Cover: Fred Ray

Action Comics #46

Mar 1942 · DC · 0.10 USD

📊 ~35,569 copies sold its debut month

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“The Devil's Playground”

In "The Devil's Playground," Joe Shuster's art brings to life a world where Superman's radio show is sweeping the nation—44 U.S. stations, plus ones in Newfoundland and 26 across Canada, are broadcasting the Man of Steel's adventures, with sponsors listed in bold. The issue's cover by Fred Ray captures the era's excitement, inviting readers to write their local stations and join the growing audience tuning in to Superman's voice.

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writer Mort Weisinger · artist, inker Mort Morton Jr. · cover Fred Ray

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Superman

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writer Mort Weisinger

artist, inker Mort Morton Jr.

cover pencils, inks Fred Ray

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The Rainbow Man and his gang use color and his Rainbow Globe to serve them in their crimes and confuse the police. When Stuff discovers the mob, he is captured, and the Vigilante must save him.

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