Superman: 1952: The Second Superman
by Dan Swanson, adapted from Superman #119 by Edmund Hamilton and Wayne Boring 
The planet Krypton, that planet of Superman’s birth, perished years ago in a catastrophe. But now, in the vast realms of the universe, there looms up a world that is a near-exact double of perished Krypton. Given a rare opportunity to learn about the Krypton-like planet Xenon, he switches places with his twin from Xenon. But while the young Xenonian Kell Orr plays the part of Superman on Earth, Superman soon discovers the terrible truth that the world of Xenon is doomed, presenting him with the greatest challenge of his life. Can the Man of Steel tamper with mysterious cosmic forces and save the world that was Krypton’s twin before it’s too late?
Superman: 1952: The Second Superman, Postscript: 1969: A Kryptic Message
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Xenon, 1969 — seventeen Earth years later: Zoll Orr rocketed to his feet from the seat in front of his computer console, letting out a shout that startled the rest of his worried team in their tense, crowded computer lab. “Eureka! I’ve finally computed the complete reaction, and . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Superman: 1952: The Second Superman, Chapter 3: Superman’s Mightiest Quest
by Dan Swanson, adapted from Superman #119 by Edmund Hamilton and Wayne Boring Return to chapter list Faster than light, two powerful figures hurtled across space from Earth to the doom-shadowed planet of Xenon. As they entered the atmosphere, allowing them to speak once more, Kell Orr stammered in disbelief. “My world Xenon — my . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Superman: 1952: The Second Superman, Chapter 2: A Double for Superman
by Dan Swanson, adapted from Superman #119 by Edmund Hamilton and Wayne Boring Return to chapter list On Earth, in the apartment of Clark Kent, Kell Orr of Xenon began the most perilous impersonation any man had ever undertaken. All my life I’ve wanted adventure, Kell thought as he dressed in the familiar blue suit, . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Superman: 1952: The Second Superman, Chapter 1: The World that was Krypton’s Twin
by Dan Swanson, adapted from Superman #119 by Edmund Hamilton and Wayne Boring Return to chapter list One day in early 1952, Clark Kent rushed into the newsroom of the Daily Star, excitedly waving a teletype printout. “This news about a distant planet that an astronomer discovered — it’s amazing!” Most of the other reporters . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: Tharka the Superwoman: 1969: Invaders from Earth
by Dan Swanson 
Original film footage from Tharka the Superwoman’s famous trip to Earth from her home planet of Zor years earlier was stolen — but why? Tharka learns the reason two years later, when her arch-nemesis Doctor Computeer declares herself Empress of Zor and forces Tharka to battle two super-powered foes from Earth — Captain Challenge and Muscleman! Can Tharka outwit her enemy and save her world before it’s too late?
Showcase: Tharka the Superwoman: 1969: Invaders from Earth, Chapter 5: Captain Challenge Challenged
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Captain Challenge was draped over Tharka the Superwoman’s shoulder as the woman of the future flew forward at top speed. As soon as they were outside the battlements of Castle Ianus, she stopped short — but Challenge continued to fly forward, fell to the ground, rolled backward for . . .
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by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list As he told his story, Tharka the Superwoman used her telekinesis to probe his head. “Fergus, scar tissue from your accident is restricting blood flow to some parts of your brain, resulting in permanent oxygen starvation, which has impaired your thinking. The oxygen trickle supplied by your helmet . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: Tharka the Superwoman: 1969: Invaders from Earth, Chapter 3: Fergus
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Tharka the Superwoman had very little experience with pain in her life. She had certainly never awakened in agony before Her left hand felt like it was on fire, and her jaw ached. She would have been writhing in anguish, but she was strapped to a soft surface. . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: Tharka the Superwoman: 1969: Invaders from Earth, Chapter 2: Empress of Zor
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list Zor, two years later in 1969: Two soldiers casually walked patrol on the battlement atop the western wall of Castle Ianus on the Isle of Pheriadhrania in the Bay of Carate. They guarded the Hall of Nations, the meeting place of Zor’s ruling body, the Council of Superiors. . . .
This entry was posted in Earth-2 on .Showcase: Tharka the Superwoman: 1969: Invaders from Earth, Chapter 1: An Unusual Theft
by Dan Swanson Return to chapter list The place: The planet Zor, fourteen light years from Earth, where Tharka the Superwoman was Zor’s most famous heroine and defender of right. The time: Mid-1967 Earth time (as close as can be measured, given relativity and simultaneity considerations). “Leading the news this morning, an unusual theft occurred . . .
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