Action Comics #53

In "The Man Who Put out the Sun!", Superman faces a dangerous threat when a rogue scientist gains the power to manipulate darkness, plunging Metropolis into chaos and unleashing a wave of crime. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by John Sikela with inks by George Roussos, this 1942 classic showcases the Man of Steel at his most determined, confronting a foe whose mastery of shadow could eclipse even his own light. The cover, by Jack Burnley, captures the looming menace with striking contrast and drama.