ACTION COMICS #98 SUMMARY!

[Kal-El]

Superman: “Starring Susie!” In this charming tale, Superman encounters Susie Tompkins, a mischievous girl known for her tall tales. The story begins with Susie fabricating stories to her friends, which leads to confusion and chaos in her small village. Superman steps in to teach Susie a lesson about honesty. However, things take a turn when Susie unwittingly stumbles upon a real crime involving the theft of the Rajah Ruby. Superman must then save the day by recovering the stolen gem and apprehending the robbers, Knife and Red, all while dealing with Susie’s antics. This story also features regular characters like Lois Lane, Perry White, and introduces Susie’s mother, Lucille Tompkins1.

Zatara: “Fish Catches Man!” The master magician Zatara stars in this adventure set in the high seas. Zatara and his friend Captain Sparr encounter Alec Burley, a notorious “bad fisherman” who has been causing trouble. Using his magical abilities, Zatara turns the tables on Burley, leading to a humorous twist where fish end up “catching” the man. The story is a playful take on justice and retribution1.

Congo Bill: “The Perilous Pearls!” Congo Bill’s story takes place in the exotic South Seas on the island of Hiva-Luva. Bill and his friend John Cameron are on a quest to find a valuable pearl necklace that belongs to John’s betrothed, Judith Kirk. However, their mission is endangered by the pirate Rufe Murdock, who also seeks the pearls. The adventure is filled with danger and excitement as Congo Bill outwits the pirate to secure the pearls and ensure the safety of his friends1.

Vigilante: “Treasure of the Ancients!” The Vigilante, also known as Greg Sanders, along with his sidekick Stuff, the Chinatown Kid, investigates a mystery surrounding an ancient treasure. The duo faces off against a gang led by Scar Bronson, who is determined to claim the treasure for himself. The story is a classic western-style action-packed tale with a twist of archaeology, as the Vigilante must protect the valuable artifacts from falling into the wrong hands1.