Superman #97
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The Amazing Professor Memory!", Superboy's past actions in Smallville come back to haunt him when a long-forgotten moment threatens to fund a criminal's scheme. With the town's cherished graduation cake still fresh in his mind, Superman must piece together a crucial memory from his younger days—before the truth behind the mystery can be uncovered. Written by Jerry Coleman and brought to life by Wayne Boring with inks by Stan Kaye, the story unfolds with the warmth of Smallville nostalgia and the suspense of a forgotten moment with lasting consequences. The cover, by Al Plastino, captures the story's nostalgic tone with a classic, expressive portrait of Superboy.
When the Swindle Syndicate tricks Jimmy Olsen into attending Jack Borden’s Big Game Hunt, Superman must navigate the wilds of Metropolis to uncover the truth—before the real target, Clark Kent, is exposed. With Perry White watching from the office and Dan Wheeler keeping a close eye on the chaos, the hunt turns into a high-stakes game of deception and disguise.
In a heartfelt flashback, Superboy's final day in Smallville comes alive through memories of his graduation and a heartfelt cake gifted by the town. Now as Superman, he must piece together a single moment from that day—something he did that could have unintended consequences—before a criminal exploits it to steal a million dollars.
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Reprinted in Superman #99 (1955), Colossal Comic #13 (1960), 100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-18 (1973), Superman #97 [Pizza Hut Collectors' Edition Vol. 1] #[nn] (1977), Superman in the Fifties #[nn] (2002), Superman in the Fifties #[nn] (2021), Supermán Librocomic #28
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