Cover: Al Plastino

Action Comics #217

Jun 1956 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Amazing Super-Baby”

In "The Amazing Super-Baby," young Tommy takes on the role of training space cadets, but his duties are tested when the notorious criminal "Cosmo" Rey slips into the group posing as Cadet Parker—only to reveal himself with a telltale salute from the wrong hand. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Jim Mooney, this 1956 adventure blends whimsy and suspense in a classic DC tale, with Al Plastino’s dynamic cover capturing the moment of deception.

writer Otto Binder · artist, inker Jim Mooney · cover Al Plastino

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writer Otto Binder

artist, inker Jim Mooney

cover pencils, inks Al Plastino

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Tommy is in charge of training the young space cadets. Notorious criminal "Cosmo" Rey infiltrates the group disguised as Cadet Parker, but gives himself away by saluting with the wrong hand.

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