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Cover: Win Mortimer

Action Comics #190

Mar 1954 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Boy Who Saved Superman!", young Tommy finds himself whisked away to a distant planet alongside three of the galaxy’s most notorious hunters, all taken captive by a mysterious ruler. Tasked with tracking down a terrifying, invisible monster that’s wreaking havoc, Tommy must rely on courage and quick thinking in a high-stakes hunt that tests more than just bravery. The story, illustrated with bold energy by Jim Mooney, features a striking cover by Win Mortimer.

Contains 6 stories
The Boy Who Saved Superman!
12 pp · Superhero
Rodney Applegate

In "The Boy Who Saved Superman!" from Action Comics #190, a young teen named Rodney Applegate becomes an unlikely hero—only to reveal he's part of a scheme by the mischievous 5th Dimensional imp Mxyztplk, who's pulling strings to mock Superman's invincibility.

Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor
The Man Who Wanted to Die a Hero!
5.67 pp · Adventure, Drama, Jungle
Hector BeedingMrs. Beeding
The Hunters of the Future!
5.67 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
JeroHolkVornJahn Jal

In "The Hunters of the Future!" from Action Comics #190, the galaxy’s most renowned trackers—along with young Tommy—are whisked to a distant world where they’re tasked with hunting a terrifying, invisible beast that stalks the land. The challenge tests their skills, instincts, and courage in a high-stakes hunt that could mean survival—or ruin.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Vigilante's Adopted Tribe!
8 pp · Adventure, Superhero
Chief TarkitanProfessor BlakeRunning BearLuke Leeds

In "Vigilante's Adopted Tribe!" from Action Comics #190, the Vigilante makes a determined effort to convince Chief Tarkitan, leader of a secluded Native American tribe, to consider a state-funded land grant—challenging the chief’s deep-rooted isolationism with a plea that bridges two very different worlds.

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Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $80
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $1,647
CGC 9.0 none in existence
CGC 8.5 none in existence
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $674
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $451*
CGC 7.0 · 2 in census $385
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CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $284
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $229
CGC 5.0 · 3 in census $196
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $186*
CGC 4.0 · 2 in census $161*
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $141
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $103*
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $88*
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Cast · 16 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Jim Mooney
cover pencils, inks Win Mortimer

Reprints

Reprinted in Tomahawk #1 (1954), Superman #89 (1954), Albi del Falco #22 (1955), The Hundred Comic Monthly #28 (1959), Sheriff Classics #9158 (1970), Ranchserien #50 (1970), Tarzan #232 (1974), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Sheriff Klassiker #158

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