Action Comics, #28
Published: September 1940
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Announcing The Sensational New Daisy 1000-Shot Red Ryder Carbine
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Strongarm Assaults (1)
Storyline
Clark and Lois are led to believe that a series of robberies are being committed by a circus strongman, but it's Superman who rounds up the real perpetrator!
Characters
- Clark Kent
- Lois Lane
- Superman
- George Taylor
- Mr. Jenkins
- Herculo (introduction)
- un-named clown called "the strongarm bandit" (villain)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Jack Burnley
- Inks: Jack Burnley
Story Notes
Jack Burnley's sister lettered all of his work starting with this story and through Sep. 1942, including all the Starman stories. See The Comics! Vol. 14, no. 10 with articles by Betty Burnley, Jack Burnley, and reproducing black and white proofs of two pages from Action Comics #28.
Here Comes Superman Again!
Storyline
Promo ad for Superman #6.
The Southpaw (1)
Characters
- Pep Morgan
- Coach Foxx
- team doctor
- Joe (villain)
- two unnamed crooks (villains)
The Chase (1)
Characters
- The Black Pirate
- Jon Valor
- Captain Andago
- Jeannie (love interest)
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
Story Notes
Story title given in previous issue.
The Whole Story
Credits
- Script: John Hilton
- Pencils: Kenney
- Inks: Kenney
The Easter Island Gods (1)
Characters
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Chad Grothkopf
- Inks: Chad Grothkopf
Story Notes
Writer credit added by Craig Delich.
The Gorrah's Blackmail Racket (1)
Characters
- Bob Daley
- Tex Thomson
- The Gorrah (villain)
- Miss Van Stryker
- Nicky Blair (crook)
Credits
- Script: Ken Fitch (uncertain)
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
- Letters: Bernard Baily
Story Notes
Letterer credit added by Craig Delich. Bailey signs both first and last panels.
Napoleon (1)
Credits
- Script: George Papp
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
Story Notes
Writer credit added by Craig Delich.
The "Big Six" Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field!
Featuring Action Comics; Adventure Comics; All-American Comics; Detective Comics; Flash Comics; More Fun Comics
Featuring All-Star Comics
"For swell vacation reading..."
Storyline
Promo ad for All-Star Comics (1940 series) #1 and Mutt & Jeff (1939 series) #[2].
Featuring New York World's Fair Comics
"On sale Aug 2nd..."
Approvals
Storyline
Definition of "Approvals".
The Hollywood Jewel Theft Ring (1)
Characters
- Clip Carson
- Buzz Bailey (movie columnist)
- Detective Sweeney
- Harold Weston (crook)
- Betty Bailey
- Morelli (crook)
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
Story Notes
Moldoff signs both first and last panels.
Howard Jones (1)
A MacBeagle Can Smell a Bargain!
Story Notes
Above the Superman radio show ad.
Superman Is on the Radio!
"Sponsored by the makers of Force over the following stations:"
Storyline
The ad promotes 14 stations in California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. airing the Superman radio show, along with times and days, sponsored by Force cereal. Text at the bottom encourages readers to write their local stations and ask for the show, sponsored by Force cereal.
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Shuster (uncertain)
- Inks: Joe Shuster (uncertain)
Story Notes
Below the Morrow Coaster Brakes ad. This ad is similar to the one that ran originally in Action Comics #26 but with schedule changes of some stations and reformatted text.
The Gringo Gang (1)
Characters
- Zatara
- The Gringo Gang (villains)
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Fred Guardineer
- Inks: Fred Guardineer
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
Gator Toughness - Cat Grip!
Story Notes
Back cover.