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Cover: Win Mortimer

Action Comics #149

Oct 1950 · DC · 0.10 USD
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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.

Contains 8 stories
The Courtship on Krypton!
12 pp · Superhero

In "The Courtship on Krypton!" from Action Comics #149 (1950), Lois Lane stumbles upon ancient Kryptonian recordings revealing the courtship of Joe-El and Lara—Superman’s parents—and decides to test the same romantic tactics on the Man of Steel himself. Using the recorded methods from Krypton’s marriage bureau, Lois sets out to win Superman’s heart in a way as old as his home planet.

Tommy Tomorrow, Movie Hero!
8 pp · Science Fiction
John GrahamMillings

In "Tommy Tomorrow, Movie Hero!", young tech prodigy Tommy teams up with filmmaker John Graham on a high-stakes movie shoot, where behind-the-scenes tensions simmer. When a rival investor's sabotage backfires spectacularly, Tommy's quick thinking turns chaos into cinematic gold—just as the cameras roll.

Play Ball!
5.67 pp · Adventure, Drama
Sabokthe Gaekwar of GolistanTaru
Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
0.75 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
Wheels for a Hero!
10 pp · Adventure, Superhero
Jack Ames, Jr.Jack Ames Sr.Lyle Jordan

In "Wheels for a Hero!" from Action Comics #149, the Vigilante pays a visit to a wounded veteran named Ames, who’s built a revolutionary streamlined cycle. When the unscrupulous cycle dealer Lyle Jordan dismisses the design as impractical and offers $5,000 for it, the Vigilante steps in to test it—sparking a bidding war that escalates to $25,000. As sabotage threatens the trial, the Vigilante’s determination pushes the project forward, setting the stage for Ames to bring his invention to life.

Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $114
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $1,008*
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $790*
CGC 7.5 none in existence
CGC 7.0 · 3 in census $527
CGC 6.5 · 2 in census $442*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $383*
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CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $322*
CGC 5.0 none in existence
CGC 4.5 · 5 in census $238
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $227*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $202*
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CGC 6 $710 Action Comics 149 DC Comics Golden Age Superman 1950 RARE $475
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Cast · 22 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Dan Barry
cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman #57 (1952), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993)

Key issues in Action Comics

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