Action Comics #169
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Caveman Clark Kent!", a delightfully whimsical twist on Superman’s origin sees Clark Kent temporarily transformed into a prehistoric figure, leading to a series of hilarious and heartwarming misadventures. Written by the legendary Curt Swan and inked by John Fischetti, this 1952 classic features a playful take on identity and self-worth, with Win Mortimer’s dynamic cover capturing the zany spirit of the tale.
In "Caveman Clark Kent!", Lois Lane and reporter Bill Carter investigate a mysterious seismic event, only to stumble into a hidden prehistoric world where cavemen and dinosaurs coexist. When Clark Kent’s identity is unexpectedly revealed in this ancient setting, the stakes rise as he must navigate both the dangers of the past and the secrets of his own origin.
In "Spaceman by Proxy!" from Action Comics #169, Jim Harrel dreams of space travel despite a mild heart condition that keeps him grounded on Earth. When he applies to join the Planeteers, he’s heartbroken—until his friend Tommy suggests a new path: becoming a space historian, and helps him make it real.
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Reprinted in Stålmannen #5/1954 (1954), All Favourites, The 100-Page Comic #10 (1958), Superman #197 (1967), Supermann #1/1970 (1970), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Supermán #16
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