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Issue: Action Comics #295
Publication Date: December 1962
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Issues: #295 of 866 Issues (1410 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 10/30/1962
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 16 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.

© 1962 by National Periodical Publications, Inc.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; standard Silver Age U.S.; standard Modern Age U.S.
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched; squarebound (#334, 347, 360, 373, 437, 443, 449, 544, 600, 700)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
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Superman Goes Wild!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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In Issue: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #4 published November 2008
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Character(s): Johnny DC; Superman; Batman; Robin; Batwoman; Tomahawk; Dan Hunter; Sugar Plumm; Spike Wilson; Jerry Lewis; Bob Hope; Sgt. Rock; Hawkman; Dobie Gillis; Maynard G. Krebs; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Atom [Ray Palmer]; Flash [Barry Allen]; Green Arrow; Martian Manhunter; Blackhawk; Wonder Woman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Aquaman; Superboy; Supergirl; Crawford Crow; Fauntleroy Fox
First Line: Hi, everybody! Meet Johnny DC...
Synopsis: Introduction of Johnny DC as the mascot at Superman DC Publications.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On inside front cover in black and white.
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Superman Goes Wild!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White; Lana Lang; Superman Revenge Squad [Vagu; Dixo] (villains); Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Lori Lemaris; Superman robots; Superman Emergency Squad; Phantom Zone inhabitants [Jax-Ur; Mon-El]
Synopsis: The Superman Revenge Squad uses a telepathic signal to hypnotize Superman into doing evil deeds. He finally creates a ruse to convince the Squad he is mad, and unleashes the Superman Emergency Squad from Kandor to attack the Revenge Squad members, who destroy themselves.
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In Issue: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #4 published November 2008
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12.67
Disclose Notes: This story includes "Plan P" which was to be implemented by Perry White. Story refers to Lois Lane's "Plan L" previously seen in Superman's Girl Friend #29.
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Tootsie Roll Makes History!

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Jerry; Jerry's date
First Line: I'm glad you could come to dinner, Jerry!
Synopsis: Jerry's date tries grilling, frying, and boiling the same steak in her attempt to cook her first dinner.
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Pages: 0.67
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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane; Adventure Comics; Superman
First Line: Coming... super-attractions!
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Promotions for Lois Lane, Superman and Adventure Comics.
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First Line: Make money get prizes with fast selling 50¢ Xmas packs
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ? (logo illustration)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Supergirl; Superman
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters from: Paul Hyman, Gregory Wood, Tiloa May, John Evans, John Keller, Sally Betancouit (sic), and Ed Liberman; includes header illustration.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
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Genres: humorous, teen
Character(s): Alan; Vic
First Line: You can have this one real cheap.
Synopsis: Vic buys a car with no brakes, but finds a unique way to stop it.
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Pages: 0.67
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First Line: I'm a basketball referee...
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Pages: 0.33
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The Girl with the X-Ray Mind!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Supergirl [Linda Danvers]; Lena Thorul (Luthor's sister); Fred Danvers; Edna Danvers; Dr. Anton; Lex Luthor; Lex Luthor's parents (flashback)
Synopsis: Lena demonstrates E.S.P. talents but is denied a job with the FBI, so Supergirl goes into the past to find more information on her to help her get the job. She finds Lena is really Lex Luthor's little sister and one of his experiments accidentally gave her telepathic powers, which she uses in a plan to capture some crooks and prove she is worthy of an FBI position.
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In Content Item: FlagSuper DC Giant #S-24 published May 1971
as The Girl with the X-Ray Mind! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #2 published February 2008
as The Girl With the X-Ray Mind! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12.67
Disclose Notes: Includes a flashback of Lex Luthor's origin as a criminal.
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[untitled]

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First Line: Your eyes may play tricks.... but not your taste!
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Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

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Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Giant Superman Annual; Giant Batman Annual
First Line: Featuring the mightiest super-heroes of all time!
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Pages: 1
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Convoy Terror

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Disclose Notes: Sold by Five Star Toys.
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Superman Talks About... "Pennies for UNICEF!"

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion, superhero
Character(s): Superman
Synopsis: Joe doesn't see the purpose of collecting money for UNICEF while trick-or-treating until Superman takes him and his friend Tom on a trip around the world to see what UNICEF does for children in other lands.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover; published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.
Later published in DC comics cover-dated December 1966.
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First Line: Never before! So many great Schwinn features at such a low price!
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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