Cover: Neal Adams & Dick Giordano

Action Comics #405

Oct 1971 · DC · 0.25 USD

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In "Superman Bodyguard or Assassin?", Clark Kent becomes an unwitting test subject when a curious inventor's listening device is planted on him by his son—turning an ordinary day into a high-stakes experiment in privacy and surveillance. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life with Curt Swan’s crisp art and Murphy Anderson’s sharp inks, this 1971 tale explores the tension between technology and personal space, with Neal Adams and Dick Giordano’s dynamic cover capturing the intrigue.

Contains 4 stories

Superman Bodyguard or Assassin?

18 pp · Superhero

SupermanGeneral Trevis

The Red Dust Bandit!

8 pp · Superhero

Vigilante [Greg Saunders]Stuff

In "The Red Dust Bandit!", a cunning masked criminal outwits Vigilante and Stuff before swapping clothes and impersonating the beloved Singing Troubadour, Greg Sanders. Disguised as the troubadour, he knocks out Stuff, takes over the broadcast, and launches a sudden wave of crime—leaving the real Greg Sanders and the city scrambling to uncover the truth.

The Haunted Island!

6 pp · Superhero

Aquaman

In "The Haunted Island!" from Action Comics #405, Aquaman steps in when a group of children are stranded on a reef, turning the tide with a playful twist—using his sea-creature allies to create a floating playground where the kids can enjoy baseball and basketball on the water’s surface.

The Most Dangerous Bug in the World?

6 pp · Superhero

SupermanBobbyMr. Hobbs

In "The Most Dangerous Bug in the World?", Clark Kent finds himself unwittingly tagged with a listening device by a curious inventor's son—only to become the unexpected subject of a test that turns a simple demonstration into an unexpected encounter with a high-tech prank gone live.