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Issue: Action Comics #285
Publication Date: February 1962
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Issues: #285 of 866 Issues (1392 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/28/1961
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 19 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from ad in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #31 and copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; then standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock:  
Binding: saddle-stitched (squarebound #334, 347, 360, 373, 437, 443, 449, 544, 600)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Disclose Reprinted From2
reprinted from some/all another Issue.
reprinted from a Content Item in another Issue.
Disclose Images2
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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Superman Presents Supergirl to the World!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El]; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #4/1966 published December 1966
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]Supergirl's hairstyle altered
In Content Item: FlagSuperman from the Thirties to the Eighties #[nn] published January 1983
as Superman in the 1960s [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman in the Sixties #[nn] published November 1999
as The Cast of Characters [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #2 published February 2003
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #2 published February 2003
as At Last -- By Popular Demand! Superman Presents Supergirl to the World! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #2 published February 2003
as Back Cover [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #3 published June 2007
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #2 published February 2008
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #2 published February 2008
as Action Comics #285 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Curt Swan's and George Klein's names are on some of the building signs.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Dear Boys and Girls...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Part 1: The World's Greatest Heroine!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El]; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El] (origin); Lex Luthor; Fred Danvers; Edna Danvers; Zor-El (flashback); U. S. President John F. Kennedy; Jerro; Lenora Lemaris; Dick Malverne
Synopsis: Superman reveals Supergirl's existance to the world.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Annual #6 published January 1962
as The Debut of Supergirl [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]page 8 only, with new caption
In Content Item: FlagAction Comics #334 published March 1966
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]one page excerpt
In Content Item: FlagAction Comics #360 published March 1968
as Part 6: The World's Greatest Heroine! [Story on Interior Page(s)]1 page cut
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #217 published June 1969
as The World's Greatest Heroine [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]one page excerpt
In Content Item: FlagWundergirl #13/1981 published January 1981
as Der erste Auftritt einer Superheldin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of DC #17 [Direct Sales] published October 1981
as The World's Greatest Heroine! Part 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #2 published February 2003
as The World's Greatest Heroine!, Part 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #2 published February 2003
as The World's Greatest Heroine!, Part 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #3 published June 2007
as The World's Greatest Heroine! [part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #2 published February 2008
as The World's Greatest Heroine! (Part 1) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Crossover with Supergirl story "The Infinite Monster!" in this issue.
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Watch for the Fourth Superman Annual!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Giant Superman Annual
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: Look at your walls, Pete-
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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Superman's Secret Message

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Supermen of America
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bomb Sight
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: It's going to be some dance!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagBuzzy #74 published November 1956
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from Lucille Bellem, Richard Akehurst, Paul Penzick, Robert Bloom, Willis Conover, Sheila Roberts, and Allen Glasgow.
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Part 2: The Infinite Monster!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]; U. S. President John F. Kennedy; Legion of Super-Heroes [Lightning Lad; Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl; Brainiac 5]; Jackie Kennedy; Lyndon B. Johnson; Superman; Professor Hartz; Dick Malverne; Mrs. Hart
Synopsis: Supergirl stops a creature from another dimension in her first solo adventure after Superman revealed her to the world.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAction Comics #360 published March 1968
as Part 7: The Infinite Monster! [Story on Interior Page(s)]1 page cut
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of DC #17 [Direct Sales] published October 1981
as Part 2: The Infinite Monster! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWundergirl #1/1982 published January 1982
as Das Über-Monster [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #2 published February 2003
as Foreword [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #2 published February 2003
as [The World's Greatest Heroine!] Part 2: The Infinite Monster! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #3 published June 2007
as The Infinite Monster! [Part 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #2 published February 2008
as The Infinite Monster! (Part 2) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Another Giant Batman Collection!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Giant Batman Annual
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
First Line: Goodnight, Lila - it was swell doing our homework together!
Reprinting
From Issue: FlagA Date with Judy #24 published August 1951
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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Coming... Super-Attractions!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superboy; Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane; Adventure Comics
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Let Science Serve You!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, science and technology
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): 100 Toy Soldiers
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Best Values Co.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Revolutionary War Soldiers
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Frontier Cabin
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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