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Superman #247 (of 714)

Must there be a Superman? / When on Earth...
January 31st, 1972

Superman #247 (of 714)

Must there be a Superman? / When on Earth...
January 31st, 1972

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247 (of 714)
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Must there be a Superman? / When on Earth...
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January 31st, 1972
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  1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
  2. "Must there be a Superman?" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. The Guardians of the Universe ask Superman to intervene in a galaxy-threatening crisis, but once the work is done, they have a somewhat more philosophical dilemma for him to solve. Reprinted in The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told (1987), Superman in the Seventies, Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #1 & Green Lantern: In Brightest Day #1.
  3. "When on Earth..." "The Private Life of Clark Kent" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.
  4. "Muto--Monarch of Menace!" "A Superman Special!" reprinted from Action Comics #338.

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