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Issue: Superman: The Action Comics Archives #5
Publication Date: May 2007
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Issues: #5 of 5 Issues (6 Printings)
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Archive EditionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 03/28/2007
Volume: 5
Pages: 236
ISBN: 1401211887
UPC/EAN: 978140121188254999
Price: $60.99 CAD
$49.99 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 40 (17 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Color reconstruction by Jamison.
Black and White reconstruction by Rick Keene.
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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 34 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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Table of Contents

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Foreword

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 2
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Action Comics #69

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Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Prankster
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #69 published February 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Lost-and-Found Mystery!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; G. Clamm; J. Roger; Prankster; Jitters; Scriber
Synopsis: Clark and Lois are mystified by ads in the Daily Planet offering huge sums of money for the recovery of lost items. But Superman gets involved when Lois disappears, thanks to the Prankster!
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #69 published February 1944
was The Lost-and-Found Mystery! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: 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 #70

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #70 published March 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman Takes a Holiday!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Thinker
Synopsis: A new villain, the Thinker, continues to outwit the Man of Tomorrow...until Superman decides to leave for a vacation and allows Clark Kent to take over for him!
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #70 published March 1944
was Superman Takes a Holiday! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Pencils previously credited to Sam Citron. Based on Martin O’Hearns blog:
http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/04/millie-model-by-ken-bald-and-pe...,
http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/03/pete-riss-mahunter.html, and
http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2012/03/superman-riss-or-citron.html, and comparing this story to Citron’s known work on Classics Illustrated 10 [HRN 140] and the DC Mr. District Attorney series, this art credit has been changed to Pete Riss. Writer and pencil credits confirmed 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 #71

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #71 published April 1944
was Valentine Villainy! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Valentine Villainy!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Betty Roxmore; Hugo Bayliss; Count D'Ort; Spike; Leek; Paddy
Synopsis: Superman and Jimmy have much the same problem: what to buy their respective girlfriends for Valentine's Day.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #71 published April 1944
was Valentine Villainy! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Action Comics #72

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Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #72 published May 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman and the Super-Movers!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Mr. Grogan; Mr. Bixley; Oberleutnant Karl Brumer; Joe Drew; Mr. Sniggle
Synopsis: Superman compares himself to construction workers and heavy crane operators as he helps the owners of "Super Movers" against a rival, who is trying to buy the owner out in order to use the business as a front for robbery.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #72 published May 1944
was Superman and the Super-Movers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Action Comics #73

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #73 published June 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Hobby Robbers!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Detective-Inspector Hogan; Jonathan Spence; Jesse Martin; Hobby-Napper [Lucius Spruce]; Mooch; Dipper
Synopsis: Clark investigates a series of robberies involving people's hobbies and those items being held for ransom, but when it is revealed that Kent's hobby is collecting clocks, Superman must step in "in time" to save the collection.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #73 published June 1944
was The Hobby Robbers! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Pencils previously credited to Sam Citron. Based on Martin O’Hearns blog:
http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/04/millie-model-by-ken-bald-and-pe...,
http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/03/pete-riss-mahunter.html, and
http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2012/03/superman-riss-or-citron.html, and comparing this story to Citron’s known work on Classics Illustrated 10 [HRN 140] and the DC Mr. District Attorney series, this art credit has been changed to Pete Riss. Writer and pencil credits confirmed 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 #74

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Bertha Bigge
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #74 published July 1944
was The Courtship of Adelbert Dribble [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Courtship of Adelbert Dribble!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Jerry Siegel] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Adelbert Dribble; Bertha Bigge; Turtle Baxter
Synopsis: Adelbert Dribble traps Superman in order to pose as him and win the affections of his one and true love...but he gets more than he bargained for!
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #74 published July 1944
was Courtship of Adelbert Dribble! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Action Comics #75

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #75 published August 1944
was Aesop's Modern Fables [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Aesop's Modern Fables

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Jerry Siegel] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Johnny Aesop
Synopsis: An escaped prisoner named Johnny Aesop, ribbed when he was younger about his last name, decides to commit crimes based on the ancient fables to gain wealth and notoriety.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #75 published August 1944
was Aesop's Modern Fables [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Action Comics #76

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #76 published September 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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A Voyage to Destiny!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Matt Carson; Roger Carson; Brad Hale; Black Patch
Synopsis: Young Roger Carson is told on his father's death bed that he will inherit his father's fortune IF he will take that ship and follow the same course his father had before him that earned him all those riches. He does, not realizing that he will soon run afoul of Black Patch, a man that once lost an eye to Roger's father during a fight!
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #76 published September 1944
was A Voyage to Destiny! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: 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 #77

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Prankster
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #77 published October 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Headline Hoax!

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Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Amos Amster; Thomas Todd; Milton Marsden; Killer Kronk; Joe; Prankster
Synopsis: The Prankster disguises himself as a blind news dealer and manufactures Daily Planet headlines to con certain people so that he can make a profit off of them!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #77 published October 1944
was The Headline Hoax! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Credits changed to match 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 #78

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Colorist(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Sergei
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #78 published November 1944
was The Chef of Bohemia [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Chef of Bohemia!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Sergei; Biff Condor
Synopsis: Ex-pug Biff Condor, losing money from renting a spot to a small businessman in a prosperous nightclub area, seeks to oust the man any way possible in order to attract a newer tenant who will pay a higher rent.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #78 published November 1944
was The Chef of Bohemia! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Action Comics #79

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Colorist(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; J. Wilbur Wolfingham
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #79 published December 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Golden Fleece!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; J. Wilbur Wolfingham
Synopsis: When Wilbur Wolfingham brings his crooked "rags to riches" scheme to Metropolis, Lois decides to reveal his antics and prove to him that "in the end, his schemes only hurt himself"!
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #79 published December 1944
was The Golden Fleece! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Action Comics #80

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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Mr. Mxyztplk
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #80 published January 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Mr. Mxyztplk Returns!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Mr. Mxyztplk
Synopsis: When unusual and weird things begin affecting Clark Kent, there is only one answer for it: that imp from another dimension has returned, and that means more headaches for the Man of Tomorrow!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #80 published January 1945
was Mr. Mxyztplk Returns! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11
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Action Comics #81

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Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Baby New Year; Father Time
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #81 published February 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Fairyland Isle!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Jerry Siegel] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; John Nicholas; Jason; Ted; Ned; Fancy Dan
Synopsis: John Nicholas' dream of building "Fairyland Isle", whose admission is absolutely free to kids, seems not to be ready for the Christmas season opening until Santa 'Superman' Claus steps in to make it a reality. Open it does, but the dis-inherited heirs of the man who provided their playland provide their share of sabotage.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #81 published February 1945
was Fairyland Isle! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Action Comics #82

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #82 published March 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Water Sprite!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Nellie Thornley; Water Sprite [Kenneth Darby]
Synopsis: Superman investigates the allegations of a young woman about the existence of a "water sprite", all a hoax to keep the authorities from discovering cheap materials that had been used in building a dam.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #82 published March 1945
was The Water Sprite! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Credits from Siegel's records: Siegel and Shuster v. National Comics Publications, Inc. et al., case no. 1099 (Westchester Cty. Sup. Ct. 1947). Alvin Schwartz used the name Vernon Woodrum for his comics work.
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Action Comics #83

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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Hocus; Pocus
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #83 published April 1945
was Introducing Hocus and Pocus Magicians by Accident [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Hocus & Pocus...Magicians by Accident!

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Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Hocus [Doc]; Pocus [Flannelhead]; Hijack Dorley
Synopsis: A pair of would-be magicians believe they have magicial powers, and a crime boss sees them 'perform', intending on using those abilities for make him some quick illegal cash!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #83 published April 1945
was Hocus & Pocus...Magicians by Accident! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Action Comics #84

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #84 published May 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Tommy Gets a Zero!

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Credits
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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Tommy Allen; Miss Mentor; Lame Brain Looie; Dapper
Synopsis: Tommy's teacher assigns a Saturday essay for each class member, although Tommy believes his will be the most boring in class because nothing in his life ever happens that is exciting. That is, until he meets Superman!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #84 published May 1945
was Tommy Gets a Zero! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Action Comics #85

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #85 published June 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Puzzle in Jade!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Toyman
Synopsis: When reports of toy ships attacking freighters comes across the desk of reporter Clark Kent, he suspects that it's all a plot of recent prison escapee, the Toyman.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #85 published June 1945
was The Puzzle in Jade! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: 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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Biographies

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: biography
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Biographies for Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Wayne Boring, Jack Burnley, Don Cameron, Sam Citron, Ed Dobrotka, Joe Greene, Stan Kaye, George Roussos, Alvin Schwartz, John Sikela, and Ira Yarbrough.
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Back Cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Mr. Mxyztplk
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1

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