Cover: Wayne Boring & Stan Kaye

Action Comics #95

Apr 1946 · DC · 0.10 USD

☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free

“The Laughing Stock of Metropolis!”

In "The Laughing Stock of Metropolis!", the Prankster turns Metropolis upside down, turning Superman into a punchline with custard pies and a mustached portrait. When the Man of Steel retreats in disgrace, Clark Kent takes a daring stand—disguised as a comedian, he challenges the prankster to a battle of wits, revealing a secret that could change everything. Art by Jon Small, with cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye, this 1946 classic captures a rare moment of humor in Superman’s early adventures.

Was this helpful and accurate?

artist, inker Jon Small · cover Wayne Boring, Stan Kaye

More listings for this title

GD $355

Related listings we couldn't confirm as this exact issue · 1 total · seen 8 days ago

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸

Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Full credits

artist, inker Jon Small

cover pencils Wayne Boring

cover inks Stan Kaye

Full plot ⚠ may contain spoilers

▸ Reveal full plot — may contain spoilers

The Prankster sets out to make Superman the laughing stock of Metropolis. His antics include throwing custard pies in Superman's face and drawing a mustache on an official portrait. Superman retires from fighting crime and crooks run rampant. In disguise, Clark challenges The Prankster to the title of funniest man alive, during which he confesses to having been the cause of Superman losing face.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).