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Action Comics #461 (of 1000000)

Kill Me or Leave Me! / The Toughest Newsboy in Town!
July 31st, 1976

Action Comics #461 (of 904)

Kill Me or Leave Me! / The Toughest Newsboy in Town!
July 31st, 1976

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461 (of 904)
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Kill Me or Leave Me! / The Toughest Newsboy in Town!
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July 31st, 1976
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Unknown
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  1. Cover by Bob Oksner.
  2. "Kill Me or Leave Me!" (Superman) written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Tex Blaisdell. Krab-Brak, who makes everyone believe Clark Kent is a hero!
  3. "Justice for All includes Children, 5" public service ad.
  4. "The Toughest Newsboy in Town!" A (The Amazing Exploits of Perry White) story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Tex Blaisdell. Perry White gathers the White family to tell of his exploits when he was promoted from a newsboy to a Daily Editor reporter.

Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, the Joker in "The Cornered Clown".
  • The story "The Toughest Newsboy in Town!" takes place on Easter Sunday.
  • For the first time since 1947, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's names were back in Superman comics, and listed as the Man of Steel's co-creators.

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