Action Comics  (1938)

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1st appearance of Superman

1st appearance of Lois Lane

1st appearance of Zatara, Zatanna's father

1st appearance of Tex Thompson, later becomes Mr. America

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First mention of the city, Metropolis - previous Superman stories were based in Cleveland, Ohio

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6th cover appearance of Superman on the Action Comics title

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Final issue to not include anything Superman related on the cover until Action Comics #602 (1988)

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Iconic cover

DC ⋅ 1939

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