Superman (Stone Arch Books)

When a gigantic skeleton of a blue whale comes to life at the new Metropolis Museum, Superman realizes the impish Mr. Mxyzptlk has returned with magic tricks.

When astronauts crash on Pluto, only one man can save them-- Superman! Faster than a speeding bullet, the Man of Steel soars toward the dwarf planet, towing a high-tech rescue vehicle. Soon, he discovers an unexpected passenger aboard the spacecraft. Jimmy Olsen, the Daily Planet's young photographer, has hitched a ride, but that's not Superman's biggest problem. When the evil Kanjar Ro attacks, the Man of Steel finds himself weakened by deep-space...

"During a rock concert, a bolt of lightning strikes Metropolis shock jock Leslie Willis. When she awakes, Willis has gained the power to control electricity-- and gained an even greater anger toward Superman. Soon, the newly named Livewire sends shockwaves throughout the city and threatens the lives of Metropolis' citizens. Only Superman can stop this deadly Electric Lady."--Unedited summary from book.

As the sun sets in Metropolis, the electricity suddenly goes out, and crime wave erupts throughout the darkened city. This is a job for Superman! But as the man of steel restores order, an even bigger problem arrives-- the evil Parasite. This power-hungry monster won't let Superman save the day without a fight. If the Man of Steel isn't careful, it'll be lights out for him as well.

"Intergalactic peacekeepers are chasing the evil Terra-Man through space! When this super-villain seeks refuge on Earth, Superman offers to join the peacekeepers' posse. Soon the Man of Steel locates the gun-slinging criminal in an Old West ghost town, and the two face off in an old-fashioned showdown" -- P. [4] of cover.