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Action Comics #157 (of 1000000)

The Superman Who Couldn't Fly
June 30th, 1951

Action Comics #157 (of 904)

The Superman Who Couldn't Fly
June 30th, 1951

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157 (of 904)
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The Superman Who Couldn't Fly
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Cover date:
June 30th, 1951
Store date:
April 20th, 1951
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  1. The Superman Who Couldn't Fly: (Superman) while getting his shoes shined odd rings are put on his ankles. the shiner explains he is actually a reporter from another paper who believes Clark is Superman and the rings on his ankles will record if he leaves the ground, moves faster than would be possible for a human, or tampers with the rings. the guy in the next chair happens to work for a racketeer who tries to take advantage of the situation.
  2. Bodyguard To A Billion: (Congo Bill)
  3. The Interplanetary Baby-Sitter: (Tommy Tomorrow) Tommy and his partner find a ship adrift with a baby on board.
  4. Jerry The Jitterbug: (humor strip by Henry Boltinoff)
  5. Quick Quiz: (4 panels of questions and answers)
  6. The Impossible Escapes: (Vigilante)
  7. Little Pete: (humor strip by Henry Boltinoff)
  8. Varsity Vic: (humor strip by Henry Boltinoff)
  9. Know Your Country: (PSA with Superboy)

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