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Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Action Comics #237

Feb 1958 · DC · 0.10 USD
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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.

Contains 7 stories
Superman's Exposed Identity
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteHenry Furst (villain)Professor RoyceJeb WithersDr. GriffinMr. Wisp

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.

Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor
The Curse of the Golden Touch
6 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Colonel Tommy TomorrowCaptain Brent WoodNebula Gang (villains)

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.

Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
The Jungle Fort on Wheels!
6 pp · Adventure, Drama, Jungle
Congo BillJanu, the Jungle Boy

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.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor, Teen

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (VG) $54
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $1,033
CGC 9.0 · 2 in census $540*
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $369*
CGC 8.0 · 6 in census $284
CGC 7.5 · 6 in census $226*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $189*
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CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $159*
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $141*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $117
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $111*
CGC 4.5 · 1 in census $88*
CGC 4.0 · 4 in census $88*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 · 1 in census $56*
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 3 in census $38*
CGC 1.5 none in existence
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $23*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

inker Stan Kaye
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

↩ 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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