Cover: Curt Swan & George Klein

Action Comics #289

Jun 1962 · DC · 0.12 USD

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“The Super-Practical Joker!”

In "The Super-Practical Joker!", Supergirl takes it upon herself to help Superman find love, setting her sights on legendary figures like Helen of Troy, Saturn Woman, and Luma Lynai of Staryl—only to learn that even with her powers, some things are best left to fate. Written by Jerry Siegel and brought to life with dynamic art by Jim Mooney, this 1962 classic features Curt Swan’s iconic cover and George Klein’s sharp inks, capturing the whimsy and charm of a Superman story with a playful twist.

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writer Jerry Siegel · artist, inker Jim Mooney · letterer Milt Snapinn · cover Curt Swan, George Klein

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VG $14.5 FN $62.99 CGC 5 $230 Action Comics 289 (FRPR) Superman, Supergirl! Jerry Siegel 1962 DC Comics h613 $8

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Cast · 9 characters

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writer Jerry Siegel

artist, inker Jim Mooney

letterer Milt Snapinn

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks George Klein

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Supergirl tries to play matchmaker for her cousin Superman with Helen of Troy, Saturn Woman, and Luma Lynai of Staryl, but realizes she needs to leave Superman's love life up to fate.

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