ACTION COMICS

Action Comics (Series 1 1938-2011)

DC Comics’ Action Comics series launched in June 1938 with the historic Action Comics #1, introducing Superman to the world. Created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, Superman’s debut helped establish the superhero genre and made Action Comics one of the most important titles in comic book history. The original series continued for more than seven decades, reaching issue #904 in October 2011.

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Key Issues & Collectibility

The original Action Comics 1938 series contains some of the most historically significant and collectible key issues in DC Comics history. Highlights include Action Comics #1 (first appearance and origin of Superman and Lois Lane), #23 (first appearance of Lex Luthor), #242 (first appearance of Brainiac and the Bottle City of Kandor), #252 (first appearance of Supergirl, Kara Zor-El), #252-253 marking the beginning of Supergirl’s important role in the Superman mythos, and #544 (Lex Luthor debuts his iconic battlesuit). With landmark first appearances, classic covers and major developments in Superman history, the series remains a cornerstone of comic book collecting.

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Why Collect Action Comics

From Superman’s earliest Golden Age adventures through the Silver and Bronze Ages and into modern DC storytelling, Action Comics chronicles the evolution of the Man of Steel and his extraordinary supporting cast. Featuring Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Supergirl and countless other heroes and villains, the original series offers collectors everything from affordable back issues to historically important key comics and some of the most valuable comic books ever published.

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Browse Action Comics

Browse Action Comics from the original 1938-2011 series available now at Iconic Comics & Cards, including Superman key issues, first appearances, graded comics, rare finds and collectible DC comic books for sale online.