Cover: Curt Swan & Shelly Moldoff

Action Comics #281

Oct 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD

☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free

“The Man Who Saved Kal-El's Life!”

In "The Man Who Saved Kal-El's Life!", Superman and the powerless Supergirl journey into the past to uncover the truth behind her origins, discovering that her powers mysteriously return in earlier eras. Written by Jerry Siegel and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Mooney, this 1961 classic features a pivotal moment in Supergirl’s history, with Curt Swan and Shelly Moldoff’s iconic cover capturing the adventure’s timeless appeal.

Was this helpful and accurate?

writer Jerry Siegel · artist, inker Jim Mooney · cover Curt Swan, Shelly Moldoff

More listings for this title

FR $9.4 GD $9.6 FR $10 GD $11 VG $11.99 FR $13 FR $13 FR $13

Related listings we couldn't confirm as this exact issue · 80 total · seen 13 days ago

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸

Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Full credits

writer Jerry Siegel

artist, inker Jim Mooney

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Shelly Moldoff

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers

The effects of Lesla-Lar's ray have still stripped Supergirl of her powers, but when Superman takes her into the past it is discovered that her super powers return in other time periods.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).