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Action Comics (1938 DC) comic books 1968

  • Issue #358
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 358
    Published Jan 1968 by DC.

    Cover by Neal Adams. "Superman... Guilty of Homicide!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Ron Noble, the secret head of the International Crime Exchange, plots to frame Superman for accidental homicide in a boxing exhibition, but his colleague Dr. Frost arranges it so that Noble is truly killed so that Frost can take over. "Superboy in Argo City," script by Cary Bates, art by Jim Mooney; Superboy is accidentally swept up by a space-probe belonging to his uncle Zor-El; He is taken to Argo City where he meets young Kara, his cousin. Batman ad. Superman ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #359
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 359

    Cover by Neal Adams. "The Case of the People Against Superman!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman stands trial for the accidental killing of Ron Noble. Half-page ad reproducing Neal Adams pencils to the cover of Lois Lane #81. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mark Evanier, Martin Pasko, and Tony Isabella, and from comics artist Dave Cocrkum. The letters page also contains a statement of ownership - average print run 720,000; average paid circulation 420,900. Superman ad. "The Super-Initiation of Supergirl!", script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When Supergirl finds out that the Xi-Pi-Hi-Fi sorority is engaged in brutal hazing, she applies to join and turns the tables on the bullies. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #360
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 360
    Published Feb 1968 by DC.

    80-Page Giant G-45. Supergirl Origin. Legion of Super-Heroes appearance. Seven-part Supergirl story: "The Unknown Supergirl," "Supergirl's Secret Enemy," "Trapped in Kandor," "The Three Red K Perils," "The Super-Mermaid," "The World's Greatest Heroine," and "The Infinite Monster," 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; Now that Supergirl has lost her super-powers, Linda can be adopted by the Danverses; Kandorian scientist Lesla-Lar changes places with a de-powered Supergirl using her teleporter ray and begins her plan to destroy Superman. Batman ad. One-page text feature, "Milestone's in Supergirl's Life." Superman ad. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #361
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 361
    Published Mar 1968 by DC.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Cover by Neal Adams. 2nd appearance of Parasite in "The Power of the Parasite!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino; The Parasite, having previously exploded, is discovered in space and restored to life by an alien; He travels back to Earth and disguises himself, taking a job at the Daily Planet so he can secretly drain Superman's powers. Supergirl ad. "Supergirl's Super-Date!", script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Linda tries computer dating and is matched with another student on campus; She begins to suspect that he has super-powers and may even be from Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #362
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 362
    Published Apr 1968 by DC.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Cover by Neal Adams. "The Head of Hate!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The insane Ventor Caine uses components from a Superman robot to build a super-hypnosis machine, which he uses on Clark Kent to induce him to kill Superman. The Flash ad. "The 40th Century Outlaw!", script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Linda Danvers is invited to participate in a student exchange program with the Stanhope College of the 40th century, but it's a trick to lure Supergirl to the future, where she is apparently considered to be a criminal. Deadman ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #363
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 363
    Published May 1968 by DC.

    Cover by Neal Adams. "The Leper from Krypton," script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; While in prison, Luthor develops a new strain of Virus X, a deadly Kryptonian disease, and manages to smuggle it out to Ventor Caine so that Superman can be infected. Legion of Super-Heroes ad. "The Landmark Looters!", script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Supergirl encounters two alien children who steal Earth's landmarks as part of a game. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #364
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 364
    Published Jun 1968 by DC.
    • Water spot.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #1448904022
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover by Neal Adams. "The Untouchable of Metropolis!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The world's scientists are unable to develop a cure for Virus X and other possibilities also come to nothing; Superman decides to launch himself in a rocket into a faraway sun which will serve as his funeral pyre. Superman ad. "The Kiss of Death!", script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Supergirl investigates the mystery of two women who die after a mysterious man marries and kisses them. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #365
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 365
    Published Jul 1968 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Label #4382142004
    • Water damage.
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

    Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Green Lantern/Superman ad. Justice League of America and Legion of Super-Heroes appear in "Superman's Funeral!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; As the rocket carrying the dying Superman speeds toward Flammbron, the hottest sun in the universe, Superman reflects on his life and his friends and enemies; Supergirl brings Lois, Lana, and Lori, his three loves, into space for one last farewell; First appearance of Shadow Lass. Batman Giant ad. "Case of the Campus Crimes!", art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Leon Jackson is suspected in a number of crimes around campus, but Supergirl believes he's being framed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #366
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 366
    Published Aug 1968 by DC.
    • Water damage.

    Cover by Neal Adams. "Substitute Superman!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Superman is cured of Virus X because the Bizarros exposed him to White Kryptonite, which destroyed the plant-like bacterial infection; However, when he returns to Earth he learns that no one is still in mourning, because his Justice League friends have been masquerading as him. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. "Stanhope - Off Limits!", script by Cary Bates, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Two women with super-scientific weapons construct a dome over Stanhope College that will set off a bomb if Supergirl uses her powers against it, keeping her out of the way while they search for one particular student. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #367
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 367
    Published Sep 1968 by DC.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Cover by Neal Adams. "Mysteries of the Superman Awards!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman is presenting the annual Superman Award for the Metropolis Police Department when he learns that it is going to Clark Kent; While he figures out a way to have "Clark" arrive to accept, he reminisces about the previous recipients of the award. Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane ad. "The Evil of Alpha and Beta," script by Cary Bates, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Supergirl removes her powers with Gold Kryptonite, then tricks Alpha and Beta into letting her back into the sealed-off Stanhope College; Superman arrives to rescue her, but his interference may doom everyone. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #368
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 368
    Published Oct 1968 by DC.

    Cover by Carmine Infantino. "The Unemployed Superman!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; Returning from a trip to space, Superman is puzzled to learn that there is no more crime on Earth, and natural disasters have ceased also. Space beings called the Sentinels claim responsibility and convince him to leave Earth, where he is no longer needed. "Supergirl's Stand to Save Stanhope!", script by Cary Bates, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Supergirl defeats future criminals Alpha and Beta and their plot to change history; Law enforcement officials from the future reveal that they prevented Supergirl from exposing herself to Gold Kryptonite. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #369
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 369
    Published Nov 1968 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito. "Superman's Greatest Blunder!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; Superman decides to return to Earth and defeat the Sentinels, believing that some other mastermind must be behind their efforts to eliminate crime on Earth. Batman and Robin ad. "The Boy Who Broke Supergirl's Heart!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Linda decides to use her super-powers to teach a lesson to Gary Sparks, the campus Casanova, but instead she falls for him herself. Justice League of America ad. Jack Davis art on one-page bike tires ad ("The Adventures of Tigerboy"). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #370
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 370
    Published Dec 1968 by DC.

    Cover by Neal Adams. New facts about Superman's origin in "100 Years... Lost, Strayed or Stolen," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; En route to Earth after the destruction of Krypton, Kal-El's rocket was thrown into another dimension, where he lived for a whole century, maturing, marrying, and raising a son before s terrible discovery forced him to be devolved into an infant and sent back to his home dimension. Captain Action and Action Boy Meet Dr. Evil toy ad. Superman ad. Superman and Batman ad. "Supergirl's Shattered Marriage!", art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Since Gary Sparks has broken up with Linda, she decides to pursue him as Supergirl. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.