Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Action Comics #237

Feb 1958 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Superman's Exposed Identity”

In "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.

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writer Al Schwartz · artist Wayne Boring · inker Stan Kaye · cover Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

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writer Al Schwartz

artist Wayne Boring

inker Stan Kaye

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Stan Kaye

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For many years wealthy eccentric Henry Furst has been obsessed with exposing Superman's secret identity, hiring experts and quizzing would-be assassins and barbers. When he has a heart attack, Perry sends Clark to cover the story. Clark is requested to come to Furst's bedside, where he honors a dying man's request for confirmation that he is indeed Superman. As he types up the obituary comes the news that Furst has revived (it was a drug-induced trick). So he pre-empts the impending revelation by changing to Superman in front to Lois and Perry.

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