Action Comics #57
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Crime's Comedy King!", the Prankster takes his mischief to a new level by founding the Appreciation Society—a seemingly harmless club masking a string of high-stakes robberies. With a bold claim that he knows the secret to Superman's invulnerability, he challenges the Man of Steel in a battle of wits and daring. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by John Sikela, this 1943 classic blends humor and suspense in a standout early Superman tale, with the cover by John Sikela capturing the villain’s theatrical flair.
In "Crime's Comedy King!", the Prankster dons a new mask and a new mission, rallying the Appreciation Society to turn his mischief into a criminal empire—while daring Superman with a claim that could unravel the Man of Steel’s greatest mystery.
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Reprinted in Wanted. The World's Most Dangerous Villains #9 (1973), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Superman: The Action Comics Archives #4 (2005), Superman in the Forties #[nn] (2005), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #3 (2017), DC's Wanted: The World's Most Dangerous Super-Villains #[nn] (2020), Superman: The Golden Age #5 (2020)
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