Superman: The Golden Age #5
In "The Adventure of the Merchant of Murder," Clark and Lois find themselves delayed in a quiet town while en route to Florida to investigate the Metropolis baseball club's future. With time on their hands, Superman notices a local teenager with extraordinary pitching talent—one whose dreams of playing professionally seem out of reach. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Leo Nowak, with inks by Ed Dobrotka, this heartfelt tale sees the Man of Steel lend a hand in turning a small-town dream into a real shot at the big leagues. The cover, by Jack Burnley, captures the moment with a classic, nostalgic flair.
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Clark and Lois are on the way to Florida to check out the status of the Metropolis baseball club, when they accidentally miss the train in a small town. Waiting for the next one, they spy a young man who has great prowess at pitching...a guy who wishes he could play for a professional club. Superman helps that small town boy become a professional baseball player.
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