Action Comics Vol 1 22

From Hey Kids Comics


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Published
Released
January 23, 1940
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Appearing in Superman: "Europe At War"Edit

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Adversaries:

  • Lita Laverne (Single appearance)[1]
  • An assassin

Other Characters:

  • Several soldiers and policemen

Locations:

Items:

  • None

Vehicles:

  • Steamer Ship

Synopsis for Superman: "Europe At War"Edit

  • Synopsis not yet written.

    Appearing in Pep Morgan: "Volunteer Fireman"Edit

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

  • Mr. Morgan (Pep's dad)
  • Ted (Single appearance)[1]

Adversaries:

  • Rufus Toone (Single appearance)[1]
  • Ezra Wright (Mentioned only)

Other Characters:

  • Charlie (Single appearance)[1]
  • Joe Mack (Single appearance)[1]
  • Mrs. Mack (Single appearance)[1]
  • Jack Green (Single appearance)[1]

Locations:

Items:

  • None

Vehicles:

  • Fire Truck

Synopsis for Pep Morgan: "Volunteer Fireman"Edit

Pep Morgan helps the local fire department put out a fire at Joe Mack's house. Later, the investigator going over the burned-out home discovers evidence of arson! It's the latest in a string of arson cases that have been plaguing Ardale. Mr. Mack plans on selling the property to Rufus Toone, the bank director, since it's no longer any use to him. Pep asks around, and finds out that Rufus Toone and his nephew, Ezra Wright, have made offers to buy each of the homes that were mysteriously burned down, but at the time none of the owners would sell. The latest to be visited by Ezra was Jack Greene, who, like all the others, refused to sell his land. His could be the next targeted house...

A few nights later, Pep's stakeout pays off. A shadowy figure stalks nearby and begins making a fire near the Greene home. He stops when he sees Pep, and takes off running. His days as quarterback for the Ardale team haven't failed him, as Pep easily catches up to, and tackles the fleeing figure. The police rush to the scene, finding the man to be Rufus Toone himself! He is arrested and given time for Arson.

Appearing in Chuck Dawson: "Murder at the Slash-D Ranch"Edit

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

  • Blacky (Chuck's horse) (Final appearance)

Adversaries:

  • Jackson (Single appearance)[1]

Other Characters:

  • Andy Parsons (Single appearance)[1]
  • Mrs. Parsons (Single appearance)[1]

Locations:

Items:

  • None

Vehicles:

  • None

Synopsis for Chuck Dawson: "Murder at the Slash-D Ranch"Edit

Chuck Dawson arrives in town just in time to see a heated exchange escalate into deadly territory. A big man pulls a gun on a gentle fellow who was just trying to apologize. Chuck interrupts the fight, the gunman turns on him, and his pistol is shot out of his hand by Chuck's unerring aim. The big guy runs off, swearing Chuck hasn't seen the last of him.

A few hours later, Chuck hears a gunshot while riding down a rough mountain trail. Ahead, the form of a rider keels over. When Chuck gets closer to see if he can help, he finds the victim was the same man he defended earlier. He was alive, but hurt bad. Chuck leaves the man in the care of some local ranchers, then chases after the shooter. It's not long before he catches up to the gunman, and finds that it was none other than the brute from back in town. The two of them duke it out, but Chuck is the better fighter. He points his gun at the downed varmint and forces him to walk with him back to the sheriff's office.

Appearing in Clip Carson: "Beauty was the Beast"Edit

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

  • None

Adversaries:

  • Gloria Anders (Only appearance; dies)
  • Mr. Ballard (Only appearance; dies)

Other Characters:

  • Harry Anders (Only appearance; dies)
  • Reginald Hood (Single appearance)[1]

Locations:

Items:

  • None

Vehicles:

  • Cruise Liner

Synopsis for Clip Carson: "Beauty was the Beast"Edit

During a stint as passenger aboard a cruise ship, Clip Carson foils a murder attempt, and becomes involved in a case to steal a seemingly worthless idol.

Appearing in Tex Thomson: "The Island Demon"Edit

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Adversaries:

  • a Demon disguised as an Old Man (Only appearance; dies)

Other Characters:

  • Cary James (Only appearance; dies)
  • Doctor Reid (Single appearance)[1]
  • Courtney (Single appearance)[1]

Locations:

Items:

  • a Locket

Vehicles:

  • a small skiff

Synopsis for Tex Thomson: "The Island Demon"Edit

Explorer Cary James finds a remote island where a decrepit old man greets him. The stranger is actually a demon, and steals Cary's form and departs, leaving Cary chained to the island by an invisible force.

Back home in New York, Tex Thomson and Bob Daley notice their old friend has been acting very peculiar since he returned from his trip. They set about to find out why. Meanwhile the real Cary James sends a warning to Dr. Drummond, before dying on the island. Dr. Drummond teams up with Tex Thomson; they pursue the demon. James has also sent along a talisman, that Thomson and Drummond use to destroy the demon, ridding the world of the evil being forever.

Appearing in Three Aces: "The Lost Scot Gold Mine (Part 2)"Edit

Featured Characters:

  • Three Aces
    • Whistler Will (Flashback and main story)
    • Gunner Bill
    • Fog Fortune

Supporting Characters:

  • Sally Saunders (Single appearance)[1] (Flashback and main story)
  • Perry Laverne (Single appearance)[1]

Adversaries:

  • Martino Fenton (Only appearance; dies)
  • Nedra (Single appearance)[1]
  • Concho (Only appearance; dies)
  • Concho's Raiders (Single appearance)[1]
    • Carlos (Only appearance; dies)
    • Juan (Single appearance)[1]
    • Pepito (Single appearance)[1]

Other Characters:

  • Matt Saunders (Single appearance)[1] (Flashback and main story)
  • Tony M'Crea

Locations:

Items:

  • None

Vehicles:

  • Aces' Planes

Synopsis for Three Aces: "The Lost Scot Gold Mine (Part 2)"Edit

"Whistler" Will goes home to his foster father's ranch, where his foster sister, Sally, is getting married. A jealous ex, and a band of raiders try to interrupt the happy occasion, but Will is able to take them down with a quick exchange of bullets.

Appearing in Zatara: "The Mask"Edit

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

  • Ed Burton (Single appearance)[1]

Adversaries:

Other Characters:

  • Bill (Single appearance)[1]

Locations:

Items:

  • None

Vehicles:

  • None

Synopsis for Zatara: "The Mask"Edit

The Tigress partners up with a man known only as the Mask, who has the ability to mimic anyone. With the help of a plastic surgeon, the Mask takes on the appearance of Ed Burton, the president of the Might Bank, to rob it. Luckily, Zatara catches on to their game and uses his powers to turn the Mask into a gargoyle-headed freak, and forces the Tigress to leave the country.

NotesEdit

  • Aside from the stories above, this issue contains:
    • "Malay Head" by Frank Cooper (text story)
    • "Rex" (comic strip)


TriviaEdit

  • Some origin of Whistler Will from "Three Aces"

See Also[edit source]


  • None.


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