Action Comics #214
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Superman, Super-Destroyer," a bizarre bounty on Tommy’s life sets off a chain of unexpected captures, all while Superman watches from the shadows. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Jim Mooney, this 1956 classic features a clever twist that redefines the stakes, with Al Plastino’s cover capturing the tension in bold, dynamic lines.
In "Superman, Super-Destroyer," Superman takes on a unique challenge to help fund the Metropolis Youth Center, agreeing to perform a series of carefully outlined tasks—each one legal and non-harmful—sealed in a lead-lined envelope. The story unfolds as the Man of Steel navigates a series of increasingly bizarre assignments, testing his ingenuity and commitment to doing good in unexpected ways.
In "The Most Wanted Man in Space," a sky-high bounty on Tommy’s head sets a galaxy of crooks scrambling—each eager to capture him alive, but none willing to harm the man they’re hunting. Written by a mysterious hand and illustrated with crisp, kinetic energy, this 1956 adventure unfolds with a twist that turns every pursuit into a trap, as the real mastermind remains hidden in plain sight.
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↩ Reprints Detective Comics #158 (1950)
Reprinted in Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), The Silver Age of Superman The Greatest Covers of Action Comics from the '50s to the '70s #[nn] (1995), Stålmannen #15-16/1956
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