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Issue: Action Comics #270
Publication Date: November 1960
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Issues: #270 of 866 Issues (1410 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/29/1960
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 17 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from ad in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #21 and copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound (#334, 347, 360, 373, 437, 443, 449, 544, 600, 700)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Reprinted In9
Disclose Reprinted From1
reprinted from a Content Item in another Issue.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Superman's Old Age!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Krypto
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #2 published August 2006
as Action Comics #270 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #1 published January 2007
as Action Comic #270 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Charles Atlas
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Old Man of Metropolis!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El] (also as Superwoman); Lucy Lane; Lex Luthor; Krypto; Lana Lang; Bizarro
Synopsis: Superman inadvertently smashes through the time barrier into the future - but emerges as an old man with no super powers.
Reprinting
In Content Item: Flag80 Page Giant Magazine #1 published August 1964
as The Old Man of Metropolis! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagStålmannen #15/1966 published September 1966
as Gamlingen i Metropolis! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #2 published August 2006
as The Old Man of Metropolis! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #1 published January 2007
as The Old Man of Metropolis [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: A dream story.
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White Egret

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Feature(s): Let's Go Hunting!
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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): Garcelon Stamp Co.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Janie
Character(s): Janie
First Line: Mom - I - I don't think I'll get up today...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagLeave It to Binky #48 published July 1955
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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): Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen; Superboy; Adventure Comics
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ? (logo illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: letters submitted by Dennis Novotny; Bernie Heeney; Chuck Pardie; Tina Anderson; Ruth Lyons; Nancy Nesfield; Eddie Latham; Neal Post; Pete McElvein; Matthew A. Rosenblatt; Frankie Connors; Lawrence Black; June Rives; Lewis Hendler; Ben Marcus
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Supergirl's Busiest Day!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Supergirl; Batman (guest star); Robin (guest star); Krypto; Lori Lemaris; Superman; Ronal; Jerro; Malo (villain); Joker (picture); Krypto
Synopsis: With Superman on a space mission, Supergirl has a day full of emergencies to deal with.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAction Comics #341 published September 1966
as The Four Helpless Heroes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #2 published February 2003
as Supergirl's Busiest Day! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #1 published January 2007
as Supergirl's Busiest Day! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Supergirl meets Batman and Robin.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Shorty
First Line: I haven't had a passenger all day!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Supermen of America
First Line: VJG PGZV IXCPV UQRGTOCP CPPWCN...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Membership application form for the Supermen of America; also includes message in secret code (Code Venus No. 2). Decoded message reads: "The next Giant Superman Annual will feature Bizarro, Brainiac, and other monsters and villains."
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Just Imagine!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Justice League of America
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: house ad for Justice League of America (DC, 1960 series) #1, on sale August 25
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Keep Learning-- The Key to Success!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction, opinion
Synopsis: Frank wants to quit school until he realizes how it will affect his future.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly
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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): National Radio Institute
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wilson Chemical Co.
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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): Motor's Auto Repair Manual
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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