Cover: Wayne Boring & Stan Kaye

Action Comics #158

Jul 1951 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Kid from Krypton!”

In "The Kid from Krypton!", Superman faces a rare challenge when a kryptonite meteor threatens Smithville—his usual strength isn’t enough to stop it. With the town’s safety at stake, he devises an ingenious plan involving massive robots to neutralize the threat, but not before criminals see a chance to exploit the situation. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life by Wayne Boring’s dynamic art with Stan Kaye’s inks, this 1951 Action Comics issue showcases a clever twist on Superman’s powers, all under a cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye.

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writer Edmond Hamilton · artist Wayne Boring · inker Stan Kaye · cover Wayne Boring, Stan Kaye

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writer Edmond Hamilton

artist Wayne Boring

inker Stan Kaye

cover pencils Wayne Boring

cover inks Stan Kaye

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When a meteor composed of kryptonite is poised to strike the town of Smithville Superman is stymied as to what to do. He knocks it away with a huge bolder but criminals track down the fallen object to use against him. Superman builds giant robots to help him get rid of the kryptonite.

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