Superman #5/1976
In "Der Hammer des Lex Luthor," a vengeful criminal uses a face-swapping device to impersonate Clark Kent, aiming to assassinate Superman during a public ceremony. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life by Curt Swan’s art with inks by Tex Blaisdell, this 1976 issue delivers a tense, personal showdown where Superman must protect both his identity and his secret. The dramatic cover by Nick Cardy captures the moment of confrontation, a striking visual that perfectly frames the story’s high-stakes deception.
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Ein Ganove will aus Rache für seinen Bruder den Stählernen umbringen. Damit er nahe genug an ihn heran kommt, benutzt er einen Physiognomie-Austauscher um das Gesicht von Clark Kent zu bekommen. Bei einer Preisverleihung will er den Stählernen töten, doch Superman kann das Attentat verhindern und als Clark Kent um sein Gesicht kämpfen.
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