Action Comics, #263

Published: April 1960

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Action Comics #263

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Issue Contents:
The World of Bizarros!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Superman
  • Bizarro
  • Bizarro-Lois
Credits
Draw Lincoln
Story 1 1 page
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The World of Bizarros!
Story 2 13 pages superhero
Storyline

Bizarro and Bizarro-Lois move to another world which Bizarro populates with a duplicator ray. Superman visits and discovers Bizarros do everything backwards. Superman is sent to prison for violating the Bizarro code.

Characters
  • Superman [Clark Kent]
  • Bizarro
  • Bizarro-Lois
  • Clark Kent Robot (cameo)
  • Lois Lane (cameo)
Credits
Story Notes

The original Bizarros wear big medallions around their necks indicating they are "#1." Story continues next issue.

Story 3 1 page humor; children

"If you boys win the game I'll buy you all a soda!"

Coming... Super-Attractions!

Featuring Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen; Superboy; Adventure Comics

Story 4 0 pages
Story 5 1 page humor

"Well, Dear, how much money do you want this time?"

Story 6 1 page
Story 7 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

letters submitted by Bob Coyles; Randy Waite; Martin Rzadca; Kerry Ellis; Mary Jo Petri; Helen Silberman; Bill Peters; Bruce Cutler; Carlan Smith

Supergirl's Darkest Day!
Story 8 12 pages superhero
Storyline

Supergirl rescues a boy with amnesia found lost at sea. He stays at the orphanage until Linda can figure out where he's really from. She learns that he is a prince from the planet Korvia who is fleeing prosecution for a crime he didn't commit.

Characters
  • Supergirl [Linda Lee]
  • Johnny Blank [Prince Valzorr]
  • Zoxxo
  • Miss Hart (cameo)
Credits
Story Notes

Supergirl wears red skirt.

Story 9 1 page humor; teen

"Good morning, Professor!"

Characters
  • Varsity Vic
Story 10 0 pages

"BOHSZ XPSET BSF RVJDLMZ..."

Story Notes

Membership application form for the Supermen of America; also includes message in secret code Code Mercury No. 1) decoded message reads: "Angry words are quickly spoken but not soon forgotten. Think before you speak."

Aloha...Hawaii!
Story 11 1 page non-fiction
Storyline

A celebration of Brotherhood Week and Hawaii as our 50th state.

Characters
  • Senator Hiram L. Fong
  • Senator Oren E. Long
  • Rep. Daniel K. Inouye
Story 12 1 page
Story 13 1 page
Story 14 1 page
Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 15 1 page
Story Notes

Sold by American Seed Co. Back cover.