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DC Comics   ·   Released Apr 18th, 1938

Action Comics #1

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SUPERMAN, CHAMPION OF THE OPPRESSED 

Superman delivers a witness to the governor to stop an execution, then stops a wife-beater; Later Superman, as Clark Kent, goes out with Lois, but she earns the wrath of Butch Matson and Superman must save her; Finally, Clark is assigned a story on the South American republic of San Monte.

THE A-G GANG PART 1 

Chuck begins a vendetta against the crooked ranch owners who have, by fraud, acquired the range lands he inherited after his father's death.

THE MYSTERY OF THE FREIGHT TRAIN ROBBERIES 

Zatara and Tong investigate the murders of several railroad detectives and the theft of over $200,000 in loot.

STICKY-MITT STIMSON 

Sticky swipes some apples and is pursued by the police. He gets a lucky break to make good his escape.

THE ADVENTURES OF MARCO POLO PART 1 

Marco, his father and his uncle are given an audience with the new Pope; They are sent on a mission to satisfy a request from the Khan of Tartary for priests and men of learning.

THE LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP 

When the Boxing Commission runs a dirty fight trainer out of town, he swears his revenge...against Pep.

THE INTERNATIONAL JEWEL THIEF 

 An international jewel thief arrives in America as a prisoner, but Scoop and Rusty are on hand to witness his escape with the help of his gang lying in wait.

MURDER IN ENGLAND 

Ken is framed for the murder of a man, and, with the help of Betty and Bobby, sets out to prove his innocence.

Format
Comic
Page Count
64 pages
Cover Price
$.10
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Action Comics #1 Death Of Superman (1992 Reprint)
Action Comics #1 Loot Crate Exclusive Reprint
Action Comics #1 Nestle Quik Reprint
Action Comics #1 Safeguard Soap Reprint

Creators

Gardner Fox
Writer
Gardner Fox
Jerry Siegel
Writer
Jerry Siegel
Writer
Ken Fitch
Writer, Artist
Homer Fleming
Fred Guardineer
Writer, Artist, Letterer
Fred Guardineer
Writer, Artist, Letterer
Russell Cole
Writer, Editor
Vin Sullivan
Sheldon Moldoff
Artist
Sheldon Moldoff
Artist, Letterer
Bernard Baily
Sven Elven
Artist, Letterer
Sven Elven
Joe Shuster
Artist, Letterer
Joe Shuster
Will Ely
Artist, Letterer
Will Ely
Jack Adler
Colorist
Jack Adler
Colorist
Strauss Engraving Company

Characters

Bea Carroll
Bea Carroll
Earth-Two
Butch Matson
Butch Matson
Earth-Two
Chuck Dawson
Earth-Two
Clark Kent
Kal-L
Clark Kent
Earth-Two
George Taylor
George Taylor
Earth-Two
John Zatara
John Zatara
Prime Earth
Jonathan Kent
Jonathan Kent
Earth-Two
Jor-L
Earth-Two
Lois Lane
Lois Lane
Earth-Two
Marco Polo
Marco Polo
Prime Earth
Mary Kent
Earth-Two
Pep Morgan
Earth-Two
Scoop Scanlon
Earth-Two
Superman
Kal-L
Superman
Earth-Two
Harold Thompson
Tex Thompson
Prime Earth
Tigress
Prime Earth
Tong
Tong
Prime Earth

Key Events

First Appearance
John Zatara Prime Earth
First Appearance
Harold Thompson Prime Earth
First Appearance
Kal-L as Clark Kent Earth-Two
First Appearance
Lois Lane Earth-Two
First Appearance
Butch Matson Earth-Two
First Appearance
George Taylor Earth-Two
First Appearance
Mary Kent Earth-Two
First Appearance
Jonathan Kent Earth-Two
First Appearance
Bea Carroll Earth-Two
First Appearance
Marco Polo Prime Earth
First Appearance
Tigress Prime Earth
First Appearance
Tong Prime Earth
First Appearance
Scoop Scanlon Earth-Two
First Appearance
Chuck Dawson Earth-Two

Collected In

  • Action Comics #1000 The Deluxe Edition HC
    Action Comics #1000 The Deluxe Edition HC
    Action Comics Vol. 3 (2016)
  • Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman Deluxe Edition HC
    Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman Deluxe Edition HC
    Action Comics: 80 Years of Superman (2018)
  • DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 10 - Superman: Man of Steel HC
    DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection Vol. 10 - Superman: Man of Steel HC
    DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection (2015)
  • Famous First Edition #C-26
    Famous First Edition #C-26
    Famous First Edition Vol. 1 (1974 - 1979)
  • Lois Lane: A Celebration of 75 Years HC
    Lois Lane: A Celebration of 75 Years HC
    Lois Lane: A Celebration of 75 Years (2013)
  • Millennium Edition: Action Comics #1
    Millennium Edition: Action Comics #1
    Millennium Edition: Action Comics (1999 - 2000)
  • Secret Origins #1
    Secret Origins #1
    Secret Origins Vol. 2 (1972 - 1974)
  • Superman #1
    Superman #1
    Superman Vol. 1 (1939 - 2011)
  • Superman Through the Ages #0
    Superman Through the Ages #0
    Superman Through the Ages
  • Superman: A Celebration of 75 Years HC
    Superman: A Celebration of 75 Years HC
    Superman: A Celebration of 75 Years (2013)
  • Superman: Action Comics Archives Vol. 1 HC
    Superman: Action Comics Archives Vol. 1 HC
    Superman: Action Comics Archives
  • Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 1 HC
    Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus Vol. 1 HC
    Superman: The Golden Age
  • Superman the Golden Age Vol. 1 TP
    Superman the Golden Age Vol. 1 TP
    Superman: The Golden Age
  • The Superman Chronicles Vol. 1 TP
    The Superman Chronicles Vol. 1 TP
    The Superman Chronicles

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