Action Comics #146 (1950)

Action Comics #146, published in 1950, features a captivating story involving Superman and his arch-nemesis Lex Luthor. In this issue, Luthor creates a menacing gun that has the unique ability to bring seemingly lifeless statues to life. The story takes readers on a wild ride through the impossible worlds of Tommy Tomorrow, as settlers on Mercury are sold land they cannot farm, and they turn to impossible planets for refuge. The seven missing years of a man named Congo Bill are explored, as his wife wants to declare him dead after he goes missing and Bill believes he may be hiding in the French Fougran Legion. The issue also includes several other fascinating sections, such as a gag strip called Shorty, an odd fact page titled No Foolin, and even a text article about the importance of music. Buzzy provides a public service message for teenagers, reminding them to balance their fun diet, and Vigilante takes readers on a journey through the desert in The Galleon in the Desert. Little Pete rounds out the issue with another gag strip. The cover alone is enough to entice readers, depicting Superman ripping open a large bank vault door to help some people escape. At Comics Into Cash, we pride ourselves on our knowledge and expertise in comic books, and we highly recommend adding Action Comics #146 to any collection.