Action Comics, #156

Published: May 1951

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Issue Contents:
The Girl of Steel!

Story Featuring Superman

"Luthor!...This is a job for Superman!"

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The Girl of Steel!

Story Featuring Superman

"So, you'd like to have powers like Superman, would you?"

Storyline

One of Luthor's inventions accidentally gives Lois Lane super powers. Of course, as an amateur her inexpert use of her powers causes problems for Superman.

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Story Notes

Featuring a Supergirl who looks very similar to the Supergirl to arrive later in the decade. Lois Lane wears a blonde wig and a modified Superman costume with a blue skirt.

World of the Metal Men!

Story Featuring Tommy Tomorrow

"Far across the universe from each other are two worlds that are exact opposites!"

Storyline

Tommy, while searching for a missing scientis, discovers a robot in space. Meanwhile, a robot race finds the missing scientist. Parallel storylines ensue as neither group can understand the other.

Story Featuring Little Pete

"Oh boy - what a swell day for fishing!"

Buzzy Says "Get It off Your Chest!"
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Pipeline Peril!

Story Featuring Congo Bill

"Sahara Desert sands of Africa are emblazoned..."

Storyline

Bill exposes two French Foreign Legionnaires engaged in the theft of Indo-Chinese oil.

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Story Featuring Jerry the Jitterbug

"Folks, would you mind being very quiet tonight?"

Story Featuring Varsity Vic

"But Mom, - please!"

The Riddle of the Rainbow Man!

Story Featuring Vigilante

"Who turns crooks green with envy..."

Storyline

The Rainbow Man uses his color wheel to commit crime across the spectrum. He also sends the Vigilante poetic clues.

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Story Featuring Peg

"-And I'm going with Alan tonight."

The Top of the World
Storyline

Article about the North Pole and the Arctic Region.

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Jim Bridger
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Story Featuring Quick Quiz

"Are ants able to swim?"

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Story Notes

Back cover.

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Superman's Secret Message
You've Got a Comet by the Tail
Editorial Advisory Board

"We're lost!"

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The Hit of the Lot!
Sabotaging the Saboteurs

"These top favorites plus 23 other great comics magazines..."

Story Notes

Inside front cover.