Action Comics #189
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Clark Kent's New Mother and Father!", Clark Kent finds himself unexpectedly drawn into the heartfelt tragedy of Mr. and Mrs. John Vandevier, whose son vanished during a flight over Korea—only to be revealed as a striking resemblance to Clark himself. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life with Curt Swan’s expressive art and Ray Burnley’s precise inks, this poignant 1954 tale explores identity, loss, and the quiet power of connection. Win Mortimer’s cover captures the emotional weight of the moment, perfectly framing a story where even Superman must navigate the delicate balance between duty and humanity.
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Mr. and Mrs. John Vandevier lost their son while he was flying over Korea. A photograph reveals that he is almost an exact double of Clark Kent, and the couple want to adopt him. To prevent Mrs. Vandevier from dying of a broken heart he agrees, but in maintaining his meek posture he is a severe disappointment to them. Eventually, as Superman, he finds their lost son on a remote island, where his plane had been downed, and reunites them.
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