Action Comics #130

In "Superman and the Mermaid!" from Action Comics #130 (1949), movie star Ann Blyth finds herself caught in a whirlwind of adventure when her publicity tour for *Mr. Peabody and the Mermaid* takes an unexpected turn—leading her into a mystery involving lost pirate treasure and a modern-day gang of thieves. With the fate of the treasure at stake, Superman steps in to protect Ann and uncover the truth behind the sea-forgotten relics.

In "The Ambassador of Space!" from Action Comics #130, Col. Tommy Tomorrow and his crew make a startling discovery beyond Pluto—the Tenth Planet, home to descendants of the lost Atlanteans. When the planet's inhabitants reveal their ancient ties to Earth and their intent to reclaim it, Tommy must navigate a tense first contact and convince them to abandon their invasion, offering a path toward unity instead.

In "One Man's Army!", Colonel Gregory Williams runs his office with the iron discipline of a battlefield commander—until magician Zatara arrives and exposes the truth behind one employee’s forged medals. With a wave of his wand, Zatara gives the man a taste of military life he never earned, turning the office into a surreal test of discipline and consequence.

In "The Singing Bandit of Black Hills!", the real Troubadour—Greg Sanders, aka The Vigilante—finds himself wrongly jailed after a copycat begins robbing stagecoaches, trains, and boats in his name. Singing his way through the countryside, he escapes custody and races to stop the impostor before the Ace brothers' scheme brings chaos to the region.