Dates
- Cover date
- December 1952
- On sale
- October 27, 1952
- Pages
- 44
Editions and covers
- Original editionSource ↗
Creators
pencils: Wayne Boring, Ray Thompson, Win Mortimer, Ed Smalle, Henry Boltinoff, Jim Mooney, Raymond Perry, Bob Browninks: Stan Kaye, Ray Thompson, Win Mortimer, Ed Smalle, Henry Boltinoff, Jim Mooney, Raymond Perry, Bob Browncolors: Jack Adlerscript: Jack Schiff, Jack Miller, Henry Boltinoff, Edmond Hamiltonletters: Ira Schnapp, Henry Boltinoff
Stories
- 5 Against Superman! · 12 pages
John Vinden, released from prison, gathers a gang of four thugs and gives each of them one of Superman's powers temporarily, reasoning that acting as a team they can beat the Man of Steel.
- Killers' Bodyguard! · 5.67 pages
Bill leads a pair of escaped convicts in a circle in the jungle in order to facilitate their capture.
- The Statue from Space · 5.67 pages
Tommy finds a statue floating in space and brings it to his friend Jon's museum, not realizing it's actually a living creature who can telepathically control his friend's mind.
- Operation Booby Trap · 2 pages
- The Sailor on Horseback! · 7.5 pages
The Vigilante goes on a sea voyage to recuperate from a wound. While at sea, the boat is hijacked by pirates and the Vigilante has to go into action. Fortunately there are horses on board...
Characters
Clark KentSupermanLois LaneVigilanteGreg SandersColonel Tommy TomorrowLittle PeteShortyVarsity VicCongo BillBrent WoodStuff
Reprinted in
Superman (1947), Century Comic (1961)