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Cover: Wayne Boring & Stan Kaye

Action Comics #151

Dec 1950 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Superman's Super-Magic Show!", the mischievous Mr. Mxyztplk joins forces with the Prankster and Lex Luthor in a scheme to undermine Superman’s reputation using cleverly crafted plastic proxies. As public doubt begins to rise, Superman finds a way to expose the trio’s deception and reclaim his standing. Written by Edmond Hamilton and illustrated by Wayne Boring with inks by Stan Kaye, this 1950 classic features dynamic art and a clever twist, with the cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye capturing the playful chaos of the story.

Contains 7 stories
Superman's Super-Magic Show!
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneMr. MxyztplkPranksterLex Luthor

In "Superman's Super-Magic Show!" from Action Comics #151, Superman faces a bizarre trio of villains—Mr. Mxyztplk, the Prankster, and Lex Luthor—whose elaborate scheme uses lifelike plastic proxies to twist the truth, turning Lois Lane against Superman and making him appear delusional and vengeful. As the public’s faith in the Man of Steel begins to crumble, he finds a way to expose their deception before the illusion collapses completely.

The Great Space Mirror!
8 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Colonel Tommy Tomorrow [John "Ray-Gun" Robbins, Public Enemy No.1]John ShalerRad JonesSordell

In "The Great Space Mirror!", Tommy infiltrates the prison planet Vulcan in disguise as a space pirate, tasked with uncovering the truth behind a daring escape. There, he encounters the escaped convict Sordell, a criminal scientist who claims to have built a device that lets one pass through solid matter—just as the story begins to unfold.

Untitled Humor story
0.75 pp · Humor
Touchdown in the Desert!
6 pp · Adventure, Drama
Congo BillChief HakimMuriel Courtneyel AkrimRichard CourtneyHamidHassim
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor
Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor
The Battling Buckaroo of Gila Gap!
10 pp · Adventure, Superhero
Vigilante [Greg Sanders]Stuff, the Chinatown KidMatt Larrup (crook)Grace Elders

In "The Battling Buckaroo of Gila Gap!" from Action Comics #151, a song by Grace Elders about a legendary cowboy’s daring deeds stumbles on the radio—until Greg, determined to prove the lyrics true, enlists Vigilante to bring the tale to life in real time. The result is a thrilling spectacle that turns skepticism into awe, proving even the most outlandish ballads can ring true.

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Raw (Good) $139
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $8,473
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $5,780*
CGC 9.2 · 4 in census $3,710*
CGC 9.0 $2,806
CGC 8.5 · 2 in census $1,798*
CGC 8.0 · 2 in census $1,477
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CGC 7.5 · 2 in census $1,477
CGC 7.0 · 5 in census $940
CGC 6.5 · 1 in census $789*
CGC 6.0 · 3 in census $683*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $508
CGC 5.0 · 5 in census $508
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $398
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $353
CGC 3.0 · 2 in census $319*
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Full credits

inker Stan Kaye
cover pencils Wayne Boring
cover inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

Reprinted in Batman #97 (1956), Colossal Comic Annual #2 (1957), Wonder Woman #103 (1959), Superboy #79 (1960), Gigant #2/1963 (1963), Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #60 (1965), Tomahawk #3/1966 (1966), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Superman in the Fifties #[nn] (2002), Superman in the Fifties #[nn] (2021), Stålmannen #31/1951

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