The Superman Archives #8
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeThis volume collects Superman stories from the late 1940s and early 1950s, featuring the Man of Steel in classic adventures against Lex Luthor, the impish Mr. Mxyztplk, and other foes, with supporting roles from Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White. Part of DC's deluxe hardcover Archive Editions series, it presents these Golden Age tales in restored, high-quality color on archival paper.
In "Superman Alias Superman," a 2010 entry from The Superman Archives #8, a man named Johnny Poly takes an unexpected turn when his insecurities about being taken seriously lead him to Poltavia, where he bids on a portrait of an ancient king. Drawn by Ira Yarbrough with inks by George Roussos, and written by Bill Finger, the story follows Johnny’s sudden rise as a figurehead monarch—though the ministers’ true intentions remain shrouded in secrecy. The cover, by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye, captures the moment of his transformation, hinting at a life far more complicated than he ever imagined.
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Unhappy because his father-in-law to be considers him to be a nobody, Johnny Poly goes to Poltavia to bid on a picture of the nation's ancient monarch. The current King's ministers see Johnny and note his resemblance to the ancient monarch, and offer him the chance to be the new King of Poltavia. He accepts, not knowing the ministers plan to use Johnny to strip the nation of its wealth.
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