Superboy #1/1982
In "...Superboys Geständnis," Superboy grapples with doubt after realizing his heroic actions might carry unintended consequences. Struggling with the weight of his powers and the fear of being a threat, he contemplates leaving Earth behind—especially as his adoptive parents are away and he has no one to turn to. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Kurt Schaffenberger, with inks by Dave Hunt and colors by Jerry Serpe, this 1982 issue captures a rare moment of vulnerability for the young hero. The cover by Kurt Schaffenberger and Dave Hunt perfectly frames his inner turmoil.
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Superboy zweifelt an seinen Heldentaten, da seine Rettungsaktionen auch negative Auswirkungen haben könnten, wenn er zu unbedacht an eine Sache heran geht. Einige Beinahe-Katastrophen wecken in ihm den Entschluß die Erde für immer zu verlassen, da er sich als Bedrohung fühlt. Seine Adoptiveltern sind momentan bei Verwandten unterwegs, so daß er auf ihren Rat nicht bauen kann.
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