World's Finest Comics #23
In "The Colossus of Metropolis!" from World's Finest Comics #23 (1946), a group of former silent screen stars gamble everything to rebuild two of the ancient world’s wonders—only to see their dreams washed away by a sudden storm. With the fate of their ambitions hanging in the balance, it’s up to Superman to step in and restore hope, proving once again that even the grandest dreams can find a way to rise. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster, with lettering by Ira Schnapp, the story unfolds with the warmth and wonder of early superhero storytelling, all framed by Jack Burnley’s cover pencils and Charles Paris’s inks.
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A group of former silent screen stars sink every penny of their fortunes into re-creating two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World in order to gain publicity, all in hopes of reviving their careers. But when they are destroyed in a rainstorm, only Superman can save the day and bring their dreams into fruition.
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