Published: September 1963
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Story Featuring Superman
Superman and Lana are taken to the planet Vorn, where Superman is invited to compete in the Interplanetary Olympics. He loses in all the competitions, and later reveals to Lana that he knew it was all a plot to steal his super-powers, which is why he didn't use them.
Reworked version of "The Interplanetary Olympics" in Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #220 (September 1956). Information from Bob Bailey.
Story Featuring Supergirl
Black Flame, a super-powered villainess, tells Supergirl she is her descendant from the 40th century, but Supergirl eventually deduces that she is really from Kandor, and wipes out her powers with Gold Kryptonite.
Story Featuring Shorty
"Help me stick to my diet, Shorty."
Letter Column Featuring Metropolis Mailbag
Letters from readers Paul Diamond, James Ward, Beatrice Langley, Denise Castin, Alice O'Shawn, Bruce Camden, and John Romney.
In-House Column Featuring Supermen of America
"XLJ RHBX MWWY..."
Membership application form for the Supermen of America; also includes message in secret code (Code Jupiter No. 4). Decoded message reads: "The next issue of Action will reveal why Superman needs a secret identity."
Ad Featuring 100 Toy Soldiers
Back cover.
Ad Featuring American Body Building Club
"Brother, can you spare a dime..."
Inside back cover.
Ad Featuring Wallace Brown Greeting Cards
"Boys, girls, men, women..."
Ad Featuring 150 Civil War Soldiers
Sold by Josely Company.
Ad Featuring 104 Kings' Knights
Ad Featuring Tootsie [all other candies]
Ad Featuring Task Force
Sold by Helen of Toy.
"Your eyes may play tricks... but not your taste!"
Ad Featuring Palisades Amusement Park Admission
"Be my guest at Palisades Amusement Park..."
"Coming... super-attractions!"
"Hi! Boys and girls..."
Ad Featuring Tootsie Roll
"Try a tongue teaser!"
Ad Featuring Made Simple Self-Teaching Encyclopedia
"Fill in the gaps in your family's education..."
Sold by Cadillac Publishing Co., Inc. Inside front cover.
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