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This issue is a notable tie-in with the The New Adventures of Superboy series. It features a rare time-travel dynamic where the adult Superman interacts with his own past in a way that threatens the timeline. Summary: Written by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and Dave Hunt, the story involves Superman being accidentally hurled back in time to Smallville. He encounters his younger self (Superboy) and his parents, Jonathan and Martha Kent. The drama centers on the adult Superman trying to prevent a temporal paradox while battling a chronal energy creature. The issue is a sentimental favorite for fans of the "Swan/Bates" era as it bridge the gap between Clark's childhood and his adult life.