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"Superman: "The King of Color!"": The synopsis for this issue has not yet been written.

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Action Comics #89 is an issue of the series Action Comics (Volume 1) with a cover date of October, 1945.

Synopsis for Superman: "The King of Color!"


Appearing in Superman: "The King of Color!"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • S. Andrew Bascomb / Slippery Andy (Hillcrest founder)

Other Characters:

  • Bricktop Boyle (street urchin)
  • Herbert van Gilder (Hillcrest boy)
  • Milford (chauffeur)
  • Mortimer Riggs-Biddle III (Hillcrest boy)
  • Pete (doorman)
  • Pixie (goon)
  • Pug (goon)
  • Turk (goon)
  • Van Gilder (banker; mentioned only)

Locations:

  • Metropolis
    • Hillcrest Club for Young Gentlemen (later Superman Boys' Club)

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Vehicles:




Synopsis for Congo Bill: "The Elephant's Homecoming!"


Appearing in Congo Bill: "The Elephant's Homecoming!"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

  • Snorky White (friend of Bill)

Antagonists:

  • "Jackal" Darcy (Single appearance)
  • Walt Sellers / Planter Harris (Single appearance)

Other Characters:

  • Kala (elephant)

Locations:

  • Unnamed Jungle

Items:


Vehicles:



Synopsis for Vigilante: "The Cruise of the Ichabod Q!"


Appearing in Vigilante: "The Cruise of the Ichabod Q!"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:

Antagonists:

  • Shakes (underworld poet)
    • Stoney (goon)
    • Rocky (goon)
    • Flint (goon)

Other Characters:

  • Mrs. Percival Braithe (wealthy lady)

Locations:

  • Unnamed Harbor

Items:


Vehicles:

  • Ichabod Q (tugboat)
  • Princess Ida (ship)

Synopsis for Zatara: "Race Against Rogues!"


Appearing in Zatara: "Race Against Rogues!"

Featured Characters:

Supporting Characters:


Antagonists:

  • The Four-Aces (gambling ring)

Other Characters:

  • Mort (corrupt jockey)

Locations:

  • Benton Park

Items:


Vehicles:


Notes

  • The King of Color is reprinted in Superman: The Action Comics Archives Vol. 6.
  • This issue includes a "Hayfoot Henry" comic feature titled "An Ill Wind Blows!" by Al Schwartz and Stan Kaye.



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