Action Comics #237
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Superman's Exposed Identity," a decades-long obsession reaches its climax when the dying Henry Furst demands Clark Kent confirm his suspicions—on his deathbed. Written by Al Schwartz and illustrated by Wayne Boring with inks by Stan Kaye, this 1958 classic sees Clark summoned to Furst’s bedside, only to be blindsided when the man revives with a final, shocking twist. The story’s dramatic turn unfolds with quiet intensity, culminating in a moment that redefines how Superman’s identity is protected—cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
In "Superman's Exposed Identity," Clark Kent is sent to cover the dying confession of reclusive millionaire Henry Furst, who's spent years chasing the truth behind Superman's identity. As Clark prepares to write Furst’s obituary, the man suddenly revives—revealing his final test was a ruse—and Clark must act fast, transforming before Lois and Perry to keep the secret intact.
In "The Curse of the Golden Touch," Tommy finds himself crash-landing on a mysterious asteroid after being pursued by the Nebula Gang. When he eats a strange fruit from the planet's surface, he discovers to his horror that everything he touches turns to gold—though the bizarre affliction may be part of a larger trap designed to catch the rest of the gang.
In "The Jungle Fort on Wheels!" from Action Comics #237 (1958), Bill finds himself drawn into a dangerous expedition when he agrees to lead a hunting safari—only to discover his employer’s so-called "mobile jungle fort" is a heavily armed, tracked vehicle bristling with gas guns and mechanical traps, turning the wild into a deadly game.
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↩ Reprints Detective Comics #167 (1951), Detective Comics #170 (1951), Action Comics #164 (1952), Superboy #23 (1952)
Reprinted in All Favourites, The 100-Page Comic #7 (1958), Super Adventure Comic #101 (1958), 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)
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