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Issue: Superman #8
Publication Date: January 1941
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Issues: #8 of 423 Issues (608 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Superman, Inc.
On Sale Date: 11/08/1940
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.15 CAD
$0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 26 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (uncredited); Murray Boltinoff (uncredited)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration. On-sale date of November 10 in ad in Batman #3.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; then standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (squarebound #183, 187, 193, 197, 202, 207, 212, 217, 222, 227, 245, 252, 272, 278, 284)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman #8 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Back Cover [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]back cover; 1/4 page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Cover based on the splash page of the fourth Superman story.

Art credit per Fred Ray in Alter-Ego #25 (June, 2003), where he lists his Superman and Batman credits that he did and has verified.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Johnson Smith & Company
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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World's Greatest Adventure Character

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Wayne Boring
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman, World's Greatest Adventure Character [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Frontispiece.
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The Giants of Professor Zee

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy ?; Wayne Boring ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White; Lois Lane; Professor Zee (villain, introduction, death); Dr. Cardos (villain, introduction, death); several giants (villains, introduction, death)
Synopsis: Two hard working professors succeed in creating a process to enlarge the size of living organisms, but when they choose to try the process on human beings, and succeed with dreadful results, the Man of Steel must intervene.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as The Invading Giants [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (spot illustration)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy (spot illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Supermen of America
Character(s): Superman
First Line: Greetings again, members! This time I want to talk to you on a subject that's of great importance these days--Loyalty.
Synopsis: Superman discuss the subject of Loyalty. There is a code message given in Code Mercury No. 1, a coupon for readers to join the Supermen of America Club, and a listing of the radio stations nationwide that air the Superman radio show.
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as [untitled] [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Advertisements for stamps, telescopes, and toy trains.
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Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Lou Paige
Penciller(s): Lou Paige [as Paige] (signed)
Inker(s): Lou Paige [as Paige] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Lou Paige ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Laffs
First Line: We're running a special this week...
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as [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: Nine single-panel cartoons.
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The Pueblo Indians

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Nature News....
Character(s): Christopher Columbus
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as The Pueblo Indians [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Includes info on hummingbirds, the Pueblo Indians, Christopher Columbus and the bison.
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Fine Prizes, Choose Yours Now!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Specialty Co.
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Fine Prizes, Choose Yours Now! [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An illustrated ad from the American Specialty Company.
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The Fifth Column

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Don Komisarow ? [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White; Lois Lane; Frank Martin (death); Jeff Carlton (villain); General Sagdorf (villain, introduction); Eric Reibel (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: Warned by a friend of his of 5th Columnists landing by boat in the city of Metropolis, Clark Kent, as Superman, investigates and discovers that they are planting skilled workmen as spies and saboteurs with American armament factories, as well as having a secret base in a mountainous valley, complete with a subversive army capable of striking terror and destruction from the rear when U.S. military forces are attempting to defend coastal areas against foreign invasion.
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as The Fifth Column [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Superman Licensed Products

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Synopsis: A page illustrating the different Superman-related products being made and sold nationwide by several companies. These products include: the Superman Krypto-Ray Gun, Superman moccasins, Superman sweat shirts, Superman shorts and shirts, Superman bubble gum and picture story cards, and Superman action toys.
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as Superman Licensed Products [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Carnival Crooks

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]; Perry White (un-named); Lois Lane; Jackel (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: After Clark is fleeced at a local carnival, Lois is given permission by the editor of the Planet to get evidence of the crookedness of the games there and ends up discovering that the carnival also has pickpockets roaming the grounds, robbing the guests.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as The Carnival Crooks [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Kane
Inker(s): Bob Kane
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
First Line: Here they come again!
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Here they come again! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Add promoting Batman #3, which went on sale October 20th.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Lionel Trains
First Line: Flames of death leaped upward!
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Flames of death leaped upward! [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: Ad for Lionel trains.
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Knotty Problem

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ed Carlisle (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: war
Character(s): Bob Varney; Druce; Rafael Vargos (villain)
Synopsis: Sea Scout Bob Varney succeeds in stopping a spy, who has falsely come aboard the ship U.S.S. Phoenix in order to copy down its salient points for an enemy nation.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.95
Disclose Notes: Across two pages.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Model Airplane News
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Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: At the bottom of the first page of the text story.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Baby Ruth
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: At the bottom of the second page of the text story.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.47
Disclose Notes: Several small ads on both pages of the text story.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): E. E. Hibbard (All-Star cover, surrounding JSA art & Flash cover); Bernard Baily (More Fun & Adventure covers); Sheldon Moldoff (All-American cover)
Inker(s): E. E. Hibbard (All-Star cover, surrounding JSA art & Flash cover); Bernard Baily (More Fun & Adventure covers); Sheldon Moldoff (All-American cover)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): All-Star Comics
Character(s): Atom; Spectre; Hawkman; Green Lantern; Hourman; Doctor Fate; Sandman; Flash
First Line: Here it is --All-Star no. 3---
Synopsis: Ad promoting the release of All-Star Comics #3 and the new Justice Society of America. Besides the cover to this issue, the covers to Flash #12, All-American #21, More Fun #62 and Adventure #57 are shown.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ray McGill (signed)
Penciller(s): Ray McGill (signed)
Inker(s): Ray McGill (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ray McGill
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Snapshots with Our Candid Cartoon Camera
First Line: You can't speak to Sis now, she's tied up!
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: Comprised of six, one-panel cartoons.
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It's Free

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Chemcraft
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as It's Free. This fascinating new book. [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Ad for Chemcraft Outfits.
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Perrone and the Drug 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): Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Sgt. Casey; Nate Grant (villain, death); John Parrone (villain, introduction); Brokenshire (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: Lois and Clark attempt to get the low down on thefts of morphine, as well as trying to prove the guilt of a lawyer who manages to get his clients freed in court on technicalities.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Perrone and the Drug Gang [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Superman has a blue "S" on his cape.
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Training Counts in Building Scores

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Baby Ruth
Character(s): Coach Red Dawson (of Tulane University)
Synopsis: Ad for Baby Ruth candy bars, promoted by Coach Dawson.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Training Counts in Building Scores [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman Plus

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Action Comics
Character(s): Superman; Black Pirate; Three Aces; Clip Carson; Zatara; Tex Thompson
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman Plus [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Promotional house ad for the star features found in pages of Action Comics, published each month, in addition to Superman.
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Be a Superman! Carry This Official Superman Krypto-Raygun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Manufacturing Company
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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I'll Help You Get a Daisy for Christmas

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles; Red Ryder
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as I'll Help You Get a Daisy for Christmas [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]back cover; 1/4 page
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as I'll Help You Get a Daisy for Christmas [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]back cover; 1/4 page
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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