Action Comics #119
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Superman for a Day!", a cunning con artist named P. Piper uses his magical flute to outwit crooks in Hicksville and then Oak City, only to be betrayed by corrupt politicians. When he meets the mysterious Zatara, the flute’s power takes a surprising turn—turning criminals into human-sized rats. The story, written by Joe Samachson and illustrated by William White, features a memorable cover by Win Mortimer and Stan Kaye, capturing the whimsy and charm of a 1948 DC adventure.
In "Superman for a Day!", Lois Lane devises a daring plan to catch the Helicopter Bandits by convincing the public that Clark Kent is Superman—just for a day. With the real Man of Steel away on a mission, Clark steps into the role, and the city watches as a new kind of hero takes flight.
In "Concert for Crime!" from Action Comics #119 (1948), P. Piper, a flutist with a flair for justice, brings his unique brand of crook-catching to Oak City—luring criminals with flashy money, then incapacitating them with gas. When the town’s politicians betray him, he crosses paths with the mysterious Zatara, whose magic turns the villains into human-sized rats. The story ends with the incoming mayor finally giving Piper the recognition he deserves.
In "null," Jo takes a quirky new job as a cab driver, only to discover her vehicle is held together entirely by welds—no rivets at all. As she picks up her first fare, the car begins to disintegrate in the most literal sense, leaving her stranded in the middle of the street.
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Reprinted in Action Comics #119 (1948), Superman #10 (1948), Superman Super Library #32 (1967), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6 (2019)
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