Action Comics returned to its original numbering beginning with issue #957 (Aug. 2016). Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster saw their creation, Superman (also known as Kal-El, originally Kal-L), launched in Action Comics #1 on April 18, 1938 ( cover dated June), an event which began the Golden Age of Comic Books.
What happened to Mort Weisinger of Action Comics?
Mort Weisinger retired from DC in 1970 and his final issue of Action Comics was issue #392 (September 1970). Murray Boltinoff became the title’s editor until issue #418. Metamorpho was the backup feature in issues #413–418 after which the character had a brief run as the backup in World’s Finest Comics.
When did Superman come out in Action Comics?
The Golden Age Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster saw their creation, Superman (also known as Kal-El, originally Kal-L), launched in Action Comics #1 on April 18, 1938 (cover dated June), an event which began the Golden Age of Comic Books.
Who is the new writer and artist for DC Action Comics?
Following the completion of Morrison’s storyline, writer Andy Diggle and artist Tony Daniel became the new creative team on the title with issue #19, where unlike the previous issues, the setting for the Action Comics series would now take place in the present.
Why did Superman come back to Action Comics?
Subsequent reports of the first issue’s strong sales and follow up investigations revealed that Superman was the reason. Thus, the character returned to the covers, becoming a permanent presence in issue 19 onward. Initially, Action Comics was an anthology title featuring several other stories in addition to the Superman story.
When did the Bonus Book come out in DC Comics?
A DC Comics Bonus Book was included in issue #599 (April 1988). From May 24, 1988 – March 14, 1989, the publication frequency was changed to weekly, the title changed to Action Comics Weekly, and the series became an anthology.
