Action Comics [US Postal Service] #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"The Coming of Superman" presents a gripping early tale of the Man of Steel, written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster in a rare, fully credited collaboration. As Clark Kent, Superman investigates political intrigue in Washington DC, uncovering a conspiracy tied to Senator Barrows and a lobbyist’s secret, all while balancing his dual life and protecting those he cares about. The cover by Joe Shuster captures the iconic hero in a moment of quiet resolve, a fitting frame for this foundational story.
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Superman delivers a witness to the governor to stop an execution, then stops a wife-beater. Later Superman, as Clark Kent, goes out with Lois, but she earns the wrath of Butch Matson and Superman must save her. Finally, Clark is assigned a story on the South American republic of San Monte. He heads to Washington DC to find out who is behind Senator Barrows pushing legislation which will embroil the United States in a war in Europe by grabbing lobbyist Alex Greer and scaring the truth out of him.
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