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Issue: Superman: The Action Comics Archives #4
Publication Date: July 2005
 
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Publisher: FlagDC
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 05/04/2005
Volume: 4
Pages: 232
ISBN: 1401204082
UPC/EAN: 76194120991300411
Price: $69.99 CAD
$49.99 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 38 (16 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Dale Crain
Disclose Notes: Color reconstruction by Jamison.
Black-and-White reconstruction by Rick Keene and Jamison.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color
Dimensions:  
Paper Stock: glossy paper interior
Binding: hardcover with dust jacket; bound
Publishing Format: collected edition
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reprinted 37 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Pete Riss
Pete Riss
Jamison (reconstrucdtion)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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FlagAction Comics #67 published December 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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[untitled]

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Schelly
typeset
Subject Matter
informational
Superman
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3
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Action Comics #53

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #53 published October 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Man Who Put Out the Sun!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
George Roussos
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Sergeant Casey; Night Owl (introduction); Marty Kelly
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #53 published October 1942
was The Man Who Put out the Sun! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Action Comics #54

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #54 published November 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Pirate of Pleasure Island

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Captain Ironfist [Stanley Finchcomb] (introduction)
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #54 published November 1942
was The Pirate of Pleasure Island [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Action Comics #55

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #55 published December 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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A Goof Named Tiny Rufe

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Ed Dobrotka
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman; Lois Lane; Perry White; Tiny Rufe (introduction); Maisie Day (introduction); Al Hatt (introduction); Whitney Ellsworth (cameo); Murray Boltinoff (cameo); Mort Weisinger (cameo)
Parody of L'il Abner comics strip. Cartoonist Al Hatt gets his inspiration from real hillbillies and he doesn't want them to get married.
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FlagAction Comics #55 published December 1942
was A Goof Named Tiny Rufe [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Action Comics #56

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
John Sikela
John Sikela
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #56 published January 1943
was Design for Doom [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Design for Doom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
George Roussos
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Gateson; Emil Loring (introduction)
An insane architect tries to destroy structures that might overshadow his creation.
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #56 published January 1943
was Design for Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Action Comics #57

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
John Sikela
John Sikela
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Prankster
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FlagAction Comics #57 published February 1943
was Crime's Comedy King [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Crime's Comedy King!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; King Ruggles; Prankster
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #57 published February 1943
was Crime's Comedy King! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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John Sikela's name appears on Page 8.
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Action Comics #58

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #58 published March 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Face of Adonis!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Pete Riss [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
John Sikela ?
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Fred Chandler; Detective Sergeant Hennigson; Adonis [James Trevor] (introduction); Doctor Menace (introduction)
An insane plastic surgeon gives an ageing actor a rubber face.
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #58 published March 1943
was The Face of Adonis! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Action Comics #59

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
John Sikela ?
John Sikela ?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #59 published April 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Cinderella--a la Superman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel
John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Ed Dobrotka
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Susie Tompkins (introduction)
Dream sequence in which Superman re-enacts the Cinderella story.
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #59 published April 1943
was Cinderella -- a la Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Action Comics #60

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #60 published May 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Lois Lane--Superwoman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel
George Roussos [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
George Roussos [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Doctor Skowl (introduction)
A dream story. After Lois is hit by a car, she dreams a transfusion of Superman's blood gives her super powers.
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #60 published May 1943
was Lois Lane -- Superwoman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Action Comics #61

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #61 published June 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Man They Wouldn't Believe!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Don Komisarow [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Sergeant Casey; Craig Shaw
Clark Kent tries to convince Lois Lane he's Superman, but fails.
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #61 published June 1943
was The Man They Wouldn't Believe! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Action Comics #62

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #62 published July 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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There'll Always Be a Superman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Don C. Cameron [as Jerry Siegel] (signed)
Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Don Komisarow [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Captain Storme; Captain Zeb Storme; Admiral von Storff
In the year 2143 an old man tells children about one of Superman's incredible adventures.
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FlagAction Comics #62 published July 1943
was There'll Always Be a Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Superman is shown to be still alive and functioning 200 years in the future. Credits from Siegel's records.
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Action Comics #63

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #63 published August 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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1
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When Stars Collide!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Don C. Cameron [as Jerry Siegel] (signed)
Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Doctor Jaspar Meekins; Professor Praline; Spike Jaeger
Superman collides with a meteor and loses his memory.
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #63 published August 1943
was When Stars Collide! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Action Comics #64

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Sam Citron
Don Komisarow
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Toyman
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #64 published September 1943
was The Terrible Toyman [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
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Credits corrected to match Siegel's records for Action 66 based on credits from Siegel's records: Siegel and Shuster v. National Comics Publications, Inc. et al., case no. 1099 (Westchester Cty. Sup. Ct. 1947).
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The Terrible Toyman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Don C. Cameron [as Jerry Siegel] (signed)
Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Don Komisarow
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Toyman (introduction)
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #64 published September 1943
was The Terrible Toyman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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12
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Action Comics #65

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #65 published October 1943
was Million-Dollar Marathon [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Million-Dollar Marathon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Don C. Cameron [as Jerry Siegel] (signed)
Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Don Komisarow
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Truman Treadwell; Brandon; Roger; Lawton; Tug Moxton
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #65 published October 1943
was The Million-Dollar Marathon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Action Comics #66

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley
Stan Kaye
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #66 published November 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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The Boy Who Came Back!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Don C. Cameron [as Jerry Siegel] (signed)
Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Don Komisarow
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Jackie Barnett; John Barnett; Mr. Annister; Ferret Falvey; Roscoe Rinser; Sparks Barron
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #66 published November 1943
was The Boy Who Came Back! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Credits changed to match credits from Siegel's records: Siegel and Shuster v. National Comics Publications, Inc. et al., case no. 1099 (Westchester Cty. Sup. Ct. 1947).
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Action Comics #67

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley
George Roussos
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #67 published December 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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1
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Make Way for Fate!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Don C. Cameron [as Jerry Siegel] (signed)
Pete Riss [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Pete Riss
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; General McTurk; Mr. Writt; Samuel Rayburn; Martha Hoskins; Reginald Sykes; Soapy Waters; Soft-Shoe Sapper; Flossie
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #67 published December 1943
was Make Way for Fate! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Action Comics #68

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Wayne Boring (Superman only); Ira Yarbrough
George Roussos
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Susie Tompkins
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #68 published January 1944
was Superman Meets Susie! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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Superman Meets Susie!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Don C. Cameron [as Jerry Siegel] (signed)
Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
George Roussos
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Susie Tompkins; Hank Beaker; Tug Graff; Sparky Hahn; Beaker Beales
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #68 published January 1944
was Superman Meets Susie! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Biographies

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joe Desris
Typeset
Subject Matter
informational
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
2
Biographies on Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Jack Burnley, Don Cameron, Sam Citron, Ed Dobrotka, Stan Kaye, John Sikela, Ira Yarbnrough, Wayne Boring, Paul Cassidy, and Leo Nowak.
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Back Cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley; John Sikela; Sam Citron
Jack Burnley; John Sikela; Don Komisarow
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Toyman
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #53 published October 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
FlagAction Comics #56 published January 1943
was Design for Doom [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
FlagAction Comics #61 published June 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
FlagAction Comics #64 published September 1943
was The Terrible Toyman [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
 
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