DC Comics 1976 Superman #303 Lightning Strikes Thunder Kills
DC Comics 1976 Superman #303 Lightning Strikes Thunder Kills in Excellent condition, see photos. Published by DC Comics with a cover date of September 1976, Superman #303 features the dramatic story title "When Lightning Strikes... Thunder Kills!" Written by Gerry Conway, with pencils by iconic Superman artist Curt Swan and inks by Bob Oksner, this Bronze Age issue is notable as a key historic comic for introducing Dr. Albert Michaels—the scientist-administrator at S.T.A.R. Labs who goes on to become the formidable supervillain known as the Atomic Skull. The striking action cover, illustrated by Ernie Chan and Bob Oksner, depicts Superman taking the full force of a massive lightning strike launched by a mysterious, shapeshifting threat, setting up a classic mid-70s storyline where the Man of Steel must untangle high-tech sabotage while defending Metropolis. Originally sold on newsstands for just 30 cents, this single issue remains a sought-after collectible for DC fans tracking the evolution of Bronze Age Superman and the early origins of S.T.A.R. Labs lore.