Cover: Gil Kane

Jimmy Wakely #17

May 1952 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Terror at Thunder Basin!”

In "Terror at Thunder Basin!", Superboy teams up with a young inventor named Frank, showing him that creativity and passion matter more than perfection. Written by Jack Schiff and brought to life by Win Mortimer’s dynamic art and Ira Schnapp’s crisp lettering, this 1952 adventure captures the spirit of youthful ingenuity. Gil Kane’s striking cover perfectly frames the story’s blend of wonder and suspense.

artist Gil Kane · inker John Giunta · letterer Gaspar Saladino · cover Gil Kane

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Cast · 2 characters

Clark Kent / Kal-El Superman

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artist Gil Kane

inker John Giunta

letterer Gaspar Saladino

cover pencils, inks Gil Kane

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Superboy shows Frank that he can be creative, regardless of whether his creations are perfect, and notes an expressive hobby can be life long enjoyment.

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

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