The Menomonee Falls Gazette #25
In "The Rat Race," a 1972 Street Enterprises gem, Clark and Lois dive into a series of mysterious utility failures that lead them to a blazing electrical plant—where a hooded figure sets the stage for danger. When Lois is trapped in the inferno, Clark’s transformation into Superman becomes a desperate race against time. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster, with inks by Wayne Boring, the issue captures the duo’s courage in a story that crackles with tension. Dan Barry handles the cover pencils and inks, delivering a striking image that perfectly frames the peril.
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Clark and Lois go to investigate a series of utility accidents when a fire breaks out at an electrical plant, caused by a hooded figure. Lois is trapped inside the flames as Clark becomes Superman to save her.
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