The Adventures of Superman #472 (DC Comics, 1990)

The Adventures of Superman #472 (DC Comics, 1990)

Story Title: Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite! Part 2
Writer: Jerry Ordway | Artist: Tom Grummett | Cover Date: November 1990

The Man of Steel meets his match in Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite! When the mischievous Mr. Mxyzptlk gifts Lex Luthor a deadly surprise — a glowing red kryptonite unlike anything Superman has ever faced — the Last Son of Krypton suddenly finds himself powerless. As Luthor seizes his moment and Metropolis faces chaos, Superman must rely on courage, not strength, to save the day.

This fan-favorite issue is a part of one of the most memorable storylines of the early 1990s, blending high-stakes action with sharp character drama from the creative team of Jerry Ordway and Tom Grummett.

Details:

• Publisher: DC Comics

• Year: 1990 (Cover Date: Nov 1990)

• Series: The Adventures of Superman (Vol. 1)

• Issue #: 472

• Story Arc: Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite (Part 2 of 4)

• Writer: Jerry Ordway

• Artist: Tom Grummett

• Condition: Raw/ungraded copy. Very good, as seen in the photo.

Collector’s Note:
Part one of the Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite crossover — a must-have issue that set the stage for Superman’s engagement to Lois Lane and a defining moment in his modern mythology.