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Superman #54

Sep 1948 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Wrecker," Superman takes a rare detour to Chinatown, where his friend Wong shares a legendary tale with his grandson—of a time when the Man of Steel once stood against a fearsome dragon to protect a humble farmer. Written by Bill Finger and brought to life with timeless art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye, this 1948 classic blends myth and heroism in a story that feels both ancient and timeless. The cover, also by Boring and Kaye, captures the moment with a striking, dramatic image.

Contains 6 stories
The Wrecker
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneBill TateThe Wrecker (villain, intronot the villain in Detective Comics #197)Jack HawkKid KeeleyJumbo

In "The Wrecker," Superman teams up with Lois Lane and a rookie reporter to stop a villain whose chaotic attacks pave the way for a string of high-stakes robberies—each disaster more dramatic than the last. With Perry White overseeing the chaos from the Daily Planet and a cast of unlikely allies including Jack Hawk, Kid Keeley, and even the ever-loyal Jumbo, Clark Kent finds himself balancing the pressure of training a new reporter with the urgent need to outwit a criminal mastermind whose plans are as unpredictable as they are dangerous.

The Secret of the Chinese Dragon!
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Wong (intro)Richard Wong [Richy] (intro)Ah Choo (intro)Ting Ling (intro)Far Low (intro)Wing Ding (intro)the Two Sages (intro)the Night Hag (intro)and other characters in Wong's tale

Clark Kent visits his friend Wong in Chinatown, where the elder tells a tale to his grandson about a time long ago when Superman came to the aid of a Chinese farmer facing a fearsome dragon. Set in a mythic past, the story weaves ancient legends with the hero’s timeless courage, as Superman confronts a creature of legend in a tale passed down through generations.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
Her Majesty Lois Lane!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePrime Minister Zangar (intro)Bobo (intro)Katrina (intro)

In "Her Majesty Lois Lane!", Lois Lane unexpectedly becomes queen of Cornovia after pulling a sword from a stone, thrusting her into a royal duty she never sought. To secure her reign, she must marry—but she’s determined to avoid it, so she sets three nearly impossible challenges for any suitor. Bobo steps forward to try, aided by an unlikely ally: Superman.

Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor

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Raw (Good) $158
CGC 9.2 · 2 in census $3,533
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $1,647*
CGC 8.5 · 4 in census $1,324
CGC 8.0 · 4 in census $902*
CGC 7.5 · 5 in census $724*
CGC 7.0 · 7 in census $601*
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CGC 6.5 · 10 in census $393
CGC 6.0 · 8 in census $393*
CGC 5.5 · 8 in census $367*
CGC 5.0 · 5 in census $349*
CGC 4.5 · 8 in census $298*
CGC 4.0 · 9 in census $259
CGC 3.5 · 10 in census $230*
CGC 3.0 · 9 in census $204*
CGC 2.5 · 5 in census $165*
CGC 2.0 · 3 in census $141*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $108*
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $90*
CGC 0.5 · 2 in census $71*
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Full credits

inker Stan Kaye
cover pencils Wayne Boring
cover inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman #54 (1948), Stålmannen #2/1949 (1949), Superman #21 (1949), Stålmannen #1/1949 (1949), Stålmannen #2/1952 (1952), Colossal Comic Annual #3 (1957), Stålmannen jubileumsalbum #[nn] (1974), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6 (2019), Stålmannen #3/1949

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