Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superboy #88

Apr 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Invader from Earth!”

In "The Invader from Earth!", Superboy lands on an alien world where a technologically advanced city stands in stark contrast to a nearby primitive society. When he tries to help the villagers, they fear him as a monster—unaware he’s the one trying to bridge their worlds. Written by Jerry Coleman and illustrated by Al Plastino, with a cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, this 1961 DC classic blends wonder and misunderstanding in a story where first impressions can be the hardest to overcome.

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writer Jerry Coleman · artist, inker Al Plastino · cover Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

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Cast · 5 characters

Jonathan Kent Lana Lang Lewis Lang Martha Kent Superman

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writer Jerry Coleman

artist, inker Al Plastino

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Stan Kaye

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On an alien planet Superboy discovers a primitive race living on the outskirts of a super scientific city. He tries to help them but they won't listen to him because they think he's a monster.

Plot details indexed by the Grand Comics Database (CC BY-SA).