ACTION COMICS
686
FEBRUARY 1993
 

Action Comic Stuff

It all started back in 1938 with Action Comics #1. Through it began as an anthology title featuring a number of characters, it cover-featured the first appearance of a certain muscular guy from the planet Krypton - better known to the world as Superman. More than 50 years later, Superman is still going strong, appearing , not only here, but in several other comic titles, including Superman and Superman : The Man of Steel. Action Comics is where the world first met Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and countless other characters in the world of comics. Over time, the comic book has updated itself somewhat, but the stories remain true to their classic form. Today, Superman still flies the skies over Metropolis, battling evildoers everywhere, fighting for truth, justice, and the American Way. When Jor-el, the top scientist of the planet Krypton, realized that his world was doomed, he sent his baby son, Kal-El, off into space in a rocket ship. The ship traveled far from the red sun of the exploding planet Krypton, eventually landing on Earth. There, the baby was found by a kindly old couple, the Kents, who dubbed him Clark and raised him as their own son. Our world's yellow sun gave Clark incredible powers, eventually turning him into the legendary hero Superman. Segel and Shuster's creation was the headliner in Action Comics. Running for over sixty years, this title introduced readers to Mr. Mxyzptlk, Kryptonite, and some of the most delightfully gimmicky Superman stories of all time. The issues that follow are remembered as DC classics. Here is an opportunity to own some affordable, Mid-High Grade copies of these early Action Comic "classics", with only the most minor of imperfections allowable in these non-CGC graded comics.

Item Description Stuff

7.0 FINE/VERY FINE (FN/VF): An above-average copy that shows minor wear but is still relatively flat and clean with outstanding eye appeal. A small accumulation of minor bindery/printing defects is allowed. Minor cover wear beginning to show, with interior yellowing or tanning allowed, possibly including minor creases. Corners may be blunted or abraded. Inks are generally bright with a moderate reduction in reflectivity. Stamped or inked arrival dates may be present. No obvious soiling, staining or other discoloration except for minor foxing. The slightest spine roll may be present, as well as a possible moderate color break. Staples may show some discoloration. Slight staple tears and a slight accumulation of light stress lines may be present. Slight rust migration. In rare cases, a comic was not stapled at the bindery and therefore has a missing staple; this is not considered a defect. Any staple can be replaced on books up to Fine, but only vintage staples can be used on books from Very Fine to Near Mint. Mint books must have original staples. Paper is (no worse than) tan to cream, but not brown. No hint of acidity in the odor of the newsprint. Centerfold is mostly secure. Minor interior tears at the margin may be present.
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Inside Stuff

Creative Teams
Scripts - Roger Stern
Cover art -Butch Guice
Inside art -Pencils Butch Guice 
Inks Denis Rodier 
Story Titles
Who's Buried in Superman's Tomb? [Funeral for a Friend, Part 6]
Synopsis: Supergirl and the Metropolis S.C.U. continue to search the tunnels for Superman's coffin. Guardian confronts Director Westfield about stealing Superman's corpse, and agrees to let Cadmus continue its attempts to clone Superman.
Appearance
Supergirl [Matrix]; Guardian [Jim Harper]; Lois Lane; Lana Lang; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Captain Maggie Sawyer; Dan Turpin; Inspector Bill Henderson; Dubbilex; Paul Westfield; Scrapper [Patrick MacGuire]; Tommy [Thomas Thompkins]; Big Words [Anthony Rodriguez]; Dr. Walter Johnson; Jorge Lopez; Dr. Carl Packard; Lex Luthor (villain); Sydney Happersen (villain); Gretchen Kelley (flashback; villain)

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