Summary
Fans may not have heardSuperman’soriginal slogan in a while, but an upcoming comic cover featuring the Man of Steel brings these iconic words to life in stunning detail. This cover is sure to make fans of theWOR-AMAdventures of Supermanradio series burst with nostalgia while also serving as a reminder that some of the most beloved aspects of Superman’s mythology originated outside of the comics.
In addition to the slogan featured in Barrows, Miki, and Morey’s cover art, the Man of Steel’s classic motto, “Truth, Justice, and the American Way,” also came from the radio series.
On June 18, 2025, fans can get their hands on a copy ofAction Comics#1068 by Gail Simone, featuring stunning cover art by Eddy Barrows, Danny Miki, and Tomeu Morey. This artwork showcases the Man of Steel alongside a speeding locomotive, capturing the moment he changes from Clark Kent, the Daily Planet reporter, to Superman.
ACTION COMICS #1068 (2024)
Eddy Barrows, Danny Miki, and Tomeu Morey
Variant Covers:
Wes Craig, Terry Dodson, Rachel Dodson, Frank Cho, Sabine Rich, Salvador Larroca,and Matt Herms
Things go COSMICALLY wrong as Superman finds himself the champion in a galactic battle between TWO alien empires! The entire EARTH is held hostage as Superman fights to save CONTINENTS from utter destruction! Loads of guest stars, but as you haven’t seen them in a VERY LONG TIME! All this and LOTS MORE in part two of SUPERMAN AND THE CHALLENGE FROM THE STARS! Plus, Lois Lane, Editor-in-Chief, sidelines reporter Clark Kent. Will their marriage survive tough love?
The brilliance of this cover lies in its homage to the iconic Superman slogan:“Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings at a single bound! Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s Superman!”
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Action ComicsCover Art Pays Tribute to Clark Kent’s Iconic Introduction from theAdventures of SupermanRadio Series
Barrows, Miki, and Morey’s art is a next-level genius, capturing superspeed movement within a single cover. The trio depictsSuperman’s iconic quick changewith four images of Kal-El in different states of dress as he races alongside a locomotive before bounding off into the sky, essentiallygiving physical form to the slogan, “Faster than a speeding bullet! More powerful than a locomotive! Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound!”This artwork is truly exceptional, brilliantly soaked in Superman history while showcasing immense skill in execution.
This iconic Superman introduction first appeared in the WOR-AMAdventures of Supermanradio series, which aired from 1940 to 1951. The phrase was later adopted by Fleischer Studios for their 1940s movie-cartoon adaptations of Superman, before being further popularized in theAdventures of Supermantelevision series starring George Reeves. Since then, the phrase has been featured in various other Superman adaptations, both in print and on screen, becomingone of the most closely associated phrases with the Man of Steel, easily recognized and quoted even by non-fans.
Superman’s Most Iconic Lore Originated From theAdventures of SupermanRadio Series
Fans may be surprised to learn that some ofSuperman’s most iconic lore originated from theAdventures of Supermanradio series. In addition to the slogan featured in Barrows, Miki, and Morey’s cover art,the Man of Steel’s classic motto, “Truth, Justice, and the American Way,” also came from the radio series. Iconic characters such as the Daily Planet’s Perry White and Jimmy Olsen were introduced there as well. Even the Man of Steel’s fan-favorite team-ups with Batman and Robin were heard on the radio before appearing in the comics. Perhaps most surprising, though, is thatSuperman’sgreatest weakness—Kryptonite—originated from the radio series rather than the comics.
Action Comics #1068will be released on June 17, 2025, from DC Comics!
