CATALOG RECORD

Action Comics #121

DC · Series began 1938 · June 1948

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Dates

Cover date: June 1948
On sale: April 14, 1948
Pages: 52

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Wayne Boring, Ed Smalle, Lit-Win, William White, Irwin Hasen, Henry Boltinoff, Phil Berube, Jerry Robinsoninks: Stan Kaye, Ed Smalle, Lit-Win, William White, Irwin Hasen, Henry Boltinoff, Phil Berube, George Roussosscript: Lit-Win, John Nanovic, Henry Boltinoff, Phil Berubeletters: Lit-Win, Henry Boltinoff, Phil Berube

Stories

Superman Versus Atlas! · 12 pages
When the mythical Atlas suddenly appears in the modern world, he challenges Superman to a contest of strength.
Wits for Weapons! · 6 pages
Bill comes across a pair of men who bet him that he cannot survive alone and unarmed in the jungle. The men are attempting to cause Bill's death as they try to get out of the jungle with a treasure trove of jewels.
The Museum Vandals! · 7 pages
Zatara enjoys some down time by visiting a wax museum. While there he witnesses a boy stealing from the exhibits, so he brings some of them to life and they harass the boy, who learns his lesson.
Bill Gets His Break · 2 pages
The Playpen · 1 pages
With his four young children climbing over his while he tries to relax, Pop carries his armchair inside the playpen.
The Man of 1,000 Brands! · 8 pages

Reprinted in

Action Comics (1948), Adventure Comics (1938), Batman (1940), Mighty Comic (1960), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus (2013)