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Issue: Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1
Publication Date: August 2013
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Issues: #1 of 6 Issues
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Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [peel]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 06/05/2013
Volume: 1
Pages: 792
ISBN: 9781401241896
UPC/EAN: 978140124189657500
Price: $85.00 CAD
$75.00 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 112 (60 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Rowena Yow (collection editor); Vin Sullivan (original editor); Whitney Ellsworth (original editor)
Disclose Notes: Collects Superman stories from Action Comics #1-31, Superman #1-7, New York World's Fair Comics #1-2.

Second printing available April 6, 2016 (per comiclist.com).
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: Color
Dimensions: 7.5 " x 11"
Paper Stock: Glossy
Binding: Hardcover with Dustjacket
Publishing Format: Collected edition
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reprinted 107 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Contains some panels from various issues.
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jim Steranko
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Contains some panels from various issues.
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Action Comics #1

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Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #1 published June 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]cover
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Shuster
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent] (introduction, origin)
First Line: As a distant planet was destroyed by old age,...
Synopsis: A space vehicle from a destroyed world lands on Earth, and its occupant becomes Superman. In addition, a scientific explanation for this being's powers is explained.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #1 published June 1938
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Superman, Champion of the Oppressed!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Shuster ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Lois Lane; Evelyn Curry; Bea Carroll; Butch Matson; Senator Barrows; Alex Greer
Synopsis: Superman delivers a witness to the governor to stop an execution, then stops a wife-beater. Later Superman, as Clark Kent goes out with Lois, but she earns the wrath of Butch Matson and Superman must save her. Finally, Clark is assigned a story on the South American republic of San Monte. He heads to Washington D.C. to find out who is behind Senator Barrows pushing legislation which will embroil the United States in a war in Europe by grabbing lobbyist Alex Greer and scaring the truth out of him.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #1 published June 1938
was The Coming of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11.67
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
First Line: And so begins the startling adventures...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #1 published June 1938
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad for the Superman strip appearing in Action Comics.
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Action Comics #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Inker(s): Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #2 published July 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: biplanes; parachuting
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Revolution in San Monte

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Lola Cortez; George Taylor; Alex Greer; Emil Norvell
Synopsis: Clark Kent and Lois Lane are sent by editor Taylor to San Monte in South America to cover a war that is brewing. Besides saving Lois from being executed as a spy, Superman proves the war is being fomented by munitions manufacturers led by Emil Norvell.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #2 published July 1938
was Revolution in San Monte [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12.67
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
First Line: Attention all American youth!
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #2 published July 1938
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0.33
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Action Comics #3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Inker(s): Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #3 published August 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Blakely Mine Disaster

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Stanislaw Kober; Thornton Blakely
Synopsis: After Superman saves a group of miners from a cave-in, Clark Kent senses a story that may mean that the mine's owner, Thorton Blakely, is actually running unsafe mine operations and blaming accidents on the miners themselves.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #3 published August 1938
was The Blakely Mine Disaster [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12.67
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
First Line: Hey Fellers!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #3 published August 1938
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad from membership in The Supermen of America.
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Action Comics #4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Leo E. O'Mealia
Inker(s): Leo E. O'Mealia
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #4 published September 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman Plays Football

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Tommy Burke; Mary; Oliver Stanley; Coach Randall
Synopsis: Overhearing a crooked college football coach at Dale University plotting to populate his team with thugs to defeat rival Cordell University, Superman impersonates a football player from Cordell to straighten out the situation.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #4 published September 1938
was Superman Plays Football [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12.75
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Acquiring Super-Strength

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Acquiring Super-Strength
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #4 published September 1938
was Acquiring Super-Strength [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
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Action Comics #5

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Inker(s): Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #5 published October 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman and the Dam

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor
Synopsis: Lois and Clark compete with one another to get the scoop on the possible collapse of the Valleyho Dam.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #5 published October 1938
was Superman and the Dam [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Superman's and Lois' first kiss.
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Action Comics #6

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Inker(s): Leo E. O'Mealia (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: jungle
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #6 published November 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman's Phony Manager

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Paul Lauretta
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Jimmy Olsen (intro as an unnamed office boy); Lois Lane; George Taylor (unnamed); Nick Williams (villain)
Synopsis: Clark Kent is introduced to a fighter manager who claims to be Superman's personal manager. But when Lois discovers the existence of a phony Superman, who is tied to that manager, the real Superman must act quickly to save Lois' life.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #6 published November 1938
was Superman's Phony Manager [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12.67
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Muscle-Training

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Acquiring Super-Strength
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #6 published November 1938
was Muscle-Training [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Action Comics #7

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #7 published December 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman Joins the Circus

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Paul Lauretta
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Curly; Jordan; Derek Niles; Trigger
Synopsis: The Jordan Circus is having a rough go of it and the promissory notes are coming due, so Superman decides to join the circus to help it pay off those notes and get it back into the black.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #7 published December 1938
was Superman Joins the Circus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #8

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Guardineer (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Guardineer (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: historical
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #8 published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman in the Slums

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Paul Lauretta
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Frankie Marello; Box-Ears; Nick; Pinky; Gimpy
Synopsis: Superman decides to get involved in a case involving wayward boys being used by a petty criminal, who uses the boys to steal items from wealthy people that he can sell for quick cash...all at their expense.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #8 published January 1939
was Superman in the Slums [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12.75
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Super-Vision

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Acquiring Super-Strength
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #8 published January 1939
was Super-Vision [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
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Action Comics #9

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Guardineer (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Guardineer (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: sports
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #9 published February 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Wanted: Superman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Paul Lauretta
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Detective Captain Reilly; Mortimer Snoop
Synopsis: Superman, having torn down a slum area so that newer, more modern apartments could be built, is labeled as a crook by the Chief of Police, who assigns Detective Reilly (better known as "100% Reilly", because he always gets his man) to bring the Man of Tomorrow in.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #9 published February 1939
was Wanted: Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #10

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #10 published March 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman Goes to Prison

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Paul Lauretta
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Walter Crane; Governor Bixby; Superintendent Wyman
Synopsis: Clark Kent interviews a former prisoner who was starved and abused by the Coreytown Chain Gang, so Superman decides to get the real scoop on these abuses...and put a stop to them.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #10 published March 1939
was Superman Goes to Prison [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #11

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Guardineer (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Guardineer (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #11 published April 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman and the "Black Gold" Swindle

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Meek; Bronson
Synopsis: An unscrupulous firm sells what they think to be worthless stock in "Black Gold Oil", then try to buy it all back when they hear that oil has been discovered on the property...thanks to Superman.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #11 published April 1939
was Superman and the "Black Gold" Swindle [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #12

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Guardineer [as Guardineer] (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Guardineer [as Guardineer] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Zatara
Character(s): Zatara
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #12 published May 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman Declares War on Reckless Drivers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor
Synopsis: Clark Kent witnesses the death of a dear friend of his at the hands of a reckless driver and, when the Mayor refuses to deal with the problem, Superman decides to wage war on these drivers himself!
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #12 published May 1939
was Superman Declares War on Reckless Drivers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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New York World's Fair Comics #[1]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Vin Sullivan; Fred Guardineer (head views)
Inker(s): Vin Sullivan; Fred Guardineer (head views)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Zatara; Butch the Pup; Sandman [Wesley Dodds]; Gingersnap
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From Content Item: FlagNew York World's Fair Comics #[1] [Standard Cover] published April 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Credits list Sheldon Mayer as artist.
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Superman at the World's Fair

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Shuster ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Nick Stone
Synopsis: Lois and Clark are assigned to cover the Fair but, after Lois is kidnapped, Superman has to take over, both to rescue her from a wanted criminal and make sure the Fair is covered properly for the paper.
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From Content Item: FlagNew York World's Fair Comics #[1] [Standard Cover] published April 1939
was Superman at the World's Fair [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Action Comics #13

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #13 published June 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman vs. the Cab Protection League

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Carlyle; Reynolds; Pete; Ultra-Humanite (introduction)
Synopsis: Superman decides to wage war against the Cab Protection League, a firm trying to victimize the independent cab companies. But when he thinks the situation has been resolved, he comes to face a new threat: the Ultra-Humanite, a foe who gained from a scientific experiment the most agile and learned brain on earth...a foe who seeks to dominate the world!
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #13 published June 1939
was Superman vs. the Cab Protective League [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Superman #1

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Leo O'Mealia
Inker(s): Leo O'Mealia
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; Joe Shuster (logo design)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Origin of Superman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Shuster
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Mary Kent (introduction, death); Mr. Kent (introduction, death)
Synopsis: A rocketship, carrying an infant, rockets from the planet Krypton as it blows up, and lands on the Earth where a couple named the Kents find the baby inside the rocket and eventually adopt him. This infant boy grows up to be Superman.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Two Page Origin of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Prelude to "Superman, Champion of the Oppressed"

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Shuster
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Sims; Evelyn Curry; Bea Carroll
Synopsis: Clark Kent applies for a job at the Daily Star, but is turned down until Superman stops a lynching and Clark phones in the story. Then Superman gets singer Bea Carroll to confess to the murder of Jack Kennedy.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Clark Kent Gets a Job [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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Scientific Explanation of Superman's Amazing Strength--!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Shuster ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Synopsis: Superman's strength is attributed to the lighter gravity found on Earth, and is compared to the ant and the grasshopper, both insects whose strength and jumping ability, by comparsion, would be considered super strength.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Scientific Explanation of Superman's Amazing Strength--! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Sergeant Blake; Harvey Brown; Biff Dugan
First Line: Smashed desks, overturned filing cabinets,...
Synopsis: After Superman eludes Sergeant Blake by changing to Clark Kent, Clark blackmails the detective into allowing him a jailhouse interview with Biff Dugan. When Dugan escapes, Clark switches to Superman and returns Dugan to his cell.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Biff Dugan [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Jerry Siegel; Joe Shuster
First Line: Boys and Girls: Meet the creators of the one and only Superman - America's Greatest Adventure Strip!
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Features photos and biographies of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the creators of Superman.
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Action Comics #14

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Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Guardineer (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Guardineer (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): Zatara
Character(s): Zatara
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #14 published July 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman Meets the Ultra-Humanite

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; City Inspector Hughes; Lyons; Ultra-Humanite
Synopsis: While investigating the collapse of a subway tunnel, Superman first faces off with those in charge of Star, Inc., a firm which built the tunnel with sub-standard materials, then he encounters the Ultra-Humanite, the bald, evil genius bent on world domination whom he thought died in the previous story.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #14 published July 1939
was Superman Meets the Ultra-Humanite [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #15

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Guardineer
Inker(s): Fred Guardineer
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #15 published August 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman on the High Seas

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Holloway; Warren Kenyon; Big Boy Chaney; Marchetti; Mugsy
Synopsis: On assignment at Kidtown, Clark discovers that the institution needs $2 million to remain in the black and remain open, and, as Superman, decides that a newly discovered underwater treasure is the answer for the funds he needs.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #15 published August 1939
was Superman on the High Seas [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #16

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Guardineer [as Guardineer] (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Guardineer [as Guardineer] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #16 published September 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman and the Numbers Racket

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Police Commissioner Watson; Marty Kaye; Butch; Nick; Pete; Jack O'Leary
Synopsis: After a run-in with a gambler who is opting out for suicide, and a Police Commissioner who won't deal with the city's gambling problem, Superman decides to wage a one-man war himself against gambling and aid the victims of it.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #16 published September 1939
was Superman and the Numbers Racket [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Superman #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Comeback of Larry Trent

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Larry Trent; Charlie Bennett; Jock Kane; Slugger Barnes; Tom Croy
Synopsis: Superman saves the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world from committing suicide. When Superman learns that Larry Trent was drugged by his former manager to lose the title bout, the Man of Tomorrow disguises himself as Trent and slugs his way back to the title match, in which Trent himself steps in and wins.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was The Comeback of Larry Trent [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 16
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Superman Champions Universal Peace!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Adolphus Runyan; Bartow; Lubane
Synopsis: Clark Kent is assigned to interview Professor Runyan, who claims to have invented a gas so powerful that it can penetrate any type of gas mask. A group of criminals successfully steal the formula, wishing to sell it to a munitions manufacturer so it can be used in the civil war in Boravia.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was Superman Champions Universal Peace! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 24
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Superman and the Skyscrapers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Pete Asconio; Nat Grayson; Butch Grogan
Synopsis: After five construction workers mysteriously die while trying to erect the Atlas Building, Superman decides to investigate, and discovers that Nat Grayson wants to prevent Bruce Constructions, Inc. from completing the building in the time required in the contract, thus eliminating his rival competitor.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was Superman and the Skyscrapers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 16
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[untitled]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Big Mike Caputo; Sneer; Fink
First Line: Down the steps of Police Headquarters hurried 'Big Mike' Caputo,...
Synopsis: After being forced to leave numerous other cities, Big Mike Caputo moves in on Metropolis, a city, he says is a town rolling in gravy and waiting to be plucked! Superman steps into the fray, rounding up Caputo for the Police Chief, who forces the protection racketeer to leave town.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was [untitled] [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Action Comics #17

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #17 published October 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Return of the Ultra-Humanite

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Ultra-Humanite
Synopsis: Superman struggles to keep the Ultra-Humanite from his campaign to terrorize and blackmail Deering Lines or sabotage every steamer of their company.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #17 published October 1939
was The Return of the Ultra-Humanite [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #18

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Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Guardineer [as Guardineer] (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Guardineer [as Guardineer] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: aviation
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #18 published November 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman's Super-Campaign

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Gene Powers; Senator Hastings; Trixie; Benny; Hamilton
Synopsis: Superman investigates and halts the activities of a "yellow journalist" editor who is blackmailing noted officials.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #18 published November 1939
was Superman's Super-Campaign [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #19

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #19 published December 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman and the Purple Plague

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Henry Travers; Ultra-Humanite
Synopsis: A purple plaque sweeps Metropolis killing citizens left and right. Only Dr. Travers has discovered an antidote, and Superman must stop the Ultra-Humanite from killing the good doctor and prevent that cure from being used.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #19 published December 1939
was The Purple Plague [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Superman #3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Frankie Dennis
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Amazing Adventures of the Greatest Man on Earth: Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman and the Runaway

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (layouts) (signed)
Inker(s): Dennis Neville (finished art) [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Lois Lane; Frankie Dennis; Lyman (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: When Superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the children in a variety of ways. So the Man of Tomorrow enlists the aid of the young man to act as an undercover agent to spy on things and report back to Clark Kent.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Superman and the Runaway [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 24
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Superman and the Jewel Smugglers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Jimmy Olsen (as unnamed office boy); George Taylor; Lois Lane; Lew Frawley (villain, intro)
Synopsis: Superman must save Lois' life and stop criminals who are smuggling in jewels for Europeans to escape paying custom duties.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Superman and the Jewel Smugglers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 8
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Action Comics #20

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #20 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman and the Screen Siren

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Dolores Winters; Ultra-Humanite
Synopsis: After Clark Kent saves Dolores Winters from harm, he is granted a special interview. When that interview is cancelled and she kidnaps a boatload of wealthy citizens, Superman intervenes and discovers that Ultra has had his mind transplanted into her body.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #20 published January 1940
was Superman and the Screen Siren [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #21

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #21 published February 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Atomic Disintegrator

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Dennis Neville
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Terry Curtis; Ultra-Humanite
Synopsis: Ultra hears of the invention by Terry Curtis of an atomic disintegrator he has created and vows to get it, all in order to further advance his plan to dominate the world.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #21 published February 1940
was The Atomic Disintegrator [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #22

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster [as Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster [as Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #22 published March 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Europe at War, Part 1

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed); Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Agent T-21 [Lita Laverne] (introduction)
Synopsis: When Toran suddenly invades Galonia, Clark and Lois are sent to cover the war. On the ship to Europe, Clark saves the life of Lita Laverne, a famous foreign actress. When she later snubs him, Clark and Lois attend a reception for Lita to investigate. The reception is cut short when the city is bombed. Superman ends the bombing but discovers a neutral steamship is under attack and that Lita might have a connection.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #22 published March 1940
was Europe at War, Part 1 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #23

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #23 published April 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Europe at War, Part 2

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Lex Luthor (introduction); General Lupo
Synopsis: While on assignment with Lois Lane as Clark Kent, Superman investigates the conflict between Galonia and Toran and finds munitions manufacturer Luthor behind it. When Lois is kidnapped and taken to Luthor's colossal dirigible, Superman follows and puts an end to Luthor and the war.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #23 published April 1940
was Europe at War, Part 2 [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Superman #4

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Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Challenge of Luthor

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Professor Martinson (death); Luthor (villain, with red hair, 2nd appearance)
Synopsis: When Clark Kent begins to investigate a new weapon being tested by the Army that artifically causes earthquakes, little does he know that Lex Luthor is hot on the trail of securing the plans for that invention, one way or the other.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Superman versus Luthor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Luthor's Undersea City

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor (cameo); Lois Lane; Luthor (villain, with red hair)
Synopsis: Superman faces off once again with the evil Luthor, who first has tapped oil from oil wells all over the world for his purposes, then inundating the western coast of the U.S. when he raises a glass-enclosed city of ancient weird design from the murky depths.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Luthor's Undersea City [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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The Economic Enemy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Paul Dorgan (cameo, death); Barney Calhoun (introduction, death); J. F. Curtis (villain, introduction, death, killed by Superman); Louie (villain, death)
Synopsis: The suicide of the author of a manuscript, which states that sinister forces seek to retard this nation's return to prosperity, prods Superman to dart from place to place, averting the disasters that have been planned by these forces to disrupt vital aspects of national industries.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was The Economic Enemy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Terror in the Trucker's Union

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Carlson; Amy Carlson; Gus Snide (villain, intro); Nick (villain); Pete (villain)
Synopsis: Superman pretends to join a group of racketeers who want to control the city's Truck Drivers' Union so that they can paralyze food distribution and demand blackmail.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Terror in the Trucker's Union [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #24

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #24 published May 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Carnahan's Heir

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Rufus Carnahan; Peter Carnahan; Jenkins; Jake Brent; Benny Farrel
Synopsis: A dying millionaire requests the aid of the Man of Tomorrow to help straighten out his worthless son, who is a gambler, spendthrift, and a weak-kneed sop.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #24 published May 1940
was Carnahan's Heir [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #25

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Credits
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Wayne Boring
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #25 published June 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Amnesiac Robbers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor (named); Lois Lane; Galbraith; Medini (villain, introduction, death)
Synopsis: A weird case of bank guards, messengers, etc. suffering from amnesia while on missions to transport large amounts of money spurs Superman to get involved.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #25 published June 1940
was Amnesiac Robbers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: "S" on cape, large "S" shield on shirt begins; Jimmy Olsen introduced 4/15/40 on radio. Synopsis added by Craig delich 8-23-08.
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Superman #5

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Paul Lauretta ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #5 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Slot Machine Racket

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy (pages 1-8); Wayne Boring (pages 9-13) [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy(pages 1-8); Paul Lauretta (pages 9-13) [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Jensen; Harde; Slug Kelly (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: Lois and Clark are very concerned when they see business owners trying to induce children into their stores to play slot machines, placed there by the goons of Slug Kelly. When the duo are held captive by Kelly and threatened with death, Superman takes over to clean house of the machines and the mugs responsible for them.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #5 published January 1940
was The Slot Machine Racket [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Campaign Against the Planet

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Zachary Collum (introduction, publisher of the Morning Pictorial); Lois Lane; Burt Mason (introduction, publisher of the Daily Planet); George Taylor; Representative Barnes; Alex Evell (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: Punk politician Alex Evell, because of his growing political power, is out to buy the Planet's competitor, so that he will have a newspaper to back up his political dealings. But Evell doesn't like Clark Kent and his scathing articles about him, so the crook sets out to buy out the Planet as well...or else!
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #5 published January 1940
was Campaign Against the Planet [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Luthor's Incense Menace

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Mr. Gregory (villain, death); Borden Mosely (villain); Lex Luthor (villain, with grey hair)
Synopsis: Clark Kent smells a rat when he enters several offices of financial wizards, hoping to find out why they are profiting during a time of extreme depression, and noting a sickening sweet smell of incense in the air. Superman discovers that it involves a plot by Luthor, who uses the narcotic incense to enslave the men and thus profit off their ventures.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #5 published January 1940
was Luthor's Incense Menace [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Superman uses his powers to reshape his features for the first time. Inker revision by Craig Delich (January, 2006). Inker previously listed as Paul Cassidy?
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The Wonder Drug

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Morton Craig; Professor Carl Grinstead; Dr. Bren (villain); Carlin (villain, introduction); Nick Blake (villain); Butch (villain); Jimmy (villain)
Synopsis: Superman investigates why a noted chemist's serum, parabiolene, financed by a noted gangster named Carlin, is being used on noted people, making them virtual slaves to do the bidding of Carlin.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #5 published January 1940
was The Wonder Drug Racket [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Superman uses x-ray vision and super hearing.
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New York World's Fair Comics #[2]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Batman; Robin
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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From Content Item: FlagNew York World's Fair Comics #[2] published July 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman at the 1940 World's Fair

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley (as Joe Shuster) (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Burnley (as Joe Shuster) (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Blackie Sarto
Synopsis: Lois and Clark are given an assignment to get the feminine slant of the new World's Fair, and overhear a plot by an international jewel thief to steal the Madras Emerald before it can be displayed at the Fair in the House of Jewels.
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From Content Item: FlagNew York World's Fair Comics #[2] published July 1940
was Superman at the 1940 World's Fair [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Action Comics #26

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Wayne Boring
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #26 published July 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Professor Cobalt's Clinic

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul J. Lauretta (pages 1-5); Paul Cassidy (pages 6-13)
Inker(s): Shuster Shop
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor (unnamed); Tommy; Little Mary; Dr. Wortington; Professor Clarence Cobalt (villain); Grafton (villain)
Synopsis: Professor Cobalt, proprietor of the Cobalt Clinic, has his advertisement turned down by the Daily Planet because it makes spurious claims. Clark runs him out after Cobalt gets aggressive with George Taylor. George gets Clark and Lois to investigate the clinic for an exposé.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #26 published July 1940
was Professor Cobalt's Clinic [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #27

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #27 published August 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Brentwood Home for Wayward Youth

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Dennis Neville
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Davey Merrill; Mr. Tweed; Mrs. Tweed
Synopsis: Clark arrives for a date with Lois, who is making a donation to the Brentwood Rehabilitation Home. Clark tells her that the place is more interested in money than their young charges. Lois decides they should visit the home so that she can disprove Clark. After a pleasant visit, Lois and Clark are stopped by a charge, Davey Merrill, who cut his hands climbing the wall just to ask for something to eat. Once they feed him, he tells them all about the horrible conditions at the home.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #27 published August 1940
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #28

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #28 [10¢ Cover Price] published September 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Strongarm Assaults

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Burnley [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Betty Burnley Bentley
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Mr. Jenkins; Herculo
Synopsis: Clark and Lois are led to believe that a series of robberies are being committed by a circus strongman, but it's Superman who rounds up the real perpetrator!
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #28 [10¢ Cover Price] published September 1940
was The Strongarm Assaults [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Superman #6

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #6 published September 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Lois Lane, Murderer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Samuel Norval (cameo, jewel collector, death); Burkley (villain, architect, introduction); Sgt. Casey (introduction); Lois Lane; "Scoop" Carter; John Davis; Henry Davis
Synopsis: When Lois is found at the scene of the murder of a noted jewel collector, she is arrested for that murder. Superman learns that the architect, who had installed numerous fail safe devices to protect the jeweler's gems, is responsible, and he had planned to throw the blame on the jeweler's two nephews until Lois had come upon the scene.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #6 published September 1940
was Lois Lane, Murder Suspect [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Racketeer Terror in Gateston

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark kent]; George Taylor; Mr. Mason (Daily Planet publisher); Lois Lane; Jim Tirrell (death); George Tirrell; Calvin Chalmers; Brute Bashby (villain); Twist (villain)
Synopsis: Brute Bashby and his thugs roll into the town of Gateson with the sole purpose of establishing a protection racket, which means each shop owner must fork over 10% of their profits. When the local newspaper editor starts a written campaign against the racketeers, an explosion at the newspaper office kills him, which attracts the attention of Lois and Clark, who vow to do something about it.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #6 published September 1940
was The Rulers of Gateston [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Terror Stalks San Caluma

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy; Paul Lauretta [both as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Lois Lane; Mumsen (villain, introduction, death)
Synopsis: Relief efforts to help the tornado and earthquake ravaged South American nation of San Caluma head out by boat but hit a snag when an aircraft carrying the relief commission officials nearly crashes. Things go from bad to worse when Superman's true identity is discovered by a thief, several witnesses to the event are killed, and Lois is nearly burned to death.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #6 published September 1940
was Mission to San Caluma [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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The Construction Scam

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy (pages 1-8); Paul Lauretta (pages 9-13) [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Lois Lane; Sgt. Casey [as Sgt. Clancy]; John (cameo, contruction company head, death); Sam Goetz; Mr. Jackson (villain, introduction); Mayor Hansen (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: When a department store collapses and the head of the construction firm that erected it is slain, Clark Kent smells a story in the making, and knows it when, as Superman, he investigates the construction of the city's new Municipal Stadium. At the opening day ceremonies of the stadium it collapses, and, while Superman rescues children, Lois Lane is seriously injured and taken to the hospital where a transfusion is necessary...provided by Clark Kent!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #6 published September 1940
was The Construction Scam [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Oddity: Clark tears open his own skin in order for the transfusion to take place.
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Action Comics #29

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Wayne Boring
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #29 published October 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Life Insurance Con

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Burnley [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Betty Burnley Bentley
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Sergeant Casey; Mrs. Davis; Tom Davis (villain); Mr. Fullerton (villain, death); Martin (villain)
Synopsis: Superman investigates the Fullerton Insurance Company, which is selling small valued policies to poor people, who end up dying under mysterious circumstances.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #29 published October 1940
was The Life Insurance Con [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #30

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Leo Nowak ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #30 published November 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Midsummer Snowstorm

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Burnley [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Betty Burnley Bentley
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Bob Calvert; Laura Vogel; Carlton Vogel; Zolar
Synopsis: In midsummer, the city of Metropolis is caught in the midst of a bitter snowstorm. As Clark investigates, a message from Laura Vogel comes over the radio, telling Superman to meet her in Park Ferry since she can explain the snowstorm. Before Superman arrives, some foreigners use a glowing globe to disintegrate a girl and a policeman. Superman gets there in time to save Lois from the same fate, but the Arabs get away.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #30 published November 1940
was The Midsummer Snowstorm [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Superman #7

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster ?
Inker(s): Wayne Boring
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #7 published November 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Metropolis's Most Savage Racketeers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed); Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White (introduction, 1st name revealed in issue #10, first appearance in comic book); Lois Lane; Sgt. Casey; Police Chief Watson; George Lash; Nick Norton (villain, introduction); Mike Moran (villain, introduction); Billings (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: A clever gangster kills the wife of the prosecuting attorney, leaving evidence behind that her husband actually did it, all so that the prosecutor wouldn't be in a position to prosecute the felon and his mobster friends.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #7 published November 1940
was The Three Kingpins of Crime [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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The Exploding Citizens

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed); Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White (un-named); Lois Lane; Commissioner Jim Stanley (villain, introduction); Kotzoff (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: The Planet editor sends Clark packing off for Gay City, where the people within the city fall victim to a strange malady that causes them, upon contact, to disintergrate!
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #7 published November 1940
was The Gay City Plague [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Superman's Cleanup Campaign

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White; Lois Lane; Bert Runyan (introduction); Red Tyler (villain, introduction); Public Prosecutor Ralph Dale (villain, introduction); Nat Burly (villain, introduction); Captain McDay (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: Believing the public prosecutor to be in league with the underworld, Kent convinces Perry White that the Planet should oppose candidate Red Tyler and back an honest candidate like Bert Runyan.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #7 published November 1940
was Bert Runyan's Campaign [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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The Black Gang

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed); Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed); Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Sgt. Casey; Kennedy (editor of the Daily Pictorial); Jane Day (villain); Peter Peeker (villain); Frank Jordan (villain); un-named other members of the Black Gang (villains, introduction)
Synopsis: Superman faces a ruthless gang of men known as the Black Band, who specialize in brutal robberies of night club patrons in Metropolis, including Clark Kent and Lois Lane, who disguise themselves as wealthy patrons themselves to smoke out members of the gang.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #7 published November 1940
was The Black Gang [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #31

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Leo Nowak ?
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #31 published December 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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In the Grip of Morpheus

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Jack Burnley [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Betty Burnley Bentley
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Baron Munsdorf (villain, introduction); Kolb (villain, death); un-named henchman (villain, death); Professor Hunter (villain)
Synopsis: Lois is taking a vacation to Brentville, but she and Clark are amazed to see the residents fast asleep, victims of a kindly Professor's new "gas" invention. But Superman must stop Baron Munsdorf, who wants the plans for that gas, and other inventions of the Professor, including the deadly sub-atomic death ray!
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #31 published December 1940
was In the Grip of Morpheus [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Afterword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jim Steranko
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Contains some panels from various issues.
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Contains some panels from various issues. Short biographies on Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.

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