Action Comics #145
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "Merton Gloop and His Magic Horseshoe!", Professor Carter’s latest invention—a horseshoe that repels anything—takes an unexpected turn when Merton Gloop steals it, convinced he’s now invulnerable. Written by Dorothy Woolfolk and brought to life with playful energy by Al Plastino on both art and inks, this 1950 classic blends sci-fi whimsy with a touch of slapstick, all captured in a vibrant cover by Al Plastino.
When Professor Carter invents a horseshoe with the power to repel anything, Merton Gloop steals it—and suddenly believes he’s invincible. Now, with a newfound sense of confidence (and a little too much swagger), he’s about to test just how far his magic horseshoe can protect him.
In "Outlaw World!", Rymd-Tommy infiltrates the lawless planet where gangster Jim Crewe has long ruled unchecked, running rigged casinos and exploiting the system. With stealth and determination, Tommy sets out to dismantle the criminal empire from within—before the entire planet falls deeper into chaos.
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Reprinted in Superboy #21 (1950), The Hundred Comic Monthly #6 (1957), Superman Annual #1958 (1958), Stålmannen #10/1963 (1963), Tarzan #230 (1974), Superman in Action Comics #1 (1993), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #7 (2023), Stålmannen #2/1953
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