Teräsmiehen Poika #4-5/1963
"Kryptoniittipoika" delivers a charming early tale of Superbaby in a Smallville where even the tiniest hero can make a big difference. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated with crisp energy by Al Plastino, this 1963 Finnish edition sees Superbaby accidentally foiling Al Capone’s bootleggers, with Pa Kent and Professor Lang leading the charge. The cover by Curt Swan and George Klein captures the story’s playful tension, making this a standout for fans of the character’s formative years.
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Pa Kent and Professor Lang are leading a campaign to drive Al Capone's bootlegging operation away from Smallville. When Scarface Louie orders their deaths, Superbaby keeps inadvertently thwarting the thugs, who chalk it all up to bad luck. Finally the crooks are arrested and the distillery captured. Pa Kent manages to keep suspicion away from Superbaby, although tiny Lana has her doubts.
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