Cover: John Sikela

Superboy #22

Oct 1952 · DC · 0.10 USD

📊 ~19,984 copies sold its debut month

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“The Noah's Ark from Space!”

In "The Noah's Ark from Space!", Superboy faces his toughest test yet when Lana falls into a mysterious sleep after being pricked by a blow gun dart from an African artifact. With only three days to find the antidote and keep her condition hidden from skeptical Professor Lang, Superboy races against time in a mystery that takes him from Smallville to the far reaches of the globe. Written by Ed Herron and brought to life by Curt Swan’s crisp art and John Fischetti’s inks, with a striking cover by John Sikela, this 1952 classic blends suspense and heart in a tale that’s as grounded as it is extraordinary.

writer Ed Herron · artist Curt Swan · inker John Fischetti · cover John Sikela

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NM $5.19 NM $5.99 FN · Newsstand $8.98 FR $39 VG $75 GD $115 The New Adventures of Superboy #22 $1.95 Superboy #22 (DC) Karl Kesel Tom Grummet $2.99

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Cast · 5 characters

Jonathan Kent Lana Lang Martha Kent Professor Lang Superman

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writer Ed Herron

artist Curt Swan

inker John Fischetti

cover pencils, inks John Sikela

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When Lana brings authentic African artifacts from her father's collection for the Smallville High School Drama Club to use, she is accidentally pricked by a blow gun dart and falls asleep. Superboy must acquire the antidote within three days -- all the while convincing Prof. Lang that nothing is wrong with Lana -- or Lana will die.

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