Cover: Win Mortimer

Action Comics #149

Oct 1950 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Courtship on Krypton!”

In "The Courtship on Krypton!", Superman faces a mystery on his home planet as he investigates a strange, unexplained event tied to Kryptonian tradition. Written by a key early voice in the Superman mythos and illustrated with bold, expressive art by Dan Barry, this 1950 issue captures the classic Silver Age spirit with a touch of cosmic intrigue. The cover by Win Mortimer delivers a striking, nostalgic image that perfectly captures the story’s blend of romance and alien wonder.

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artist, inker Dan Barry · cover Win Mortimer

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Cast · 22 characters

Bud Butch Captain Tootsie Colonel Tommy Tomorrow Congo Bill Fatso Greg Sanders Jor-El Lara Lois Lane Marybelle Pete Pud Rollo Sagebrush Sam sailor boy Shorty Sis Stuff, the Chinatown Kid Superman Tim Tommy

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artist, inker Dan Barry

cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

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Vigilante visits a wounded veteran who has developed a streamlined Vigilante cycle. Unscrupulous cycle dealer Lyle Jordan calls it impractical, but offers to buy it and all the patents as a curiosity for $5,000. Vigilante offers to give it a test run, resulting in Jordan upping his offer to $25,000. When this too is refused Jordan pays some men to sabotage the tests. Vigilante overcomes all obstacles and Ames goes into manufacturing product with a will.

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