Description: ACTION COMICS #221 1956 VG/FN 1ST SILVER AGE ISSUE - SUPERMAN Congo Bill TOMMY TOMORROW Action Comics #221 is cover dated October 1956 and was published by National Comics Publications, Inc. better known as DC Comics. This 32 page comic contains the following stories: SUPERMAN "Superman's New Super-Power" with story and art by ??? and Wayne Boring (pencils) / Stan Kaye (inks) (10 pages) Synopsis: After destroying an asteroid in space, Superman becomes magnetically-charged. Lois takes the opportunity to prove once again that Clark is Superman, but he has a logical explanation. CONGO BILL "Congo Bill - Witch Doctor" with story and art by ??? and Howard Sherman (pencils and inks) (6 pages) Synopsis: Bill tells of how he drank from the magic pool which gives powers to witch doctors. He convinces Bwanda, who as witch doctor has the tribe under his thumb, that his powers are greater. Eventually, Bwanda decides that his powers are waning and heads off to the magic spring. Bill and Janu follow, and Bill dynamites the spring so that no other man will be able to wield such power. TOMMY TOMORROW "The Sleeping Beauty Of Space" with story and art by Otto Binder and Jim Mooney (pencils and inks) (6 pages) Synopsis: Tommy and Brent discover a beautiful girl floating in a space capsule. On awakening, she declares herself to be Princess Vyra, from a scientifically-advanced race which existed on earth 15,000 years earlier. She has been searching through time for the perfect man, and has decided Tommy is the perfect candidate. The cover features artwork by Al Plastino (pencils and inks) of Superman using his new super-power to life a car into the air. The 2021 Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide values this comic at $800.00 in near mint- condition. This comic book is complete and in very good / fine condition (back cover detached from bottom staple) with NO missing pages, cut outs or restoration and has been accurately graded by myself, a professional comic book dealer for over 35 years, so please buy with confidence. The comic will ship by FIRST CLASS mail with an acid free backing board in a protective sleeve between two pieces of sturdy cardboard to preserve your investment and GUARANTEE it arrives in the same condition as it was sent out in. Please see our other listings for more GOLDEN AGE, SILVER AGE & BRONZE AGE ACTION COMICS and combine winnings to save on shipping. INTERNATIONAL Orders welcome. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. Thank you and good luck! NOTE: Please wait for invoice if making a multiple purchase so I can combine shipping for best possible discount and cheapest cost.
Price: 149.99 USD
Location: Buffalo, New York
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Shipping Cost: 4.5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Publication Year: 1956
Type: Comic Book
Character: Superman (Clark Kent), Tommy Tomorrow, Congo Bill
Issue Number: 221
Era: Silver Age (1956-69)
Series Title: Action Comics
Universe: DC Universe
Grade: 5.0 Very Good/Fine
Features: 1ST SILVER AGE ISSUE
Publisher: DC Comics
Genre: Superheroes
Vintage: Yes