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Superman #249 (of 714)

The Challenge of Terra-Man! / The Origin of Terra-Man
March 31st, 1972

Superman #249 (of 714)

The Challenge of Terra-Man! / The Origin of Terra-Man
March 31st, 1972

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249 (of 714)
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The Challenge of Terra-Man! / The Origin of Terra-Man
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March 31st, 1972
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  1. Cover by Neal Adams.
  2. "The Challenge of Terra-Man!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. (Superman vs Terra Man, with Nova, Martha and Johnathan Kent and Superboy (flashbacks)) - Introduction of Terra Man, a villain who looks like he's from the old West, but has futuristic weapons. Reprinted in Superman in the Seventies.
  3. "The Origin of Terra-Man" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Dick Dillin and inked by Neal Adams. (Terra-Man, Collector and Nova) - Tera-Man's origin. Reprinted in Limited Collectors' Edition #39.
  4. "High Man on a Flagpole!" Reprinted from Superman #46. A flagpole sitting contest is held for the love of a woman. Can Superman make sure the contest is fair?

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