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Superman

Story continued from previous issue.

Superman is fighting Repulse and Dr. Polaris.  Meanwhile, Congressman Mark Shephard opens a new Youth Center, but Lois Lane confronts him with evidence of corruption, and asks if he really wants to name the center after himself.  The congressman later threatens her and the Planet.  Jimmy and Mr. Schuman catch up with the battle, as Superman continues to describe Repulse as a split personality of Dr. Polaris.  Jimmy attacks with a wooden baseball bat, knocking her head off, and Dr. Polaris suddenly remembers who Repulse is modeled after (his aunt, who raised him cruelly after his mother died).  That allows Superman and Dr. Polaris to trash what's left of Repulse.  Then Black Adam and Professor Zoom show up to claim Dr. Polaris for the Society, and Zoom takes him away.  Black Adam stays to help Superman repair a bridge damaged in the battle.  Clark and Lois spend some time going for a walk (on the Great Wall of China).

Penciller: John Byrne; Inker: Nelson DeCastro; Letterer: Rob Leigh; Colorer: Guy Major; Writer: Gail Simone;