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World's Finest Comics #142 cover
Cover: Curt Swan & George Klein

World's Finest Comics #142

Jun 1964 · DC · 0.12 USD
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“Part I: The Composite Superman!”

In "Part I: The Composite Superman!", a Kryptonian Flame-Dragon descends upon Earth, threatening to ignite chaos. With Red Kryptonite nearby and its effects unpredictable, Superman must outwit the creature while keeping his identity hidden—using Krypto, Batman, and Supergirl in a clever ruse to fool Lois Lane. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Wayne Boring, with inks by Stan Kaye and letters by Joe Letterese, this 1964 adventure features Curt Swan’s dynamic cover and George Klein’s bold inks.

writer Jerry Siegel · artist Wayne Boring · inker Stan Kaye · letterer Joe Letterese · cover Curt Swan, George Klein

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inker Stan Kaye
letterer Joe Letterese
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks George Klein

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A Kryptonian Flame-Dragon makes its way to Earth. When it swallows a Red Kryptonite meteor Superman must stay away from the Flame-Dragon for fear the Red Kryptonite will affect him also. Superman tricks it into exhausting its flame, then freezes it and tosses it into space. He tricks Lois Lane by relying on Krypto, Batman, and Supergirl to protect his secret identity.

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