Action Comics #136
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Superman, Show-Off!", young astronaut Tommy faces a crisis when he’s dishonorably discharged from the Planeteers after his ship vanishes without explanation. Joining reporter Lon Brett on a quest to document the seven wonders of space, the duo’s journey takes a surprising turn when Brett suggests describing the seventh wonder as an invisible planet—offering Tommy the clue he needs to clear his name. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Curt Swan with inks by John Fischetti, this 1949 adventure features a clever twist on space exploration, all capped by a striking cover by Al Plastino.
In "Superman, Show-Off!" from Action Comics #136 (1949), Superman faces a towering threat when a giant meteor hurtles toward Metropolis—yet his greatest challenge isn’t the incoming rock, but keeping the city calm. To avoid mass panic, he stages a dramatic, attention-seeking performance, turning his heroic efforts into a spectacle that distracts and reassures.
In "The Seven Wonders of Space!" from Action Comics #136 (1949), former Planeteer Tommy, disgraced after his ship’s mysterious destruction, teams up with reporter Lon Brett to document the cosmos’ greatest marvels. As they journey through the stars, the search for the seventh wonder takes an unexpected turn when Brett suggests describing it as an invisible planet—offering Tommy the clue he needs to clear his name and earn reinstatement.
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Reprinted in Action Comics #131 (1949), The Adventures of Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis #29 (1956), Action Comics #278 (1961), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #7 (2023)
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