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Superman: The Golden Age Sundays #[2]
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects the Sunday newspaper comic strips featuring Superman from 1946 through 1949, showcasing the Man of Steel's adventures during the post-war Golden Age. Presented in full color and restored from archival sources, these strips capture the classic exploits of Superman, Lois Lane, and Clark Kent as they battle villains and tackle social issues of the era. IDW's collection offers a comprehensive look at a pivotal period in the character's newspaper history.
"Superman, Maid" delivers a delightfully absurd twist on the Man of Steel’s early adventures, with Bill Finger crafting a tale where Superman’s fame draws both circus hucksters and mobsters to his doorstep. When confidence men Flim and Flam convince Cap'n Tobey to pay $5,000 for a Superman performance, the hero shows up—only to become the target of a deadly competition among gangsters eager to claim leadership by eliminating him. The story’s charm lies in its playful tone and the art of Pete Poplaski, whose dynamic cover captures the circus chaos with flair.
When Flim and Flam convince Cap'n Tobey to pay $5,000 for Superman to perform at his carnival, the Man of Steel shows up—much to everyone’s surprise. Now, with a mob of gangsters watching and betting on who can eliminate Superman during the show, the circus becomes the most dangerous stage in town.
In "Superbabe!", Superman’s sudden transformation into an infant sends shockwaves through Metropolis—so much so that he hires the down-and-out hobo Edward Benton to impersonate Clark Kent. But when Benton starts falling for Lois Lane and refuses to step down even after Superman regains his size, chaos ensues. With Perry White caught in the middle and the Colfax Gang lurking in the shadows, the line between hero and impostor blurs in ways no one expected.
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