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Action Comics , #15

Published: August 1939

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Story Featuring Superman

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In a rare rendition of the hero by Fred Guardineer Superman's cape is not tucked into the neck of his shirt but held on by a yellow thong tied loosely around his neck. This is reminiscent of the corded thong which holds the cape of Fawcett rival Captain Marvel.

Superman on the High Seas

Story Featuring Superman

"Take a trip to Kidtown and write up your..."

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On assignment at Kidtown, Clark discovers that the institution needs $2 million to remain in the black and remain open, and, as Superman, decides that a newly discovered underwater treasure is the answer for the funds he needs.

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The last panel of the story is an illustrated plug for Sandman and Batman. Synopsis added by Craig Delich.

Most Complete Clock in the World

Story Featuring Fantastic Facts

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The Warehouse Robberies

Story Featuring Pep Morgan

"Well, Pep."

Storyline

Pep goes to work for Mr. Smith.

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Story Notes

Writer credit added by Craig Delich.

Story Featuring The Adventures of Marco Polo

"Sold into slavery, Marco Polo..."

Storyline

The Polo family continues their escape from slavery.

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Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.

The Pharaoh's Treasure, Part 2

"I tell you, Clip, I've heard of..."

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Kane signs on the last page. Continued in next issue. Writer credit added by Craig Delich.

Treasure Hunt [Part 1]

"The two boys sat on the edge of..."

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Continued in next issue.

The Devone Diamond

Story Featuring Tex Thomson

"One more bull's-eye and I'll have a perfect score!"

Storyline

Tex is hired to recover a diamond.

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Baily signs on the last page. Letterer credit added by Craig Delich.

"Records show that it has rained fish many times..."

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Speeds Through Air Faster Than a bullet!

"Chief test pilot H. Lloyd Child recently in a..."

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The Mighty Atom!

"Joseph Greenstein, of Texas, 5 ft..."

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Killer Keefe

Story Featuring Chuck Dawson

"Covered with the gray dust of the desert..."

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Chuck saves Jim Bowe from being hung.

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The Ice Menace

Story Featuring Zatara

"The harbor is overflowing - help!"

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Zatara stops a scheme by Berhener to extort money from multiple nations.

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Back cover.

The Comic Book of Tomorrow Is Here Today!!
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Inside back cover.

"Jamaica is one of Great Britain's most important..."

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Page includes several small ads from stamps dealers.

Superman Sends a Special Message to All Members!

"You will notice that beneath the name..."

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Inside front cover.