Cover: Win Mortimer

Action Comics #160

Sep 1951 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“Superman's Aunt Minerva!”

In "Superman's Aunt Minerva!", a wave of alien criminals descends on New York City, prompting the police to call in the interplanetary detective Tommy Tomorrow. As fear spreads and an anti-immigrant movement gains traction, the city teeters on the edge of panic—just as Superman's mysterious aunt, Minerva, steps into the spotlight. Written by Edmond Hamilton and brought to life with crisp, classic art by Curt Swan and John Fischetti, this 1951 tale blends sci-fi intrigue with timely social themes, all wrapped in a striking cover by Win Mortimer.

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writer Edmond Hamilton · artist Curt Swan · inker John Fischetti · cover Win Mortimer

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CGC 7.5 $555 CGC 7.5 $900 CGC 8.5 $1250 ACTION COMICS Nº 173 SUPERMAN SUPERHOMBRE # 160 GREEN ARROW MUCHNIK 1953 $29.99 ACTION COMICS #160 (DC/1951) *Golden Age Superman!* Strong Colors/Lower Grade $114.95 ACTION COMICS #160 5.0 // DC COMICS 1951 $252.9

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writer Edmond Hamilton

artist Curt Swan

inker John Fischetti

cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

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Immigrants from other worlds appear to commit crimes in New York City, causing the city police to send for Tommy Tomorrow. The crime wave sparks an anti-immigrant movement.

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