Cover: Al Plastino & Stan Kaye

Action Comics #157

Jun 1951 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Superman Who Couldn't Fly!”

In "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.

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writer Bill Finger · artist, inker Al Plastino · cover Al Plastino, Stan Kaye

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CGC $1195 ACTION COMICS Nº 157 SUPERMAN SPANISH ARGENTINA MUCHNIK 1951 $49.99 1951 Action Comics Superman #157 June The Superman Who Couldn't Fly! $857.88

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writer Bill Finger

artist, inker Al Plastino

cover pencils Al Plastino

cover inks Stan Kaye

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A reporter for a rival paper attaches a tracking bracelet to Clark Kent's ankle and claims he can use it to prove he's Superman if he ever leaves the ground.

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