Cover: Al Plastino

Action Comics #230

Jul 1957 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Superman Loses His Powers”

In "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.

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writer Jerry Coleman · artist Wayne Boring · inker Stan Kaye · cover Al Plastino

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writer Jerry Coleman

artist Wayne Boring

inker Stan Kaye

cover pencils, inks Al Plastino

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Exposure to ancient Atlantean experiments gives Bart Wellins super-powers and Superman can't stop him because exposure to the same experiments have increased his powers so much he daren't use them at all.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).