Cover: Jack Burnley & Stan Kaye

Action Comics #82

Mar 1945 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Water Sprite!", young Jimmy Timms drifts into a dreamworld where magic weaves through legendary tales, guided by the winged Zatara. From the flooded plains of Holland to the towering beanstalk and the haunted streets of Hamelin, Jimmy joins in daring quests that test courage and cleverness. Illustrated by William F. White in both art and inks, and featuring a striking cover by Jack Burnley and Stan Kaye, this 1945 adventure blends classic folklore with the wonder of a boy’s imagination.

Contains 5 stories

The Water Sprite!

12 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteNellie Thornleythe Water Sprite [Kenneth Darby]

Mind Over Matter!

5 pp · Humor, Detective-Mystery

Hayfoot Henry

Room, Board -- and Bullets!

5.67 pp · Adventure

Congo BillMike

In "Room, Board — and Bullets!", Bill stumbles upon a hidden diamond mine straddling the U.S.-Mexico border, where a ruthless gang is running a dangerous operation. With quick thinking and nerve, he outwits the criminals and delivers them to Mexican authorities, proving that justice has no borders.

Magnet for Mobsters!

10 pp · Adventure, Superhero

The Vigilante [Greg Sanders]Stuff, the Chinatown KidHoglettBaker

In "Magnet for Mobsters!", a high-stakes race unfolds as a priceless sample of a revolutionary magnetic alloy draws the attention of ruthless industrial rivals and criminal gangs alike. With the fate of the sample—and the future of steel production—hanging in the balance, Vigilante and Stuff track its perilous journey from factory to smelter, determined to keep it out of the wrong hands.

Facts and Fables!

8 pp · Adventure, Fantasy

Zatara [Giovanni "John" Zatara]Jimmy Timmshis mother and fatherJan of HollandJack and his beanstalkRed Riding Hoodthe Pied Piper

In "Facts and Fables!" from Action Comics #82 (1945), Jimmy Timms dreams his way into a fantastical journey guided by the winged Zatara, who takes him across legendary tales—from the flooded fields of Holland to the towering beanstalk, the woods of Red Riding Hood, and the rat-infested streets of Hamelin—each a story waiting to be lived.