Superman #30
In "Superman Alias Superman!", a desperate Johnny Poly flees his doubts about his future to a distant land, only to be mistaken for a long-lost king. When Poltavia’s ministers seize on his striking resemblance to their ancient monarch, they offer him the crown—unaware that their true plan is far more dangerous than he could imagine. Written by Al Schwartz and illustrated by Ira Yarbrough with inks by George Roussos, this 1944 adventure features a cover by Jack Burnley that captures the intrigue with bold, classic flair.
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Unhappy because his father-in-law to be considers him to be a nobody, Johnny Poly goes to Poltavia to bid on a picture of the nation's ancient monarch. The current King's ministers see Johnny and note his resemblance to the ancient monarch, and offer him the chance to be the new King of Poltavia. He accepts, not knowing the ministers plan to use Johnny to strip the nation of its wealth.
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