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Action Comics, #312

Published: May 1964

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Action Comics #312

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Issue Contents:
King Superman Versus Clark Kent, Metallo!
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Superman
  • Clark Kent [as Metallo]
Credits
132 pc. Roman Soldier Set
Story 1 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

King Superman Versus Clark Kent, Metallo
Story 2 14 pages superhero
Storyline

Superman, using Red K, splits himself from Clark Kent. Superman becomes a tyrant, and Clark a rebel assassin. But is everything as it seems?

Characters
  • Superman
  • Clark Kent
  • Lois Lane
  • Lana Lang
  • Perry White
  • Jimmy Olsen
  • Lori Lemaris
  • Metallo [John Corben] (flashback)
Credits
Story Notes

Writer credit confirmed in letter column in Action Comics #316. Character appearances and synopsis from Jason Aydelotte. Story is continued from the previous issue.

Story 3 1 page war

"Ride a sea-going thunderbolt..."

Credits
Story Notes

house ad for Capt. Storm (DC, 1964 series) #1, on sale March 12

Story 4 1 page
Credits
Story Notes

Letters submitted by Felice Michetti, Richard Allan Pachter, John C. Sherwood, Darrell J. Turner, Kenney Eder, Bradley Milcsik, and Lane Peifer.

Story 5 1 page

"Be my guest at Americas greatest amusement park"

Two Codes This Month!
Story 6 1 page
Story Notes

Membership application form for the Supermen of America; also includes two messages in secret code (Code Pluto No. 8). First decoded message reads: "The June World's Finest will feature a villain who has more than twenty super-powers!" Second decoded message reads: "Coming soon! Three issues of Showcase devoted to the Legion of Super-Heroes."

Special Subscription Offer
Story 7 1 page
Coming... Super-Attractions!

Featuring Superboy; Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane; Adventure Comics

Story 8 0 pages
The Fantastic Menace of the "LL's"
Story 9 12 pages superhero
Storyline

After an alien machine predicts that Supergirl's feats will be affected by "LL"s, Supergirl finds words containing "LL" involved in a series of adventures, for better or for worse.

Characters
  • Supergirl [also appears as Linda Danvers]
  • Lori Lemaris
  • "Lady-Killer" Kane
  • Marilyn Drake
  • Comet the Super-Horse [also appears as Biron]
Credits
100 Magnets
Story 10 1 page
100 pc Toy Soldier Set $1.25
Story 11 1 page
Story 12 1 page

"Boys! Men! My secret new Dynaflex method..."

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Story 13 1 page

"Make money get prizes with fast selling American Seeds"

Story Notes

Back cover.