Superman Adventures #5
In "Balance of Power," Superman faces a new kind of challenge when the revived Live Wire launches a radical campaign to silence male voices in mass media, claiming it’s her way of correcting decades of imbalance. With the help of Luthor’s technology and a showdown that tests more than just strength, Superman must find a way to restore fairness without giving in to fear or force. Written by Scott McCloud and illustrated by Bret Blevins, with Terry Austin on inks and Marie Severin handling colors, this 1997 issue features a striking cover by Rick Burchett and Terry Austin.
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Live Wire revives and decides to make up for years of male domination of women by preventing the work of any men from appearing in any mass communications medium. After an initial defeat at the hands of Live Wire, Superman challenges her to another match, where, with the help of Luthor's technology, the Man of Steel contains the villainess.
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