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Superman #[1]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn this landmark issue, a young Clark Kent takes on a dangerous assignment at the Blakely Mine, a site known for its perilous conditions. When he goes undercover as a miner, his investigation takes a surprising turn as he’s captured and brought into a high-stakes party hosted by the mine’s owner, Blakely—whose grand gesture reveals more than just a show of safety. Written by Jerome Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster, with cover art by Joe Shuster and Leo O'Mealia, this early Superman story sets the tone for the hero’s blend of idealism and daring.
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Clark asks editor Taylor for the assignment at a cave-in the Blakely Mine, a mine notorious for its unsafe working conditions. However, when he disguises himself as a miner, he is caught and taken to Blakely, who is entertaining guests at a party. Blakely decides to move the party into the mine, showing to all present that conditions and fail safe measures are more than adequate for the worker's safety.
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