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Action Comics , #73

Published: June 1944

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Story Featuring Superman

Credits
The Hobby Robbers!

Story Featuring Superman

"Okay, you kids! Hand over that immy collection!"

Storyline

Clark investigates a series of robberies involving people's hobbies and those items being held for ransom, but when it is revealed that Kent's hobby is collecting clocks, Superman must step in "in time" to save the collection.

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Story Notes

Inker credit by Bob Hughes. Pencils previously credited to Sam Citron. Based on Martin O’Hearn's blog: http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/04/millie-model-by-ken-bald-and-pete-riss.html, http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/03/pete-riss-mahunter.html, and http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2012/03/superman-riss-or-citron.html, and comparing this story to Citron’s known work on Classics Illustrated 10 [HRN 140] and the DC Mr. District Attorney series, this art credit has been changed to Pete Riss.

"I'd like to show you how to get to City Hall..."

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Story Notes

Writer and letterer credits added by Craig Delich.

Dirge on a Bull Fiddle!

Story Featuring Vigilante

"Dolorous music wails an accompaniment to voices husky with emotion..."

Storyline

Three hungry ex-convicts are instructed to sing sad, wailing songs by The Fiddler. It is his contention that a man's most vulnerable spot is his sentimentality. Emory Tidwell, spying Stuff all mussed up from a scrap with some kids, gives him fifty dollars to buy new clothes and food. Stuff tries to explain, but hears a mournful vocalizing, so he goes over to donate the fifty dollars to the singers, only to find The Fiddler and his gang about to put a plan into operation.

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Growler and Prowler

"Bah! Not even traffic lights!"

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Story Notes

Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.

Renegade Roundup!

Story Featuring Congo Bill

"The Canadian Northwest - Romantic last frontier of North America..."

Storyline

In the Canadian northwest Bill confronts a bandit who hopes to profit by stirring up trouble between First Nations and white settlers

Credits
A Good Sign
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The Return of Dr. Ito

Story Featuring Americommando

"Once again that terrible master of assassination, Dr. Ito..."

Storyline

In Tokyo, Americommando is disguised as the Nazi Doctor Brand. Dr. Ito thinks he has met him before and sets a trap. But Americommando arranges to be in two places at the same time.

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Story Notes

Writer credit by Jerry Bails. Baily also signs in the final panel.

Our Friends in War, Work & Service
Rocks of Riches!

Story Featuring Zatara

"What weird wonders lie deep-hidden in temples and tombs of the mysterious past?"

Storyline

Professor Paul Pillner claims to be an authority on deciphering texts on ancient monuments. He has apparently found any number of treasure hoards by this means, but Zatara is suspicious and reveals Pillner to be a notorious fence of stolen goods.

Credits

Ad Featuring Lighter Moments with Fresh Eveready Batteries

"You're violating the blackout, Sergeant!"

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Story Notes

Back cover.

Escape from Two-Way Death!

Ad Featuring Royal Crown Cola , Ad Featuring Adventures of "R. C." and Quickie

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Ad Featuring Charles Atlas Dynamic Tension System

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Yours Free!

Ad Featuring Wheaties

"We have friends in America..."

Story Featuring Batman

"Look, Butch - There's no use arguin'!"

"Be sure to get these top favorites for the best in comics!"

Ad Featuring Wheaties

"Stick around fellas..."

Tops in Comics!
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Inside front cover.