Superman #17

Oct 1959 · Chronicle Publications · 0.30 PHP

📊 ~49,666 copies sold its debut month

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In "The Plot to Destroy Superman," Superman, Batman, Batwoman, and Robin prepare to showcase futuristic crime-fighting innovations at a display of what Gotham might become. Lex Luthor, posing as a brilliant inventor, sets a dangerous trap with the intent to disintegrate Superman. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Dick Sprang with inks by Sheldon Moldoff, this 1959 tale features Curt Swan’s dynamic cover art and remains a standout in the early Superman canon.

Contains 9 stories

The Plot to Destroy Superman

12 pp · Superhero

In a futuristic Gotham exhibit showcasing tomorrow’s crime-fighting tech, Superman, Batman, Batwoman, and Robin prepare to unveil revolutionary inventions—only for Lex Luthor, posing as a brilliant inventor, to set a deadly trap aimed at disintegrating the Man of Steel.

Untitled Humor story

0.67 pp · Humor

Prisoners of Amazon Asteroid

7 pp · Science Fiction

Untitled Humor story

0.33 pp · Humor

Untitled Humor story

0.67 pp · Humor

Safe Crackers

0.5 pp · Non-Fiction

Alias Chief Magic Bow

6 pp · Adventure, Superhero

Princess Morning MoonChief Magic Bow (Flashback)Ch'Waka (Medicine Man)

In a 1959 adventure from Superman #17, Green Arrow and Speedy step into legend as they impersonate the mythical Chief Magic Bow to aid an Indian tribe, using their arrows to perform feats that seem like magic. With the wisdom of Medicine Man Ch'Waka and the spirit of Princess Morning Moon guiding them, the duo must maintain the ruse long enough to bring hope and unity to the people—before the truth unravels.

Untitled Humor story

1 pp · Humor

It's Fun to Learn!

1 pp · Math & Science