Superman Annual #1953-4
In "The Case of the Second Superman," a 1953 Atlas Publishing annual, Jerry Siegel crafts a clever mystery where Superman aids Johnny Terrill in a globe-spanning autograph quest, all while a rival heir and his deceitful bodyguards scheme to exploit the contest for forged checks. With art by John Sikela, the story blends whimsy and suspense as Superman steps in to protect the truth and help Johnny claim his victory.
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When the Daily Planet mounts an autograph contest, Superman helps Johnny Terrill collect signatures from around the globe and across time to give him the confidence to walk again. But Johnny has to compete against a young heir and his crooked bodyguards, who actually want to collect signatures so they can later forge checks. When Lois and the heir discover the bodyguards’ plans, Superman comes to their rescue, and then supplies Johnny with the winning autograph.
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