{"product_id":"1973-superman-dc-comic-book-slave-of-star-sapphire-vol-35-no-261","title":"1973 Superman DC Comic Book Slave of Star Sapphire Vol 35 No 261","description":"\u003cp data-test-id=\"message-group-subject\" class=\"s_0 en_N i_3mCHE M_0 c1AVi73_6LUG c1AVi7H_6MWH C_1GbO8e A_6NIX u_e69 cZIxwby_0\" title=\"1973 Superman DC Comic Book Slave of Star Sapphire Vol 35 No 261\" aria-label=\"1973 Superman DC Comic Book Slave of Star Sapphire Vol 35 No 261, File attached\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"E_fq7\" data-test-id=\"message-group-subject-text\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1973 Superman DC Comic Book Slave of Star Sapphire Vol 35 No 261- Good condition, see photos. \u003c\/strong\u003ePublished in February 1973 during the Bronze Age of DC Comics, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"63\"\u003eSuperman\u003c\/i\u003e Vol. \u003cspan class=\"citation-5\"\u003e1, #261 (often referred to by collectors through its volume or numbering designation) features the memorable and highly striking storyline titled \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"223\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5\"\u003e\"Slave of Star Sapphire!\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-5 citation-end-5\"\u003e Written by Cary Bates, with pencils by the legendary Curt Swan and inks by Murphy Anderson, the issue is perhaps most famous for its provocative, iconic cover art by Nick Cardy.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-4 citation-end-4\"\u003eThe cover depicts a striking dominatrix-style visual where a hovering Star Sapphire commands a kneeling Superman to kiss her boot in front of a shocked Metropolis crowd, declaring him her slave.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e In the story, an unhinged Carol Ferris suffers a psychological break after witnessing Superman subdue a local thug near a tavern. Her hallucinating mind warps the event into a delusion that the Man of Steel has brutally murdered her true love, Green Lantern (Hal Jordan). \u003cspan class=\"citation-3 citation-end-3\"\u003eConsumed by a desire for vengeance, she transforms into her villainous alter ego, Star Sapphire, and successfully ambushes Superman.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Utilizing her mystical star sapphire gem, she places a hypnotic necklace around his neck, stripping him of his free will and commanding him to destroy the Galaxy Broadcasting building. Ultimately, the Day is saved by Lois Lane, who cleverly utilizes a replica Star Sapphire costume from a research project to issue conflicting orders to Superman, confusing the mind control long enough for him to break free and stop the alien queen's reign of terror. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EvoRelic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49428299350154,"sku":"4381056720","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/2126\/9130\/files\/1973SupermanDCComicBookSlaveofStarSapphire.jpg?v=1778871774","url":"https:\/\/evorelic.com\/products\/1973-superman-dc-comic-book-slave-of-star-sapphire-vol-35-no-261","provider":"EvoRelic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}