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Superman #54

Sep 1948 · DC · 0.10 USD
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“The Wrecker”

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.

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writer Bill Finger · artist Wayne Boring · inker Stan Kaye · cover Wayne Boring, Stan Kaye

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inker Stan Kaye
cover pencils Wayne Boring
cover inks Stan Kaye

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Clark visits his friend Wong in Chinatown, who tells a story to his grandson of how Superman, in the distant past, helped a Chinese farmer defeat a dragon.

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