Action Comics , #197

Published: October 1954

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The Stolen 'S'-Shirts!

Story Featuring Superman

"My collection of 'S'-uniforms will be complete as soon as I can find a way of getting Superman's shirt!"

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The Stolen 'S' Shirts

Story Featuring Superman

"I've won my letter --- Superman's shirt!"

Storyline

Stanley Stark gets two crooks to steal Superman’s shirt for him in an attempt to analyze and duplicate the invulnerable material composing it. But Superman regains his shirt and nabs Stark and his stooges.

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Story Notes

synopsis from Darkmark

The Chimp Who Became a King!

Story Featuring Congo Bill

"Gulp I sure hope my friends never get wind of this!"

Storyline

Chota finds an amulet that makes him king of a local village.

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The Masked Gladiator!

Story Featuring Vigilante

"The Coliseum!...Once the setting of fabulous Roman holidays..."

Storyline

Greg and Stuff are in Rome. As Greg he is booked to play a concert, but as Vigilante he has promised to aid the local police in capturing noted crook Sando.

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Ad Featuring Cracker Jack

"Cracker Jack offers you genuine Judy Jane doll dresses 89¢ values each only 25¢ and one Cracker Jack label"

Story Notes

Back cover.

Ad Featuring MoToR's Auto and Truck Repair Manuals

"Here's the easy step-by-step way to fix any card in a jiffy!"

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

"Yours for only 1¢"

Storyline

Artistic Card Co., Inc.

Story Featuring Congo Bill

Death from the Sky

"Burning pellets burst from the volcano, ready to kill all in their path"

Superman's Secret Message

"(Code Pluto No. 8)"

Story Featuring Professor Eureka

"My, it's late. I'd better go home..."

Editorial Advisory Board

"Polio research will mean victory!"

Story Notes

Includes a plug for polio research.

Ad Featuring Dubble Bubble Gum , Ad Featuring Adventures of the Dubble Bubble Kids

"Look - There's Ruffy! He's been braggin' he could spend a night in the ol' haunted house!"

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Buzzy Has the Answer to "School Blues!"

Story Featuring Buzzy

"Gosh, Joe, you can't quit school just like that!"

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Story Notes

This PSA is produced in sequential comics-art style.

Ad Featuring Tootsie [all other candies] , Ad Featuring Tootsie Roll

"Peanuts popcorn and Tootsie Rolls"

Storyline

Tootsie Roll products are being sold to the fans sitting in a baseball stadium.

Ad Featuring Garcelon Stamps

"Amazing offer free! 100 foreign stamps from all corners of the world..."

Story Notes

Inside front cover.