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Famous First Edition {C-26} Action Comics #1 Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket (13.95” x 10.4”)
Limited Collectors' Golden Mint Series
Featuring an Over-Sized Hardcover reprinting of Action Comics #1 (1938) DC Comics. Awesome!!
Carmine Infantino / Lyle Stuart, Inc. (1974)
Dust Jacket Cover art by: Joe Shuster
Action Comics#1(cover datedJune 1938) is the first issue of the original run of thecomic book / magazineseriesAction Comics. It features thefirst appearanceof several comic-book heroes - most notably theJerry SiegelandJoe Shustercreation,Superman - and sold for 10 cents. It is widely considered to be both the beginning of thesuperherogenre and the most valuable comic book in the world.
The first reprint ofAction Comics#1 was published in 1974 as part of the"Famous First Editions"series. Beginning in the mid-1970s, DC reissued several of its most popularGolden Agecomics as"Famous First Editions". These reprints were over-sized, roughly double the size of the original editions. The interior was an exact reprint of the original comic, right down to the ads.
From Inside the Hardcover:
Important Notice
This publication is an EXACT REPRINT of the first edition of ACTION COMICS, originally published in 1938. As an exact reprint, it faithfully reproduces all advertising contained in the original. Readers are cautioned against placing any reliance on advertising contained herein and should not consider any of said advertising or offers connected therewith valid in any way. Publisher therefore expressly disclaims all liability for any reliance placed on the advertising herein contained.
Contents:
“Title Page” 1 page
“Introduction by publisher Carmine Infantino” 1 page
with hardcover indicia
“Front Cover - Action Comics #1 (1938) DC Comics” (in full color) 1 page
by Joe Shuster
“$25 Cash Prizes!” (in black & white) 1 page
promo (ad from the publisher)
with original comic indicia
Inside front cover
“Superman's Origin” (in full color) 1 page
by Jerry Siegel(signed asJerome Siegel) & 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” (in full color) 11.67 pages
by Jerry Siegel(signed asJerome Siegel) & 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. He heads to Washington DC to find out who is behind Senator Barrows pushing legislation which will embroil the United States in a war in Europe by grabbing lobbyist Alex Greer and scaring the truth out of him.
“Action Comics” (in full color) 0.33 page
Superman/ promo (ad from the publisher)
“Chuck Dawson - The A-G Gang” (in black & white) 6 pages
by H. 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.
“Zatara Master Magician - The Mystery of the Freight Train Robberies” (in full color) 12 pages
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” {Part 1} (in full color) 2 pages
Text story by Captain Frank Thomas
Bret and Cottonball seek to rescue one Samuel Newton, whose daughter was carried off into the jungle by a pack of savage natives.
“Sticky-Mitt Stimson” (in full color) 4 pages
by Alger
Sticky swipes some apples and is pursued by the police. He gets a lucky break to make good his escape.
“The Adventures of Marco Polo” (in full color) 4 pages
Illustrated 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.
“Pep” Morgan - The Light Heavyweight Championship” (in full color) 4 pages
by Fred Guardineer
When the Boxing Commission runs a dirty fight trainer out of town, he swears his revenge...against Pep.
“Scoop Scanlon Five Star Reporter - The International Jewel Thief” (in back & white) 6 pages
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.
“Tex Thomson - Murder in England” (in full color) 12 pages
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 featuring Fred Astaire, Constance Bennett, Charles Boyer, Wheeler and Woolsey” (in full color) 1 page
by The Star-Gazer
Interesting facts about celebrities Fred Astaire, Constance Bennett, Charles Boyer and the comedy team of Wheeler and Woolsey are provided in this illustrated filler.
“Odds 'n Ends featuring Lou Gehrig, Lee Grissom, and Babe Ruth” (in black & white) 1 page
by Moldoff
Interesting facts about sports celebrities Lou Gehrig, Lee Grissom, and Babe Ruth are provided in this illustrated filler.
“Back Cover - Johnson Smith & Co. Catalog/ advertisement” (in full color) 1 page
by Johnson Smith & Co.
Hardcover reprints/collects: Action Comics (1938) Issues #1. DC Comics
Over-Sized Hardcover w/ Dust Jacket is bagged and will be carefully / securely packaged then shipped via USPS Priority Mail to ensure that it arrives to you perfectly and quickly.
Publisher:Carmine Infantino / Lyle Stuart, Inc.
Publication Date:1974
Format: FC/B&W, 76 pages, HC/DJ, 13.95” x 10.4
ISBN-10:0818402008
ISBN-13: 9780818402005
Collectible Entertainment note: Over-Sized Hardcover is in Very Good condition. (1st end page has 2.50 written in pencil in top right corner >> see scan #10 & pages show foxing/browning) Dust Jacket is in Good condition. (small tear at top of front cover, creases on back corner cover >> bottom right, & wear) Overall... Very Nice Hardcover Edition of Action Comics #1! Please See Scans!!A must have for any serious Action Comics #1 and/or Superman collector / enthusiast.A fun & entertaining read. Very Highly Recommended.
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