Cover: Win Mortimer

Action Comics #168

May 1952 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Menace of Planet Z!”

In "The Menace of Planet Z!", Superman is lured to the distant world of Zor by the Z-Ray, a signal from scientists desperate to combat monstrous threats. Disguised as reporter Klarkash Kenton of the Daily Zorian, he navigates intrigue and rivalry with the sharp-witted Lura Lajos, all while keeping his true identity hidden. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Wayne Boring with inks by Stan Kaye, this 1952 adventure features a striking cover by Win Mortimer.

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writer Bill Finger · artist Wayne Boring · inker Stan Kaye · cover Win Mortimer

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writer Bill Finger

artist Wayne Boring

inker Stan Kaye

cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

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The scientists of the planet Zor draw Superman to their world with their Z-Ray, because they need him to help them against giant monsters. Working undercover, Superman disguises himself as Klarkash Kenton, a reporter for the Daily Zorian, and has to deal with pesky fellow reporter Lura Lajos.

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