Action Comics #351
Action Comics #351
Cover Credits
Penciller: Curt Swan
Inker: George Klein

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Title: "Zha-Vam the Invincible"
Pages: 15

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

Writer: Otto Binder
Artist: Wayne Boring

Feature Character(s)

Supporting Character(s)

Villain(s)

  • Zha-Vam (next appearance in Action Comics #352)
  • Members of the United Crime Syndicate (including the Golden Bandits, the Trigger Mob, Murder Inc., the Purple Gang, and Intercrime; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

  • Guards at Fort Knox (no further appearances)

Comments:
This story continues in part in the first story of Action Comics #352.

Zha-Vam's powers based on those of the Greek gods are similar to those of Captain Marvel.

Synopsis:
The leaders of a crime syndicate meet to elect a new leader after Superman has captured their last boss. The meeting is interrupted by the appearance of Zha-Vam, a super powered crook who demands to be voted the leader. Zha-Vam displays his powers which including the lightning of Zeus, the strength of Hercules, the invulnerability of Achilles, the flame-breath of Vulcan, the archery of Apollo, and the speed of Mercury. After his impressive display of power, Zha-Vam is elected the crime syndicate leader.

Zha-Vam soon leads the crooks in a raid on the Fort Knox gold reserve. Superman attempts to stop the robbery leading to a fantastic battle between the two super powered men. Zha-Vam proves to be the equal of Superman. He then uses additional power available from his belt which allows him to grow to titanic size. He throws Superman into outer space. By the time the Man of Steel recovers and returns to Earth, Zha-Vam has disappeared leaving behind only a message for Superman. The message tells Superman to leave Earth. The Man of Steel doesn't comply, but knows he will soon meet Zha-Vam again.


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