Superman #179
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Outlaw Fort Knox!", Superman faces a new and terrifying threat: gold kryptonite, a rare form of the mineral that could permanently strip him of his powers. When the people of Kandor discover the stone, they send a team to banish it to the Phantom Zone, only to find their own abilities fading along the way. With help from Jimmy Olsen and a surprising turn of events, Superman finds a way to give the stranded team a new beginning beyond Kandor. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Al Plastino, with a cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
In "The Outlaw Fort Knox!", Pete Corey, a cunning contestant in a high-stakes contest, tries to exploit Superman’s promise of three wishes to line the pockets of the Crime Syndicate—only to find himself outmaneuvered when the Man of Steel turns the tables. With the Syndicate’s treasury exposed and his scheme undone, Pete’s gamble backfires in a way he never expected.
In "Private Kent, the Fighting Marine!", Clark Kent trades his reporter's notebook for a uniform as he undergoes Marine boot camp to write a story on the experience. Under the watchful eye of Marine Sgt. Buck Brewster, who has a personal interest in Lois Lane, Clark faces sabotage and challenges—both on the drill field and off—testing his resolve and resourcefulness. With General Jackson overseeing the training, Clark must prove himself, all while keeping his secret identity under wraps.
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Reprinted in Superman #2/1966 (1966), Supermann #6/1966 (1966), Supermann #14/1970 (1970), The Best of DC #36 (1983), Stålmannen #12/1965, سوبرمان [Subirman Kawmaks / Superman Comics] #92
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