Comic Title: Superman:The Action Comics Archives Vol. 5 HC
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2007
On Sale Date: March 28, 2007 Direct Market Date March 28, 2007
Source: Previews, Vol. 16 #11 (#215)

Direct Market Date March 28, 2007
Source: Usenet, New Releases List for Wednesday, March 28, 2007

Cover Price: $49.99
Page Count: 224

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "The Hobby Robbers"
Pages: 12

Feature(s):
Superman (of Earth-2)

Writer: Jerry Siegel
Artist: Sam Citron

Reprinted From:
Action Comics #73 (1944)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Action Comics #72; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #14)

Supporting Character(s)

• Lois Lane (last appearance in Action Comics #72; next appearance in World's Finest Comics #14)
• Perry White (last appearance in Action Comics #72; next appearance in Superman #29)

Villain(s)

• Lucius Spruce and his gang (Mooch and Dipper named; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Jonathan Spence and Jesse Martin (collectors; no further appearances)
• Hogan (a police detective; no further appearances)

Comments:
This story reveals that Clark Kent collects clocks.

Synopsis:
A gang of crooks steal the collections of several hobby enthusiasts, then ransom the collections back to them. When one of the victims calls the police, Superman gets involved. As Clark Kent, he collects clocks, so he sets a trap for the crooks. However, when the thieves come to steal his collection, Lois is present which prevents him from changing into Superman. Lois is kidnapped, but the Man of Steel rescues her. He then captures the gang.