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Action Comics , #14

Published: July 1939

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Issue Contents:
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Superman Meets the Ultra-Humanite

"Down from the sky hurtles the figure of..."

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While investigating the collapse of a subway tunnel, Superman first faces off with those in charge of Star, Inc., a firm which built the tunnel with sub-standard materials, then he encounters the Ultra-Humanite, the bald, evil genius bent on world domination whom he thought died in the previous story.

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The last panel of the story is an illustrated ad for Superman #1, on sale May 18th Synopsis modified by Craig Delich.

"Feng Tuhsiang, a Chinese general who turned Christian..."

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Writer credit added by Craig Delich.

The Journey Home, Part 2

"Freed of its mutinous crew, the tramp steamer on which..."

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Continued in next issue. Writer credit added by Craig Delich.

"The Polos are captured and sold into slavery..."

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Marco helps his father and uncle escape from slavery.

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Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.

The Pharaoh's Treasure, Part 1

"Egypt - an oasis in the huge desert..."

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Cheops, aided by his robot mummy, is in reality police Captain Beatty, who is tricking Egyptians into helping hunt and steal antiquities. However, he and his scam are unmasked by Clip Carson who hands him over for mob justice.

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Continued in next issue. Writer credit added by Craig Delich. Kane signs on the last page. Cheops is another name for Khufu, who in DC lore is the Golden-Age Hawkman.

A Tough Spot

"The tramp steamer lay at the end of the pier, a..."

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The Miss Abeland Affair

"Tex has placed the following advertisement in the..."

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Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.

"As Chuck rides along the trail with Virginia..."

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First episode in color.

The Fountain of Youth

"Resting at the Carolina plantation of his friends, Eleanor and..."

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"Southwest's lawmen set record for the capturing of outlaws..."

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Back cover.

"Thanks again, boys and girls of America..."

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Inside back cover.

Interesting Triangle-Shaped Stamps

"Belgium has been an independent kingdom since 1831 when..."

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2nd page includes several small ads from stamps dealers.

"Superman & Action Comics invite you to become..."

"They're all racing to the nearest newsstand to get..."

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Inside front cover.