The Superman Archives #4
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis fourth volume in DC's Superman Archives series collects early Golden Age adventures from 1940 and 1941, reprinting Superman stories from Action Comics #36-39 and Superman #8-11. These classic tales feature the Man of Steel battling threats like the Ultra-Humanite and Lex Luthor, with supporting appearances by Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White in the Daily Planet's orbit. The hardcover Archive Edition preserves the original comic art and coloring, offering a definitive look at the character's formative years under creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
In "The Light," Superman faces a dual threat as the Ambassador from Napkan, Hokopoko, orchestrates naval sabotage and secretly empowers the Black Circle Society in the South American nation of Equaru to destabilize its government. With the Panama Canal at risk and Clark Kent taken hostage to silence him, Superman must race to uncover the truth behind the covert operations—before peace is shattered. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Leo Nowak, with inks by John Sikela, colors by Bob Le Rose, and letters by the Shuster Shop, this story features a striking cover by Fred Ray.
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Superman investigates naval sabotage instigated by the Ambassador from Napkan, Hokopoko. Also Napkan has infiltrated the South American country of Equaru where its Black Circle Society is trying to overthrow the government. Superman also saves the Panama Canal from destruction and Clark Kent is kidnapped to stop him reporting on sabotage.
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