Action Comics , #126

Published: November 1948

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Issue Contents:
Superman on Television

Story Featuring Superman

Story Notes

More like Paris inks. Compare with his work over Dick Sprang on Batman.

Superman on Television!

Story Featuring Superman

"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.

Credits
Terror atop Mt. Machin!

Story Featuring Congo Bill

"The towering heights of fabulous Mt. Machin..."

Storyline

On behalf of her insurers, Bill climbs a mountain with a beautiful but strong-minded woman.

Credits
Story Notes

Bill starts a new job as a troubleshooter for World-Wide Insurance Company.

Reggie Strikes It Rich!

Story Featuring Zatara

"Money can do wonders..."

Storyline

Zatara teaches lessons in humility to a spoilt rich brat who has been sent to public school.

Credits

"Can I borrow one of your ties, Dad?"

Storyline

Ozzie borrows one of his father's ties to make a tail for his kite.

Credits
Captain Tootsie and "The Babe Ruth Story"

Ad Featuring Captain Tootsie , Ad Featuring Tootsie Roll

"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
Other
Credits
Story Notes

Photo of William Bendix in last panel.

"Good afternoon, lady..."

Storyline

Trodwell tries to bum a piece of pie to celebrate his birthday.

Credits
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.

Credits
Story Notes

Inks previously credited to Joe Kubert, but not signing his work is a tell-tale sign that inks were by another party.

Story Featuring Little Pete

"Mom gave me two dollars to give to the dentist..."

Ad Featuring Thom McAn Shoes

Story Notes

Back cover.

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Superman's Secret Message
In Keds It's a Breeze!
Jimmie Saves the Limited
Storyline

Jimmie saves the Limited from crossing a burning bridge by running towards it waving his shirt on a stick.

Credits
Story Notes

Ad for Ingersoll's Mickey Mouse Watch.

Most Exciting Boot You Ever Saw!
North Pole Trail-Blazer
Credits
Editorial Advisory Board
Avalanche!
Story Notes

On the page immediately preceding page 5 of the previous story sequence.

Story Notes

On the page immediately following page 4 of the previous story sequence.

Saving the Secret Supersonic Plane
Bob Feller
Story Notes

Inside front cover.