Cover: Al Plastino

Action Comics #144

May 1950 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Clark Kent's Career!”

In "Clark Kent's Career!", a nostalgic flashback in Action Comics #144 (1950), we follow a young Clark Kent as he journeys from Smallville to Metropolis, determined to build his life and career. Trying his hand at everything from police work to selling vacuum cleaners, Clark’s path to becoming a reporter at the Daily Planet begins with a series of awkward but heartfelt attempts to find his place. Written by Alvin Schwartz and brought to life with classic precision by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye, the story’s cover by Al Plastino captures the earnest spirit of a hero in the making.

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writer Alvin Schwartz · artist Wayne Boring · inker Stan Kaye · cover Al Plastino

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writer Alvin Schwartz

artist Wayne Boring

inker Stan Kaye

cover pencils, inks Al Plastino

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Flashback story shows how Clark Kent came to Metropolis and got his job at the Daily Planet. Clark first met Perry in Smallville, but Perry doesn't seem to remember him, so he tries to get a job as a policeman instead. He also tries to sell vacuum cleaners.

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