DC

Released August 1938

Action Comics #3

Synopsis

SUPERMAN BATTLES DEATH UNDERGROUND  After Superman saves a group of miners from a cave-in, Clark Kent senses a story that may mean that the mine's owner, Thorton Blakely, is actually running unsafe mine operations and blaming accidents on the miners themselves. MURDER AT THE BLUE BIRD DANCE PALACE  Scoop investigates an apparent murder at a dance hall. WIN A DOUBLEHEADER  Pep attempts to win race car prize, despite dirty tricks from his opponents. CITY PARK  An unlucky purse-snatcher has a difficult day. THE ADVENTURES OF MARCO POLO PART III  Marco saves a guide from an attacking tiger. Upon reaching the flats of Iran, they release their mountain captives; A giant desert storm descends on their caravan. THE SEALED CITY PART 2  Tex and Bob discover the real Gorrah of the Sealed City and help him overthrow the one-eyed imposter who tried to kill them all. THE A-G GANG PART 3  After Chuck escapes from Trigger and Butch, the Sheriff posts a $500 reward for his capture for murder. DEATH FROM THE AIR  Zatara foils the latest scheme of the Tigress where she uses airplanes to kill weathy men and then collects on their will.

Key Facts

  • 3rd appearance of Superman

Details

Cover Date
August 1938
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Creators

  • Artist
    Joe Shuster
  • Writer
    Jerry Siegel

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