World of Smallville # 2 1988 VF/NM

World of Smallville #2, published in May 1988 by DC Comics, is the second chapter of a four-issue limited series that explores the post-Crisis history of Superman’s hometown. 

Plot Summary: "Stolen Moments!"

The main story, titled "Stolen Moments," focuses on significant past events in the lives of the Kents and the origins of Clark Kent's arrival in Smallville: 

• The Kents' Marriage: It chronicles the early relationship between Jonathan and Martha Kent, including how they met and married.
• Martha’s Past: A major plot point reveals the history of Martha Kent's first husband and the circumstances surrounding his death.
• Clark’s Arrival: The issue provides a deeper look at the Kent family's perspective when they first discovered Kal-El’s birthing matrix.
• Lana Lang’s Connection: It touches on Lana Lang’s anxieties regarding Clark's dual identity and her unknowingly being targeted by the alien Manhunters. 

Key Creative Team

• Writer: John Byrne (who spearheaded the 1980s Superman relaunch).
• Penciler: Kurt Schaffenberger.
• Inker: Alfredo Alcala.