Superman #209

In "The Clark Kent Monster!", Superman's well-intentioned attempt to make amends with Mark Mulloy—after mining gold from his land—leads to a series of increasingly absurd and literal interpretations of Mulloy's six requested tasks. Written by Robert Bernstein and brought to life with Curt Swan's crisp art and John Giunta's inks, this 1968 classic finds the Man of Steel navigating the fine print of a bargain with comedic consequences. The cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito captures the story’s quirky tone perfectly.