Action Comics #251
Action Comics #251
Cover Credits
Penciller: Curt Swan
Inker: Stan Kaye

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Title: "The Oldest Man in Metropolis"
Pages: 13

Feature(s):
Superman (of Earth-1)

Writer: Robert Bernstein
Artist: Al Plastino

Reprinted In:
Superman Annual #3 (1961)
Showcase Presents Superman Vol. 1 TPB (2005)
Superman:The Man of Tomorrow Archives Vol. 2 HC (2006)

Feature Character(s)

Supporting Character(s)

Villain(s)

  • Captain Cutlass, his pirate crew, two unnamed crooks, and the Clock (no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

  • Professor Vance (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Clark Kent drinks a scientist’s vitamin formula that is supposed to increase a person’s lifespan. The serum turns Clark into an old man for 72 hours and affects Clark because there is Kryptonite in it.

As an old man with a long beard, it is difficult to act as Superman. His powers are fading as well. Using his wits, Superman is able to defeat several crooks and perform in a charity show before the effects of the serum wear off.


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