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Superman#17
Cover: Fred Ray & Fred Ray

Superman #17

Jul 1942 · DC · 0.10 USD
“Man or Superman?”

Lex Luthor survives his execution in the electric chair, which only makes him more powerful, but yet he still can't match the strength of Superman...that is, until he discovers a way to fool Superman into handing over the Powerstone to him.

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writer Jerry Siegel · artist John Sikela · inker John Sikela · cover Fred RayFred Ray

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cover pencils Fred Ray
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Lex Luthor survives his execution in the electric chair, which only makes him more powerful, but yet he still can't match the strength of Superman...that is, until he discovers a way to fool Superman into handing over the Powerstone to him.

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