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Issue: Superman #6
Publication Date: September 1940
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Issues: #6 of 423 Issues (608 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Superman, Inc.
On Sale Date: 07/10/1940
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 21 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (uncredited); Murray Boltinoff (uncredited)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from ad in Action Comics #27 and copyright registration.
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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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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
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]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman's Christmas Adventure #[nn] [Macy's] published January 1940
as Merry Christmas [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman's Christmas Adventure #[nn] [Kennedy's Boys Shop] published January 1944
as [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman #6 [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
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Superman #6 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Johnson Smith & Co.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Superman

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman, America's Greatest Adventure Strip Character! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Frontispiece.
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Lois Lane, Murder Suspect

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.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Lois Lane, Murderer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Lois Lane, Murderer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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 [Clark Kent]
First Line: Well, Members, now that we're all together again this month, let's talk about something that's on everyone's lips today: building up a reserve!
Synopsis: Page where Superman begin to elaborate on the first word in the Supermen of America motto: Strength! A code message in Code Saturn No. 5 is given as well as a coupon being provided for reader's to join the Supermen of America club.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as [untitled] [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Too Big for Marbles

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Shute (signed)
Penciller(s): Don Komisarow [as a K in a circle] (signed)
Inker(s): Don Komisarow [as a K in a circle] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: crime
Character(s): Wally Brennan; Bill Trent; Bruno (villain); Luigi (villain)
Synopsis: Because of the quick thinking of young Wally Brennan, two dope peddlers, who had stolen $50,000 worth of dope from a medical supply house, and shot the night watchmen, are captured after Wally left a note in the pocket of a coat owned by one of the felons and it was sent to the cleaners.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Too Big for Marbles [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: The second page of the story has two company advertisements on it.
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The 'Big Six' Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; The Sandman; The Batman; The Green Lantern; The Spectre; The Flash
Synopsis: House ad promoting DC's top six comic magazines: Action, Adventure, Detective, All-American, More Fun, and Flash Comics, with head views of the stars of each of the magazines.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as The 'Big Six' Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.75
Disclose Notes: The bottom one third of the page is a B/W ad for Baby Ruth candy bars.
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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
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Driftin' Dave

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Russell Cole [as Alger] (signed)
Penciller(s): Russell Cole [as Alger] (signed)
Inker(s): Russell Cole [as Alger] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Russell Cole
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Character(s): Dave
Synopsis: As Dave comes by several houses, he asks the ladies standing out front if they could supply him with a meal. All answer no except the third, who tells him that, if he spades her flower bed, she'll provide a meal. She feeds him, then he walks off.
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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: 1
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The Rulers of 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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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Racketeer Terror in Gateston [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Racketeer Terror in Gateston [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Super Strength

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Synopsis: Superman relates and shows how regular exercises, such as chinning, deep breathing and swimming can do wonders for one's health.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Super-Strength [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Superman inset at top of page by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): various
Inker(s): various
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction, superhero
Feature(s): All-Star Comics; Mutt & Jeff
Character(s): Mutt; Jeff; Sandman; Spectre; Flash; Ultra-Man
First Line: For swell vacation reading, don't miss these two!
Synopsis: House ad promoting All-Star Comics #1 and Mutt & Jeff #[2], with cover repros.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as For swell vacation reading, don't miss thee two! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, science fiction, superhero
Feature(s): Batman
Character(s): Batman; Robin
First Line: Up! Goes the popularity of this sensational adventure strip!
Synopsis: House ad promoting Batman #2 (on sale July 20th), with cover repro.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Up! Goes the popularity of this sensational adventure strip! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Mission to 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 [as Joe Shuster] (signed); Paul Lauretta [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.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Terror Stalks San Caluma [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Terror Stalks San Caluma [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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The Strangest Case

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Gardner Fox [as Gardner F. Fox] (credited)
Penciller(s): Don Komisarow [as a K in a circle] (signed)
Inker(s): Don Komisarow [as a K in a circle] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, jungle
Character(s): Java Colt; Jason Dent (death); Ross; a monkey (villain)
Synopsis: Java Colt was mystified at the murder of old Jason Dent down in Borneo, in a locked room with only a small window, and Dent laying dead with a lady's stickpin thrust into the base of the man's skull. But the real shocker was who the murderer turned out to be!
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as The Strangest Case [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
Disclose Notes: Bottom half of page 2 is a promotion for the Superman on Radio, and a list is provided of stations airing the series.
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Superman Is on the Radio!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): The Adventures of Superman
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman Is on the Radio! [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An ad for Superman on the radio, and has a listing of the stations broadcasting it.
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Sore Arm Puzzle!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Burnley
Penciller(s): Jack Burnley
Inker(s): Jack Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, sports
Feature(s): Sports Close-Ups!
Character(s): Dizzy Dean (pictured); Monte Pearson (pictured); Lefty Grove (mentioned); Carl Hubbell (mentioned); Lefty Gomez (mentioned); Bob Feller (mentioned); Lon Warneke (mentioned)
Synopsis: This filler talks about the problems professional baseball pitchers have with sore arms.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Sore Arm Puzzle! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Writer and art credits verified by Burnley.
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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 [as Joe Shuster] (signed); Paul Lauretta [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
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as The Construction Scam [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagWorld's Best Comics: Golden Age Sampler #[nn] published December 2003
as The Construction Scam [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as 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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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (spot illustration)
Inker(s): Paul Cassidy (spot illustration)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Action Comics
Character(s): Superman
First Line: Superman and a raft of other headline adventure features...
Synopsis: House ad promoting Superman appearing in Action Comics, on sale the 21st of every month.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman in Action Comics [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Remington Rand
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Fred Harman (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Harman (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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