On these two pages we see Superman get into a bit of a pickle. He must marry the lovely offworlder Orella if she can best him in a few tests of strength. The reason is that these beautiful gals are of an Amazon-like race of space warriors. Regrettably, they are the weakest of their race. They hope that introducing a little fresh blood into the gene pool, they can raise up a new generation of stronger women and be worthy of joining their race again on their home planet of Matrion.
The last of the original generation of spacefarers, Sophroni, will act as referee for the three contests of strength. And, as depicted on the story's splash panel, Supes is immediately dragged across the "line in the sand" in the tug-o-war.
Now what? If not for the giveaway of the story title and splash/cover pictures, we would never have expected something like this. Man, if these are the WEAKLINGS of their race, what are the strong gals like?!?!?
Now we see more embarrassment for the Man of Steel, but also, when those items fall out of his cape pouch, there's a "Hmmmm" moment. The wheels start to turn in the ol' Kryptonian noggin, and the more contemplative of us begin to remember that, besides his super physical powers, this guy is also a Kryptonian scientist and the offspring of two Kryptonian scientists . . .
Well, the three tests are over, and Supes is now bound to marry Orella. So, in the first of the wedding rituals, she is to build their first home. What's this?!?!? She's TOO strong now?
And what's with that smug smirk on Superman's face?
We'll have to wait until next time for more information . . .
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