Superboy #27
In "The Pied Piper of Smallville," Superboy fakes running away from home to test his parents’ loyalty—only to discover a chilling truth: the Kents he knows might not be the real ones. Written by Jerry Coleman and illustrated by John Sikela, this 1953 tale weaves suspense into Smallville’s quiet streets, with Win Mortimer’s cover capturing Clark’s determined resolve.
Clark Kent, feeling trapped by chores and suspicion, bolts from Smallville — but his sudden departure isn’t a flight from home, it’s a calculated move. With Lana Lang and her mother watching from afar, and his real parents hidden in plain sight, Clark must outwit impostors who’ve taken their place, all while keeping his secret identity safe.
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Reprinted in Buntes Allerlei #45/1953 (1953), Buntes Allerlei #47/1953 (1953), Buntes Allerlei #2/1954 (1954), Buntes Allerlei #4/1954 (1954), Superboy Adventure Book #1957-58 (1957), Century, The 100 Page Comic Monthly #6 (1958), Sal y Pimienta #161 (1978), Supermán #38
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