Action Comics #170

In "The Mad Artist of Metropolis!" from Action Comics #170, Lois Lane drags Clark Kent to an art exhibit where former acclaimed painter Paul McKenzie, now deemed mad by the public, creates surreal scenes that defy reality—like a summer patch in the heart of winter. When Superman steps in to help, he doesn’t just restore the artist’s confidence—he brings his impossible visions to life, one brushstroke at a time.

In "The Great Brain of Space!", Dr. Willis Lorner claims his electronic calculator can foresee the future, prompting the Planeteers to send Tommy and Brent to investigate the ominous predictions on Pallas. When the machine foretells Tommy’s death and the planet’s destruction, the duo must unravel the truth behind the prophecy—before it’s too late.

In the Montana Hills, Dod Horton takes pride in his unusual collection of handcuffs—each one a relic from the arrest of notorious outlaws. When his obsession leads him to recklessly endanger both Vigilante and Stuff, his reckless pursuit of rare cuffs finally catches up to him.