Action Comics, #395
Published: December 1970
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Issue Contents:
A Girl Mightier Than Superman?
Characters
- Superman
- Althera
Credits
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
After a discussion among B. Bailey, Steve C., M. Head, B. Hughes, K. Nowlan and S. Whitaker, Infantino layouts added. Possibility of Nick Cardy artwork or Murphy Anderson inks on Superman figure considered.
The Secrets of Superman's Fortress
Storyline
Superman meets and falls in love with Althera, a space Amazon.
Characters
- Superman
- Lois Lane
- Jimmy Olsen
- Superman Robots
- Jor-El (statue)
- Lara (statue)
- Supergirl Robots
- Althera
Credits
- Script: Leo Dorfman
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Milt Snapinn (uncertain)
Story Notes
Includes a brief origin of the Fortress of Solitude.
The Magic of Kirby
Credits
- Pencils: Jack Kirby
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
house ad for The Forever People (DC, 1971 series) #1 and The New Gods (DC, 1971 series) #1
DC Takes Top Honors at Comic Art Convention!
Storyline
Run-down of the awards won by DC at the 1970 Comic Art Convention in New York City.
Characters
- Carmine Infantino
- Joe Kubert
- Dick Giordano
- Neal Adams
Credits
- Pencils: Neal Adams
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
- Pencils: Stan Goldberg
- Inks: Henry Scarpelli
Story Notes
promo for DC comics on sale the second half of October 1970; includes cover art for Binky (DC, 1970 series) #76
The Credit Card of Catastrophe
Storyline
Superman goes to a fortune teller who gives him a card granting him three wishes.
Characters
- Superman
- Supergirl
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Script: Cathy Kwan
- Letters: Ben Oda
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
Story Notes
letters submitted by Stan Timmons; Arlene Lo; Gerard Triano; Dennis Tully; Debbie Coldren
"Can you repair this space ship?"
Storyline
Aliens come to Mr. Cap for help repairing their space ship but he thinks they are boys in costume.
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Prepare for Events New to Your Past Experiences!
Credits
- Pencils: Neal Adams
- Inks: Neal Adams
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
house ad for Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (DC, 1955 series) #134, on sale October 13.