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Action Comics #166 (of 1000000)

The Three Scoops of Death
March 31st, 1952

Action Comics #166 (of 904)

The Three Scoops of Death
March 31st, 1952

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166 (of 904)
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The Three Scoops of Death
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Cover date:
March 31st, 1952
Store date:
January 18th, 1952
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  1. The Team's the Thing: (public service message from Binky)
  2. The Three Scoops of Death: (Superman vs. Lex Luthor / written by Bill Finger) Luthor replaces Perry White with a robot to send Lois on dangerous assignments to keep Superman distracted. he then uses the robot to frame Clark for Perry's murder.
  3. Susie: (gag strip)
  4. The Earthbound Planeteer: (Tommy Tomorrow) While pursuing a criminal ship, Tommy is hit by a ray that prematurely ages him.
  5. Mission to Malaya: (Congo Bill)
  6. The Mummy: (Professor Eureka: gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)
  7. Congressional Collectors: (text story)
  8. The Trickster of Deep River County: (Vigilante)
  9. Varsity Vic: (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)

"What happens when Superman is forbidden from saving Lois from ... "The Three Scoops of Death"?

Perry White: Go ahead, Lois, put your head in the lion's mouth-- if you want to win "The Bravest Reporter" prize!

Superman (thought): Perry White must be mad! He knows that lion is a killer! And I'm not allowed to interfere!

"Ride thrilling Western trails with the Vigilante"

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