ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #52
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paper tp int. fc
classic Fred Ray cover
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paper tp int. fc
classic Fred Ray cover
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
paper tp int. fc
classic Fred Ray cover
Blackstone CopyThe cover to Action Comics #52 breaks from the typical Golden Age conventions, as the Fred Ray illustration adorning the book showcases every hero that stars in the anthology. There's no question who the Big Kahuna is as the Man of Steel appears proudly in the center of the image, leading the patriotic charge, flanked by his supporting acts. The whole package is really quite impressive, at once subtly highlighting while simultaneously downplaying the wartime theme that dominated comics of the period. The Superman story within, "The Emperor of America," like many of Superman's social commentary tales, still resonates today as the plot concerns a mysterious man who hijacks the White House through the use of a special ray that causes the populace to become apathetic, allowing this crafty villain to take control of the country, but, as usual, Superman is there to save the day, disabling the indifference contraption and bringing the illegitimate emperor to justice.
paper tp int. fc
classic Fred Ray cover
Blackstone CopyThe cover to Action Comics #52 breaks from the typical Golden Age conventions, as the Fred Ray illustration adorning the book showcases every hero that stars in the anthology. There's no question who the Big Kahuna is as the Man of Steel appears proudly in the center of the image, leading the patriotic charge, flanked by his supporting acts. The whole package is really quite impressive, at once subtly highlighting while simultaneously downplaying the wartime theme that dominated comics of the period. The Superman story within, "The Emperor of America," like many of Superman's social commentary tales, still resonates today as the plot concerns a mysterious man who hijacks the White House through the use of a special ray that causes the populace to become apathetic, allowing this crafty villain to take control of the country, but, as usual, Superman is there to save the day, disabling the indifference contraption and bringing the illegitimate emperor to justice.