Comic Title: Superman Archives Vol. 7 HC
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2006
On Sale Date: April 12, 2006 Direct Market Date April 26, 2006
Source: Previews, Vol. 16 #1 (#205)

Direct Market Date April 12, 2006
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, April 12, 2006

Cover Price: $49.99
Page Count: 240
Editor: Dale Crain

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Stand-In for Hercules"
Pages: 12

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

Writer: Jerry Siegel
Penciller: Ira Yarbrough
Inker: George Roussos

Reprinted From:
Superman #28 (1944)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Superman #28; next appearance in Action Comics #72)

Villain(s)

• Achelous and his men (imaginary appearance)

Other Character(s)

• Hercules (imaginary appearance)
• Mr. Boyle and members of a Liar's Club (no further appearances)
• Professor Button (imaginary appearance)
• Iole, Chrion, Archides and several Greeks (imaginary appearance)
• Zeus, Apollo, Mercury, and Mars (imaginary appearance)

Comments:
This story is told at a Liars' Club, and the events depicted are not part of regular continuity.

Synopsis:
Liars' Club member Mr. Boyle tells a tale in which Superman goes back in time to ancient Greece to meet the famous Hercules. He discovers that Hercules is actually a weakling. Superman helps Hercules complete Zeus's tasks and earn the love of Iole. The Man of Steel also teaches Hercules how to fight, so despite his less than super-strength Hercules is able to beat his rival Achelous.