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Cover: Al Plastino

Action Comics #131

Apr 1949 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Scrambled Superman!", Superman is trapped in the fourth dimension by Lex Luthor’s bizarre Atom Scrambler, leaving the world without its protector as Luthor targets a crusading newspaper. With only a clever twist of physics and Lois Lane’s quick thinking—using her typewriter and a surprise ammonia-laced lipstick—this classic 1949 adventure delivers a clever, high-stakes showdown. Written by Joe Samachson and illustrated by Al Plastino, with the cover also by Plastino, this Action Comics issue is a standout in the early Superman saga.

Contains 5 stories
The Scrambled Superman!
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lex Luthor (villain)Lois LanePerry White

In "The Scrambled Superman!" from Action Comics #131, Lex Luthor unleashes his latest scheme with the Atom Scrambler, sending Superman spiraling into the fourth dimension to thwart his crusade against corrupt newspapers. Trapped beyond space and time, Superman finds a way to reach Lois through her electric typewriter, sparking a clever rescue that hinges on her quick thinking and a surprise twist with ammonia-laced lipstick.

The Million-Dollar Stake!
6 pp · Adventure, Jungle
Congo BillJim WilliamsCynthia WilliamsBad News Haley
The Secret at the Center of the Earth!
8 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
PlaneteersCol. Tommy Tomorrowunnamed residents of the Inner World

Col. Tommy Tomorrow and his crew dive deep beneath the surface, journeying nearly 4,000 miles to the heart of the Earth, where they uncover a hidden civilization thriving in complete isolation. This mysterious underground race has no knowledge of the world above, and their discovery sets off a chain of revelations that challenge everything Tom and his team thought they knew.

The Prince of Hams!
6 pp · Adventure, Fantasy
Zatara [Giovanni "John" Zatara]Byron BayneMr. Grayson

In "The Prince of Hams!", Zatara steps in to help struggling actor Byron Bayne land a role, only to find the man caught in a dangerous scheme when crooks target him for an armored car heist. With a wave of magic, Zatara grants Bayne temporary powers to outwit the criminals, turning an ordinary actor into an unlikely hero—just long enough to turn the tide.

The Pampas Troubadour!
8 pp · Adventure, Superhero
The Vigilante [Greg Sanders]StuffPedro the cookDon Jose (villain)

In "The Pampas Troubadour!" from Action Comics #131, the singing hero Greg Sanders finds himself drawn into a distant adventure after a heartfelt fan letter from the pampas region. When the letter reveals a criminal threat tied to the legendary Don Jose, Vigilante and Snuff take up the cause—racing to bring justice to a land far from home.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $166
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $6,868*
CGC 9.4 none in existence
CGC 9.2 none in existence
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $1,995*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $1,995
CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $1,074
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CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $860*
CGC 7.0 none in existence
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $498
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $498*
CGC 5.5 none in existence
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $420
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $354
CGC 4.0 · 4 in census $307*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $274*
* 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 Al Plastino
cover pencils, inks Al Plastino

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #7 (2023)

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