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Action Comics , #273

Published: February 1961

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The World of Mr. Mxyzptlk!

Story Featuring Superman

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The World of Mr. Mxyzptlk!

Story Featuring Superman

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After yet another round of pranks from Mr. Mxyzptlk, Superman travels to the fifth dimensional world where Mxyzptlk lives to perform pranks on him.

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The Supergirl of Two Worlds!

Story Featuring Supergirl

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Marvel Man proves himself trained and is revealed by Marvel Maid, but Supegirl makes one large mistake in her attempt to prove herself to Superman and must continue her training.

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Story continued from Action Comics #272.

Pick a New Hair Style for Linda (Supergirl) Lee!
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Our American Heritage
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historical quiz

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published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly

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Statement of October 1, 1960 Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 458,000 Owner: National Comics Publications, Inc., H. Donenfeld, J.S. Liebowitz, P.H. Sampliner, G. Donenfeld, S.U. Sampliner, F. Iger, I. Donenfeld; S. Iger, A. Donenfeld, J.S. Liebowitz and A.S. Herzog as trustees for I. Donenfeld and S. Donenfeld, I. Rappaport and A.S. Herzog as trustees for L. Liebowitz and J.H. Liebowitz, H. Donenfeld Foundation, Inc., all at 575 Lexington Avenue, New York 22, N.Y.

Story Featuring Jerry the Jitterbug

"Here comes Jim Galoot!"

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Story Featuring Little Pete

"It's such a nice day, Pete. Why aren't you outside?"

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Story Featuring Ollie

"So you want to go out?"

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Letter Column Featuring Metropolis Mailbag

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Letters from by John Ogwyn, Leonard Henderson, Joe Torchia, Bruce Hermalin, Barbara Schoeman, and Judy Bloch.

"WXVIEOC, OVCTXS, XMXERS, ERH..."

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Membership application form for the Supermen of America; also includes message in secret code (Code Jupiter No. 4). Decoded message reads: "Streaky, Krypto, Titano, and Super-Monkey are some of the super-animals Superman has met."

"Who is Hawkman--"

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house ad for The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1956 series) #34 [first Silver Age Hawkman], on sale December 29

Coming... Super-Attractions!
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Promotions for Superman, Lois Lane, and Adventure Comics.

Ad Featuring Wilson Chemical Company Cloverine Brand Salve

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Sold by Wilson Chemical Co. Back cover.

Ad Featuring Jowett Institute of Physical Training

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Inside back cover.

Ad Featuring Stephens Credit Sales Mottoes

Ad Featuring Frontier Cabin

Ad Featuring Revolutionary War Soldiers

You Asked for It!
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Inside front cover.