Comic Title: Action Comics #381
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: October 1969
On Sale Date: August 28, 1969 Copyright Date August 28, 1969
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1969


Frequency: Monthly (semi-monthly, March)
Cover Price: $0.15
Page Count: 32
Editor: Mort Weisinger

Title: "The Dictator of Earth"
Pages: 10

Feature(s):
Superman (of Earth-1)

Writer: Leo Dorfman
Penciller: Curt Swan
Inker: George Roussos

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Action Comics #380; next appearance in Adventure Comics #384)

Supporting Character(s)

• Lois Lane (last appearance in Action Comics #380; next appearance in Adventure Comics #384)
• Perry White (last appearance in Action Comics #380; next appearance in Superman #220)

Villain(s)

• The Liquidators (last appearance in Action Comics #380; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Prince Rakkad and the U.N. Security Council (no further appearances)

Comments:
This story is continued from the first story of Action Comics #380.

Synopsis:
After being made to believe that he is responsible for several acts of vandalism around the world, Superman returns to his Fortress to expose himself to Gold Kryptonite. At the last moment, he changes his mind and goes on a rampage. At the United Nations he announces that he plans to take over the world. The Liquidators who exposed him to Red Kryptonite rejoice.

Before Superman can continue with his actions he seems to come out of a trance. He is then put on trial at the United Nations. During the trial, evidence is presented that makes it appear that Superman is guilty of vandalism. However, Superman is able to tune in on the Liquidators with a satellite. When the villains gloat over their victory, the U.N. learns that Superman was framed.

Superman then explains that he discovered the plot when he was at his Fortress. He found the Red Kryptonite planted in a satellite which he often passed in space. He then sends the Liquidators home, defeated.