Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superboy #85

Dec 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Mystery of Mighty Boy! Part I”

In "The Mystery of Mighty Boy! Part I," Superboy journeys to the past to stop the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, only to face a shocking twist when adult Lex Luthor appears and immobilizes him with red kryptonite. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by George Papp, this classic 1960 tale blends time travel and historical intrigue, with Curt Swan and Stan Kaye bringing the cover to life.

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writer Jerry Siegel · artist, inker George Papp · cover Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

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writer Jerry Siegel

artist, inker George Papp

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Stan Kaye

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Superboy travels to the past to prevent the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, but runs into the adult Lex Luthor who immobilizes Superboy with red kryptonite. When Luthor realizes he has prevented Superboy from saving Lincoln, he remorsefully flees the past in his time machine.

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