The "Early" Action Comics Club (#1-24) 9 9

[Frisco Larson]

On Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 7:34 PM, Comics181 said:

All the above pictures just prove that Action 17 is the only superman book I want. Great books, I will join this club one day

It's a great book and in your favor is that it's relatively easy to find and prices haven't taken off on it yet. I remember when issue #15 was that way, now it's really expensive. 

[cgriffith]

I have a question which arose talking to my Comic store owner which came up; Are early Actions (not 2, definitely not!) 3-6 under appreciated? 7, 10, 13 get the love but 3-6 for what it’s worth have full cover art by O’Mealia, and 6 is the first appearance of Jimmy Olsen. Are any of those considered monsters?

[comicdonna]

5 minutes ago, cgriffith said:

I have a question which arose talking to my Comic store owner which came up; Are early Actions (not 2, definitely not!) 3-6 under appreciated? 7, 10, 13 get the love but 3-6 for what it’s worth have full cover art by O’Mealia, and 6 is the first appearance of Jimmy Olsen. Are any of those considered monsters?

I used to own all of the non Superman covers, except for #8.  I think they are underrated.  

[cgriffith]

29 minutes ago, comicdonna said:

I used to own all of the non Superman covers, except for #8.  I think they are underrated.  

For myself I think O’Mealia(s) cover art on 5 is top tier; and 6 I get it , it’s Jimmy Olsen’s debut but the cover even is masterful. O’Mealia work on those non-Superman covers is revolutionary. The covers tell thier own story.

[thejudge01]

I agree they are underrated , especially #4-6, 8+9

Just picked up this one

[cgriffith]

40 minutes ago, thejudge01 said:

I agree they are underrated , especially #4-6, 8+9

Just picked up this one

that presents well and is one of my favorite O’Mealia covers, congratulations 

Edited June 3, 2020 by cgriffith

[Tsp99]

On 6/1/2020 at 8:44 PM, cgriffith said:

• So I decided to go through the thread and catalog where we stand from boardies on the Early Action "run"; most the books posted were raw (I personally like that because while you have an investment/important piece of comic history. You can also read it and enjoy yourself)
• There where also 22 other early Action books were the picture was no longer available so these numbers do not reflect those copies.
• 194 copies (#1-24) within the thread.

1. Action 1 - 10 copies, then 8 single pages
2. Action 2 - 8 copies
3. Action 3 - 5 copies
4. Action 4 - 9 copies
5. Action 5 - 7 copies
6. Action 6 - 6 copies
7. Action 7 - 6 copies
8. Action 8 - 7 copies
9. Action 9 - 5 copies
10. Action 10 - 4 copies
11. Action 11 - 5 copies
12. Action 12 - 7 copies
13. Action 13 - 7 copies
14. Action 14 - 11 copies
15. Action 15 - 13 copies
16. Action 16 - 9 copies
17. Action 17 - 11 copies
18. Action 18 - 10 copies
19. Action 19 - 11 copies
20. Action 20 - 11 copies
21. Action 21 - 7 copies
22. Action 22 - 8 copies
23. Action 23 - 8 copies
24. Action 24 - 9 copies

Here's one to add to the above list.  Had it since the mid 90s.  Anybody remember Continental Comics?  Got this one and and a couple other early ones at the time.

[cgriffith]

 

7 minutes ago, Tsp99 said:

Here's one to add to the above list.  Had it since the mid 90s.  Anybody remember Continental Comics?  Got this one and and a couple other early ones at the time.

Absolutely gorgeous and another great cover by O'Mealia

On 6/1/2020 at 8:44 PM, cgriffith said:

• So I decided to go through the thread and catalog where we stand from boardies on the Early Action "run"; most the books posted were raw (I personally like that because while you have an investment/important piece of comic history. You can also read it and enjoy yourself)
• There where also 22 other early Action books were the picture was no longer available so these numbers do not reflect those copies.
• 196 copies (#1-24) within the thread.

1. Action 1 - 10 copies, then 8 single pages
2. Action 2 - 8 copies
3. Action 3 - 6 copies
4. Action 4 - 9 copies
5. Action 5 - 8 copies
6. Action 6 - 6 copies
7. Action 7 - 6 copies
8. Action 8 - 7 copies
9. Action 9 - 5 copies
10. Action 10 - 4 copies
11. Action 11 - 5 copies
12. Action 12 - 7 copies
13. Action 13 - 7 copies
14. Action 14 - 11 copies
15. Action 15 - 13 copies
16. Action 16 - 9 copies
17. Action 17 - 11 copies
18. Action 18 - 10 copies
19. Action 19 - 11 copies
20. Action 20 - 11 copies
21. Action 21 - 7 copies
22. Action 22 - 8 copies
23. Action 23 - 8 copies
24. Action 24 - 9 copies

Updated to reflect the 5.5 - 5 and raw 3 that were just added recently. 

[Yorick]

On 6/2/2020 at 3:30 PM, cgriffith said:

I have a question which arose talking to my Comic store owner which came up; Are early Actions (not 2, definitely not!) 3-6 under appreciated? 7, 10, 13 get the love but 3-6 for what it’s worth have full cover art by O’Mealia, and 6 is the first appearance of Jimmy Olsen. Are any of those considered monsters?

It's so strange that these O'Mealias were used for the covers of "Action" rather than "Adventure" or "More Fun" where these characters seem to appear.  Action 5 looks like Bob Merritt.  Action 3 might be from Anchors Aweigh!  Action 6 could be Steve Conrad. 

[podboy66]

I bought a couple last year and they're pretty cool....

Might have to start a run

[Chicago Boy]

That action 2 is dreamy. I love the fortresses !

[comicdonna]

10 minutes ago, Chicago Boy said:

That action 2 is dreamy. I love the fortresses !

Action 3  

[Primetime]

On 6/1/2020 at 5:44 PM, cgriffith said:

• So I decided to go through the thread and catalog where we stand from boardies on the Early Action "run"; most the books posted were raw (I personally like that because while you have an investment/important piece of comic history. You can also read it and enjoy yourself)
• There where also 22 other early Action books were the picture was no longer available so these numbers do not reflect those copies.
• 194 copies (#1-24) within the thread.

1. Action 1 - 10 copies, then 8 single pages
2. Action 2 - 8 copies
3. Action 3 - 5 copies
4. Action 4 - 9 copies
5. Action 5 - 7 copies
6. Action 6 - 6 copies
7. Action 7 - 6 copies
8. Action 8 - 7 copies
9. Action 9 - 5 copies
10. Action 10 - 4 copies
11. Action 11 - 5 copies
12. Action 12 - 7 copies
13. Action 13 - 7 copies
14. Action 14 - 11 copies
15. Action 15 - 13 copies
16. Action 16 - 9 copies
17. Action 17 - 11 copies
18. Action 18 - 10 copies
19. Action 19 - 11 copies
20. Action 20 - 11 copies
21. Action 21 - 7 copies
22. Action 22 - 8 copies
23. Action 23 - 8 copies
24. Action 24 - 9 copies

Here’s my 7 which I’ve had awhile now. Don’t think I ever posted it here. The best 1.0 on the census from what I’ve seen with no brittleness, no large pieces out of the FC, or no missing interior story panels (Siegel copy) 

[Chicago Boy]

5 hours ago, comicdonna said:

Action 3    Correction noted !

[Frisco Larson]

A coverless reader with a reproduction cover. It's fun to read the actual comic (vs. reprint) without spending a fortune.

[cgriffith]

10 hours ago, Primetime said:

Here’s my 7 which I’ve had awhile now. Don’t think I ever posted it here. The best 1.0 on the census from what I’ve seen with no brittleness, no large pieces out of the FC, or no missing interior story panels (Siegel copy) 

Beautiful book

[woowoo]

10 hours ago, Primetime said:

Here’s my 7 which I’ve had awhile now. Don’t think I ever posted it here. The best 1.0 on the census from what I’ve seen with no brittleness, no large pieces out of the FC, or no missing interior story panels (Siegel copy) 

Did not know you had a 7 Ben

 

[MrBedrock]

It looks like all of my old photo links are broken. Here are a couple to add to the list...

 

 

[MrBedrock]

[cgriffith]

On 6/1/2020 at 8:44 PM, cgriffith said:

• So I decided to go through the thread and catalog where we stand from boardies on the Early Action "run"; most the books posted were raw (I personally like that because while you have an investment/important piece of comic history. You can also read it and enjoy yourself)
• There where also 22 other early Action books were the picture was no longer available so these numbers do not reflect those copies.
• 200 copies (#1-24) within the thread.

1. Action 1 - 10 copies, then 8 single pages
2. Action 2 - 8 copies
3. Action 3 - 6 copies
4. Action 4 - 9 copies
5. Action 5 - 8 copies
6. Action 6 - 6 copies
7. Action 7 - 7 copies
8. Action 8 - 7 copies
9. Action 9 - 5 copies
10. Action 10 - 4 copies
11. Action 11 - 5 copies
12. Action 12 - 8 copies
13. Action 13 - 7 copies
14. Action 14 - 12 copies
15. Action 15 - 13 copies
16. Action 16 - 9 copies
17. Action 17 - 11 copies
18. Action 18 - 10 copies
19. Action 19 - 11 copies
20. Action 20 - 12 copies
21. Action 21 - 7 copies
22. Action 22 - 8 copies
23. Action 23 - 8 copies
24. Action 24 - 9 copies

So with the addition of @Primetime and @MrBedrock beautiful books and amazing original art  we are now at a combined total of 200 Action (#1-24) I will do my best to keep this updated on a monthly basis from here forward. I myself will be adding one more to the ledger before weeks end.