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Cover: Al Plastino

Action Comics #148

Sep 1950 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Superman, Indian Chief!", the Man of Steel faces a bizarre legal challenge when land baron Henry Meecher claims ownership of Metropolis based on a 1644 transaction involving Chief Gray Wolf. Written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Al Plastino, this 1950 classic sees Superman journey back in time to alter history—not by changing the past, but by becoming its rightful heir. With art and cover by Al Plastino, the issue blends historical intrigue with Superman’s signature heroism in a story where ownership is redefined by justice and legacy.

Contains 9 stories
Superman, Indian Chief!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneHenry Meecher JudgeShama

In "Superman, Indian Chief!", Superman takes a bold leap through time to challenge a centuries-old land claim, uncovering a forgotten treaty that could rewrite Metropolis’s foundation. When a greedy man uses a 1644 document to seize control of the city, Superman travels back to the original sale—only to find himself unexpectedly named chief of the tribe and the rightful owner of the land in a twist no one saw coming.

The Gypsies of Space!
8 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Colonel Tommy TomorrowBrent WoodKorath the Gypsy Chief

In "The Gypsies of Space!" from Action Comics #148, nomadic space travelers known as the Gypsies of Space are blamed for a string of interplanetary thefts, leading to their forced exile from Venus. When Tommy and Brent go undercover among them, they uncover a mystery that stretches across worlds—only to find the real culprits are far from the Gypsies themselves.

Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
The Big Cats!
5.67 pp · Adventure, Drama
Congo BillGeorge Carey
Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
0.75 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
The Big House Balladeers!
10 pp · Adventure, Superhero
Vigilante [Greg Sanders]Stuff, the Chinatown KidThe Calaboose Quartet [Lucas McLuke (singing convict)Bill Sykes (singing convict)Two-Gun Muldoon (singing convict)Sad Sam (singing convict)]Bugs Dorsey (crook)
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (Good) $170
CGC 9.0 · 1 in census $1,778*
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $1,182
CGC 8.0 none in existence
CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $781
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $649*
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $545*
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CGC 6.0 · 5 in census $471*
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $396*
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 5 in census $322*
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $279*
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $249*
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $218
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $152*
* 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 Seriemagasinet #1/1956 [8/1956] (1956), The Adventures of Bob Hope #42 (1956), The Adventures of Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis #36 (1957), Adventure Comics #249 (1958), The New Adventures of Charlie Chan #2 (1958), Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #38 (1959), Action Comics #316 (1964), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993)

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