Action Comics 1 (Facsimile Edition) #[nn]

In this landmark tale from the 2022 Facsimile Edition of Action Comics #1, a spacecraft from a dying planet crash-lands on Earth, bringing with it a being whose powers stem from our sun’s radiation. The story lays the foundation for one of comics’ most enduring heroes, blending science and wonder in a quiet, grounded origin.

In this landmark story from Action Comics 1 (Facsimile Edition), Superman steps into the spotlight with a series of bold actions that define his early mission: saving a condemned man, stopping a domestic abuser, and protecting Lois Lane from a dangerous rival. As Clark Kent, he’s drawn into a deeper conspiracy when assigned to investigate Senator Barrows’ push for war, leading him to confront a corrupt lobbyist in Washington, D.C. The story sets the tone for a hero who’s not just powerful, but deeply committed to justice—both in the streets and in the halls of power.

In this historical facsimile story from Action Comics 1 (Facsimile Edition), Marco, his father, and his uncle are summoned by the new Pope to undertake a delicate mission—traveling to the court of the Khan of Tartary to deliver priests and scholars, fulfilling a request that bridges distant worlds.