Action Comics, #294
Published: November 1962
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Superman and the Kryptonite Killer!
Characters
- Clark Kent (Adult Legion Universe)
- Lex Luthor (Adult Legion Universe)
- Superman (Adult Legion Universe)
- Kryptonite Man
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Tomorrow's Stars Appear Today!
Credits
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Pencils: Gil Kane
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Mike Esposito
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino (uncertain)
Story Notes
Inside front cover. House ad for Aquaman (DC, 1962 series), Hawkman [then appearing in The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1955 series)], The Atom (DC, 1962 series), and Metal Men [then appearing in Showcase (DC, 1956 series)].
The Kryptonite Killer!
Storyline
Luthor escapes from his imprisonment on the planet Roxar with the help of three enhanced androids, then goes on an interplanetary crime spree.
Characters
- Brainiac (Adult Legion Universe)
- Jax-Ur (Adult Legion Universe)
- Mr. Mxyzptlk (Adult Legion Universe)
- Saturn Queen (Adult Legion Universe)
- Eve Aries (Adult Legion Universe)
- Clark Kent (Adult Legion Universe)
- Lex Luthor (Adult Legion Universe)
- Superman (Adult Legion Universe)
- Diamond Man
- Kryptonite Man
- Lead Man
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Al Plastino
- Inks: Al Plastino
Tootsie Roll Makes History!
Batman's New Secret Identity!
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Charles Paris
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for Batman (DC, 1940 series) #151.
Joker-Luthor Incorporated!
Credits
- Pencils: Dick Dillin
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #129.
"H'lo, Marje, I was able to borrow a car..."
Characters
- Jerry
- Marje
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
"OWTL SZGXBWYGBM KIV..."
Story Notes
Membership application form for the Supermen of America; also includes message in secret code (Code Pluto No. 9). Decoded message reads: "Gold Kryptonite can take away Superman's powers permanently!"
Story Notes
Sold by Greenwich Village Handcrafts.
104 Kings' Knights
Credits
- Script: Mort Weisinger
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Stan Kaye
Story Notes
Letters submitted by Steven Grant, Leon Pilewski, Mark Foss, John Cooper, Margie Mormino, Edith Vincent, and Max Lavine.
"Oh boy, look at this -- Salami."
Characters
- Peg
- Peg's dad
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
"I'm a Fudge Judge..."
The Mutiny of Super-Horse!
Storyline
Supergirl thinks that Comet prefers movie star Liz Gaynor, his co-star in a new adventure film, but Superman discovers that Comet now has amnesia and doesn't remember Supergirl, or even that he has super-powers.
Characters
- Biron (mainstream Universe)
- Circe (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Comet the Super-Horse (mainstream Universe)
- Edna Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Fred Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Linda Lee Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Supergirl (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Matt Carver
- Liz Gaynor
- Mace Greede
- Mr. Von Lutz
Credits
- Script: Leo Dorfman
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Jim Mooney
- Letters: Milt Snapinn
"Your eyes may play tricks..."
"Oh Pete! Look here, let me teach you something!"
Characters
- Pete
- Pete's mom
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Coming... Super-Attractions!
Featuring Superboy; Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane; Adventure Comics
Story Notes
Promotions for Superboy, Lois Lane, and Adventure Comics.
"Reward $9,985.50 for this coin!"
"Skinny or fat, 15, 20, 30 or 40 years of age..."
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
100 Toy Soldiers $1.25
Story Notes
Back cover.