Action Comics, #171

Published: August 1952

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Issue Contents:
The Secrets of Superman!

Story Featuring Superman

"Attention! People of the future!"

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Superman Says: "It's Smart to Check-- And Doublecheck!"

Story Featuring Superman

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Story Notes

Inside front cover.

The Secrets of Superman!

Story Featuring Superman

"Just what will future generations know of the most amazing human of our century, Superman?"

Storyline

Superman is contributing film footage of his powers and other items to a time capsule which is to be buried for future generations to uncover five thousand years hence. On one of the personalized tape recordings he reveals his secret identity to have been that of Clark Kent. That tape goes missing and Superman, who has been experiencing lapses in memory after being caught in an explosion, tries hard to find it.

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Story Notes

Writer id by Bob Hughes. An interesting mistake slipped through on page 6, panel 5, where a colonel addresses Clark Kent as Superman, talking about his invulnerability to weapons, as noted by Bruce Bergeron through the GCD Errors list.

The Invaders of Indigo Island!

Story Featuring Congo Bill

"This was my greatest exploit!"

Storyline

Bill captures a trio of escaped criminals using a series of horse-riding stunts.

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Story Notes

script credit from Craig Delich.

Story Featuring Shorty

"The sea is pretty rough today!"

"Gosh, what luck! It's starting to rain... and me wearing my new suit!"

The Phantom Space Ship!

Story Featuring Tommy Tomorrow

"Long ago, Earth's sailors believed in the Flying Dutchman!"

Storyline

Tommy uncovers a ploy by businessman John Lawson to sabotage his spaceship The Pallas and blame his pilot Captain Marston for the insurance payout.

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Story Notes

Inks originally credited to John Fischetti.

Story Featuring Chief Hot Foot

"Chief best guide in country - he take you where plenty of bear to hunt!"

A Cell for Vigilante!

Story Featuring Vigilante

"Across the border they led Vigilante..."

Storyline

Vigilante is in a prison camp, picking crates of fruit to work off his sentence for breaking the law of shooting guns in the town of Peaceville.

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Rover Never Had It So Good!
Your Puzzle Page
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The Secret of Treasure Cave
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Story Notes

Back cover.

2 More Great Magazines!
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Inside back cover.

"Today we're going to have a contest!"

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Superman's Secret Message
Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes

Includes a plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.

Message to Parents
Top Speed Stops Spy