Action Comics #242 (1958) First Print
Action Comics #242 is an issue of the Action Comics series from DC, released July 1, 1958. Written by Otto Binder with artwork by Al Plastino. Notable appearances include Kandor, Superman, Brainiac. This page represents the regular first-print edition. Separate pages are available for the 4 incentive, retailer-exclusive and later-printing variant covers.
THE SUPER-DUEL IN SPACE Lois and Clark come face to face with The Brainiac, an alien who shrinks and bottles up Earth’s greatest cities. THE TRAFFIC COP OF 2058, AD SAFARI FROM SPACE
Key Facts
- 1st appearance and origin of Brainiac
- 1st appearance of the Bottle City of Kandor, the capital city of Krypton
- [December 2025 - James Gunn posted an Instagram confirming Lars Edinger will portray Brainiac]
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