Cover: Carmine Infantino & Mike Esposito

Action Comics #368

Oct 1968 · DC · 0.12 USD

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In "The Unemployed Superman!", Superman faces a bizarre twist when he’s suddenly dismissed from his job—only to uncover a deeper mystery involving time-traveling criminals and a shocking manipulation of Supergirl’s past. Written by Cary Bates and illustrated by Kurt Schaffenberger, this 1968 classic blends classic superhero action with a clever, mind-bending premise, all wrapped in a striking cover by Carmine Infantino and Mike Esposito.

Contains 2 stories

The Unemployed Superman!

12.67 pp · Superhero

Superman [also appears as Clark Kent]Mr. MxyzptlkPerry Whitethe Tuxedo Gang"Banker" BlakeSentinelsPhantom Zone inhabitants [Jax-Ur]

In "The Unemployed Superman!" from Action Comics #368, Superman returns from a space journey to find Earth eerily quiet—no crime, no disasters—leaving him bewildered. The mysterious Sentinels, beings from beyond, claim credit for the peace and gently urge him to leave, declaring Earth no longer needs him.

Supergirl's Stand to Save Stanhope!

10 pp · Superhero

SupergirlSupermanAlphaBeta-ZinDavid Carew

In "Supergirl's Stand to Save Stanhope!", Supergirl faces off against the time-traveling criminals Alpha and Beta, who seek to alter history for their own gain. When future law enforcement agents appear, they reveal a shocking truth: they once prevented her from being exposed to Gold Kryptonite—only to hypnotize her into believing she’d lost her powers all along.