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Captain
Action actually began life as an action figure from Ideal Toys, a popular
toy-maker in the 1960's. Based on the success of the G.I. Joe, Captain
Action was a posable doll for which a boy could buy many accessories.
What made Captain Action unique was the nature of the accessories:
Captain Action kits could be purchased that would transform the figure
into many popular TV and comic-book heroes-- Batman, Superman, Aquaman,
Green Hornet, and the Lone Ranger to name but a few. Captain Action's
partner, Action Boy, could be transformed into the junior heroes, like
Robin or Kato, and you could even purchase a kit to turn their dog into
Krypto!
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| The comic-book
that started as a toy! |
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CAPTAIN ACTION
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CAPTAIN ACTION
#2
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CAPTAIN ACTION
#3
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CAPTAIN ACTION
#4
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CAPTAIN ACTION
#5
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| Conceived
as a mini-series both to advertise and provide a mythos for the toy, the
CAPTAIN ACTION comic-book was produced by DC Comics in 1968. The
first issue was dated October-November, 1968. CAPTAIN ACTION ran
five issues, introducing the Captain, revealed to be a widower with one
son-- Action Boy. Together they fought against Dr. Evil to protect
America and the world. Typical of many Silver Age DC Comics, the
book had terrific art, provided by Wally Wood, Gil Kane, and Dick Giordano. |
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