Superman #48

Sep 1947 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Man Who Stole the Sun!”

In "The Man Who Stole the Sun!", Superman teams up with Johnny Terrill on a globe-spanning quest to collect autographs from history’s greatest figures—helping Johnny regain his confidence after a setback. As Johnny races against a wealthy rival and his deceitful bodyguards, who plan to forge checks using the signatures, Lois Lane uncovers the scheme. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by John Sikela, this 1947 adventure blends heart and heroism, with Wayne Boring and George Roussos delivering the iconic cover.

writer Jerry Siegel · artist, inker John Sikela · cover Wayne Boring, George Roussos

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Full credits

writer Jerry Siegel

artist, inker John Sikela

cover pencils Wayne Boring

cover inks George Roussos

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When the Daily Planet mounts an autograph contest, Superman helps Johnny Terrill collect signatures from around the globe and across time to give him the confidence to walk again. But Johnny has to compete against a young heir and his crooked bodyguards, who actually want to collect signatures so they can later forge checks. When Lois and the heir discover the bodyguards’ plans, Superman comes to their rescue, and then supplies Johnny with the winning autograph.

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