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    Published Mar 1960 by DC.

    Action Comics (1938 DC) 262 VG 4.0

    Ended Nov 16 2011
    Winning Bid $20

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "When Superman Lost His Powers!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While in the Mexican jungle reporting on an Aztec tomb, the Planet staff is magically whisked to a red sun planet where Clark has no powers; Superman has to fake super feats to reassure the Planet staff that everything is under control. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Greatest Victory!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl tries to build up an immunity to Kryptonite by gradually exposing herself to larger and larger doses. 2/3-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #16, Adventure Comics #270, and Superman #136. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 This is the very first time that Superman's powers are linked to Earth's yellow sun. Cover price $0.10. Grade: VG 4.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)