World's Finest Comics #27
In "The Man Who Out-Supered Superman!", a determined Nelson Swayne sets out to surpass the Man of Steel in five public challenges, driven by his desire to win the admiration of his love interest—only to discover that brilliance, not superpowers, might be the true measure of greatness. Written by Jerry Siegel and brought to life with crisp art by John Sikela and Stan Kaye, this 1947 gem features dynamic lettering by Ira Schnapp and a striking cover by Jack Burnley and Charles Paris.
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Frustrated by the fact that his girl friend loves and adores Superman, Nelson Swayne vows to "out-super" Superman in five different events, all to be judged by prominent citizens of Metropolis. And, amazingly enough, his super-sharp brain figures out ways to do just that!
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