Adventures Of Superman #612 2003

Adventures of Superman #612 (March 2003) features "Authorized." A new, aggressive "Superman," the Champion of the Oppressed, emerges in Texas, acting outside legal bounds. Clark Kent discovers this hero is a fictional character from his old professor Ben Conrad's unfinished novel, brought to life. Superman confronts the Champion, leading to the character's deletion. Notable for collectors, this issue includes the first appearances of Ben Conrad, Major Victory II, and the villainous Hollow Men.