Action Comics #138
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Superman Scoop-Parade," a mischievous moment turns into a lesson when neighborhood kids accidentally start a fire while trying to dispose of their collected trash—prompting Captain Tootsie to step in and deliver a timely safety lecture. Penciled and inked by C. C. Beck, this 1949 tale captures the era’s charm with its playful tone and classic superhero energy, while Al Plastino’s cover brings the scene to life with his signature flair.
In "The Animal Actors!" from Action Comics #138 (1949), the magician Zatara steps in to help a struggling director by turning animals into fully realized, bipedal performers—turning the tables on a domineering producer who thought he could control every frame of the film. With a mix of whimsy and magic, Zatara’s spell brings unexpected life to the studio lot, where the usual hierarchy of fame and power gets hilariously upended.
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Reprinted in Action Comics #132 (1949), Stålmannen #2/1953 (1953), Superman #115 (1957), Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #31 (1962), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #7 (2023)
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