Action Comics #97
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn Action Comics #97 (1946), Zatara takes a quiet stand when he notices a boy named Willie being teased for his small frame. Using his magical abilities in secret, Zatara helps Willie discover his hidden strengths—transforming his confidence on the field through clever, unseen guidance. The story, illustrated with precision by William White, captures a tender moment of mentorship and self-worth, all brought to life on the cover by Joe Shuster and John Sikela.
Clark Kent is sent to cover the Magician's Convention, where he hopes to spot Hocus and Pocus—accidental magicians and amateur detectives—among the tricks and illusions. When they show up, the usual chaos unfolds, leaving Clark to wonder if the real magic is in the mystery or the mayhem.
In "The Animal Master!", Jo finds himself trapped in a bizarre mind game when the villain Fanger uses hypnosis to make him believe he’s a monkey, leading to a wild theft from Greg Saunders’ safe. With Stuff fleeing through the streets and into a waiting car, Greg leaps into action, donning his costume to chase down the crooks in a high-stakes pursuit.
In "Magic Sports!", Zatara quietly steps in when he sees a boy named Willie being teased for his small frame. Using his magic, he guides Willie to discover his hidden strengths in baseball, football, and swimming—transforming not just his skills, but how others see him.
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Reprinted in Superman #272 (1974), Stålmannen #8/1974 (1974), Supermann #7/1974 (1974), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #5 (2018)
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