Action Comics #12
In "Superman Declares War on Reckless Drivers," a heartbroken Clark Kent sees a friend killed by a careless driver, prompting Superman to take matters into his own hands when city officials refuse to act. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy, with inks by Shuster, this 1939 classic sees the Man of Steel step beyond his usual heroics to confront a growing menace on the streets. The cover, by Fred Guardineer, captures the moment with striking urgency.
When Clark Kent sees a beloved friend killed by a careless driver, he’s pushed to action—especially after the Mayor brushes off the growing danger on the roads. In a bold move, Superman takes it upon himself to confront reckless driving, launching a personal crusade to protect the public one reckless driver at a time.
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Reprinted in Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Superman: The Action Comics Archives #1 (1998), Clásicos DC #6 (2005), The Superman Chronicles #1 (2006), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 (2013), Superman: The Golden Age #1 (2016), Tops: The Complete Collection of Charles Biro's Visionary 1949 Comic Book Series #[nn] (2022), DC Finest: Superman: The First Superhero #[nn] (2025)
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