Action Comics, #139
Published: December 1949
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Lois Lane
Credits
- Pencils: Al Plastino
- Inks: Al Plastino
Jimmy's Biggest Christmas (Thanks to Dad)
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
Clark Kent... Daredevil!
"Everybody knows Clark Kent as a meek and timid mouse of a man..."
Storyline
The Planet's publisher wants Clark fired because he's too cowardly, so Clark doubles down on daredevil stunts, and saves his job but gets Perry fired instead. Meanwhile Lois decides Clark must be Superman.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]
- Lois Lane
- Perry White
- Sam Rafferty
- J. Wimmer (Daily Planet publisher)
- Lew Bannion (villain)
Credits
- Pencils: Al Plastino
- Inks: Al Plastino
Story Notes
Formerly credited to Bill Woolfolk, but it's not in Woolfolk's records as described by Martin O'Hearn at Martinohearn.com One of the earliest stories in which Lois accuses Clark of being Superman.
Badmen of Mars!
"This is a story of the Great West..."
Storyline
Set in the 'future era' of 1989, Tommy is assigned to Mars to end the rustling activities of 'Vulture' Jones, who is using techniques from the old American West of a century earlier.
Characters
- Tommy Tomorrow
- Vulture Smith (villain)
- Sheriff Jones
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: John Fischetti
Story Notes
Formerly credited to Otto Binder, but not in Binder's records as printed in Alter Ego 147.
Story Notes
On the page between page 5 and page 6 of the previous story sequence.
Tommy Tomorrow Contest Winners!
Featuring Tommy Tomorrow
Weapons of Ghengis Khan!
"Hmm - Let me see..."
Storyline
At a wishing well Shorty wishes for money to come his way, and is almost hit by a falling safe crammed with cash.
Characters
- Shorty
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
- Letters: Henry Boltinoff
Bells Tell a Briny Story
"If you're ever in Ciudad Trujillo..."
Credits
- Script: Francisco Nadera
- Pencils: Luca Maresca
- Inks: Luca Maresca
Reprint Notes
Reprinted from All Hands, the Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin.
Story Notes
Art credits from Saltarella via the GCD Error Tracker.
Editorial Advisory Board
Ring Out the Old! Ring In the New!
"Within the acres of barbed wire..."
Characters
- Vigilante [Greg Sanders]
- Stuff
- Josh Bentley
- Peggy Bentley
- Cookie
- Bart Sheldon
- Jim Sheldon
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Dan Barry
- Inks: Sy Barry
Story Notes
On the page between page 5 and page 6 of the previous story sequence.
The Green Arrow and the Red Feather Kid
Storyline
Green Arrow explains the meaning of the Red Feather and its relationship to social services.
Characters
- Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]
- Red Feather Kid
Credits
- Script: Jack Schiff
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
- Letters: Ira Schnapp
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Story Notes
Back cover.