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The epic Retroactive event continues as the fan-favorite team of Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove return for a 'lost' adventure of The Man of Steel. As Lex Luthor is slowly losing his mind, he hatches a scheme that could increase his wealth and kill Superman—but will he destroy Metropolis in the process? Plus, don't miss a classic tale by the same team from the 1990s!

Fan-favorite writer Marv Wolfman revisits the legendary character he helped define in the 1980s in this epic tale of the Man of Steel. A true 'lost tale,' this issue connects to CRISIS ON INFINITE EARTHS in an exciting and unique way! Rounding out this issue is a tale from the 1980s, also written by Wolfman.

Martin Pasko revisits the Metropolis of the 1970s, telling an epic lost tale as Mr. Mxyzptlk returns for another go at The Man of Steel. Will he succeed this time around? Plus: a classic tale originally published in the 1970s, also written by Martin Pasko!

It's a 'lost' story of Green Lantern from the 1990s, by the legendary creators of that era: Ron Marz and Darryl Banks! While on monitor duty in the JLA Watchtower, an unexpected threat will challenge Kyle Rayner's abilities and imagination...can this young Green Lantern overcome his fear to stop a villain in his tracks?Plus, don't miss a special reprint from the 1990s!

It's time to 'Bwah Ha Ha' all over again as this classic JLA team tells a lost tale from one of the JLA's most popular eras. The Injustice Gang is back! Not the truly menacing, more recent incarnation, but their not-so-competent predecessors. Still, when they stumble upon a device they should never be allowed to have, the results might prove more disastrous than if they actually knew what they were doing! A previously released story from the era rounds out the issue.

Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle revisit a pair of villains closely associated with their original run on the Caped Crusader: The Ventriloquist and Scarface! Released on a technicality one year after being arrested, this bizarre duo is determined to reclaim their status in the upper echelon of Batman's Rogues Gallery. This 'lost tale' of the era spins directly out of DETECTIVE COMICS #613, reprinted in this issue!

In a new adventure written by 1980s WW scribe Roy Thomas, Wonder Woman battles the sinister Silver Swan to protect her secret identity from being revealed. And don't miss a classic tale from that era, also written by Thomas!

Comics legends Len Wein and Joe Staton bring their unique storytelling flair to John Stewart, the Green Lantern in this special issue, along with a 1980s reprint from the same team! Also reprints a tale from the emerald warrior from GREEN LANTERN #172!