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  • Issue #1
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 1
    Published Jun 1938 by DC.
    • Paper: Brittle
    • 23rd Page Only. Incomplete
    • Label #1021673010
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Joe Shuster. Legendary issue featuring the origin and 1st app. of Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. 1st app. of Zatara and Lois Lane. One-page Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster; A space vehicle from a destroyed world lands on Earth, and its occupant becomes Superman; In addition, a scientific explanation for this being's powers is given. "The Coming of Superman," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster; 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. Superman ad. "The A-G Gang," art by Homer Fleming; 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," script and art by Fred Guardineer; Zatara and Tong investigate the murders of several railroad detectives and the theft of over $200,000 in loot. "South Sea Strategy" text story by Captain Frank Thomas. "Sticky-Mitt Stimson," script and art by Russell Cole (as Alger); Sticky swipes some apples and is pursued by the police. He gets a lucky break to make good his escape. Untitled The Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven; 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," script by Gardner Fox, art by Fred Guardineer; When the Boxing Commission runs a dirty fight trainer out of town, he swears his revenge...against Pep. "The International Jewel Thief," art by Will Ely; 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," art by Bernard Baily; Ken is framed for the murder of a man, and, with the help of Betty and Bobby, sets out to prove his innocence. Stardust cartoon. Odds 'n Ends cartoon by Sheldon Moldoff on inside back cover. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #10
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 10
    Published Mar 1939 by DC.

    3rd Superman cover - Cover art by Joe Shuster. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Treasure of Ghengis Khan starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #13
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 13
    Published Jun 1939 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • INCOMPLETE. 1/3 of back cover missing. Piece torn out of page 32, slightly affects story. Tape on cover. Extra staples added after manufacturing.
    • Label #1417264001

    Cover art by Joe Shuster. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Swamp of Satan starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color.

    NOTE: 1st appearance of Ultra-Humanite (Superman's very first super powered foe).

    Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #15
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 15
    Published Aug 1939 by DC.

    Fred Guardineer cover and art. Joe Shuster, Bob Kane, Bernard Baily and Sheldon Moldoff art. Superman cover; ad for Detective Comics; Clip Carson story; Interior back cover full page ad for 1939 New York World's Fair Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #19
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 19
    Published Dec 1939 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4309412001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Start Superman covers - Cover art by Joe Shuster. Superman story (in which Clark Kent is credited as a Daily Star reporter), script by Jerry Siegel, art Joe Shuster. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Clip Carson story, script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane. The Zombies starring Tex Thomson, art by Bernard Baily. Three Aces story, art by Bert Christman (as Christopher). The Gorilla King starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. Full page ad for 1939 New York World's Fair. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #20
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 20
    Published Jan 1940 by DC.
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece missing (affects first page of Tex Thomspon story). Missing front cover, back cover detached but present.
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    Cover art by Joe Shuster. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy. Smart Guy humor page, art by Bob Kane. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Clip Carson story, script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane. The Zombies starring Tex Thomson, art by Bernard Baily. Three Aces story, art by Bert Christman (as Christopher). The Moon Men starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. "S" not on Superman's chest, Daily Star instead of Daily Planet. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #21
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 21
    Published Feb 1940 by DC.
    Auction opens October 5
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #2008251001

    Cover art by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Clip Carson story, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Three Aces story, art by Bert Christman (as Christopher). The Deaths on the Moor starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. 2 ads for More Fun #52 (1st Spectre). Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #27
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 27
    Published Aug 1940 by DC.
    • First wrap detached and damaged along spine and edges.
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    A Superman adventure leads off this issue, followed by: Pep Morgan story by Gene Baxter --- The Black Pirate by Sheldon Moldoff --- Untitled Three Aces story A Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster. Tex Thompson in "The Return of the Gorrah!" --- An untitled Clip Carson adventure --- Zatara, the Master Magician in "The Vanished Explorer!" Full page ad for Superman #6. Full page ad for Supermen of America club. Inside front cover ad for All Star Comics #1 plus ads for Batman #1, Superman #5 and Detective #41. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #28
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 28
    Published Sep 1940 by DC.
    Auction opens October 5
    • INCOMPLETE. Missing 9 center wraps, affecting Pep Morgan, The Black Pirate, Three Aces, Tex Thomson, Clip Carson, text and Fantastic Facts stories (Superman story complete). 5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.

    Superman, Pep Morgan, Black Pirate (art by Sheldon Moldoff), Three Aces, Tex Thompson (art by Bernard Baily), Clip Carson (art by Moldoff), and Zatara (art by Fred Guardineer). Full-page ads for Superman # 6 and Supermen of America fan club. Half-page ads for New York World's Fair Comics (1940), the Superman radio show, and All Star Comics # 1 and Mutt & Jeff (# 2?). 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $2,000 1940 Action Comics 28 CGC 4.5 Restored. Superman. Ad for All-Star Comics 1.

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  • Issue #30
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 30
    Published Nov 1940 by DC.
    • INCOMPLETE. First three wraps and two center wraps missing, affects Superman, Three Aces (missing entirely), Tex Thomson, and Zatara stories.

    Cover by Joe Shuster. Superman faces off against the evil magic of Zolar in an untitled Superman story by Jerry Siegel and Jack Burnley (signed as Joe Shuster); 'Pep' Morgan by George Papp; "Three Aces" (script by Gardner F. Fox, pencils by Chad Grothkopf); "Jon Valor the Black Pirate" by Sheldon Moldoff; "Tex Thompson" (art by Bernard Baily); "Clip Carson" by Papp; Zatara the Master Magician and the "Mottled Death" (script by Fox, art by Joseph Sulman). Two page text piece, "Tall Timber" by Bert London. Filler: "Danny Dubb" (pencils by Stan Aschmeier), "Fantastic Facts (signed by Papp), and a book review, "The Royal Road to Romance," by Richard Halliburton. (Thanks to Grand Comics Database for much of the above information!) Full page ad for the Superman Radio Program, "The Return of the Yellow Mask." 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #37
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 37
    Published Jun 1941 by DC.

    Cover art by Fred Ray. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy (signed as Joe Shuster). Pep Morgan story, art by George Papp. The Lost City of Atlantis starring Three Aces, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Chad Grothkopf. Mr. America story, script by Ken Fitch, art by Bernard Baily. Congo Bill story, art by Fred Ray. Zatara story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $554 Action Comics #37 GD+ 2.5 (Restored) DC Comics 1941

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  • Issue #42
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 42
    Published Nov 1941 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s); Significant inner well scuff(s); See item notes
    • Cover detached. Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.
    • Label #2016613003

    Cover art by Fred Ray. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak (signed as Joe Shuster), inks by Shuster Shop. The Vigilante story (origin/1st appearance), script by Mort Weisinger, art by Mort Meskin. Black Pirate story, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Three Aces story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Chad Grothkopf. Mr. America story, script by Ken Fitch, art by Bernard Baily. Congo Bill story, art by Fred Ray. Zatara story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. Bob Daley becomes Fat Man, origin of Mr. America's magic Flying Carpet, The Queen Bee and Lex Luthor appearances. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #44
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 44
    Published Jan 1942 by DC.
    • Interior is complete. Extensive accumulation of defects.
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    Superman, Vigilante in "Galloping Gold" (art by Mort Meskin as "Mort Morton Jr."), Three Aces, Mr. America and Fat Man (whose identity is revealed to Mr. America; art by Bernard Baily), Congo Bill, and Zatara. Half-page ads for Superman # 14 and World's Finest # 4. Full-page ad for Supermen of America fan club. Quarter-page ad for Sensation Comics # 1 (Wonder Woman). Full-page combination ad featuring Green Lantern # 1, All Star Comics # 8, Batman # 8, All-Flash Quarterly # 3, and Mutt & Jeff # 4. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #46
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 46
    Published Mar 1942 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4333957002

    Cover art by Fred Ray. The Devil's Playground starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy. Crimes in Color starring Vigilante, script by Mort Weisinger, art by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton Jr.). Three Aces story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Chad Grothkopf. Iron Giant starring Mr. America and Fatman, script by Ken Fitch, art by Bernard Baily. Congo Bill story, art by Fred Ray. Zatara story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #50
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 50
    Published Jul 1942 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.
    • Label #1014105003

    Cover art by Fred Ray. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak (signed as Joe Shuster), inks by Ed Dobrotka. The Man Who Came Back starring Vigilante, pencils by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton), inks by Cliff Young. The Island Where Time Stood Still starring Three Aces, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Mr. America story, script by Ken Fitch, art by Bernard Baily. The Man of a Thousand Lives starring Congo Bill, art by Fred Ray. The Case of the Man who Could Not Die starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #53
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 53
    Published Oct 1942 by DC.
    • Paper: Light tan to off white
    • Label #4467984001
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    Cover art by Jack Burnley. The Man Who Put Out the Sun starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by John Sikela (signed as Joe Shuster), inks by George Roussos. The Blackout Blues starring Vigilante, pencils by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.), inks George Roussos. Wings Over the Pacific starring Three Aces, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Americommando and the Cinema Saboteur, script by Joseph Greene, art by Bernard Baily. The Man who Played King starring Congo Bill, art by Fred Ray. Crooks -- Handle with Care starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #54
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 54
    Published Nov 1942 by DC.
    Auction opens October 5
    • Restored: C1
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Color Touch on Cover.
    • Label #4247467002
    • Water damage. Centerfold detached at one staple and nearly detached at other.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4443877008
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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #1158418002
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    • INCOMPLETE. First wrap missing, affects Superman and Zatara stories.
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    Cover art by Jack Burnley. The Pirate of Pleasure Island starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela (signed as Joe Shuster). The Rookie who Fought a Ghost starring Vigilante, pencils by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.), inks by George Roussos. Fire Over Yunnanfu Road starring Three Aces, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Destination Berlin starring Americommandos, script by Joseph Greene, art by Bernard Baily. Idol of Doom starring Congo Bill. Recipe for Robbery starring Zatara, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,575 Action Comics #54 ⭐ CGC 4.0 Restored (Slight) ⭐ Superman Nazi U-Boat WW2 DC 1942
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  • Issue #58
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 58
    Published Mar 1943 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4443877002
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    Superman stars in "The Face of Adonis!" Also the Vigilante in "The Dummy and the Dumbbell" (pencils by Mort Meskin as "Mort Morton Jr," inks by Paris), 3 Aces in "Double-X for the Axis," Americommando in "The Brigade of the Biting Rabbit" (art by Bernard Baily), Congo Bill in "The Full-Dress Rebellion," and Zatara the Master Magician in "The Seven Year Itch!" Full-page ad for Supermen of America fan club. Half-page ads for Superman # 21 and World's Finest Comics # 9. Full-page combined ad for Batman # 15, Wonder Woman # 3, All-Star Comics # 15, All-Flash Comics # 9, Comic Cavalcade # 1, Leading Comics # 5, Green Lantern # 6, and Mutt & Jeff # 8. "Slap a Jap" cover. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #59
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 59
    Published Apr 1943 by DC.
    • Centerfold detached at single center staple. Moisture damage. Staple rust, rust migration. Mold.
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    Cover art by Jack Burnley. Cinderella -- a la Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Sikela (signed as Joe Shuster), inks by Ed Dobrotka. Fiddler's Fee starring The Vigilante, pencils by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton), inks by Charles Paris. Sky Knights of Malta starring Three Aces, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Missive for Mussolini starring Americommando, script by Jospeh Greene, art by Bernard Baily. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #62
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 62
    Published Jul 1943 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0133224002

    Cover art by Jack Burnley. There'll Always Be a Superman, script by Don Cameron (signed as Jerry Siegel), art by Ed Dobrotka (signed as Joe Shuster). The Crime Carnival starring The Vigilante, script by Don Cameron, art by Mort Meskin. The Loyal Traitor starring Three Aces, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Louis Cazeneuve. The Blitz Barge starring Americommando, script by Joseph Greene, art by Bernard Baily. Island of Peril starring Congo Bill, art by Edwin Smalle. The Money Buyer starring Zatara, script by8 Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #63
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 63
    Published Aug 1943 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #22-478CA56-001
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    Japanese war cover by Jack Burnley. When Stars Collide starring Superman, script by Don Cameron (signed as Jerry Siegel), art by Ira Yarbrough (signed as Joe Shuster). Dummy, Dummy & Dummy, Inc. starring The Vigilante, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). Leatherneck Luck starring Three Aces (last appearance), script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Louis Cazeneuve. A Right in der Fuehrer's Face starring Americommando, script by Joseph Greene, art by Bernard Baily. The Curse of Catellaria starring Congo Bill, art by John Daly. The Pirate of Pleasure starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #66
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 66
    Published Nov 1943 by DC.

    Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. The Boy Who Came Back starring Superman, script by Don Cameron (signed as Jerry Siegel), pencils by Ed Dobrotka (signed as Joe Shuster), inks by George Roussos. The Sword of Destiny starring Vigilante, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.), inks by Joe Kubert. The Talking Trees starring Congo Bill, script by Joe Samachson, art by John Daly. Burma Remembers starring Americommando, script by Joseph Greene, art by Bernard Baily. Circus Daze starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #71
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 71
    Published Apr 1944 by DC.

    Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. Valentine Villainy starring Superman, script by Don Cameron (signed as Jerry Siegel), pencils by Ira Yarbrough (signed as Joe Shuster). Alias Mr. Sunshine starring Vigilante, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Mort Meskin. The Weird and Eerie Mystery of Ghastly Gables starring Super Sleuth McFooey, script and art by Jack Farr. Desert Danger starring Congo Bill, art by Edwin Smalle. Mission for Freedom starring Americommando, script by Joseph Greene, art by Bernard Baily. The Idol on the Island starring Zatara. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #75
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 75
    Published Aug 1944 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: See item notes
    • Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.
    • Label #0156064018

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Aesop's Modern Fables starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ira Yarbrough (signed as Joe Shuster). The Baseball Barrage starring Hayfoot Henry. Blunderbuss Booty starring Vigilante, art by Mort Meskin. Frame Up in Fur starring Congo Bill, art by Edwin Smalle. The Sting of Death starring Zatara. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $450 Action Comics #75 Complete Golden Age Superman DC Comic 1944 GD/VG

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  • Issue #76
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 76
    Published Sep 1944 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: See item notes
    • Label #0307550002
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    Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. A Voyage to Destiny starring Superman, pencils by Ed Dobrotka. The Damaged Boulevard starring Hayfoot Henry. The Mountain Without a Top starring The Vigilante, pencils by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton Jr.). The Trapped Trappers starring Congo Bill, art by Edwin Smalle. Walk of Death starring Zatara. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #77
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 77
    Published Oct 1944 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #0700805003

    Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Headline Hoax starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ed Dobrotka (signed as Joe Shuster). The Punctured Picture starring Hayfoot Henry. The Rainbow Man sees Red starring The Vigilante, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). The Leaping Leopard starring Congo Bill. The Pranks of Pan starring Zatara. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,000 Action Comics #77 CGC FN 6.0 The Vigilante! Boring/Kaye Cover! DC Comics 1944

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  • Issue #79
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 79
    Published Dec 1944 by DC.

    Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. The Golden Fleece starring Superman, script by Don Cameron (signed as Jerry Siegel), art by Ira Yarbrough (signed as Joe Shuster). The Taming of the Tiger starring Hayfoot Henry, art by Thurston Harper. Birds of Ill Omen starring The Vigilante, script by Joe Samachson, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). High in the Andes starring Congo Bill, art by Edwin Smalle. When Magic Fails starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by William F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #82
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 82
    Published Mar 1945 by DC.
    Auction opens October 5
    • 2" Cumulative spine split (partially chew). Water spotting.
    • Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust. Rust migration.

    Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. The Water Sprite starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ira Yarbrough (signed as Joe Shuster). Mind Over Matter starring Hayfoot Henry, art by Thurston Harper. Around Clock with Armor fact page, art by Raymond Perry. Room, Board, and Bullets starring Congo Bill, art by John Daly. Magnet for Mobsters starring The Vigilante, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton Jr.). Facts and Fables starring Zatara, art by William F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #85
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 85
    Published Jun 1945 by DC.

    Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. The Puzzle in Jade starring Superman, script by Don Cameron (signed as Jerry Siegel), art by Ed Dobrotka (signed as Joe Shuster). Old Wyoming starring The Vigilante, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). The Hungry Hare starring Hayfoot Henry. Secret of the Rug of Tezan starring Congo Bill, script by Joe Samachson, art by John Daly. The Magician's Apprentice starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by William F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #87
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 87
    Published Aug 1945 by DC.
    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Cover detached. Cover oxidation. Water damage. Chew.
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    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Danger Highway starring Superman, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. A Winter Idyl starring Hayfoot Henry, art by Stan Kaye. The Dummy Art Expert starring The Vigilante, art by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton Jr.). Dead Men's Falls starring Congo Bill, art by John Daly. The Show Goes On starring Zatara, art by William F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #88
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 88
    Published Sep 1945 by DC.
    • Interior is complete. 8" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Heavy water damage. Large portion of back cover missing. Mold.
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    Cover art by Joe Shuster and John Sikela. The Adventure of the Stingy Men starring Superman, pencils by Joe Shuster. The Clue of the Crazy Rhyme starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. Darts of Death starring Congo Bill, art by Edwin Smalle. Of Cops and Robbers starring Vigilante, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). Pranks and Parrots starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    6 days left Auction Action Comics #88…Very Nice Copy 1945….Very Rare!!!!

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  • Issue #89
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 89
    Published Oct 1945 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #1446641001

    Classic rainbow cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The King of Color starring Superman, art by Ira Yarbrough. The Elephant's Homecoming starring Congo Bill, art by Edwin Smalle. An Ill Wind Blows starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. The Curse of the Ichabod Q starring Vigilante, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). Race Against Rogues starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,200 Action #89 Golden Age 1945 VG/F

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  • Issue #90
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 90
    Published Nov 1945 by DC.
    • 3" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Oxidation.
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    Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. Rookery for River Rats starring Superman, art by Ira Yarbrough. The Weird Chapeau starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. Camouflage for Crime starring Congo Bill, art by Edwin Smalle. Picayune Pilferers starring Vigilante, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). School Days, School Days starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #91
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 91
    Published Dec 1945 by DC.
    Auction opens October 5
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #0279406001
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4367053001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. The Ghost Drum starring Superman, art by Ira Yarbrough. The Sunshine Swindle starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. The Underground School starring Congo Bill, art by Edwin Smalle. The Fiddler's Jam Session starring Vigilante, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). One Man Show starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #94
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 94
    Published Mar 1946 by DC.
    • Full length spine split. Cover and centerfold detached. Cover oxidation.
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    Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. Battle of the Redwoods starring Superman, art by Ira Yarbrough. Crime without Loot starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. The Escape of Elephant Al starring Vigilante, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). Dead Man's Drum starring Congo Bill, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Edwin Smalle. The Mental Marvel starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #96
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 96
    Published May 1946 by DC.
    • 1" Spine split with lateral spine tearing. Cover and centerfold detached.
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    • INCOMPLETE. Missing centerfold and one page (affect Vigilante and text stories). Tape in interior pages.
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    Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. Haircut -- and a Close Shave starring Superman and Mr. Twister, pencils by Sam Citron. Adventure in Hollywood starring Congo Bill, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Edwin Smalle. Danger's Midgets starring Vigilante, art by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). The Sabotaged Dinner starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. Wonders of Words starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #98
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 98
    Published Jul 1946 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #2040196006

    Cover art by Wayne Boring and Ed Dobrotka. Starring Susie starring Superman, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. A Very Close Shave starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. Fish Catches Man starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. The Perilous Pearls starring Congo Bill, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Edwin Smalle. Treasure of the Ancients starring Vigilante, pencils by Mort Meskin (as Mort Morton Jr.). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #100
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 100
    Published Sep 1946 by DC.

    Cover art by Wayne Boring and Ed Dobrotka. The Sleuth Who Never Failed starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Ira Yarbrough. The Rhyming Horse starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. The Case of the Captive Seals starring Congo Bill, art by Fred Ray. The Book That Was Too Real starring Vigilante, script by Don Cameron, inks by George Roussos. Magic--Past or Present starring Zatara, script by Don Cameron, art by W. F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #103
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 103
    Published Dec 1946 by DC.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Cover oxidation.
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    Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Road to Happiness starring Superman, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by Stan Kaye. The Postman Never Rings starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. The Sea of Missing Ships starring Congo Bill, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Ed Smalle. The Policeman's Rival starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. The Rainbow Man's Return starring Vigilante, art by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #111
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 111
    Published Aug 1947 by DC.
    • 1" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Writing on interior pages.
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    Cover art by John Sikela. Cameras in the Clouds! starring Superman, art by John Sikela. The Quest for Life! starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Twin Magic starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. Who's Zoo? starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. Pop Gunn Shoots the Works! starring Vigilante, art by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #113
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 113
    Published Oct 1947 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #2039271013
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Water damage. Staple rust, rust migration. Mold.
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    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Just An Ordinary Guy starring Superman, script by Al Schwartz. The Man Who Was Always Late! starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. Skulduggery in the Subway! starring Congo Bill, script by George Kashdan, art by Ed Smalle. The Too-Fragrant Vagrant! starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. Gold Rush--1947! Starring Vigilante, script by Bill Finger. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Issue #114
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 114
    Published Nov 1947 by DC.
    • Small corner piece torn from one page, slightly affects text story. Cover oxidation.
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    Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Man Who Was Honest starring Superman. Floating Gold starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Canines and the Crooks starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. The Goshawful Ghost starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. Wheels of Danger starring Vigilante, art by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #115
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 115
    Published Dec 1947 by DC.
    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split (partially taped). Oxidation.
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    Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Wish That Came True starring Superman, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. The Treasure Trap starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Toys that Saved the Town starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. That Wonderful Place starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. The Man Who Stole the Rainbow starring Vigilante, pencils by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #118
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 118
    Published Mar 1948 by DC.
    • 1.75" Cumulative spine split (partially taped). Cover oxidation.
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    • Interior is complete. Near full length spine split, cover detached.
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    Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Execution of Clark Kent starring Superman, art by Ira Yarbrough. A Modern Noah's Ark starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Hermit For A Day starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. Untitled Hayfoot Henry story, script by Al Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. The Blue-Ribbon Bandits starring The Vigilante, art by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #119
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 119
    Published Apr 1948 by DC.
    • Near complete spine split. Cover detached at one staple and loose at other.
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    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman for a Day!, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Win Mortimer. Treasure Trove! starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Traps Killer Bear with Invisible Light starring Captain Tootsie, art by C. C. Beck. Concert for Crime! starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. Cabbie Casey story, script and art by Jack Farr. The Birthday That Backfired! starring Vigilante, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Mort Meskin. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #122
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 122
    Published Jul 1948 by DC.
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, affects Mischievous Morton page and Zatara story. Full-length spine split (taped). Cover and center wrap detached. Heavy tape on cover.
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    Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Super Sideshow starring Superman, art by Al Plastino. Captain Tootsie ad, art by C. C. Beck. Butterfly Booty starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Mail Order Magic starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. Curtain Time for the Mystery Crimes starring Vigilante, art by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #124
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 124
    Published Sep 1948 by DC.

    Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. A Superman of Doom, art by Al Plastino. Wheaties ad with Ewell Blackwell. The Hot Car Mob starring Federal Agent, art by Ed Moore. Mimic's Magic starring Zatara, art by William F. White. Ads for Gang Busters #5 and Mr. District Attorney #5. Case of the Crooked Rock starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Ad for Supermen of America Club. The Lonesome Kangaroo starring Vigilante, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Jerry Robinson, inks by Mort Meskin. Ad for Superman serial from Columbia Pictures. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #125
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 125
    Published Oct 1948 by DC.
    • 2 1/2" Cumulative spine split (chew). Cover loose at one staple.
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    • 4" spine split/cover tear from bottom, cover coming loose at staples.
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    Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Modern Nostradamus starring Superman and Lex Luthor, art by Al Plastino. Man Against Manhunter starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Phoney Pitchman starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. Captain Tootsie ad, art by C. C. Beck. The Reluctant Annie Oakley starring Vigilante, pencils by Jerry Robinson, inks by Mort Meskin. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #126
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 126
    Published Nov 1948 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes
    • Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.
    • Label #0033262002

    Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman on Television, art by Al Plastino. Terror Atop Mt. Machin starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Reggie Strikes It Rich starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. Captain Tootsie ad, art by C. C. Beck. The Secret of the Desert Bandit starring Vigilante, art by Joe Kubert. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #127
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 127
    Published Dec 1948 by DC.
    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Missing back cover.
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    Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman Takes the Consequences (featuring Superman on the Truth or Consequences TV program), art by Al Plastino. The Man Who Laughed at Scotland Yard starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Interplanetary Aquarium starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. Magic Music starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. El Boleadora starring Vigilante, art by Joe Kubert. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #131
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 131
    Published Apr 1949 by DC.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust.

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Scrambled Superman starring Lex Luthor, script by Joe Samachson, art by Al Plastino. The Secret at the Center of the Earth starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. The Prince of Hams starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. The Pampas Troubadour starring Vigilante, script by George Kashdan, art by Dan Barry. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #132
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 132
    Published May 1949 by DC.
    Auction opens October 5
    • Paper: Slightly britle
    • From The Mt. Rainer Collection. Cover Detached and Completely Split.
    • Label #17-11D20DA-027

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Secret of the Kents starring Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Junior Planeteer starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. The Land Where East Is West starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Thug Theatre starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. The Incredible Talents of Bronco Lou Hastings starring Vigilante, script by John Broome, art by Dan Barry. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #135
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 135
    Published Aug 1949 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4256478019

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Case of the Human Statues starring Superman, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino. The Largest Man in the World starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. Safety First Superman public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Stan Kaye. World-Wide's Best Bet starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Rainbow Man Goes West starring Vigilante / story, script by George Kashdan, art by Dan Barry. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #138
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 138
    Published Nov 1949 by DC.
    Auction opens October 5
    • 4.5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

    Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman Scoop Parade, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Captain Tootsie ad, art by C. C. Beck. The Crystal Doom starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. The Animal Actors starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by Joe Kubert. Congo Bill story, art by Ed Smalle. The Man Who Loved Horses starring Vigilante, script by Gardner Fox, art by Dan Barry. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #140
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 140
    Published Jan 1950 by DC.
    • Interior is largely complete, but puncture tears through back cover and most pages slightly affect readability. Severe spine chew.
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    Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman Becomes a Hermit, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino. The Space Clown starring Tommy Tomorrow, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. Texas Rangers fact pages Jack Sparling. The Man Who Played Dead starring Congo Bill, script by Otto Binder, art by Ed Smalle. The Seven Wonders of the West starring Vigilante, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Dan Barry, inks by Sy Barry. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.