Colossal Comic #13
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Titanic Thefts!", Jimmy Olsen is lured into a high-stakes game of deception when the Swindle Syndicate tricks him with free passes to Jack Borden's Big Game Hunt—just as Clark Kent closes in on uncovering the identity of their mysterious leader. Otto Binder's clever script, brought to life by Curt Swan's crisp art and Ray Burnley's dynamic inks, delivers a classic tale of misdirection and mystery. The cover by Hart Amos captures the intrigue with a bold, eye-catching scene from the hunt.
In "The Titanic Thefts!", Superman faces a twisted challenge when Luthor rigs global landmarks with explosives and forces the Man of Steel to retrieve them. With quick thinking and a touch of misdirection, Superman outwits the villain by secretly relocating the structures, hiding them in a fog-shrouded valley, and submerging them to neutralize the bombs—before returning everything to its rightful place.
In "Three Letters to Batman!", a mysterious theft leaves Gotham's criminal underworld baffled—until a series of cryptic notes begin arriving at the Batcave. When Robin follows the trail, he uncovers a surprising truth: the letters were sent by Batman himself, setting off a chain of events that tests the limits of his own detective work.
In "The Golden Superman!", Superman dives into a reactivated volcano to stop a catastrophic eruption, using a massive chunk of gold to seal the vent. When he emerges, gold dust clings to his hands—and every touch sends out rays that turn whatever he touches into solid gold.
In "King, the Jack of All Trades," Lance is on edge when the town buzzes with the return of celebrity King Costain—only to find the real threat isn’t the man, but a criminal posing as him, taking control of the local rackets. With the mysterious figure calling himself The King on the rise, Captain Triumph steps in, determined to uncover the truth behind the deception.
In "The Boy Olympics!", Jimmy teams up with his fellow paperboys to organize a spirited talent showcase, turning their shared passion into a community effort to save their jobs when their rival paper faces closure. With energy and heart, the boys compete in a series of playful events, proving that teamwork and grit can make a real difference.
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