the Genesis event destabilizes his mind, leaving him paranoid and vulnerable. With Superman asking him to safeguard Metropolis, a sudden failure in his boot jets sends him plummeting—just as Amanda chooses not to expose Sam as the assassin Skorpio. Written by Christopher Priest and brought to life by Denys Cowan’s dynamic pencils and Tom Palmer’s precise inks, this pivotal issue blends psychological tension with high-stakes action, all under the cover by Cowan and Palmer.
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Amanda decides not to reveal that Sam is the hired killer Skorpio (for now). Dr. Villain continues his crusade. The Genesis event causes Steel to become unbalanced and paranoid. After Superman asks him to look after Metropolis temporarily, his boot jets fail and he plummets toward the ground.
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