Action Comics (1938)
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Glow in the Dark edition
Action Comics #252
DC
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2025
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Facsimile
Big Time Collectibles
Limited: 3,000
Action Comics #252
DC
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2025
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Facsimile
Big Time Collectibles
Limited: 1,000
Foil edition
Lebanese edition, published as Superman Comics #5
Action Comics #253
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
2nd appearance of Supergirl
Action Comics #254
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
1st appearance and origin of Bizarro #1, an imperfect version of Superman
1st appearance and origin of Bizarro #1, an imperfect version of Superman
Action Comics #255
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Bizarro Lois Lane
Action Comics #256
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Dick Wilson, later Dick Malverne, a love interest of Supergirl
1st appearance of Dick Wilson, later Dick Malverne, a love interest of Supergirl
Action Comics #257
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #258
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
2nd cover appearance of Supergirl
Action Comics #259
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #260
DC
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1959
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #261
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Streaky the Supercat
Action Comics #262
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians derive their powers from Earth's yellow sun
Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians are as powerful as ordinary humans under their native planet's red sun
Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians derive their powers from Earth's yellow sun
Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians are as powerful as ordinary humans under their native planet's red sun
Action Comics #263
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Introduction of Bizarro World
Action Comics #264
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #265
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #266
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #267
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
3rd appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes
First meeting of the Legion and Supergirl
1st appearance of Chameleon Boy
1st appearance of Invisible Kid
1st appearance of Colossal Boy
3rd appearance of the Legion of Super-Heroes
First meeting of the Legion and Supergirl
1st appearance of Chameleon Boy
1st appearance of Invisible Kid
1st appearance of Colossal Boy
Action Comics #268
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #269
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #270
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #271
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #272
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #273
DC
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1960
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #274
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #275
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
First mention of Superman's Heat Vision power - previous issues demonstrated his X-Ray vision having powers to melt glaciers
Debut of Red/Green Kryptonite - causes mutations including an extra eye on the back of Superman's head
First mention of Superman's Heat Vision power - previous issues demonstrated his X-Ray vision having powers to melt glaciers
Debut of Red/Green Kryptonite - causes mutations including an extra eye on the back of Superman's head
Action Comics #276
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Sun Boy, a solar-powered member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Phantom Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who has the ability to phase through objects
1st appearance of Triplicate Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can split into three identical bodies
1st appearance of Bouncing Boy, a density-changing member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Shrinking Violet, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can shrink to sub-atomic size
1st appearance of Braniac 5, a genius and time-traveling member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Supergirl joins the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Sun Boy, a solar-powered member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Phantom Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who has the ability to phase through objects
1st appearance of Triplicate Girl, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can split into three identical bodies
1st appearance of Bouncing Boy, a density-changing member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
1st appearance of Shrinking Violet, a member of the Legion of Super-Heroes who can shrink to sub-atomic size
1st appearance of Braniac 5, a genius and time-traveling member of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Supergirl joins the Legion of Super-Heroes
Action Comics #277
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #278
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #279
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Lesla-Lar, a Kryptonian who escaped from the bottled city of Kandor
1st appearance of Lesla-Lar, a Kryptonian who escaped from the bottled city of Kandor
Action Comics #280
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #281
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #282
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #283
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #284
DC
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1961
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #285
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
Supergirl is introduced to the world
Classic cover art by Curt Swan
Supergirl is introduced to the world
Classic cover art by Curt Swan
Action Comics #286
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #287
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #288
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #289
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
1st appearance of Luma Lunai, an alien woman whose powers would not function under the yellow sun of Earth
In the story where Supergirl attempts to find a wife for Superman, he discloses to here that he would marry her if Earth's laws allowed cousins to be wed - tap cover and swipe to view panel
1st appearance of Luma Lunai, an alien woman whose powers would not function under the yellow sun of Earth
In the story where Supergirl attempts to find a wife for Superman, he discloses to here that he would marry her if Earth's laws allowed cousins to be wed - tap cover and swipe to view panel
Action Comics #290
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
Non-Key
Action Comics #291
DC
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1962
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Vol. 1
First meeting of Supergirl and Mr. Mxyzptlk
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