Superboy #105
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Simpleton of Steel!", Superboy's latest adventure takes a quirky turn when red kryptonite grants him an extra finger on each hand—though he plays it off as a newfound simplicity to outwit a gang of criminals. Written by Jerry Siegel and brought to life with crisp, expressive art by Curt Swan and George Klein, this 1963 classic blends sci-fi whimsy with the hero's signature charm. The cover, also by Swan and Klein, captures the moment with a perfectly timed mix of innocence and intrigue.
When Red kryptonite gives Superboy an extra finger on each hand, he plays up the change by acting like a simpleton to trick "Scarface" Malone and "Specs" McGurk into revealing their criminal plans.
In "The Superdog That Was Greater Than Krypto!", a young boy and his super-powered dog face off against a mysterious canine whose abilities seem to surpass even those of Krypto. As the two dogs navigate a test of strength and loyalty, the story explores what it truly means to be a hero—balancing power, heart, and the quiet courage found in simple devotion.
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↩ Reprints Detective Comics #164 (1950)
Reprinted in Teräsmiehen Poika #8/1963 (1963), Superboy #174 (1971)
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