Action Comics , #203

Published: April 1955

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The International Daily Planet!

Story Featuring Superman

"How could Lois have written that scoop before it happened?"

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Peter Porkchops Says: "Don't Be Afraid to Speak Up!"

Story Featuring Peter Porkchops

"There it is -- our snow fort all melted with, that you threw on it!"

Story Notes

The inside front cover contains a PSA produced in sequential comics-art style.

The International Daily Planet!

Story Featuring Superman

"Great Caesar's ghost--I don't get it!"

Storyline

When Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen are assigned to foreign offices of the Daily Planet overseas, Superman must save his two friends from smugglers who have captured them.

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Story Notes

synopsis by Darkmark

"??? What are you looking for, Daffy? My hat... I can't seem to find it anywhere!"

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The Answer Man of Tomorrow!

Story Featuring Tommy Tomorrow

"As far as I know, sir, that story of creatures coming to invade us from another galaxy is strictly a rumor!"

Storyline

Tommy and Brent are assigned to man the Space Information Desk at Planeteer Headquarters.

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Story Notes

Binder script per his record books as published in Bill Scheely's book Otto Binder The Life and Work of a Comic Book and Science Fiction Visionary.

Story Featuring Varsity Vic

"This is Mr. Benson, from the Board of Education!"

Congo Bill, Gladiator!

Story Featuring Congo Bill

"Professor Herrick, do you actually believe you'll uncover the remains of an ancient Roman city here in Africa?"

Storyline

Bill assists an archaeologist in uncovering an ancient Roman city.

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Ad Featuring Thom McAn Shoes

"Take the lead this spring! These new Thom McAns are the greatest!"

Story Notes

Back cover for three new leather shoe models #3421, 7252, and 6436.

Ad Featuring Charles Atlas Dynamic Tension System

"Check the kind of body you want!"

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Inside back cover.

"Need extra spending money? Here's $50 to use as you please!"

Bail-Out at 525 MPH

"At eight miles up, the B-47 Stratojet bomber was a tiny blip on a radar screen."

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"You may find these in an empty jar!"

Ad Featuring American Seeds

"I'll give you a wrist watch, archery set, flash camera or any of 70 big prizes without a cent of cost..."

Superman's Secret Message

"(Code Krypton No. 9)"

"To the boys and girls of America..."

Story Notes

House ad promoting quality comic books from DC with cover artwork from issues of My Greatest Adventures and Superman.