Action Comics, #126
Published: November 1948
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Issue Contents:
Superman on Television
Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Pencils: Al Plastino
- Inks: Al Plastino (uncertain)
- Inks: Charles Paris (uncertain)
Story Notes
More like Paris inks. Compare with his work over Dick Sprang on Batman.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Superman on Television!
"Can you imagine the Man of Steel performing his heroic feats on television screens across the country?"
Storyline
The Chameleon frames John Sterling for theft and murder, who is sentenced to the electric chair. Superman proves his innocence by performing super feats on television screens, and brings the master criminal to justice.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- John Sterling
- Danko (crook)
- Hans van Spaaken
- Lois Lane
- Perry White
- Governor Wilcox
- The Chameleon (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Al Plastino
- Inks: Al Plastino
Bob Feller
Saving the Secret Supersonic Plane
Terror atop Mt. Machin!
"The towering heights of fabulous Mt. Machin..."
Storyline
On behalf of her insurers, Bill climbs a mountain with a beautiful but strong-minded woman.
Characters
- Congo Bill
- Blue Edwards
- Batsyak
Story Notes
Bill starts a new job as a troubleshooter for World-Wide Insurance Company.
Reggie Strikes It Rich!
"Money can do wonders..."
Storyline
Zatara teaches lessons in humility to a spoilt rich brat who has been sent to public school.
Characters
- Zatara [Giovanni "John" Zatara]
- Reginald Vander Coot
- Hector
- Miss Simmons
Credits
- Pencils: Edouard Manet
- Inks: Edouard Manet
Story Notes
On the page immediately following page 4 of the previous story sequence.
Avalanche!
Story Notes
On the page immediately preceding page 5 of the previous story sequence.
Featuring Ozzie
"Can I borrow one of your ties, Dad?"
Storyline
Ozzie borrows one of his father's ties to make a tail for his kite.
Characters
- Ozzie
- Ozzie's father
Credits
- Script: Phil Berube
- Pencils: Phil Berube
- Inks: Phil Berube
Captain Tootsie and "The Babe Ruth Story"
"Hootin' zoots, Captain Tootsie, are we really gonna see a movie being made here?"
Storyline
Captain Tootsie and the kids go to watch William Bendix film a scene for the movie "The Babe Ruth Story." The movie scene recreates the famous "Called Home Run" from the 1932 World Series.
Characters
- Captain Tootsie
- Rollo
- William Bendix [as Babe Ruth]
Credits
- Pencils: C. C. Beck
- Inks: C. C. Beck
- Script: C. C. Beck (uncertain)
- Script: Rod Reed (uncertain)
- Letters: C. C. Beck (uncertain)
Story Notes
Photo of William Bendix in last panel.
Editorial Advisory Board
North Pole Trail-Blazer
Credits
- Script: Doug Heyes
Featuring Trodwell, the Tramp
"Good afternoon, lady..."
Storyline
Trodwell tries to bum a piece of pie to celebrate his birthday.
Characters
- Trodwell
Credits
- Script: Phil Berube
- Pencils: Phil Berube
- Inks: Phil Berube
Most Exciting Boot You Ever Saw!
Jimmie Saves the Limited
Storyline
Jimmie saves the Limited from crossing a burning bridge by running towards it waving his shirt on a stick.
Characters
- Jimmie
- Judy
Credits
- Pencils: Bill Williams
- Inks: Bill Williams
Story Notes
Ad for Ingersoll's Mickey Mouse Watch.
The Secret of the Desert Bandit!
"Out of the vast, unconquerable desert..."
Storyline
The Vigilante and Snuff pursue the Desert Bandit into his habitat on a camel, and destroy the water barrel dropped by plane, which causes the bandit to surrender rather than die of thirst.
Characters
- The Vigilante [Greg Sanders]
- Snuff
- The Desert Bandit (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Kubert
- Inks: Frank Giacoia
Story Notes
Inks previously credited to Joe Kubert, but not signing his work is a tell-tale sign that inks were by another party.
In Keds It's a Breeze!
"Mom gave me two dollars to give to the dentist..."
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Superman's Secret Message
Featuring All-American Western
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.