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Greatest Comic Covers # 24

May 13th, 2008 Leave a comment Go to comments

This just blows my mind

The Man of Steel is firmly established as Earth’s greatest superhero. The Last Son of Krypton has faced many challenges in his 70 year career, and each time he has persevered and triumphed.

Which makes the cover of Superman # 261 all the more puzzling. This 1973 comic presents such a striking and startling image that I had to add it to our collection of Greatest Comic Covers.

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WOW! I never thought I would ever see such a scene! And I think that’s Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen in the lower right, equally astonished!

Needless to say, this cover makes my mind race at about 200 MPH! After a quick drink and cigarette, my wits are usually restored. The baddie is none other than the forgettable Star Sapphire, and she seems to take a perverse delight in getting The Man of Steel to worship her boots. And heaven help us, it doesn’t appear that ol’ Superman is entirely against the concept!

I must confess that Star Sapphire does have lovely long legs and very nice boots! Mother of Mercy!

In any event, I have no doubt that this cover warped the sensibilities of tens of thousands of youth back in the early 1970s. I know that’s how it worked out for me.

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  1. jaytee
    May 13th, 2008 at 08:00 | #1
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    Well, even the Man of Steel needs the occasional stern reprimand!

  2. Thelma
    May 15th, 2008 at 22:39 | #3
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    These boots are made for walking….and they’re gonna walk all over you. Perhaps this is where Nancy got her inspiration.

  3. james
    January 9th, 2009 at 16:50 | #5
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    I saw a different version of this, Erik Per Sullivan was defeating Superman. It was awesome, just a boy defeating the Greates hero in the universe!!!

    • james
      April 25th, 2011 at 02:47 | #6
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      I love that version of the superboy Erik Per Sullivan defeating and humiliating Superman. From the moment I saw it, superman was no longer my hero, My Idol is Erik, I’d be on my knees kissing his boots

  4. james
    April 25th, 2011 at 02:43 | #7
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    I prefer that version of Erik Per Sullivan defeating and humiliating the God-like Superman. Since I saw it, Erik Per Sullivan is my idol.

  5. Mao
    September 18th, 2011 at 15:37 | #8
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