Action Comics #158
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "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.
In "The Kid from Krypton!" from Action Comics #158, Superman faces a rare challenge when a kryptonite meteor threatens the town of Smithville—his usual strength is useless against the alien rock. With the town in danger and criminals hunting the meteor for their own ends, Superman devises a bold plan, constructing giant robots to confront the threat.
In "The Vanishing Convoy!", Bill uncovers a mystery behind a string of missing oil truck convoys in the Middle East, leading him to a defiant emir who will stop at nothing to resist modernization. With tension simmering between tradition and progress, Bill must navigate a landscape where hidden motives run as deep as the desert sands.
In "The Secret of Planetoid X!" from Action Comics #158, John Rann spins a daring tale of a hidden weapon, convincing the Planteers to guide him to the mysterious Planetoid X—where outlawed armaments are said to be stored. With high stakes and a planet-sized mystery at play, the journey begins with a bold claim and a dangerous promise.
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Reprinted in Stålmannen #8/1953 (1953), Frontier Fighters #2 (1955), Seriemagasinet #11/1956 (1956), Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #22 (1957), Girls' Romances #46 (1957), Superboy #104 (1957), Action Comics #262 (1960), All Star Western #118 (1961), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993)
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