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Issue: Superman: The Action Comics Archives #4
Publication Date: July 2005
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Issues: #4 of 5 Issues (6 Printings)
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Archive EditionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 05/04/2005
Volume: 4
Pages: 232
ISBN: 1401204082
UPC/EAN: 76194120991300411
Price: $69.99 CAD
$49.99 USD
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Content Items: 38 (16 stories, 1 cover)
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color
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Paper Stock: glossy paper interior
Binding: hardcover with dust jacket; bound
Publishing Format: collected edition
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reprinted 37 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 [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #67 published December 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Credits  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
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Pages: 2
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, non-fiction
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
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Action Comics #53

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #53 published October 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Man Who Put Out the Sun!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Sergeant Casey; Night Owl (introduction); Marty Kelly
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #53 published October 1942
was The Man Who Put out the Sun! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Action Comics #54

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #54 published November 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Pirate of Pleasure Island

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Captain Ironfist [Stanley Finchcomb] (introduction)
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #54 published November 1942
was The Pirate of Pleasure Island [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #55

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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #55 published December 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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A Goof Named Tiny Rufe

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman; Lois Lane; Perry White; Tiny Rufe (introduction); Maisie Day (introduction); Al Hatt (introduction); Whitney Ellsworth (cameo); Murray Boltinoff (cameo); Mort Weisinger (cameo)
Synopsis: Parody of L'il Abner comics strip. Cartoonist Al Hatt gets his inspiration from real hillbillies and he doesn't want them to get married.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #55 published December 1942
was A Goof Named Tiny Rufe [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #56

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #56 published January 1943
was Design for Doom [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Design for Doom!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Gateson; Emil Loring (introduction)
Synopsis: An insane architect tries to destroy structures that might overshadow his creation.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #56 published January 1943
was Design for Doom! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #57

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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Prankster
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #57 published February 1943
was Crime's Comedy King [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Crime's Comedy King!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; King Ruggles; Prankster
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #57 published February 1943
was Crime's Comedy King! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: John Sikela's name appears on Page 8.
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Action Comics #58

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #58 published March 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Face of Adonis!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Fred Chandler; Detective Sergeant Hennigson; Adonis [James Trevor] (introduction); Doctor Menace (introduction)
Synopsis: An insane plastic surgeon gives an ageing actor a rubber face.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #58 published March 1943
was The Face of Adonis! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #59

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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #59 published April 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Cinderella--a la Superman!

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Credits
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Susie Tompkins (introduction)
Synopsis: Dream sequence in which Superman re-enacts the Cinderella story.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #59 published April 1943
was Cinderella -- a la Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
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Action Comics #60

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #60 published May 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Lois Lane--Superwoman!

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Doctor Skowl (introduction)
Synopsis: A dream story. After Lois is hit by a car, she dreams a transfusion of Superman's blood gives her super powers.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #60 published May 1943
was Lois Lane -- Superwoman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Action Comics #61

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #61 published June 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Man They Wouldn't Believe!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Sergeant Casey; Craig Shaw
Synopsis: Clark Kent tries to convince Lois Lane he's Superman, but fails.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #61 published June 1943
was The Man They Wouldn't Believe! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Action Comics #62

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #62 published July 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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There'll Always Be a Superman!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Captain Storme; Captain Zeb Storme; Admiral von Storff
Synopsis: In the year 2143 an old man tells children about one of Superman's incredible adventures.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #62 published July 1943
was There'll Always Be a Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Superman is shown to be still alive and functioning 200 years in the future. Credits from Siegel's records.
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Action Comics #63

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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #63 published August 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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When Stars Collide!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Doctor Jaspar Meekins; Professor Praline; Spike Jaeger
Synopsis: Superman collides with a meteor and loses his memory.
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #63 published August 1943
was When Stars Collide! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Action Comics #64

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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Toyman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #64 published September 1943
was The Terrible Toyman [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Credits corrected to match Siegel's records for Action 66 based on 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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The Terrible Toyman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Toyman (introduction)
Reprinting
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
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Action Comics #65

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #65 published October 1943
was Million-Dollar Marathon [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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The Million-Dollar Marathon!

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Truman Treadwell; Brandon; Roger; Lawton; Tug Moxton
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From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #65 published October 1943
was The Million-Dollar Marathon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Action Comics #66

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #66 published November 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Boy Who Came Back!

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Jackie Barnett; John Barnett; Mr. Annister; Ferret Falvey; Roscoe Rinser; Sparks Barron
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #66 published November 1943
was The Boy Who Came Back! [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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Action Comics #67

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #67 published December 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Make Way for Fate!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; General McTurk; Mr. Writt; Samuel Rayburn; Martha Hoskins; Reginald Sykes; Soapy Waters; Soft-Shoe Sapper; Flossie
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #67 published December 1943
was Make Way for Fate! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Action Comics #68

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Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Susie Tompkins
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #68 published January 1944
was Superman Meets Susie! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Pages: 1
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Superman Meets Susie!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Susie Tompkins; Hank Beaker; Tug Graff; Sparky Hahn; Beaker Beales
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #68 published January 1944
was Superman Meets Susie! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Biographies

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: biography, informational
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Biographies on Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Jack Burnley, Don Cameron, Sam Citron, Ed Dobrotka, Stan Kaye, John Sikela, Ira Yarbnrough, Wayne Boring, Paul Cassidy, and Leo Nowak.
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Back Cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Toyman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #53 published October 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #56 published January 1943
was Design for Doom [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #61 published June 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #64 published September 1943
was The Terrible Toyman [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1

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