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Action Comics#142
Cover: Wayne Boring & Stan Kaye

Action Comics #142

Mar 1950 · DC · 0.10 USD
“The Conquest of Superman!”

The criminal Red Sanders is being pursued by the Planeteers through uncharted space. He wishes there was a suitable planet for him to hide on, and, lo, one appears. Much to his surprise, when wishing for a town that appears also. When Tommy and Brent land on that same planet, they too discover the power of mind over matter. Following a thrust and parry game of mental dangers, Tommy finally wishes that the world would disappear. With no air or spacesuit, Sanders is easily captured.

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Full credits

artist Curt Swan
cover pencils Wayne Boring
cover inks Stan Kaye

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The criminal Red Sanders is being pursued by the Planeteers through uncharted space. He wishes there was a suitable planet for him to hide on, and, lo, one appears. Much to his surprise, when wishing for a town that appears also. When Tommy and Brent land on that same planet, they too discover the power of mind over matter. Following a thrust and parry game of mental dangers, Tommy finally wishes that the world would disappear. With no air or spacesuit, Sanders is easily captured.

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