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Action Comics , #10

Published: March 1939

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Superman demolishes an enemy plane.

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Superman's "S" symbol is all yellow.

"At the time of the discovery of America..."

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On inside front cover, in black & white. Nine unrelated facts, with illustrations.

Superman Goes to Prison

"Editor, the Daily Star?"

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Clark Kent interviews a former prisoner who was starved and abused by the Coreytown Chain Gang, so Superman decides to get the real scoop on these abuses...and put a stop to them.

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1st red "S" chest symbol. The splash panel was used, for the most part, for the cover to Superman (DC, 1939 series) #1 (Summer 1939). Synopsis added by Craig Delich. In addition to Shuster, there are a few possible hints of Lauretta's inks visible, but far more of Boring.

The Lefty Laroway Gang, Part 2

"Weeks pass..."

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Printed in red, black and white.

The Intercity Basketball Tournament

"The Ardale Terriers led by Pep..."

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Writer credit added by Craig Delich.

"Sniff sniff! Sniff!"

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Writer credit added by Craig Delich.

"Airplane propellers act as brakes..."

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Two unrelated fact panels.

Story Featuring The Adventures of Marco Polo

"Delighted with Marco's daring and horsemanship..."

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Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.

Fighting Spirit

""Scram!" the larger boy bellowed at the smaller one, shoving him hard enough to..."

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Text story with illustrations.

Shanghaied

"Having escaped from Sung-Wei..."

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Tex and Bob are shanghaied.

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Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.

Jon Hall

"Yankee sea captains and Tahitian beauties were Jon's forebears!"

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Writer credit added by Craig Delich.

"Hot on the trail of the gunmen..."

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Printed in red, black and white.

The Treasure of Ghenghis Khan

"Deep in the forests of inner Mongolia..."

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The Old West

"The rodeo began with the contests cowboys used to indulge in after the season's work was ended."

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Back cover.

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Inside back cover.

Historic Highlights
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Page includes several small ads from stamps dealers.