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Action Comics (1938 DC) 278

  • Issue #278
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 278
    Published Jul 1961 by DC.
    • Cover and first two wraps detached at one staple.
    • Cover detached at one staple. 1-1/2" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • 1" Spine split from bottom.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.
    • 1 1/2" cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Super-Powers of Perry White!", script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; After being infected by an alien plant, Perry White gains super powers and goes after Superman. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, and Shrinking Violet in "The Unknown Supergirl!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Superman is ready to announce Supergirl's existence to the world, but she mysteriously loses her powers at the last minute; 6th Legion of Super-Heroes appearance. Batman and Robin ad. Superman ad. Secret Origins ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $50 Action Comics #278 (VG+) (1961, DC) [b]
    8 days left Auction Action Comics #278, Fine+, July 1961
    7 days left Auction DC Action Comics No. 278 Silver Age 1963 "The Super-Powers of Perry White" 7.5
    9 hours left Auction ACTION COMICS 278 DC 1961 Silver Age Comic Book SUPERMAN & SUPERGIRL STORY VG

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