Action Comics, #309
Published: February 1964
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The Superman Super-Spectacular!
Characters
- Imra Ardeen (mainstream Universe)
- Jan Arrah (mainstream Universe)
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Chameleon Boy (mainstream Universe)
- Reep Daggle (mainstream Universe)
- Linda Lee Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Element Lad (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- President John F. Kennedy (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Lana Lang (mainstream Universe)
- Lori Lemaris (mainstream Universe)
- Jimmy Olsen (mainstream Universe)
- Police Chief Parker (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Saturn Girl (mainstream Universe)
- Supergirl (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Perry White (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Treasure Chest of Fun
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Superman Super-Spectacular!
Storyline
The television show "Our American Heroes" gathers many of Superman's friends for a surprise tribute. Lois and Lana are sure that Clark Kent will not appear, which will prove their theory that Clark is Superman, but to their surprise Clark does arrive. Later, Superman thanks President John F. Kennedy for disguising himself as Clark.
Characters
- Gim Allon (mainstream Universe)
- Imra Ardeen (mainstream Universe)
- Ti-Arra (mainstream Universe)
- Jan Arrah (mainstream Universe)
- Batman (mainstream Universe)
- Beppo the Super-Monkey (mainstream Universe)
- Biron (mainstream Universe)
- Bizarro (mainstream Universe)
- Bizarro Junior (mainstream Universe)
- Bouncing Boy (mainstream Universe)
- Chameleon Boy (mainstream Universe)
- Colossal Boy (mainstream Universe)
- Comet the Super-Horse (mainstream Universe)
- Reep Daggle (mainstream Universe)
- Salu Digby (mainstream Universe)
- Vol-Don (mainstream Universe)
- Element Lad (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Grayson (mainstream Universe)
- Invisible Kid (mainstream Universe)
- President John F. Kennedy (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Jonathan Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Martha Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Krypto the Super-Dog (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Lana Lang (mainstream Universe)
- Zol-Lar (mainstream Universe)
- Lori Lemaris (mainstream Universe)
- Lightning Lass (mainstream Universe)
- Lex Luthor (mainstream Universe)
- Dirk Morgna (mainstream Universe)
- Lyle Norg (mainstream Universe)
- Jimmy Olsen (mainstream Universe)
- Police Chief Parker (mainstream Universe)
- Ayla Ranzz (mainstream Universe)
- Robin (mainstream Universe)
- Ar-Rone (mainstream Universe)
- Pete Ross (mainstream Universe)
- Saturn Girl (mainstream Universe)
- Shrinking Violet (mainstream Universe)
- Streaky the Super-Cat (mainstream Universe)
- Sun Boy (mainstream Universe)
- Superboy (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Sylvia (mainstream Universe)
- Chuck Taine (mainstream Universe)
- Bruce Wayne (mainstream Universe)
- Perry White (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
- Letters: Joe Letterese
Story Notes
Per Bob Bailey, this comic actually appeared on the newsstands approximately one month after the assassination of John F. Kennedy, who is featured as a character in the story.
"A house on fire!"
Characters
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Statement of October 1, 1963 No circulation information given. Owners: National Periodical Publications, Inc., Harry Donenfeld, Irwin Donenfeld, Sonia Iger, J.S. Liebowitz; P.H. Sampliner, S.U. Sampliner, Harry Donenfeld Foundation, Inc. all at 575 Lexington Avenue, New York 22, N.Y.
Save Him -- or Kill Him!
Characters
- Lt. Johnny Cloud (mainstream Universe)
- Sgt. Rock (mainstream Universe)
- Sgt. Jeb Stuart (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Joe Kubert
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
House ad for The Brave and the Bold (DC, 1955 series) #52, on sale December 26th.
Characters
- Linda Lee Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Supergirl (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Mort Weisinger
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Stan Kaye
Story Notes
Letters submitted by Edward Simpson III, Michael E. Colby, Clayton Hardiman, Cyril Bryant, Andrew Tolkoff, Charles Prudence, Van Wyck Stassen, and "Lex Luthor & Brainiac."
The Untold Story of Argo City!
Storyline
Supergirl learns that her parents survived the destruction of Argo City and that they are still alive in the Survival Zone, though she cannot reach them.
Characters
- Allura (mainstream Universe)
- Biron (mainstream Universe)
- Comet the Super-Horse (mainstream Universe)
- Edna Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Fred Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Jor-El (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Kara Zor-El / Linda Lee Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Kru-El (mainstream Universe)
- Zor-El (mainstream Universe)
- Jer-Em (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Dick Malverne (mainstream Universe)
- Supergirl (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe) [Flashback]
- Jax-Ur (mainstream Universe)
- Professor Vakox (mainstream Universe)
- General Zod (mainstream Universe)
- Randy
Credits
- Script: Leo Dorfman
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Jim Mooney
- Letters: Milt Snapinn
Story Notes
First appearance of the Survival Zone.
"Get these favorite, exciting and entertaining comics magazines..."
Characters
- Imra Ardeen (mainstream Universe)
- Linda Lee Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Lar Gand (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Krypto the Super-Dog (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Mon-El (mainstream Universe)
- Jo Nah (mainstream Universe)
- Jimmy Olsen (mainstream Universe)
- Saturn Girl (mainstream Universe)
- Superboy (mainstream Universe)
- Supergirl (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Ultra Boy (mainstream Universe)
Story Notes
Subscription ad for Superboy, Jimmy Olsen, Superman, Action Comics, Lois Lane, and Adventure Comics.
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.