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Limited to 800 copies
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Limited to 800 copies
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Reprint of Action Comics #1
Mini-comic distributed with DC Direct '1st Appearances' Superman action figure
22-pages, measures 1.3 in. x 1.9 in.
Key Facts
Reprint of Action Comics #1
Mini-comic distributed with DC Direct '1st Appearances' Superman action figure
22-pages, measures 1.3 in. x 1.9 in.
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Limited to 200 copies
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Limited to 800 copies
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Limited to 1,000 copies
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Limited to 500 copies
Action Comics #2
DC
•
1938
•
Vol. 1
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2nd appearance of Superman
2nd appearance of Lois Lane and Zatara
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2nd appearance of Superman
2nd appearance of Lois Lane and Zatara
Action Comics #2
DC
•
2011
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
Action Comics #3
DC
•
1938
•
Vol. 1
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3rd appearance of Superman
Action Comics #3
DC
•
2011
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
Action Comics #4
DC
•
1938
•
Vol. 1
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4th appearance of Superman
Action Comics #4
DC
•
2011
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
Action Comics #5
DC
•
1938
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
5th appearance of Superman
First kiss between Superman and Lois Lane, occurred between panels
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5th appearance of Superman
First kiss between Superman and Lois Lane, occurred between panels
Action Comics #5
DC
•
2012
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Xa-Du, the Phantom King
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1st cameo appearance of Xa-Du, the Phantom King
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1st cameo appearance of Xa-Du, the Phantom King
Polybagged with a digital redemption code to read the comic on a computer or device
Combo Pack priced $1.00 higher than the standard cover
Approximately 1% - 5% of copies in circulation are Combo Packs
Key Facts
1st cameo appearance of Xa-Du, the Phantom King
Polybagged with a digital redemption code to read the comic on a computer or device
Combo Pack priced $1.00 higher than the standard cover
Approximately 1% - 5% of copies in circulation are Combo Packs
Action Comics #6
DC
•
1938
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
1st appearance of Jimmy Olsen, unnamed, referred to only as Office Boy
First reference to Superman as "The Man of Steel" seen in a newspaper headline
[July 2025 - it is rumored Skyler Gisondo will reprise the role of Jimmy Olsen as the host a spin-off crime anthology TV series focused on different DC villains]
Key Facts
1st appearance of Jimmy Olsen, unnamed, referred to only as Office Boy
First reference to Superman as "The Man of Steel" seen in a newspaper headline
[July 2025 - it is rumored Skyler Gisondo will reprise the role of Jimmy Olsen as the host a spin-off crime anthology TV series focused on different DC villains]
Action Comics #6
DC
•
2012
•
Vol. 2
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Xa-Du, the Phantom King
Key Facts
1st full appearance of Xa-Du, the Phantom King
Action Comics #7
DC
•
1938
•
Vol. 1
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2nd cover appearance of Superman
First time "Superman" is in print on a comic book cover
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2nd cover appearance of Superman
First time "Superman" is in print on a comic book cover
Action Comics #7
DC
•
2012
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
Action Comics #8
DC
•
1939
•
Vol. 1
Key Facts
Superman demonstrates extraordinary hearing abilities but not referred to as 'super' until Action Comics #11
Cover art inspired by the 1919 painting 'Last of the Mohicans' by N.C. Wyeth
Key Facts
Superman demonstrates extraordinary hearing abilities but not referred to as 'super' until Action Comics #11
Cover art inspired by the 1919 painting 'Last of the Mohicans' by N.C. Wyeth
Action Comics #8
DC
•
2012
•
Vol. 2
Non-Key
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