Superman #27

Mar 1944 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Palace of Perilous Play!”

In "The Palace of Perilous Play!", Clark and Lois find themselves in the big north woods, gathering stories about the lumbering industry—until a local storyteller spins a wild tale of Superman crossing paths with the legendary Paul Bunyan. When a skeptical listener demands proof, the Man of Steel arrives in dramatic fashion, answering the call just as lightning strikes the cabin they’re in. Written by Don C. Cameron and illustrated by Sam Citron with inks by Don Komisarow, this 1944 adventure blends myth and heroism, with Wayne Boring and George Roussos bringing the cover to life.

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writer Don C. Cameron · artist Sam Citron · inker Don Komisarow · cover Wayne Boring, George Roussos

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Full credits

writer Don C. Cameron

artist Sam Citron

inker Don Komisarow

cover pencils Wayne Boring

cover inks George Roussos

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While up in the big north woods in search of background material for articles on the lumbering industry, Clark and Lois listen to an entertaining tale about the time Superman and Paul Bunyan actually met. But when one of the listeners refuses to believe that Superman is real, the Man of Steel puts in an appearance when the cabin everyone is in is hit by lightning.

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