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Cover: Wayne Boring & Stan Kaye

Superman #55

Nov 1948 · DC · 0.10 USD
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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.

Contains 7 stories
Prankster's Second Childhood!
12 pp · Superhero
Professor Manley
The Richest Man in the World!
8 pp · Superhero
Mary JonesStephen Van Schuyler III

In a dazzling display of old-money flair, millionaire Stephen Van Schuyler III sets out to win Lois Lane’s heart by outdoing Superman in a high-stakes gift contest—only to find himself up against a hero whose generosity knows no bounds. With Mary Jones caught in the middle of the rivalry, the race for romance turns into a spectacle of extravagance and unexpected generosity.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor
Willie (Casey's nephew)
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor, Children
Sonny's father
Too Many Heroes!
10 pp · Superhero
Carole LorloffFelix LorloffPeter LorloffStella LorloffJonathan Trundle

In "Too Many Heroes!", the sudden death of actor Peter Lorloff sets off a surprising chain of events when he leaves his fortune to whoever performs the most courageous act in the week after his passing. His daughter Carole Lorloff and her husband Felix are dismayed by the will’s condition, especially as their own lives are already strained. As the town buzzes with would-be heroes trying to prove their bravery, tensions rise—especially when Jonathan Trundle, a quiet man with a hidden past, begins to quietly step into the spotlight. Meanwhile, Peter’s widow Stella Lorloff watches from the sidelines, her own feelings about her late husband’s final wish stirring unease.

Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor, Children

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $163
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $2,698*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $1,884*
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $1,477*
CGC 7.5 · 8 in census $1,186*
CGC 7.0 · 7 in census $985*
CGC 6.5 · 5 in census $827*
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CGC 6.0 · 6 in census $684
CGC 5.5 · 5 in census $564
CGC 5.0 · 8 in census $564*
CGC 4.5 · 12 in census $488*
CGC 4.0 · 6 in census $424*
CGC 3.5 · 7 in census $378*
CGC 3.0 · 6 in census $310
CGC 2.5 · 2 in census $271*
CGC 2.0 · 6 in census $231
CGC 1.5 · 3 in census $177*
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $148*
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $116*
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Cast · 28 characters

Full credits

inker Stan Kaye
cover pencils Wayne Boring
cover pencils, inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman #55 (1949), Superman #21 (1949), Stålmannen #3/1952 (1952), Stålmannen #4/1952 (1952), Superman Annual #1954-5 (1954), Superman Special Edition [Kellogg's Mini-Comic] #[nn] (1954), Colossal Comic Annual #4 (1958), Stålmannen jubileumsalbum #[nn] (1974), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #7 (2023), Superman #7

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