Action Comics (1938 DC) comic books

Action Comics (1938 DC) 9 Front Cover Only

FRONT COVER ONLY.

Cover art by Fred Guardineer. 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 (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. The Mad Lama starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Candid Comic Camera one-pager, art by Bob Kane. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 24 CGC Coverless

Paper: Off white to white

Coverless. Centerfold Missing.

Label #4723167020

Cover art by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy. Pep Morgan story, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Black Pirate story, art by Sheldon Moldoff. Three Aces story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Chad Grothkopf. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Clip Carson story, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Magician Murder starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 236 VG+ 4.5

Cover and interior oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's New Uniform," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lex Luthor disguises himself and approaches Superman; He tricks Superman into surrendering his costume to him for experimental purposes; As a substitute, he provides Superman with a bright yellow and purple replacement costume. The costume is fitted with an anti-Kryptonite belt; While Superman fights crime in his new costume, Luthor sheds his disguise and dons Superman's original red and blue garb. "The Man Who Talked to Animals" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. "Space Chump #1," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 245 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Shrinking Superman!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois accidentally releases from Kandor the criminal Zak-Kul, who traps Superman in Kandor and takes over his life; Lois marries Zak-Kul thinking him Kal-El, but he tries to kill Lois because she keeps asking him Kal-El's secret id. "The Interplanetary Scarecrow," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Secret of the Super Animals," script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 249 FR 1.0

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Kryptonite Man!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Luthor takes a liquid kryptonite serum which makes it impossible for Superman to get near him; Superman makes a lead suit to protect himself, but Luthor has discovered a way to turn lead into glass. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Man-Ape's Mountain Mission," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; As Congorilla goes on a dangerous mission to rescue some plane crash survivors, the body of Congo Bill is locked in a shack which is about to be blown up. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Gambling Asteroid" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. One-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 256 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Superman of the Future!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman poses as the Future Superman, who has the power to predict the future, to smoke out Agent X-3 and prevent an attempt on the life of the President. 2/3-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. "Janu, the Joker of the Jungle!", art by Howard Sherman. "The Great Supergirl Mirage!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Dick becomes convinced that Linda is Supergirl and tries various tricks to prove her real identity. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 280 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Brainiac's Super-Revenge!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Congorilla helps Superman, Lois and Jimmy escape from Brainiac's trap. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Trapped In Kandor!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Kandorian scientist Lesla-Lar changes places with a de-powered Supergirl using her teleporter ray and begins her plan to destroy Superman. Superman ad. Batman and Robin ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 293 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Feud Between Superman and Clark Kent!", script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino; Red Kryptonite causes Clark and Superman to be split into two separate beings, but Superman tries to take steps to prevent them from being reunited when the effect wears off. Ad for the Atom. One-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret Origin of Supergirl's Super-Horse!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Comet telepathically tells Supergirl how he was originally human, and loved by the sorceress Circe, until a jealous rival caused him to be changed into a horse. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 304 CGC 6.0

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4582777003

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Interplanetary Olympics!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and Lana are taken to the planet Vorn, where Superman is invited to compete in the Interplanetary Olympics. Supermen of America ad. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Origin & 1st appearance of Black Flame in "The Maid of Menace!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Black Flame, a super-powered villainess, tells Supergirl she is her descendant from the 40th century, but Supergirl eventually deduces that she is really from Kandor, and wipes out her powers with Gold Kryptonite. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 309 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. John F. Kennedy appears in "The Superman Super-Spectacular!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; The television show "Our American Heroes" gathers many of Superman's friends for a surprise tribute; Lois and Lana are sure that Clark Kent will not appear; Later, Superman thanks President John F. Kennedy for disguising himself as Clark; cameo appearances by Batman, Robin, and the Legion of Super-Heroes.. One-page Super-Turtle story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Untold Story of Argo City!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl learns that her parents survived the destruction of Argo City and that they are still alive in the Survival Zone, though she cannot reach them. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 332 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Super-Revenge of Lex Luthor!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; Luthor escapes from his asteroid prison and seeks revenge on Superman, because Superman has revealed to Lex's wife Ardora that Luthor is a criminal. Superman ad. Batman ad. Supergirl stars in an imaginary story, "How Superwoman Trained Superboy!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; On Krypton, Zor-El discovers that the planet is doomed, and he and his family travel to Earth, where they gain super-powers; Not long after, Gold Kryptonite takes away the powers of Zor-El and Allura, and they train their young daughter Kara to grow into a super-heroine. Superman ad. Teen Titans ad. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 340 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Origin and 1st appearance of Parasite in "Power of the Parasite!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino; Exposed to radioactive waste, lab worker Jensen becomes the Parasite, who has the ability to absorb energy from all living beings, including Superman. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. "The Supergirl Identity Hunt!", art by Jim Mooney; The Fact Finder, a professional blackmailer, has deduced that Supergirl was once associated with the Midvale Orphanago, and he uses the opportunity of a reunion there to try and figure out her secret identity. Superman centerspread pin-up by Curt Swan. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 342 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

Label #4657462018

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Batman movie ad. "The Super-Human Bomb!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Wayne Boring; Interplanetary criminal Grax defeats Brainiac, then travels to Earth where he uses Brainiac's force-field to trap Superman on Earth, then attaches a super-powerful bomb to him which will destroy the planet. Plastic Man ad. "The Day Supergirl Became an Amazon!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Linda Danvers and two of her college classmates are shipwrecked on a South Pacific island inhabited by a tribe of Amazon warriors. Writer Mark Evanier gets mentioned in the letter's column. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 404 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Label #0073400012

52-page giant. Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. "Kneel to Your Conqueror, Superman!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Genius Caesar tries to siphon Superman's powers into his body so he can become a superhero. Classic Atom reprint, "The Specter of 3000-Moons Lake!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; The Atom must find out who is pretending to be the ghost of 3000 Moons Lake. Classic Aquaman reprint, "The Coward and the Hero," script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon; Johnny Blake is tormented by others over his fear of water, but Aquaman helps him overcome his fear. "The Day They Killed Clark Kent," script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A college fraternity tries to haze Clark Kent. 52 Pages, Full Color. $0.25 Cover price $0.25.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 521N FN 6.0

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Deadly Rampage of the Lady Fox," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; In New York City, the Vixen steals a van full of furs that belong to entrepreneur Mordecai Mule; Superman, attending a function at Madison Square Garden, learns of the robbery and gives chase; Superman and Vixen team up to stop a horde of elephants. "Grow, Little Growfish!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; Off the coast of Virginia, Aquaman experiments with his telepathic powers by sending out a routine mental scanning wave; He discovers a large, gelatinous organism that shrinks in size; Aquaman contacts the Atom, who teleports over to investigate. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 593 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3775023010

Cover art by John Byrne. The Suicide Snare starring Superman, Big Barda, and Mr. Miracle, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by John Byrne and Keith Williams; Sleez uses Big Barda's Mega-Rod to try and force Superman and Big Barda to make an adult film for Grossman Pictures. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 685REP.2ND CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4704470013

This is a second printing of Action Comics 685. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 685REP.3RD CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4727334006

This is a third printing of Action Comics 685. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 687D CGC 9.8 Gammill Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4683769012

Die-cut cover by Jackson Guice; 687N cover by Kerry Gammill and Jackson Guice. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Last Son of Krypton returns to action, and this Superman has no qualms about taking a human life...so long as it's the right thing to do! Also, Pa Kent reacts to Superman's tougher techniques. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. 44 pages, Full Color, $1.95. Cover price $1.95.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 687N CGC 9.8 Gammill Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4683769013

Cover by Kerry Gammill and Jackson Guice. Beginning the 'Reign of the Supermen,' continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #500. The Last Son of Krypton returns to action, and this Superman has no qualms about taking a human life...so long as it's the right thing to do! Also, Pa Kent reacts to Superman's tougher techniques. Bound into the center of this issue is a double-page miniposter of Superman, printed on cover stock. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. 40 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 688 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4683769020

Reign of The Supermen! "An Eye for an Eye" by Roger Stern (script) & Jackson Guice/Denis Rodier (art); Kerry Gammill cover; Guy Gardner, Eradicator (as Superman), Lois Lane, Cat Grant app; Cameos by Blue Beetle, Superman, Ice, Doomsday, Superboy. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 689D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4683769024

Direct Edition. The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #502. The Last Son of Krypton squares off against the Man of Steel for the right to be Superman. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #24. All the Superman titles now use a new, upgraded color process that employs an increased color palette. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Ed Hannigan, Kerry Gammill and Guice. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 691 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4683770007

The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #504. The Last Son of Krypton joins the fray at Mongul's 'Engine City'...and the fate of the Boy of Steel is revealed. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #26. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Guice. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.