Action Comics, #419
Published: December 1972
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The Most Dangerous Man on Earth!
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Neal Adams
- Pencils: Jack Adler
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Inks: Jack Adler
- Colors: Jack Adler
Story Notes
Cover art credits and job number confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Color credit for Adler comes from the letters page of issue #423
On safari, a boy learns to act like a man.
"Daisy's Safari Mark I B-B Gun teaches the same lessons."
Story Notes
Inside front cover advertisement includes a coupon for a Daisy B-B Target-Trap.
The Most Dangerous Man on Earth!
Storyline
Moe Malloy fishes a strange glowing gun and pair of shoes out of Metropolis harbor which give him super powers.
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Moe Malloy
- Vincent Appleton
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Letters: Jean Simek
Story Notes
Al Milgrom's name appears on a wall. Technical assistance credited to Pete Simmons, Director of Space Astronomy, Grumman Aerospace Corporation.
What Does This Champion Have in Common…With You?
Characters
- Dave Draper (photo)
Story Notes
On the page between pages 6 and 7 of the Superman story.
These 3 Big Drafting Kits Given To You!
"Coast-to-coast shortage of trained draftsmen opens thousands big salary jobs for beginners!"
Story Notes
Advertisement for a drafting career kit. Top half of the page between pages 8 and 9 of the Superman story.
Enter the Wonderful World of Amazing Live Sea-Monkeys
"Own a bowlfull of happiness - instant pets!"
Story Notes
Sold by Unicorn House. Bottom half of the page between pages 8 and 9 of the Superman story.
The Adventures of Corgi Boy
Storyline
In Africa in search of a lost city, Corgi Boy, while driving his Surtees TS9 Formula I racer, defeats a three-headed monster.
Characters
- Corgi Boy
Story Notes
Ad for various automobile replicas such as Mercedes Benz C111 and Porsche Targa 911s. Reeves International, Inc. On the page after page 14 of the Superman story.
"Dear Editor: Not being an Action reader..."
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
- Inks: Murphy Anderson
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino (uncertain)
Story Notes
Includes a letter from Scott Gibson; Alan Lippert; Art Humbert; Bob Rozakis; Bruce Jones; and Dennis Chan. New title for letters column.
The Assassin-Express Contract!
Storyline
The Human Target poses as a business man on a train to stop an assassination.
Characters
- Christopher Chance (mainstream Universe) [Origin]
- The Human Target (mainstream Universe) [Origin]
- Luigi
- T. C. Newman
- Harry Cheever
Credits
- Script: Len Wein
- Pencils: Carmine Infantino
- Inks: Dick Giordano
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records provided by DC Comics.
Wind-Tunnel Tested!
"Kenner gives 'em the shape and howl of power"
Story Notes
Advertisement for SSP Racers. On the page between pages 4 and 5 of the Human Target story.
7 Foot Monster
Story Notes
Ad for various novelty items. On the page between pages 6 and 7 of the Human Target story.
Coming Super Attractions!
Story Notes
Promo for Superman #260 and Action Comics #420, plus a note that ex-Action feature Metamorpho will reappear in World's Finest Comics. Bottom half of the last page of the Human Target story.
Kids The Magazine by Kids for Kids (1)
"Look what you're missing by not reading Kids Magazine."
Story Notes
On the page after page 10 of the Human Target story.
Never Finished High School?
"Now you can get a diploma without going back"
Don't Be Half a Man!
"Let me show how I can make you a real he-man from head to toe – in just 15 minutes a day!"
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
4 Ways to Get the A/FX Racing Set You Want for Christmas
"Some kids will get any dumb thing for Christmas."
Story Notes
Back cover.