Action Comics #47

"Powerstone" in Action Comics #47 (1942) features Superman's unmistakable presence in a story illustrated by Joe Shuster, whose distinctive art defines the character’s early years. The issue’s cover, by Fred Ray, showcases the iconic hero in a striking pose, while the interior artwork captures the energy of the era. This 10-cent comic highlights the growing reach of the Superman radio show, with a full-page ad listing 39 U.S. stations, plus 26 in Canada and one in Newfoundland, inviting fans to write in and request the broadcast.