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  • Issue #1
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 1
    Published Jun 1938 by DC.
    • Paper: Brittle
    • 23rd Page Only. Incomplete
    • Label #1021673010
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    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.

    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 #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 #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 #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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    $2,000 Action Comics #37 - DC Comics June 1941 Graded CGC 3.0 - Origin of Congo Bill

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  • Issue #39
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 39
    Published Aug 1941 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Pedigree: Davis Crippen "D" Copy
    • Slab: See item notes
    • Davis Crippen "D" Copy.
    • Label #18-3E22224-001
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    Cover art by Fred Ray. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak (signed as Joe Shuster), inks by Shuster Shop. Pep Morgan story, art by George Papp. 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. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #43
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 43
    Published Dec 1941 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #18-3E22224-003
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    Cover art by Fred Ray. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak (signed as Joe Shuster), inks by Ed Dobrotka. The Vigilante story, art by Mort Meskin. The Adventure of the Ancient Airplane starring 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, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #44
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 44
    Published Jan 1942 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #0915006012
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    • 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 #48
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 48
    Published May 1942 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #1207892001
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    Superman faces the Top, Vigilante stars in "Crime's Caravan" (art by Mort Meskin as "Mort Morton"), 3 Aces in "The Adventure of the Secret Submarine," Mr. American and Fatman in "The Pied Piper of Doom" (art by Bernard Baily), the Flying Jeeps, Congo Bill (art by Fred Ray), and Zatara the Master Magician in "The Case of the Maddening Music!" Two-page text story, "The Dummox" by Norman Goss. Half-page ads for Superman 16 and World's Finest 5. Combined full-page ad for Batman 10, Green lantern 3, Leading Comics 2, All Star Comics 10, and All-Flash 4. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $765 1942 Action Comics 48 CGC 1.0 WWII Japan Fighter Plane Cover. Superman

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  • 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.

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    $2,250 ACTION COMICS #53 CGC VG 4.0 DC 1942 CLASSIC NAZI WWII FLAME THROWER COVER

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  • Issue #54
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 54
    Published Nov 1942 by DC.
    • Water damage. Centerfold detached at one staple and nearly detached at other.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #1158418002
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    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4443877008
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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.

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    $1,000 ACTION COMICS #58 .5 (MISSING CENTERFOLD) CLASSIC BURNLEY WW II COVER 1943

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  • 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.

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    $2,300 Action Comics #63 CGC 3.5 Superman WWII Japanese Hitler D.C. Golden Age 1943 Hot

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  • Issue #65
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 65
    Published Oct 1943 by DC.
    • INCOMPLETE. Five wraps and two stub pages are missing (affects Vigilante, Jitters Jeep, Congo Bill, Private Pete and Americommando stories).
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    Cover art by Jack Burnley. The Million-Dollar Marathon starring Superman, script by Don Cameron (signed as Jerry Siegel), pencils by Ed Dobrotka (signed as Joe Shuster), inks by George Roussos. The Bard of Banditry starring Vigilante, script by Don Cameron, art by Mort Meskin. Storm over the Bering starring Congo Bill, script by Joe Samachson, art by John Daly. Schickelgruber's Nightmare starring Americommando, script by Joseph Greene, art by Bernard Baily. The Riddle of the Tired Thespians 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.

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    $1,499 ACTION COMICS #66 (DC:1943) Jack Burnley WWII CGC App. 7.0 (FN/VF) Top Edge Trim
    $1,999 Action Comics #66 CGC FN- 5.5 Off White to White WWII Cover! DC Comics 1943

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  • 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.

  • Issue #76
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 76
    Published Sep 1944 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #1465469001
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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.

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    $1,950 1944 D.C. Comics Action Comics #76 CGC 5.5 OW/W Superman Pacific War Cover

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  • 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.

  • 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.
    • 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.

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    $500 Action Comics 82 1945 CGC 3.5 Golden Age
    $750 Action Comics 82 1945 CGC 3.5

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  • 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 #86
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 86
    Published Jul 1945 by DC.
    • Centerfold coming loose at one staple.
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    War Loan cover - Cover art by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye. The Enchanted Mountain starring Superman, script by Don Cameron, art by Ira Yarbrough. Mysterious Marauder starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by John Daly. Orient of the Occident starring The Vigilante, script by Joe Samachson, art by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton Jr.). The Pyrotechnician starring Hayfoot Henry, art by Stan Kaye. Crime--Off the Record starring Zatara, 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.
    • 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.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    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.
    • INCOMPLETE. Missing centerfold and one page (affect Vigilante and text stories). Tape in interior pages.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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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.