Comic Title: Superman #55
Publisher: DC (National Comics Publications, Inc.)
Address: 480 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: Nov/Dec 1948
Approx. On Sale Date: September 1, 1948 Copyright Date August 30, 1948
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1948
Until 1958 DC did not report actual on sale dates to the copyright office
The publication dates listed in LoC records are NOT release dates.

Frequency: Bi-monthly
Cover Price: $0.10
Page Count: 48
Editor: Mort Weisinger

Title: "The Richest Man in the World"
Pages: 8

Feature(s):
Superman (of Earth-2)

Writer: Dick Wood
Penciller: Wayne Boring
Inker: Stan Kaye

Reprinted In:
Superman Special Edition (#1) [Kellogg's Premium] (1954)
Superman:The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 7 HC (2023)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Superman #55; next appearance in Superman #55)

Supporting Character(s)

• Lois Lane (last appearance in Superman #55; next appearance in Action Comics #126)
• Perry White (last appearance in Superman #55; next appearance in Action Comics #126)

Other Character(s)

• Stephen Van Schuyler III (the richest man in the world; no further appearances)
• Mary Jones (Van Schuyler's secretary; no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Lois Lane is invited to interview Stephen Van Schuyler, the richest man in the world. During her visit, Van Schuyler professes his love for Lois and asks her to marry him. Lois contacts Superman and wants him to compete with Van Schuyler. If the rich man's wealth proves superior, Lois plans to accept the proposal. Superman agrees because he knows that Lois does not love Van Schuyler.

The competition begins with Superman and Van Schuyler competing to bring Lois impressive gifts. The two men each get early victories. Then Superman discovers that Mary Jones, Van Schuyler's secretary, is in love with her boss. He sets the two of them up together and successfully prevents Lois from marrying Van Schuyler.