Cover: Wayne Boring & Stan Kaye

Superman #55

Nov 1948 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Prankster's Second Childhood!”

In "Prankster's Second Childhood!", millionaire Stephen Van Schuyler tries to win Lois Lane’s hand by outdoing Superman in a spectacle-filled gift contest, leading to a lighthearted clash of generosity and heroics. Written by Bill Woolfolk and brought to life with classic flair by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye, this 1948 Superman adventure captures the charm of early comic book whimsy. The cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye perfectly captures the playful tension of the moment.

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

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Cast · 28 characters

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writer Bill Woolfolk

artist Wayne Boring

inker Stan Kaye

cover pencils Wayne Boring

cover pencils, inks Stan Kaye

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Millionaire Stephen Van Schuyler wants to marry Lois Lane, so she stages a contest to see who can give her the most spectacular gifts, Schuyler or Superman.

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