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Special Edition, Action Comics#1
Cover: Wayne Boring & Stan Kaye

Special Edition, Action Comics #1

Nov 1944 · DC · 0.00 FREE
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In "Mr. Mxyztplk Returns!", Clark Kent finds himself plagued by bizarre, impossible occurrences—leaving him puzzled and on edge. With the mischievous dimension-hopping trickster back in town, the Man of Tomorrow faces his most unpredictable foe yet, testing his wits and patience in ways no Kryptonian power can fully counter. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Joe Shuster, this classic tale features the iconic cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye.

Contains 6 stories
Mr. Mxyztplk Returns!
11 pp · Fantasy, Superhero

When strange and inexplicable events start plaguing Clark Kent, one thing’s clear: the mischievous Mr. Mxyztplk has returned from another dimension, and with him comes a fresh wave of chaos for the Man of Tomorrow.

Untitled Adventure story
5.67 pp · Adventure, Crime
Untitled Humor story
2 pp · Humor
Grandpa Peters
Sarantaki the Greek!
10 pp · Superhero
Stuff the Chinatown Kid

In "Sarantaki the Greek!", Greek patriots hide a cache of gems to fund their cause, but when the jewels vanish, reporter Jake Spencer is blamed—though he’s being set up by the cunning Sam Sarantak. As the truth unravels, Spencer must clear his name while uncovering a web of deception tied to a man with a hidden agenda.

The Hair that Wasn't There!
5 pp · Humor, Crime
Hayfoot Henry
The Disappearing Trees!
8 pp · Fantasy, Superhero

In "The Disappearing Trees!", Zatara investigates a strange phenomenon at Jack Rand’s lumber camp, where logs vanish mid-chute before reaching the river. As he follows the trail, he uncovers a hidden mechanism diverting timber into rival lumberman Zeb Carter’s lake—and a secret alliance between Carter and Rand’s foreman, Jeff Lund.

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Cast · 8 characters

Full credits

artist, inker Joe Shuster
cover pencils Wayne Boring
cover inks Stan Kaye

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