Action Comics, #236
Published: January 1958
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Superman's New Uniform!
"I'll miss my old red-and-blue costume..."
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Stan Kaye
- Letters: Joe Letterese
Draw Bob Hope!
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Superman's New Uniform!
"People will have to get used to me in my new costume!"
Storyline
Posing as a reputable scientist, Luthor tricks Superman into thinking his super costume is falling apart, and gives Superman a new uniform which features an anti-Kryptonite belt. However, Superman is unaware that the belt will ultimately kill him.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Lex Luthor
- Jimmy Olsen
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: Wayne Boring
- Inks: Stan Kaye
The Kings of Comedy!
Credits
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Sergeant Bilko (DC, 1957 series) #5, The Adventures of Jerry Lewis (DC, 1957 series) #42, The Adventures of Bob Hope (DC, 1950 series) #48, and Jackie Gleason and the Honeymooners (DC, 1956 series) #10.
"All meteors enter the Earth's atmosphere at the same velocity..."
Featuring Snapper
"Snapper, the rodeo is in town!"
Characters
- Snapper
Credits
- Script: Irwin Hasen
- Pencils: Irwin Hasen
- Inks: Irwin Hasen
- Letters: Irwin Hasen
Superman's Secret Message
"VXSHUPDQ DGZDBV XVHV..."
Story Notes
Membership application form for the Supermen of America; also includes message in secret code (Code Mars No. 3). Decoded message reads: "Superman always uses his mighty powers to aid justice and help the worthy."
The Man Who Talked to Animals
"And now I will call upon Jungle Joe to speak in animal language..."
Storyline
Jungle Joe can speak to animals, and has Bill bring three witnesses into court to testify against ivory poacher Roger Oakes - a lion, a giraffe and a baboon!
Characters
- Congo Bill
- Janu
- Jungle Joe
- Roger Oakes
Credits
- Pencils: Howard Sherman
- Inks: Howard Sherman
The Man Who Battled Pain
Credits
- Script: Jack Miller (uncertain)
"Tricksy will now subject himself to something only he can do!"
Characters
- Tricksy
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Wanted: A Teen-Age Code
Storyline
After Dave unthinkingly goes along with some bad behavior by his friends, he realizes his mistake and decides to develop a code of conduct for everyone at his school to follow.
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: Ruben Moreira
- Inks: Ruben Moreira
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.
Space Chump No. 1
"I told Tim to shoot those dangerous beasts with a stun-ray..."
Storyline
Tim Kelly is the son of a former hero of the Planeteers, and is a legacy to join the force. Tommy is assigned to his training, but young Tim fouls up every mission he attempts.
Characters
- Colonel Tommy Tomorrow
- Tim Kelly
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Jim Mooney
Story Notes
Sold by Lucky Products.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.