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Action Comics , #236

Published: January 1958

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Superman's New Uniform!

Story Featuring Superman

"I'll miss my old red-and-blue costume..."

Credits
Superman's New Uniform!

Story Featuring Superman

"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.

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The Man Who Talked to Animals

Story Featuring Congo Bill

"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!

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Space Chump No. 1

Story Featuring Tommy Tomorrow

"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.

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Ad Featuring Daisy Air Rifles / Daisy B-B Guns

Story Notes

Back cover.

Ad Featuring Stephens Credit Sales Mottoes

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Ad Featuring 100 Toy Soldiers

Ad Featuring Nutty Putty

Story Notes

Sold by Lucky Products.

Ad Featuring Garcelon Stamps

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
Story Notes

Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.

Story Featuring Tricksy

"Tricksy will now subject himself to something only he can do!"

Credits
The Man Who Battled Pain
Credits
Superman's Secret Message

In-House Column Featuring Supermen of America

"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."

"Snapper, the rodeo is in town!"

Credits

Story Featuring Science Says You're Wrong If You Believe That

"All meteors enter the Earth's atmosphere at the same velocity..."

The Kings of Comedy!
Credits
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.

Draw Bob Hope!

Ad Featuring Art Instruction, Inc. courses

Story Notes

Inside front cover.