Action Comics #230
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Superman Loses His Powers," a 1957 classic from Action Comics #230, Superman faces his greatest vulnerability when ancient Atlantean experiments grant Bart Wellins extraordinary abilities—leaving the Man of Steel powerless and unable to act, even as the threat escalates. Written by Jerry Coleman and brought to life by Wayne Boring’s art with inks by Stan Kaye, this story marks a rare moment of helplessness for the hero, grounded in a twist that redefines his limits. The cover, by Al Plastino, captures the tension with a striking image of Superman’s restrained stance.
In this 1957 tale from Action Comics #230, Superman faces a rare challenge when Bart Wellins gains super-powers from ancient Atlantean experiments—powers that now surpass even his own. With his abilities dangerously heightened, Superman must find a way to stop Wellins without risking his own control, all while the city watches.
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Reprinted in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #31 (1957), Catman #16 (1961), 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 #2/1958
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