Superman #4/1972

In "Die lachende Bestie," Superboy faces a bizarre challenge when Professor Lang returns from an expedition with a peculiar bird that gained super strength and intelligence after being struck by a strange meteor. Written by Al Schwartz and brought to life by Curt Swan’s art with George Klein’s inks, the story follows Superboy as he tries to restore the bird to its normal state—before its newfound powers spiral out of control. The cover, a striking piece by Neal Adams, captures the tale’s playful yet tense tone.