Action Comics #71
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free"Valentine Villainy!" kicks off in Action Comics #71 (1944), a 10-cent classic where the Rainbow Man, newly escaped from jail, reinvents himself as a dapper Count to infiltrate high society. Posing as a gentleman, he targets a we-fix-it agency, orchestrating a jewel theft through a dog-walking accomplice—while the Dummy crafts forgeries to distract the heroes. With the Vigilante and Stuff on the case, the chase leads to a showdown that brings the gang to justice. Written by Joe Samachson and illustrated by Mort Meskin, with inks by George Roussos, the cover by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye captures the scheme’s sly glamour.
In "Alias Mr. Sunshine!", the Rainbow Man, newly escaped from jail, reinvents himself as a suave Count and infiltrates high society to target a we-fix-it agency. When a society dame’s jewels vanish during a dog-walking scam, the Vigilante and Stuff take up the chase—only to be captured by the cunning criminal mastermind. With the Dummy stepping in to swap forged paintings, the heroes race to unravel the scheme before the real treasures are lost.
In "The Idol on the Island!" from Action Comics #71 (1944), the mysterious magician Zatara finds himself on a remote island where a towering statue of the god Meke-Meke stands guard over a sacred pearl dive. As local divers pray for fortune, one man, Grog, consistently pulls up the finest pearls—until Zatara uncovers the truth behind the harvest. With a wave of his hand, the idol comes to life, revealing a secret hidden beneath the stone.
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Reprinted in Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Superman: The Action Comics Archives #5 (2007), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #4 (2017)
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