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Issue: Superman in the Forties #[nn]
Publication Date: December 2005
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
Title:
Variant: unnamed
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 10/19/2005
Volume: none
Pages: 196
ISBN: 1401204570
UPC/EAN: 978140120457051999
Price: $26.99 CAD
$19.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 26 (17 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Robert Greenberger (editor, collected edition); Vin Sullivan (editor, original series); Whitney Ellsworth (editor, original series); Jack Schiff (editor, original series); Mort Weisinger (editor, original series)
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Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock:  
Binding: squarebound; trade paperback
Publishing Format: collected edition
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): David Tanguay
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
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Reprint Notes: from ? [from a Supermen of America promo per Bob Greenberger]
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman in the Forties

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Fred Ray
Inker(s): Fred Ray
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Title page.
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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When the World Needed a Champion, Superman Showed Us What One Looked Like

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bob Hughes
Penciller(s): ? (Superman carrying boy vignette); Ed Dobrotka (Toyman vignette); Wayne Boring (Superman punching vignette)
Inker(s): ? (Superman carrying boy vignette) ; George Roussos (Toyman vignette); Stan Kaye (Superman punching vignette)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Toyman
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose Notes: Illustrated with a Toyman vignette from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #64, an image of Superman punching from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #58, and an image of Superman carrying a boy from an unidentified source.
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Milestones

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (Action #1); Leo O'Mealia (Superman #1); Jack Burnley (New York World's Fair #2); Henry Boltinoff (More Fun #104)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (Action #1); Leo O'Mealia (Superman #1); Jack Burnley (New York World's Fair #2); Henry Boltinoff (More Fun #104)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; Typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Robin; Batman; Superboy; Dover; Clover
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #1 published June 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagNew York World's Fair Comics #[2] published July 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagMore Fun Comics #104 published July 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Introduction to this segment of the book which features such milestones as Superman's first appearance, his first origin, and the first appearance of a character named Supergirl.
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[untitled]

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 [also as Clark Kent]; Evelyn Curry; Lois Lane (last name not given); George Taylor (unnamed); Butch Matson; Senator Barrows; Alex Greer
Synopsis: After a brief explanation of Superman's great abilities, Superman delivers a witness to the governor to stop an execution. Then Superman 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 DC 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 [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #1 published June 1938
was The Coming of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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[untitled]

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 [also as Clark Kent]; Alex Greer; Emil Norvell; Lois Lane; Lola Cortez; George Taylor (unnamed)
Synopsis: Superman forces Alex Greer to give him the name of the munitions producer, Emil Norvell, behind the effort to draw the U.S. into war. Superman forces Norvell to board a ship for San Monte, on which Lois and Clark are also travelling. In San Monte Superman forces Norvell to change his mind about producing weapons and saves Lois from a firing squad after a stolen document is planted in her room.
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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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Lois Lane Loves Clark Kent

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): William Woolfolk
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White
Synopsis: Lois' doctor advises her to try to transfer her love for Superman to a normal human, but her attempt to fall in love with Clark fails.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #58 published May 1949
was Lois Lane Loves Clark Kent! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Sergeant Blake; Biff Dugan
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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The Origin of Superman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Jor-El; Lara; Lex Luthor (cameo); John Kent (per his tombstone); Mary Kent (per her tombstone)
Synopsis: After a prologue which demonstrates Superman's amazing abilities, his origin is recounted. On the scientifically advanced planet of Krypton, Jor-El fails to convince the Council of Five that Krypton is doomed. As Krypton explodes, Jor-El and Lara send their son to Earth, where he is found and adopted by the elderly Kents. As Clark grows to maturity he manifests abilities far beyond that of mortal men. On his deathbed, his father urges Clark to become a powerful force for good as Superman.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #53 published July 1948
was The Origin of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
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Superman Returns to Krypton

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Perry White; Lois Lane; Swami Riva [Dan Rivers]; Jor-El; Lara
Synopsis: Superman tails Lois as she investigates Swami Riva. When the swami hexes Superman, he appears to weaken, and the swami begins to sell his ability to hex Superman to members of the underworld. Superman traces the gem in the swami's turban to a meteorite, then follows the path of the meteorite back in time and across space to the planet Krypton, which he surveys as a phantom. He learns how Jor-El failed to convince his people of their impending down and sent his son to Earth where he was adopted by the elderly Kents. Superman returns to the present and puts Swami Riva out of business.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #61 published November 1949
was Superman Returns to Krypton! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Superboy Meets Supergirl!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): William Woolfolk
Penciller(s): John Sikela
Inker(s): Ed Dobrotka
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy [also as Clark Kent]; Queen Lucy [also as Lucy Regent]; Duke Norvello; Elena
Synopsis: Queen Lucy of Borgonia enrolls in school in Smallville incognito, where her athletic ability and intelligence alienate her from all of the students except Clark Kent. When she helps Superboy stop some thieves, the mayor asks her to appear in a benefit with Superboy as Supergirl where Superboy makes it appear that she can perform the same sort of feats that he can. Lucy is kidnapped back to Borgonia by Duke Norvello who attempts to discredit her in the eyes of her people. Superboy arrives and reveals Duke Norvello's duplicity and Lucy takes her place as queen of her people.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperboy #5 published November 1949
was Superboy Meets Supergirl! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Inking credited to John Sikela on item.
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Opponents

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Fred Ray (#43 & 47); John Sikela (#57); Wayne Boring (#112)
Inker(s): Fred Ray (#43 & 47); John Sikela (#57); Stan Kaye (#112)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Lex Luthor; The Prankster; Mr. Mxyztplk
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #43 published December 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #47 published April 1942
was Powerstone [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #57 published February 1943
was Crime's Comedy King [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #112 published September 1947
was The Cross-Country Chess Crimes [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Introduction to this segment of the book which features the Superman's classic vilains from the 1940's.
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Superman Meets the Ultra-Humanite

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Paul Cassidy
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; City Inspector Hughes; Lyons; Ultra-Humanite
Synopsis: While investigating the collapse of a subway tunnel Superman encounters the Ultra-Humanite, a bald, evil genius bent on world domination.
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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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Title from table of contents. Art credited to "Joe Shuster, Paul Cassidy, and Paul J. Lauretta" on item.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; General Lupo; Lex Luthor (no first name given in this story)
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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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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The Terrible Toyman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don C. Cameron [as Jerry Siegel]
Penciller(s): Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster]
Inker(s): Don Komisarow
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; The Toyman
Synopsis: The Toyman uses toys to commit two robberies. But after Superman foils his third robbery, The Toyman snatches Lois Lane and is about to kill her with poisonous dolls, when Superman discovers his hidden lair, frees Lois, and turns The Toyman over to the police.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #64 published September 1943
was The Terrible Toyman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Credits changed to match credits from Siegel's records: Siegel and Shuster v. National Comics Publications, Inc. et al., case no. 1099 (Westchester Cty. Sup. Ct. 1947).
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Journey into Ruin

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don C. Cameron
Penciller(s): Ira Yarbrough
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Wilbur Wolfingham; Gloria Partridge; Taylor Baldwin; John Armitage; ex-Senator Trent; Lois Lane
Synopsis: Wilbur Wolfingham plots to swindle several wealthy people by convincing them that he can put them in suspended animation for 25 years, then revive them in a fantastic future world with their youth intact. When Wolfingham knocks out his clients for what should only be a few hours, Superman intervenes and puts Wolfingham out too, then creates a fake Metropolis of the future, racked by poverty and despair. Superman explains to Wolfingham and his marks that because people did not strive to create a better world, it fell into ruin. When they see the error of their ways, Superman reveals his ruse.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #107 published April 1947
was Journey into Ruin! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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The Mxyztplk-Susie Alliance!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don C. Cameron
Penciller(s): Ira Yarbrough
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Mr. Mxyztplk; Susie; Lois Lane
Synopsis: Lois thinks Superman is making Susie's fibs come true again, but Susie is actually telling the truth about things Mr. Mxyztplk is doing. Superman prevents any real damage from Mr. Mxyztplk's tricks until he can get him to say his name backwards and return to his own dimension.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #40 published May 1946
was The Mxyztplk-Susie Alliance! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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The American Way

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring (Action #93 & 105); Fred Ray (Superman #18); Jack Burnley (Superman #24)
Inker(s): Stan Kaye (Action #93 & 105); Fred Ray (Superman #18); Jack Burnley (Superman #24)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Character(s): Superman; Santa Claus
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #24 published September 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #93 published February 1946
was Christmas 'round the World [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #105 published February 1947
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Introduction to this segment of the book which features Superman stories that reflect the American spirit.
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America's Secret Weapon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don C. Cameron
Penciller(s): Sam Citron
Inker(s): John Sikela
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Colonel McNab; Lieutenant-General Bullitt; General Armor; General Starrett
Synopsis: Superman participates in war games, but proves that America's secret weapon is the courage of the common soldier.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #23 published July 1943
was America's Secret Weapon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Letterer(s): Joe Shuster?; Jack Burnley?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Clark Kent; Lois Lane
Synopsis: Superman fails his army physical when he reads the eye chart in the adjoining room.
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Reprint Notes: from the Superman newpaper strip (February 16-19, 1942)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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How Superman Would End the War

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; Adolf Hitler; Josef Stalin
Synopsis: If Superman actually existed, he would snatch Adolf Hitler and Josef Stalin and bring them to trial at the League of Nations.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagLook v4 #5 published February 1940
was How Superman Would End the War [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Title from table of contents.
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The Superman Story!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Joey Crane; Jack Donovan; Mart Lane; Horace Mills
Synopsis: Perry White assigns several reporters to follow a day in the life of Superman and compete for the best story. Young photographer Joey Crane asks to go along, but always remains a step behind Superman and the other reporters. But Joey wins the competition as he is able to capture the effect Superman's good deeds have on the people he helps.
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From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #37 published November 1948
was The Superman Story! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Christmas 'Round the World

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don C. Cameron
Penciller(s): Ira Yarbrough
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Pablo; Mai-Ling; Jon Bjornsen; Eric Bjornsen; Ed; George; Chief Kukulak; Li-Tan; Tashya Vatkoff; Sonya Vatkoff; Ivan Vatkoff; Boris Vatkoff; Hans Vroom; Juan
Synopsis: As Superman reunites refugees with their families all over the world, he witnesses many different ways of celebrating Christmas.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #93 published February 1946
was Christmas 'Round the World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Synopsis: Superman's attempt to help out a private with his mess duty backfires.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes: from Fort Meade Post (August 13, 1943)
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Biographies

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Martin O'Hearn; Joe Desris; Jerry Bails
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2

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