Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Action Comics #272

Jan 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Superman's Rival, Mental Man!”

In "Superman's Rival, Mental Man!", Supergirl ventures to an Earth-like world where she encounters Marvel Maid, a hero who wields powers similar to her own with no need for secrecy, and Marvel Man, a being with Superman-like abilities who must conceal his identity. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Jim Mooney, this 1961 classic explores identity, visibility, and the burden of power through a compelling parallel universe. The cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye captures the mystery of this alternate realm with striking clarity.

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writer Otto Binder · artist, inker Jim Mooney · letterer Milt Snapinn · cover Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

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Full credits

writer Otto Binder

artist, inker Jim Mooney

letterer Milt Snapinn

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Stan Kaye

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Supergirl travels to an Earth-like world to use her super-powers publicly to prove to Superman that she is ready to be revealed to the real world. On this world she discovers Marvel Maid, who has powers like Supergirl but is able to act freely, and Marvel Man who has powers like Superman but must hide his abilities.

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