Superman: The Golden Age #4
In "The Case of the Death Express," Lois and Clark take a well-earned cruise aboard the Grenodier, only to be drawn into a mystery when they meet Nan Wilson, the new owner of Pogo Island. As superstitious locals fear her as a witch and deadly threats escalate, Superman uncovers a hidden network of foreign submarines using the island as a covert base to attack neutral shipping. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster, this Golden Age-inspired tale blends classic adventure with suspense, all rendered in the unmistakable style of its creators. The cover, by Evan "Doc" Shaner, captures the island's eerie allure.
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For doing such a great job, Lois and Clark are given a cruise vacation aboard the "Grenodier", where they meet Nan Wilson, who has inherited Pogo Island, and she invites the two to visit her island. But the superstitious natives believe that Nan is a witch and several attempts are made on her life. Superman, however, discovers that the island is being used as a base for submarines belonging to a foreign nation which prey on merchant marine vessels in neutral waters.
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