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Too Early to Celebrate Christmas?  NO!!

Too Early to Celebrate Christmas? NO!!

Superman Slides Down the Chimney into Christmastown! ACTION COMICS Vol.1, No.117, February 1948; Cover Art: Wayne Boring, Stan Kaye; Writer:  Alvin Schwartz;  Penciler:  Win Mortimer;  Inker:  Win Mortimer Clark and Lois are flying in (by airplane this time) to cover the Central Valley Christmas festival, but Christmastown is already flooded, with the water risen to [...]
The Strange Story of “The Prankster!”

The Strange Story of “The Prankster!”

Can Superman be Fooled? ACTION COMICSVol.1, No.51, August 1942; Cover Art: Fred Ray; Writer: Jerry Siegel; Penciler: John Sikela; Inker: John Sikela It’s the debut of long-time Superman foe, the Prankster, whose bizarre and quirky crimes make for a special challenge for the Man of Steel. In this first appearance by the deceptively goofy but [...]
Winter is Coming – Superman Snowman!

Winter is Coming – Superman Snowman!

"The Wizard of Winter" ACTION COMICS Vol.1, No.116,  January 1948;  Cover Art:  Ira Yarbrough;  Writer:  Don Cameron;  Penciler:  Ira Yarbrough;  Inker:  Stan Kaye J. Wilbur Wolfingham is a swindler that regularly crosses paths with the Man of Steel,  always trying to carry off another sleazy deal outside the con fines of the law.  This time [...]
The Complete Story of Superman’s Life!

The Complete Story of Superman’s Life!

Told for the FIRST time!! How Superman came from Krypton to Earth!  How he gained his amazing Super-Powers!  How he assumed the secret identity of Clark Kent!  How he met Krypto, The Super-Dog!  How Kryptonite can destroy him! Yes, this issue presents an expanded version of Superman's origin story, incorporating later additions like the existence [...]
Wonder Woman For President!

Wonder Woman For President!

Could Wonder Woman be our first Female President? On this day in 1789, America’s first presidential election is held. Voters cast ballots to choose state electors; only white men who owned property were allowed to vote. As expected, George Washington won the election and was sworn into office on April 30, 1789 (thanks This Day in History!).  [...]