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.
In "Powerstone," Lex Luthor, desperate to prove his dominance, harnesses a mysterious device to gain super strength—just as Brett Calhoun announces a $3 million prize for the richest man in Metropolis. With the stakes high and egos on the line, Luthor’s newfound power sets the stage for a clash that tests more than just wealth.
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Reprinted in Superman #252 (1972), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Superman: The Action Comics Archives #3 (2001), Superman in the Forties #[nn] (2005), The Superman Chronicles #8 (2010), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #2 (2016), Superman: The Golden Age #4 (2018)
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