Action Comics #172

In a 1952 tale of accidental magic, Lois Lane stumbles upon a mysterious jeweled ornament while doing Clark a favor—laundry duty—only to believe it’s cursed her with bad luck. Thinking she’s gained a strange power, she begins targeting criminals who’ve slipped through the cracks of justice, aided secretly by Superman. The ornament, a gift from Jor-el meant to protect his son, holds a hidden ability to weaken iron—just as the stars once warned.

In "The Eye of Space!" from Action Comics #172, a colossal eye materializes above Saturnopolis, sending shockwaves through the city. When Tommy and Brent are sent to investigate, they discover the mysterious orb is not a threat—but a vast, remote-controlled telescope observing the planet.

In "The Killer Horse of Hollow Hills!" from Action Comics #172, a lone vigilante steps in to save a legendary black stallion from a mob convinced it’s cursed—anyone who mounts it meets a gruesome fate. With nothing but courage and a daring wager, he stakes his life on staying on the horse’s back for twenty-four hours, hoping to prove the beast isn’t a monster, but a victim of fear.