Action Comics #103

In "The Road to Happiness!" from Action Comics #103 (1946), Superman and Lois Lane journey to Central America for the unveiling of a pre-Mayan pyramid, where the Man of Steel uncovers a hidden cavern holding ancient inhabitants in suspended animation. Confronted by the telepathic Haxtl and Empress Nara, who have survived a thousand years through advanced technology, Superman learns their machine threatens to erase all progress since their time—yet he also begins to show them the world they’ve missed, revealing how humanity has grown beyond their ancient ideals.

In a quiet moment at school, a group of boys boast about their fathers' impressive jobs—until one boy’s quiet pride in his father, a humble postman, is mocked. Zatara, passing by, steps in with a quiet wisdom that turns their teasing into something far more meaningful.

In the mid-Atlantic, a hijacked airliner is forced down by modern pirates seeking a plastic surgeon to rebuild their leader’s face—only to find themselves outmaneuvered by passenger Bill, who springs into action to free the surgeon and turn the tide. A tense, high-stakes adventure unfolds over the open sea, where courage and quick thinking become the only weapons against a ruthless crew.

When the flamboyant criminal The Rainbow Man breaks free from prison in 1946, his return sends shockwaves through the city’s underworld. With his signature flair and a new wave of daring heists, he’s back—and The Vigilante, alongside his loyal partner Stuff, is determined to stop him before the chaos spreads.