Action Comics #81

Action Comics #81 from February 1945 presents one of the more whimsical Superman covers of the era, with the Man of Steel soaring high above a city skyline alongside a robed Father Time and a winged baby New Year — the old year stepping aside with a speech bubble declaring it's time to "see what the little chap can do!" Wayne Boring's pencils and Stan Kaye's inks give the scene a lively, celebratory energy that perfectly captures the transition into a new year. Inside, Joe Samachson and Mort Meskin bring "Fairyland Isle!" to life, making this a genuinely fun slice of Golden Age Superman storytelling.