Action Comics #279

Action Comics #279 brings an "imaginary story" twist to the Superman mythos with "The Super-Rivals!", featuring a remarkable lineup of heavy-hitters — Samson, Hercules, and Superman himself. Curt Swan and Stan Kaye's cover captures the playful premise perfectly: Superman, Samson, and Hercules stand outside a marriage license bureau alongside Lois Lane and Lana Lang, with speech bubbles making it delightfully clear that romantic rivalry is very much in the air. It's a charming 1961 slice of Silver Age storytelling that pairs mythological muscle with classic Superman love-triangle fun, written by Jerry Siegel with interior art by Jim Mooney.