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Cover: Wayne Boring & Stan Kaye

Action Comics #121

Jun 1948 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Superman Versus Atlas!", a desperate man named Bill finds himself stranded in a perilous jungle, pitted against a deadly challenge by two ruthless strangers who wager his survival—unarmed and alone. With the stakes high and the jungle teeming with danger, Superman steps in to protect Bill, leading to a gripping clash of wills and strength. The story unfolds with art by Ed Smalle, whose dynamic pencils and inks bring the tension to life, while the iconic cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye captures the raw intensity of the moment—a 10-cent adventure from 1948 that stands as a classic entry in the early Superman saga.

Contains 7 stories
Superman Versus Atlas!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneAtlasWilliam Sharp
Wits for Weapons!
6 pp · Adventure, Jungle
Congo BillSir Andrew Carr (deceased and identity assumed by diamond smuggler)

In "Wits for Weapons!" from Action Comics #121 (1948), Bill finds himself tested in the heart of the jungle when two men challenge him to survive alone and unarmed—though their real goal is to eliminate him so they can claim a hidden treasure of jewels. With no weapons and no allies, Bill must rely on cunning and quick thinking to outlast the dangers around him and the men who see him as a threat.

Untitled story
0.67 pp
The Museum Vandals!
7 pp · Adventure, Fantasy
Zatara [Giovanni "John" Zatara]Clancy

In "The Museum Vandals!" from Action Comics #121 (1948), Zatara takes a quiet break at a wax museum—until he spots a boy sneaking through the exhibits. With a wave of his hand, he brings the wax figures to life, setting off a playful but pointed chase that teaches the boy a lesson in honesty.

Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
The Playpen
1 pp · Humor
Pophis children
The Man of 1,000 Brands!
8 pp · Adventure, Superhero
The Vigilante [Greg Sanders]Stuff, the Chinatown Kidthe Brand [Silas Young] (villain)Bart Thomas

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $145
CGC 9.6 · 2 in census $5,601*
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $2,215
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $1,114*
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $887
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CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $701*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $583*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $489*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $423*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 4 in census $338
CGC 4.5 · 5 in census $289*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $251*
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $205
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $198*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $160*
CGC 2.0 none in existence
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $105*
CGC 1.0 · 1 in census $88*
* estimate — limited direct-sales data at this grade
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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Full credits

artist, inker Ed Smalle
cover pencils Wayne Boring
cover inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

Reprinted in Action Comics #121 (1948), Batman #91 (1955), Adventure Comics #278 (1960), Mighty Comic #28 (1962), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #6 (2019)

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