Action Comics #83
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Hocus & Pocus...Magicians by Accident!", Zatara takes on a case that’s as baffling as it is dangerous when his friend Gerald Miller is framed for theft. With the help of his magic and a clever twist involving the coins in a timed bank vault, Zatara unleashes an unexpected force to break free—only to uncover a deeper conspiracy. The story, illustrated by William F. White with inks by the same, features a striking cover by Joe Shuster and John Sikela, and marks a standout moment in the early adventures of the master magician.
When two bumbling amateurs mistake their clumsy tricks for real magic, their accidental act catches the eye of a cunning crime boss who’s convinced they’re the real deal—setting off a whirlwind of mistaken identity and high-stakes hijinks in this classic 1945 tale from Action Comics #83.
In "A Fortune for a Fossil!" from Action Comics #83 (1945), a mysterious fossil bone surfaces with the potential to rewrite human history. When Greg and Stuff visit the museum to examine ancient remains, a daring theft attempt unfolds—only to be stopped by the mysterious Vigilante.
In "The Innocent Thief!" from Action Comics #83, Zatara takes on a case that’s as much about magic as it is about justice, when his friend Gerald Miller is framed for a daring theft. With time running out and a vault sealing his fate, Zatara unleashes a spell that brings ancient coin figures to life—Amazon women and charging buffalo—leading to a daring escape and the unmasking of the real culprits.
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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), O Lobinho (2ª Série) #69
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