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Famous First Edition#C-26
Cover: Joe Shuster

Famous First Edition #C-26

Apr 1974 · DC · 1.00 USD
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In "The Coming of Superman," a landmark 1974 DC issue, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster deliver a definitive early tale of the Man of Steel, showcasing his moral authority and personal stakes. From stopping an unjust execution to confronting domestic violence and protecting Lois Lane from a dangerous rival, Superman’s dual identity is tested as he uncovers a shadowy political conspiracy tied to a foreign conflict. The story, illustrated with powerful clarity by Joe Shuster, features a cover by the legendary artist himself, capturing the hero’s resolve in a moment that feels both timeless and deeply rooted in the era’s social consciousness.

Contains 9 stories
Untitled Superhero story
1 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent] (introduction, origin)

In "null," a survivor from a long-vanished world crash-lands on Earth in a shattered spacecraft, becoming the new Superman—his powers grounded in a plausible scientific theory tied to his alien origin. The story reimagines the hero’s arrival with a quiet, grounded twist, blending cosmic tragedy with a rational explanation for superhuman abilities.

The Coming of Superman
11.67 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]George Taylor (unnamed)Lois LaneDaily StarEvelyn CurryBea Carroll (villain)Butch Matson (villain)Senator Barrows (villain)Alex Greer (villain)

In this classic 1974 tale from *Famous First Edition #C-26*, Superman balances his dual life with quiet urgency: protecting the innocent, confronting injustice, and navigating personal connections. As Clark Kent, he’s drawn into a web of political intrigue when assigned to uncover the truth behind Senator Barrows’ war-mongering agenda, leading him to Washington DC and a dangerous encounter with lobbyist Alex Greer. With his identity a secret and his mission unclear, Clark must uncover the truth before it’s too late.

Untitled Western-Frontier story
6 pp · Western-Frontier
Chuck DawsonNotch Logan (villain)John Burwell (villain)"Trigger" Holt (villain)Butch (villain)

In the dusty aftermath of his father’s passing, Chuck takes up the burden of a stolen inheritance, setting his sights on the corrupt ranch owners who’ve seized the family range through deceit. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this six-page western-frontier tale unfolds a quiet, simmering reckoning in the shadow of the open plains.

The Mystery of the Freight Train Robberies!
12 pp · Adventure
Zatara (introduction)Tong (introduction)Brady (death)Captain KennedyThe Tigress (introduction, villain)Babcock (villain)
Sticky-Mitt Stimson
4 pp · Humor
Sticky-Mitt Stimson
Untitled Adventure story
4 pp · Adventure
Nicolo PoloUncle MaffeoMarco PoloNiku

In the quiet hush of a Vatican audience, young Marco and his father and uncle are entrusted with a delicate mission: to journey across the known world and deliver priests and scholars to the Khan of Tartary, whose request has stirred the highest reaches of the Church. Written by an unknown hand and illustrated by an unknown artist, this four-page tale unfolds with the weight of history and the quiet urgency of a promise made in shadowed halls.

Untitled Adventure story
4 pp · Adventure
Pep MorganPop BurkettSailor SorensonBoomerangO'RourkeDoc Lowery (villain)
Untitled Adventure story
6 pp · Adventure
Scoop ScanlonRusty JamesArnold (villain)

In the 1974 adventure tale "null," an international jewel thief arrives in America under guard, but his escape is just the beginning—Scoop and Rusty find themselves caught in a high-stakes moment when his hidden gang springs into action.

Untitled Adventure story
12 pp · Adventure
Tex Thomson (introduction, see notes)BobBettyunnamed gangster chief (intro, villain, death)Monk (villain)Sonja (villain)

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Full credits

artist, inker, letterer Joe Shuster
cover pencils, inks Joe Shuster

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↩ Reprints Action Comics #1 (1938)

Reprinted in Comic Reader #103 (1974)

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