Cover: Al Plastino

Action Comics #197

Oct 1954 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Stolen 'S' Shirts”

In "The Stolen 'S' Shirts," Superman faces a bizarre new threat when inventor Stanley Stark hires crooks to steal his iconic shirt, hoping to reverse-engineer its mysterious, invulnerable fabric. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated with crisp detail by Al Plastino—both on art and inks—this 1954 tale blends science fiction and classic superhero action, all framed by a striking cover by Al Plastino.

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writer Bill Finger · artist, inker Al Plastino · cover Al Plastino

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GOOD $59.99 VG $129.97 CGC 4 $224.99 CGC $245 CGC 7 $460 CGC 7 $710 ACTION COMICS #197 1.5 1954 OFF-WHITE PAGES $78 Action Comics 197 DC Comics Golden Age Superman 1954 $85

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writer Bill Finger

artist, inker Al Plastino

cover pencils, inks Al Plastino

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Stanley Stark gets two crooks to steal Superman’s shirt for him in an attempt to analyze and duplicate the invulnerable material composing it. But Superman regains his shirt and nabs Stark and his stooges.

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