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The Superman Family#178
Cover: Kurt Schaffenberger

The Superman Family #178

Aug 1976 · DC · 0.50 USD
“The Girl with the Heart of Steel”

In "The Girl with the Heart of Steel," Jimmy Olsen returns to his Elastic Lad form and ventures into the Phantom Zone, where he stumbles upon a mystery that could unravel Superman’s greatest secret—though how much he learns, and what it means, remains to be seen. Written by Leo Dorfman and brought to life with Curt Swan’s signature art and George Klein’s inks, this 1976 classic features a cover by Kurt Schaffenberger that captures the intrigue in bold, classic style.

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writer Leo Dorfman · artist Curt Swan · inker George Klein · cover Kurt Schaffenberger

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artist Curt Swan
cover pencils, inks Kurt Schaffenberger

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When Jimmy becomes Elastic Lad again he uses his powers to enter the Phantom Zone where he has an opportunity to discover Superman's secret identity.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).