Cover: Curt Swan & Sheldon Moldoff

Action Comics #309

Feb 1964 · DC · 0.12 USD

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“The Superman Super-Spectacular!”

In "The Superman Super-Spectacular!", Clark Kent stuns Lois and Lana with a surprise appearance at a televised tribute to Superman, leaving them scrambling to reconcile their theories about his identity. The moment takes a twist when Superman himself thanks President John F. Kennedy for helping him pull off the disguise, adding a real-world touch to the hero's legendary persona. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art and George Klein’s inks, this 1964 classic features cover art by Curt Swan and Sheldon Moldoff.

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writer Edmond Hamilton · artist Curt Swan · inker George Klein · letterer Joe Letterese · cover Curt Swan, Sheldon Moldoff

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writer Edmond Hamilton

artist Curt Swan

inker George Klein

letterer Joe Letterese

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Sheldon Moldoff

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The television show "Our American Heroes" gathers many of Superman's friends for a surprise tribute. Lois and Lana are sure that Clark Kent will not appear, which will prove their theory that Clark is Superman, but to their surprise Clark does arrive. Later, Superman thanks President John F. Kennedy for disguising himself as Clark.

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