Action Comics (1938 DC) UK Edition comic books

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 6p cover price. Cover by Neal Adams. "This Hostage Must Die!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman discovers that the red jewel is drawing energy from a red sun, and frees himself by blocking out its light; Then he discovers that Frank Haldane has found the treasure of Montezuma, and is attempting to steal it with a mechanical mole of his own design. "Feud of the Titans!", script by Leo Dorfman (as Geoff Browne), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman and Supergirl are made hostile to each other and goaded into a super-feud when fumes from a brainwash bomb they are disposing of in the Fortress of Solitude's disintegration pit combine with Kryptonian elements there and make them hate each other. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Dick Giordano. Amazo's Big Breakthrough starring Superman and the Justice League, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman battles Amazo. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. It's A Bird, It's A Plane...It's Supermobile! starring Superman and the Justice League, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman battles Amazo, first appearance of the Supermobile. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. "This Is A Job For Supermobile," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Amazo attempts to destroy Lois Lane, but Superman rescues her in the Supermobile, and travels five days into the future inside it; By that time, the red radiation has passed out of Earths orbit, and the Man of Steel regains his powers and beats back Amazo; But the android recovers as Superman takes Lois and Professor Ivo back to Earth, and vows to attack anew. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Sleep No More," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The people of the world have not slept for five days thanks to the effects on plants of the influx of red solar radiation, and Superman tells Amazo he will find a way to return him to dormancy. 36 pgs., full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Dick Giordano. Superman Takes a Wife, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Joe Giella; Colonel Future and The Wizard team to prevent the existence of Earth 2 Superman, who eventually restates his marriage vows with Lois; 40th anniversary issue. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover by Neal Adams. "The Experiment That Backfired on Superman", script by Cary Bates (pgs. 1-3; 17) and Dennis O'Neil (pgs. 4-16), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Joe Rubinstein (pgs. 1-3, 17) and Murphy Anderson (pgs. 4-16); En route to the laboratory of Professor Bolden to help test a new energy source, Superman is attacked by a pair of thieves using Bolden's device; while unconscious, Superman dreams of Professor Bolden's first experiment: the Kryptonite Engine; Clark Kent begins his TV career. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia. "Superman's Time-Killing Trip!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Superman travels to the future where he finds the Earth population at war with the Halflings and the sun has turned red, robbing him of his ability to travel home. "Hero for a Day," script by Elizabeth Smith and Thomas E. Smith, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Frank McLaughlin; Lex Luthor escapes prison to deliver a birthday present for his nephew. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. First 40-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "No Tomorrow For Superman," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Ever since Brainiac made him view the destruction of Krypton, Superman has had excessive super-energy that he has to find a way to express harmlessly; But during the latest bout of super-energy, Brainiac directs Superman at the Justice League satellite. One-page Fred Hembeck strip. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "A Matter of Light and Death," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Diverted by Hawkman, Superman lands in northern Oregon where he hatches a plan; He engages Brainiac's ship, then drags it to the location of a supernova, where he powers up enough to penetrate Brainiac's force shield, enter his spacecraft, and knock him out. One-page Unknown Soldier strip by Fred Hembeck. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 12p cover price. Superman in a book length story, "Superman's Secret Afterlife!" with story by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. It's Superman's birthday, but its not a fun party because the Man of Steel is threatened by the usual suspects from the Phamtom Zone!

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "The Metropolis-UFO Connection!" Starring Superman. Story by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "The Secet of the Super-S!" Starring Superman. Story by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Clark Kent resigns his job at WGBS and returns to his job at the Daily Planet, but not all is as it seems.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Superman in "Attack of the Ultimate Warrior!" with story by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. A legendary invincible seven-foot Kryptonian Guardian appears on earth with none other than Kal-El as his prey. 32 pages, full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Superman in "Death Out of a Bottle!" with story by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. An alien plague threatens death and destruction but Superman finds himself helpless to stop it.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Superman in "Superman's Command Performance!" with story by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. What would you ask for is Superman could grant a wish for you? In this story three people have that chance.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Superman in "The Catastrophic Man!" with story by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Julius Schwartz, editor. Vartox, the sole survivor of the exploded planet Valeron, arrives on earth, much as Superman once did.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Superman in "As the World Turns...for the Last Time!" with story by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Vince Colletta. Julius Schwartz, editor. Vartox, the sole survivor of the exploded planet Valeron (see previous issue) warns Superman that Earth, like Krypton and Valeron, faces impending destruction, but this time it's the son of Jor-El who fails to heed the warning!

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Superman in "The Mystery of the Mild-Mannered Superman!" written by Cary Bates with art by Kurt Schaffenberger and inks by Jow Giella. It's happened before and it happens here again--Superman and Clatk Kent trade personalities! Profile of artist Joe Staton. Julius Schwartz, editor.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Superman and Supergirl in "Fall and Rise of the Star-Child!" written by Cary Bates with art by Curt Swan and inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Julius Schwartz, editor. When an alien baby arrives on earth in a space ship much as Superman did, the Man of Steel and Supergirl join forces to prepare him for his new life.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. "A Save in Time!" Written by Cary Bates. Pencils by Curt Swan. Inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Starring Superman and The Astounding Kolzer. Superman tries to prevent a woman from being kidnapped "right out of this world."

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Power and the Choice," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; An evil woman hypnotizes Tobias Williams into infusing her with his prana-powers so that she can run rampant as the Mystery Marauder, and Williams appeals to Superman for help. 32 pages, full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. The Creature That Charmed Children starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; a harry beast named Jorlan charms children, but makes trouble for Superman. 32 pages, full color.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. The Children's Exodus from Earth! starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; the harry beast named Jorlan continues making trouble for Superman. Superboy cameo. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. The Miraculous Return of Jonathan Kent starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Clark's adoptive father, Jonathan Kent, has apparently returned from the grave.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. The Secret World of Jonathan Kent starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Pa Kent has apparently returned from the grave; Superman is defeated, his identity revealed. 32 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Great Space-Travel Hoax," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman tangles with an energy-being created from the subconscious of five aliens masquerading as Earth people. "The Computers That Saved Metropolis!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Jim Starlin, inks by Dick Giordano; Alec and Shanna use a pair of TRS-80 computers to help Superman stop Major Disaster after Superman's powers become difficult for him to control. 68 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Luthor's Last Stand starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman apparently leaves Lex Luthor to face sudden death. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Luthor Fights for Good!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Lex Luthor appears to confirm his change of heart by deactivating all nuclear weapons on Earth, repairing the ozone layer, and helping Superman fight Terra-Man and other alien criminals. "A New Costume for Air-Wave!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; After Air Waves costume gets ripped apart by his two young cousins, Karen Peterson has to secretly make him a new one. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Luthor's Day of Reckoning!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Lex Luthor marries Angela Blake, but it turns out to be part of a plot to trap Superman. "Sinister Spectacle of Sunspotter," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Vince Colletta; Air Wave tangles with a solar-powered villain, Sunspotter. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Return of Superman Island," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman deals with the return of Superman Island and the secret inside, as well as the H.I.V.E., a new organization that wants the secret inside that island. "The Red Dart's Deadly Arts," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Kim DeMulder; Subbing for Green Arrow, Atom faces the Red Dart and his explosive darts, and gets a little help from Air Wave. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Countdown of the Killer Computer," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman is confronted by Brainiac again, who manipulates the contents of the Fortress of Solitude against him. "Sunspotter's Crime Collection," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Romeo Tanghal, inks by Kim DeMulder; The Atom and Air Wave are individually trapped by Sunspotter, who is bent on robbing wealthy hobbyists. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "This Is My World, and You're Welcome to It!", script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; The Earth has been transformed into a world in which Vandal Savage rules and Superman is his servant, but Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen convince the Man of Steel to turn on his master. The Flash Meets the Bureauc-Rat ad. "Sorry - Wrong Powers!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; The Atom must track down the kidnappers of Professor Hyatt, despite the fact that meddling by a cosmic being has given him the powers of the Atom of Earth-Two. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Time and Time Again," script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman learns that the worlds history has been distorted by "time bombs" planted through history by Vandal Savage; But Lex Luthor, in getting the Man of Steel to defuse the bombs, hopes to make himself master of the alternate Earth. "The Clueless Capers of Chronos," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; Chronos returns to trap the Atom in a blender full of pancake syrup. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The War for Peace!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dave Hunt; Superman recovers a religious artifact beloved by two races and stops them from going to war upon each other on Christmas Eve. "Brother Rat," script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Don Heck; Aquaman learns from Vulko that Mera will die unless she returns to her other-dimensional world before long; Nonetheless, she accompanies her husband to New York City, where they fight Ocean Master, who leaps off a building to his apparent death. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Treasure Hunt on a Small Planet," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman must discover why alien beings are stealing dams and factories on Earth. "Old Gold" Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman. "Beyond the Poseidon Adventure," script by J. M. DeMatteis, art by Don Heck; Ocean Master survives the fall, but Amphitrite, who now commands him, sends Poseidon in his place to fight Aquaman, who now suspects that Ocean Masters mother (his fathers second wife) may still be alive. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Where the Space-Winds Blows," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman tries to prevent an alien hunter from destroying a monster which he soon learns destroyed the alien's planet. "Family Plot," script by J. M. DeMatteis, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Don Heck; Aquaman, Mera, and Cal Durham learn the strange history of Aquamans mother: that Atlanna was a survivor of the original Atlantis, thanks to her taking a serum of her own invention that made her amphibious and nearly immortal; that her sister, Atlena, was a priestess of the Delphius Oracle, which proclaimed that a savior would be born to become king of sea and land people; that Atlanna did not really die in Aquamans childhood, but was merely rendered comatose. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "Superman's Arch-Rival for Lois Lane," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman discovers a businessman beating his time with Lois Lane, and distracting him deliberately with reports of disasters the Man of Steel must deal with. "The End," script by J. M. DeMatteis (plot) and Bob Rozakis (script), art by Don Heck; Aquaman and Poseidon have a final encounter with Atlanna, Ocean Master, and a horde of villainous robots. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Deadly Rampage of the Lady Fox," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; In New York City, the Vixen steals a van full of furs that belong to entrepreneur Mordecai Mule; Superman, attending a function at Madison Square Garden, learns of the robbery and gives chase; Superman and Vixen team up to stop a horde of elephants. "Grow, Little Growfish!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; Off the coast of Virginia, Aquaman experiments with his telepathic powers by sending out a routine mental scanning wave; He discovers a large, gelatinous organism that shrinks in size; Aquaman contacts the Atom, who teleports over to investigate. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Time-Tornado of the Clockwork Man," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman battles a robot that is disrupting timelines. "The Hurricane Harness Hijack," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; Professor Hyatt invents a device which can harness part of a hurricanes power and sends it through the Time Pool to be charged by a hurricane in 1938; But when the Calculator comes to steal it, he winds up kicking the Atom into the Time Pool. 36 pgs.

UK edition. Identical to US edition, but has 15p cover price. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. "Steve Lombard's Double Life!", script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; An alien cons Steve Lombard into thinking he is one of their race, so that he may steal Steves athletic qualities and use it to compete in sports on his own planet. "The Robot Master" Hostess snack cakes ad with Wonder Woman. "The Eye of the Storm," script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; The Atom helps save his own parents during the hurricane, then returns through the Time Pool to defeat the Calculator. 36 pgs.