Archive of Our Own

Summary:

From 2016 is Superman versus Cancer, a 68-page comic written and drawn by award-winning creator Stephen Sonneveld. Originally published as a portfolio piece on Tumblr, it was discovered by pop culture blogger Corey Blake and reviewed on Smash Pages. Blake wrote the comic is “a story that is emotionally resonant and affecting, even disarming,” and “a really satisfying take on these iconic heroes.” Aspects of the work have since appeared in other media.
Our greatest hero confronts our greatest threat! Superman's attempts to save the world from Mxyzptlk, and preserve human and alien life, backfires when a doctor friend becomes exposed to radiation during the melee. The doctor urges Superman to use his X-Ray vision to burn the cancer out of her body. He reluctantly agrees, then begins an earnest quest to find a cure that has him crossing paths with Batman, Wonder Woman, Lois Lane, Bane, Luthor and other surprises from across the DC Universe. Will Superman save the day? YES! You must never give up hope!