Superman Comics [ashcan] #[nn]

In "Superman in the Slums," the Man of Steel ventures into the city's underbelly to confront a criminal exploiting vulnerable boys, using their desperation to fuel a scheme of petty theft. Written by Jerome Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster—with inks by Shuster and Paul Lauretta, and coloring by the Strauss Engraving Company—this early story showcases Superman’s growing sense of justice in a world where power demands responsibility. The cover, penciled and inked by Joe Shuster, captures the moment of tension between hero and the hidden dangers of the streets.