Action Comics 252 (Facsimile Edition) #[nn]

Dec 2025 · DC · 3.99 USD

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In Action Comics 252 (Facsimile Edition), writer Robert Bernstein and artist Al Plastino deliver a classic tale of deception and danger as criminal John Corben, rebuilt as a mechanical man powered by uranium, takes on Superman’s identity after a bullet meant for Lois Lane misfires. With Curt Swan’s iconic cover capturing the tension, the story unfolds as Corben’s impersonation spirals into a dangerous game of power and illusion—until a stolen supply of kryptonite proves far more perilous than he imagined.

Contains 4 stories

The Menace of Metallo!

12.67 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneMetallo [John Corben] (intro, villain)Professor ValePerry WhiteJimmy Olsen (unnamed)EdithSherry Blair

In "The Menace of Metallo!" from Action Comics 252 (Facsimile Edition), criminal John Corben—reborn as a metal man powered by uranium—takes on Superman’s guise after a bullet meant for Lois lands in his chest. Posing as the Man of Steel, he hunts down more uranium, unaware that his new power source comes with a dangerous twist: kryptonite. But when he steals a chunk of fake kryptonite, his entire machine begins to fail.

Untitled Humor story

0.67 pp · Humor

PeteMrs. Ellis

Congo Bill Dies at Dawn!

5.67 pp · Jungle, Superhero

Congo BillCongorillaJanu the Jungle BoyRupertSgt. HallixGabin

The Supergirl from Krypton!

7.67 pp · Superhero

Superman [Kal-El]Supergirl [Kara Zor-El] (introduction, origin)Zor-El (introduction, flashback)Miss Hart (introduction)Superboy (on a poster)Alura (unnamed, flashback)

In this 2025 facsimile edition story from Action Comics 252, Superman intercepts a fleeing rocket and uncovers a shocking truth: his long-lost cousin, Supergirl, survived Krypton’s fall. She reveals her father sent her to Earth before Argo City succumbed to Kryptonite poisoning, and now, as she begins to adapt to life on Earth, Superman helps her find a new home at the Midvale Orphanage.