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Issue: Superman: The Action Comics Archives #2
Publication Date: November 1998
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Issues: #2 of 5 Issues (6 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Archive EditionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 09/09/1998
Volume: 2
Pages: 240
ISBN: 1563894262
UPC/EAN: 76194120991300211
Price: $71.95 CAD
$49.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 38 (16 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Color reconstruction by Bob Le Rose.
Black-and-White reconstruction by Rick Keene.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color
Dimensions:  
Paper Stock: glossy paper interior
Binding: hardcover with dust jacket; bound
Publishing Format: collected edition
Format Notes:  
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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
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reprinted 36 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Lois Lane; Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Illustration from Superman story in Action Comics (DC, 1938 Series) #30, page 4, panel 5.
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Superman: The Action Comics Archives, Volume 2

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Action Comics #21

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #21 published February 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Atomic Disintegrator

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Terry Curtis (introduction); Ultra-Humanite
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #21 published February 1940
was The Atomic Disintegrator [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Spectre at the end of this story. Last appearance of the Ultra-Humanite in the Golden Age. Inker not credited in the Archives.
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Action Comics #22

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #22 published March 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Paul Cassidy not included in Archives credits.
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Europe at War, Part 1

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor (unnamed); Agent T-21 [Lita Laverne] (introduction)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #22 published March 1940
was Europe at War, Part 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Story continues into the following story. Paul Cassidy not listed in Archives credits.
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Action Comics #23

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #23 published April 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Europe at War, Part 2

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor (unnamed); Lex Luthor (introduction); General Lupo
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #23 published April 1940
was Europe at War, Part 2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #24

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #24 published May 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Carnahan's Heir

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor (unnamed); Rufus Carnahan; Peter Carnahan; Jenkins; Jake Brent; Benny Farrel
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #24 published May 1940
was Carnahan's Heir [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Paul Cassidy not included in Archives credits.
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Action Comics #25

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #25 published June 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Amnesiac Robbers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Galbraith; Medini
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #25 published June 1940
was Amnesiac Robbers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Paul Cassidy not included in Archives credits.
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Action Comics #26

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #26 published July 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Yellow S on blue shield on cape.
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Professor Cobalt's Clinic

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Tommy; Little Mary; Dr. Wortington; Professor Clarence Cobalt; Grafton
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #26 published July 1940
was Professor Cobalt's Clinic [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Wayne Boring and Paul Cassidy not included in Archives credits.
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Action Comics #27

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #27 published August 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Incorrectly credited to Wayne Boring in the Archives.
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Brentwood Home for Wayward Youth

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Davey Merrill; Mr. Tweed; Mrs. Tweed
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #27 published August 1940
was Brentwood Home for Wayward Youth [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Paul Cassidy and Dennis Neville not included in the Archives credits.
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Action Comics #28

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #28 [10¢ Cover Price] published September 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: incorrectly credited to Wayne Boring in the Archives
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The Strongarm Assaults

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Mr. Jenkins; Herculo
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #28 [10¢ Cover Price] published September 1940
was The Strongarm Assaults [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #29

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #29 published October 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Life Insurance Con

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Sergeant Casey; Mrs. Davis; Mrs. Grady; Mr. Fullerton; Tom Bruce; Martin
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #29 published October 1940
was The Life Insurance Con [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #30

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #30 published November 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Incorrectly credited to Fred Ray in the Archives.
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The Midsummer Snowstorm

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Bob Calvert; Laura Vogel; Carlton Vogel; Zolar
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #30 published November 1940
was The Midsummer Snowstorm [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #31

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #31 published December 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Blue S on cape. Incorrectly credited to Fred Ray in the Archives.
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In the Grip of Morpheus

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Professor Hunter; Baron Munsdorf; Kolb
Synopsis: Superman faces an Atom Gun.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #31 published December 1940
was In the Grip of Morpheus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Action Comics #32

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #32 [Without Canadian Price] published January 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Incorrectly credited to Fred Ray in the Archives.
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The Preston Gambling Racket

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Mayor Worth; Preston
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #32 [Without Canadian Price] published January 1941
was The Gambling Racket in Metropolis [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Blue S on cape. Uses Krypto raygun for the first time. This captured and projected pictures. (Gun was sold as a toy.)
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Action Comics #33

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #33 published February 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Incorrectly credited to Fred Ray in the Archives.
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The Lumber Millionaire's Will

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White (1st appearance in Action Comics); Ken Hall; Cliff; Francois Bernier; Brett Hall
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #33 published February 1941
was Something Amiss at the Lumber Camp [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Blue S on cape.
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Action Comics #34

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #34 published March 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Coal Mine Heiress

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White; Lois Lane; Doris Laurey; Jim Laurey; Crawford
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #34 published March 1941
was The Beautiful Young Heiress [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #35

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #35 published April 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Incorrectly credited to Wayne Boring in the Archives.
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The Worthless Gold Mine

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Benjamin Sims; Emily Sims; Brock Walters (villain)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #35 published April 1941
was The Guybart Gold Mine [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Wayne Boring and Don Komisarow not included in the Archive credits.
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Action Comics #36

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #36 published May 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Fifth Columnists

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Ted Allen; Stuart Pemberton
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #36 published May 1941
was The Enemy Invasion [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Blue S on cape. Wayne Boring not included in the Archives credits.
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Biographies

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: biography, informational
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Biographies for Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Jack Burnley, Wayne Boring, and Paul Cassidy.
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Back Cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #23 published April 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #26 published July 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #27 published August 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #28 [10¢ Cover Price] published September 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1

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