Superman #17 (Jul 1942)
Product Code: 1SUP017
Superman #17, published in Jul 1942, is a Golden Age DC Comics comic featuring Superman, written by Jerry Siegel with cover art by Fred Ray.
Entitled 1st Story - Man Or Superman? & 2nd Story - Muscles For Sale, the story(s) continues The Last Son of Krypton's Golden Age adventures as Superman faces powerful villains, extraordinary threats, mysteries, and challenges across Metropolis and beyond.
It is regarded as a key Superman comic due to the following significant event: Cover art featuring Hitler & Hirohito.
Featured appearances include Superman (Clark Kent), The Talon (Albert Caldwell), Lois Lane, Perry White and other characters from Superman's world.
A classic Golden Age Superman comic, this issue represents the earliest era of the Man of Steel, featuring historic storytelling, early character development, and highly collectible Superman moments.
Key Details
- Publisher: DC Comics
- Key Comic Feature
- Cover art featuring Hitler & Hirohito
- 1st appearance of Superman's Secret Citadel (precursor to the Fortress of Solitude)
Product Description
Superman #17, published in Jul 1942, is a Golden Age DC Comics comic featuring Superman, written by Jerry Siegel with cover art by Fred Ray.
Entitled 1st Story - Man Or Superman? & 2nd Story - Muscles For Sale, the story(s) continues The Last Son of Krypton's Golden Age adventures as Superman faces powerful villains, extraordinary threats, mysteries, and challenges across Metropolis and beyond.
It is regarded as a key Superman comic due to the following significant event: Cover art featuring Hitler & Hirohito.
Featured appearances include Superman (Clark Kent), The Talon (Albert Caldwell), Lois Lane, Perry White and other characters from Superman's world.
A classic Golden Age Superman comic, this issue represents the earliest era of the Man of Steel, featuring historic storytelling, early character development, and highly collectible Superman moments.