Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #7
"Superman on Television!" delivers a fascinating trip through Superman’s origins, as the Man of Steel traces a mystical hex back to its source in a meteorite from Krypton—revealing pivotal moments in his adoptive parents’ lives and the doomed planet’s final days. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated with timeless clarity by Al Plastino, this story blends sci-fi wonder with early superhero mystique, all framed by Wayne Boring’s iconic cover and Stan Kaye’s crisp inks.
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Superman tails Lois as she investigates Swami Riva. When the swami hexes Superman, he appears to weaken, and the swami begins to sell his ability to hex Superman to members of the underworld. Superman traces the gem in the swami's turban to a meteorite, then follows the path of the meteorite back in time and across space to the planet Krypton, which he surveys as a phantom. He learns how Jor-El failed to convince his people of their impending down and sent his son to Earth where he was adopted by the elderly Kents. Superman returns to the present and puts Swami Riva out of business.
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