Action Comics #157
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Superman Who Couldn't Fly!", Clark Kent finds himself caught in a strange twist when a rival reporter secretly attaches a tracking bracelet to his ankle, claiming it could expose him as Superman if he ever leaves the ground. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Al Plastino, this 1951 tale explores the tension between identity and vulnerability with a clever, suspenseful premise. The cover, by Al Plastino and Stan Kaye, captures the moment of quiet dread before the truth unfolds.
In "The Superman Who Couldn't Fly!" from Action Comics #157, a rival reporter sabotages Clark Kent by attaching a tracking bracelet to his ankle, threatening to expose him as Superman if he ever takes flight. The story hinges on the tension between Clark’s secret identity and the looming threat of discovery, all while he navigates the daily grind of journalism and the ever-present danger of being unmasked.
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Reprinted in Superman #53 (1951), Buzzy #73 (1956), Adventure Comics #232 (1957), Adventure Comics #265 (1959), Gigant #1/1963 (1963), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993)
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