Superman Presents Tip Top Comic Monthly #11
In "The Curse of the Superboy Mummy!", a 1966 gem from Superman Presents Tip Top Comic Monthly #11, a desperate inventor’s magic potion grants his son Seth the powers of Superboy—only to set off a chain of ancient misfortunes. When a rival tricks Neferti into wearing a cursed scarab that strips her of her abilities, tragedy strikes, entombing her and Seth for millennia. Centuries later, Lana’s accidental activation of the scarab nearly proves fatal for Superboy, reigniting a mystery buried beneath the sands. Written by Leo Dorfman and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art and George Klein’s precise inks, this issue features a striking cover by Swan and Klein, capturing the eerie, timeless tension of a legend reborn.
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Anton creates a magic potion that gives his son, Seth, the powers of Superboy. But Neferti is tricked by a rival into wearing a magic scarab that removes his powers. She drowns trying to save Seth and they are entombed together. 5,000 years later Lana wears Neferti's scarab which almost kills Superboy.
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