Cover: Al Plastino

Action Comics #208

Sep 1955 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Magic of Mr. Mxyztplk”

In "The Magic of Mr. Mxyztplk," Superman faces a delightfully absurd challenge when the mischievous Mr. Mxyztplk turns the tables with a spell that flips reality in unexpected ways. Ray Thompson’s dynamic art brings the zany antics to life, while Al Plastino’s iconic cover captures the whimsy of the moment. A 10-cent comic from 1955, this issue offers a rare, lighthearted twist in Superman’s early adventures.

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VERY GOOD $5.99 FR $39 GOOD $66.34 GD $68 CGC 5.5 $200 Action Comics #208 Comic Book $59.99 ACTION COMICS #208 (1955) - GRADE 4.0 - DC AL PLASTINO SUPERMAN GOLDEN AGE $140 Action Comics #208 1955- DC Silver Age- comic book $292.5

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artist, inker Al Plastino

cover pencils, inks Al Plastino

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Mr. Mxyztplk comes to Earth with a plot to make Superman and his friends vanish into the Eighth Dimension by getting them to say their names backwards.

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