Superman 1939 #257 - back issue - $4.00
0 1Superman protecting two kids while War-Horn lurks beneath them.
The Guardians of the Universe explain to Green Lantern Tomar-Re that his failure to prevent the destruction of Krypton might not truly be considered a failure, even though the Guardians once thought to make Kal-El the leader of the Green Lantern Corps, because the destruction of Krypton allowed Superman to fulfill his destiny as the universe's greatest champion.
On-sale date from Comic Reader #87.
- - Cover art credits confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
- The Greatest Green Lantern of All! - Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
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