Lana #1
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Show Must Go On!", Johnny finds himself caught between loyalty and pressure when his coworker Rusty suggests a beauty contest at the office—only to have his boss, Mr. Dribble, assign him as judge and quietly demand his wife win. With personal stakes rising and expectations looming, Johnny’s already tricky day takes a turn he didn’t see coming. Cover by Bill Everett, lettered by Artie Simek, this 1948 issue captures the quiet drama of workplace tension with a touch of charm and humor.
In "The Show Must Go On!" from Lana #1 (1948), Lana Lang shares a boarding house with fellow aspiring performers, all chasing fame under the watchful eye of Mother Murphy. When Clara Bright, with the help of her slick agent Speedy Swift, spins a web of exaggerated tales about Lana to boost her own star power, the truth begins to blur—and the spotlight turns unpredictable.
In "Clara Takes the Rap!", while Lana dazzles the stage, her friend Clara, blinded by jealousy, impersonates her to steal away Duke, a devoted admirer—leading to a whirlwind of mistaken identities and backstage chaos. The story unfolds with playful tension as Clara’s bold scheme spins out of control, all while the real Lana remains unaware of the drama unfolding in her name.
In "Snooty Beauties!" from Lana #1 (1948), Rusty sparks a workplace prank by suggesting a beauty contest—only for Johnny to find himself unexpectedly named judge, with his boss Mr. Dribble making it clear he expects his wife to win. Now caught between loyalty and laughter, Johnny must navigate the chaos of office egos and hidden agendas.
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