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Issue: Superman: The Action Comics Archives #1
Publication Date: February 1997
 
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Title:
Variant: First Printing
Rating:
Publisher: FlagDC
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 12/17/1997
Volume: 1
Pages: 232
ISBN: 1563893355
UPC/EAN: 76194120991300111
Price: $82.95 CAD
$49.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 49 (17 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Bob Kahan
Disclose Notes: Color reconstruction by Bob Le Rose.
Black-and-White reconstruction by Eddie Ortiz.
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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
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
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reprinted 42 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 

Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Illustration from part of the cover of Action Comics (DC, 1938 Series) #1.
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[untitled]

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
2
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Foreword

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Mark Waid
typeset
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
4
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Action Comics #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #1 published June 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman (1st appearance, brief origin)
As a distant planet was destroyed by old age,...
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #1 published June 1938
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Superman, Champion of the Oppressed!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane (1st appearance); George Taylor (unnamed); Evelyn Curry; Bea Carroll; Butch Matson; Senator Barrows; Alex Greer
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #1 published June 1938
was The Coming of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
11.67
originally prepared for newspaper publication, cut up and repaged. Black shading used.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
And so begins the startling adventures...
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #1 published June 1938
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
0.33
Illustrated promotional ad for the Superman strip appearing in Action Comics.
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Action Comics #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #2 published July 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]3/4 page
 
Miscellaneous
0.75
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War in San Monte, Part 2

Reprise  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
Synopsis of the story.
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Action Comics #3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
adventure
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #3 published August 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]1/4 page
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
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Superman Battles Death Underground

Reprise  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
Synopsis of the story.
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Action Comics #4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Leo O'Mealia
Leo O'Mealia
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
adventure
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #4 published September 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]1/4 page
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
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Superman, Gridiron Hero

Reprise  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
Synopsis of story.
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Action Comics #5

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
adventure
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #5 published October 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]1/4 page
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
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The Big Scoop

Reprise  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
Synopsis of story.
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Action Comics #6

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
jungle
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #6 published November 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]1/4 page
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
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The Man Who Sold Superman

Reprise  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
Synopsis of story.
Disclose
Action Comics #7

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #7 published December 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Superman Joins the Circus

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster; Paul Lauretta ?
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Paul Lauretta
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor (unnamed); Curly; Jordan; Derek Niles; Trigger
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #7 published December 1938
was Superman Joins the Circus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
wears yellow boots, S Symbol is all yellow
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Action Comics #8

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Fred Guardineer (signed)
Fred Guardineer (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
adventure
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #8 published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Superman in the Slums

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster; Paul Lauretta ?
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Paul Lauretta
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Frankie Marello; Box-Ears; Nick; Pinky; Gimpy
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #8 published January 1939
was Superman in the Slums [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
12.75
wears red boots, S symbol is all yellow. Uses super-hearing for the first time.
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Super-Vision

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
Acquiring Super-Strength
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #8 published January 1939
was Super-Vision [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
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Action Comics #9

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Fred Guardineer (signed)
Fred Guardineer (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
adventure
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #9 published February 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Wanted: Superman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster; Paul Lauretta ?
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Paul Lauretta
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor (unnamed); Detective Captain Reilly; Mortimer Snoop
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #9 published February 1939
was Wanted: Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
Superman wears red boots; yellow S symbol on shirt
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Action Comics #10

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #10 published March 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Superman Goes to Prison

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster; Paul Lauretta ?
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Paul Lauretta
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor (unnamed); Walter Crane; Governor Bixby; Superintendent Wyman
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #10 published March 1939
was Superman Goes to Prison [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
1st red S on chest symbol
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Action Comics #11

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Fred Guardineer (signed)
Fred Guardineer (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
adventure
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #11 published April 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Superman and the "Black Gold" Swindle

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Paul Cassidy; Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor (unnamed); Meek; Bronson
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #11 published April 1939
was Superman and the "Black Gold" Swindle [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
uses X-ray vision. 1st reference Man of Steel
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Action Comics #12

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Fred Guardineer [as Guardineer] (signed)
Fred Guardineer [as Guardineer] (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
occult
Zatara
Zatara
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #12 published May 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Superman Declares War on Reckless Drivers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster; Paul Cassidy ?
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor (unnamed)
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #12 published May 1939
was Superman Declares War on Reckless Drivers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
Disclose
Action Comics #13

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #13 published June 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
Superman vs. the Cab Protective League

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster; Paul Cassidy ?
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Carlyle; Reynolds; Pete; Ultra-Humanite (introduction)
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #13 published June 1939
was Superman vs. the Cab Protective League [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
Disclose
Action Comics #14

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Fred Guardineer (signed)
Fred Guardineer (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
occult
Zatara
Zatara
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #14 published July 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Superman Meets the Ultra Humanite

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Paul Cassidy ?
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; City Inspector Hughes; Lyons; Ultra-Humanite
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #14 published July 1939
was Superman Meets the Ultra-Humanite [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
on sale 6/2/39; 1st S symbol on cape.
Disclose
Action Comics #15

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Fred Guardineer
Fred Guardineer
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #15 published August 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
Superman on the High Seas

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Paul Cassidy ?
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor (not named); Holloway; Warren Kenyon; Big Boy Chaney; Marchetti; Mugsy
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #15 published August 1939
was Superman on the High Seas [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
Disclose
Action Comics #16

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Fred Guardineer (signed)
Fred Guardineer (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
adventure
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #16 published September 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
Superman and the Numbers Racket

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Paul Cassidy ?
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor (unnamed); Police Commissioner Watson; Marty Kaye; Butch; Nick; Pete; Jack O'Leary
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #16 published September 1939
was Superman and the Numbers Racket [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
Disclose
Action Comics #17

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #17 published October 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
The Return of the Ultra Humanite

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Paul Cassidy ?
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor (unnamed); Ultra-Humanite
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #17 published October 1939
was The Return of the Ultra-Humanite [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
Disclose
Action Comics #18

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Fred Guardineer [as Guardineer] (signed)
Fred Guardineer [as Guardineer] (signed)
?
Subject Matter
adventure
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #18 published November 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
Superman's Super Campaign

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Paul Cassidy ?
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor (unnamed); Gene Powers; Senator Hastings; Trixie; Benny; Hamilton
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #18 published November 1939
was Superman's Super-Campaign [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
uses X-Ray vision
Disclose
Action Comics #19

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #19 published December 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
Superman and the Purple Plague

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Paul Cassidy ?
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Henry Travers; Ultra-Humanite
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #19 published December 1939
was The Purple Plague [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
Disclose
Action Comics #20

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #20 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
Superman and the Screen Siren

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Paul Cassidy
Bob LeRose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor (unnamed); Dolores Winters; Ultra-Humanite
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #20 published January 1940
was Superman and the Screen Siren [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
Disclose
Biographies

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
informational
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Biographies for Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.
Disclose
Back Cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagAction Comics #7 published December 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
FlagAction Comics #10 published March 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
FlagAction Comics #13 published June 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
FlagAction Comics #19 published December 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
 
Miscellaneous
1

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