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Issue: Superman Archives #8
Publication Date: December 2010
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Issues: #8 of 8 Issues (12 Printings)
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Archive EditionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 10/20/2010
Volume: 8
Pages: 264
ISBN: 9781401228859
UPC/EAN: 978140122885955999
Price: $69.99 CAD
$59.99 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 36 (24 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Color reconstruction by Digikore.
Black and White reconstruction by Pacific Rim Graphics.

Note: Note for many years, fans have had the identification of Sam Citron and Pete Riss as Superman artists backwards.
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy interiors
Binding: hardcover; dustjacket
Publishing Format: collected editions; was ongoing series
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[untitled]

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Disclose Notes: Illustration of Superman from cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #32.
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[untitled]

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Table of Contents

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"Look!" "Up in the Sky!" "It's a Bird...It's a Plane...It's an--Imp?"

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
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Superman #30

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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #30 published September 1944
was Superman Alias Superman [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Disclose Notes: Verified by Jack Burnley.
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Superman Alias Superman

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): McGinnis; Silver Foxx (introduction); Smokey; Snake; Pinky
Synopsis: Lois Lane thinks Clark Kent is trying to trick her into believing he's Superman!
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #30 published September 1944
was Superman Alias Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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The Arch-Swindler

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Parsons [Jack Dover]; Joe
Synopsis: Lois is taken prisoner by the Dover gang, which hopes to prevent her from testifying in court against Dover's swindling capers.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #30 published September 1944
was The Arch-Swindler [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: Credits changed to match similar 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 King's Substitute!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Poltus VI (introduction, flashback); Andronicus (introduction, flashback); Johnny Poly [King Poltus VII] (introduction); Emily
Synopsis: Unhappy because his father-in-law to be considers him to be a nobody, Johnny Poly goes to Poltavia to bid on a picture of the nation's ancient monarch. The current King's ministers see Johnny and note his resemblance to the ancient monarch, and offer him the chance to be the new King of Poltavia. He accepts, not knowing the ministers plan to use Johnny to strip the nation of its wealth.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #30 published September 1944
was The King's Substitute! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk!

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Genres: superhero
Synopsis: An imp from another dimension plagues Superman with practical jokes until he can make him say his name backwards.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #30 published September 1944
was The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: Mxyztplk is pronounced "Mix-yizt-pulk" according to Alvin Schwartz. Name was changed to Mxyzptlk in 1958.
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Superman #31

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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #31 published November 1944
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Tune Up Time for Crime!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Joe Nitro
Synopsis: Superman's arch enemy, Lex Luthor, invents a giant-sized tuning fork, whose concentrated vibrations cause buildings to collapse and safes to crumble.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #31 published November 1944
was Tune Up Time for Crime! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: credited to Sam Citron in Archive edition.
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A Dog's Tale!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Flip (introduction); Mrs. Pendergast; Mrs. Loddy; Tommy Loddy; Herman; Rocky Grimes; Mr. Withers; Joe
Synopsis: Lois and Clark set out to investigate a series of vicious dog nappings, but it's Superman (whose secret identity becomes known to Lois' dog) who tracks down the true perpetrators of this racket.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #31 published November 1944
was A Dog's Tale! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
Disclose Notes: credited to Sam Citron in Archive Edition.
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The Aces Doonan Gang

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Character(s): Sari Mallon; Lee Grandon; Aces Doonan
Synopsis: Lois believes she is interviewing star Sari Mallon about a phony story concocted by her publicity agent, not knowing that a group of criminals are actually after the star's jewels.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #31 published November 1944
was The Aces Doonan Gang [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: Credits changed to match similar 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 Treasure House of History!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Doctor Hiram Carter; Doctor Porter; Dr. Jon Ericsson; Van Croft; Charlie; Joe
Synopsis: Superman investigates the disappearance of a noted explorer and discovers that a member of the Metropolis Museum Board has kidnapped the explorer and swindled the museum of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #31 published November 1944
was The Treasure House of History! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: credited to Sam Citron in Archive
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Superman #32

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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #32 published January 1945
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Superman's Search for Clark Kent!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Doctor J. Stokel; Ladislow Bulge; Van Gildedge; Mart Mink; Squiffy
Synopsis: Superman agrees to undergo the powerful rays of a machine designed to study brain tissue, but, instead, ends up with temporary amnesia and he forgets his secret identity.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #32 published January 1945
was Superman's Search for Clark Kent! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: 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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Crime on Skis!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Mr. Heron; Professor Crane; Detective Drake; Mr. Kite; Joe Black Eagle; Clip Gimmick; Ted Swan
Synopsis: Superman, in the guise of Clark Kent, travels with Lois to Ski Valley, which is being threatened by a death bird: a half-man, half-bird creature of Indian lore, and discovers a gang of crooks using this "bird" to scare off patrons so they can successfully smuggle out stolen furs.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #32 published January 1945
was Crime on Skis! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: 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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Monkey Business

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Synopsis: Lois is assigned to cover a story at the City Park Zoo, but runs into a group of park pickpockets that changes the angle of the story.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #32 published January 1945
was Monkey Business [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: The Archive edition titles this story "Monkey Business".
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Toys of Treachery!

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Character(s): Mrs. Withers-Wade; Mr. Asterbrook; Mabel Asterbrook; George Rapp; George Rapp III; Toyman [Winslow Percival Schott]
Synopsis: The Toyman, having read up on the French Revolution, discovers that many rich noblemen, before being seized and executed, hid their treasures in a variety of things. Superman must stop the diabolical genius from actually succeeding in seizing that loot.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #32 published January 1945
was Toys of Treachery! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: 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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Superman #33

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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #33 published March 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Dimensions of Danger!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): King Brpxz
Synopsis: Lois Lane says "Kltpzyxm" and accidentally transports herself to Mxyztplk's home world, so Superman has to go there to rescue her.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #33 published March 1945
was Dimensions of Danger! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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The Country Doctor!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Doctor David Brown; Ann Lacy; Doctor David Brown, Jr.; Mr. Prentiss; Mrs. Prentiss; Zeke Potter; Pete Potter
Synopsis: An under-appreciated doctor is appalled when his doctor son refuses to practice medicine along side his elderly father in a small country area. But the people of that community, not Superman for once, sways that decision!
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #33 published March 1945
was The Country Doctor! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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The Purloined Piggy Bank

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Mrs. Googenslocker; Willie Googenslocker; Harry Lars; Gus; Jo-Jo
Synopsis: The report of a stolen piggy bank leads Lois on the trail of a story that other reporters just laugh off...but Lois has the last laugh on them!
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #33 published March 1945
was The Purloined Piggy Bank [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: The Archive edition titles this story "The Purloined Piggy Bank".
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The Compass Points to Murder!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Inspector Grogan; Captain Gale; Captain Webart; Captain Chate
Synopsis: A deceased merchant fleet owner leaves a compass and end word from a newspaper as clues Superman must follow in order to track down the killer.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #33 published March 1945
was The Compass Points to Murder! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Superman #34

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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #34 published May 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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The United States Navy!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Shep Shepard; Al Wade; Dan Ryan
Synopsis: Superman has his hands full trying to convince Shep that both of his college buddies, now serving in various branches of the armed services, have an equally important job to do in the war effort.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #34 published May 1945
was The United States Navy! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: credited to Sam Citron in Archive
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The Foiled Frame-Up

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Keefer Marvin; Harry; Jake
Synopsis: Lois turns the tables on a real estate broker who tries to get Lois to make a recorded statement incriminating her boss, Perry White.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #34 published May 1945
was The Foiled Frame-Up! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: credited to Sam Citron in Archive
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The Canyon that Went Berserk!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): John Prester; Pick Perkins; King Conn; Lefty; Torch
Synopsis: Lois and Clark, not able to find anything exciting enough to write about, visit a fortune teller, and Clark sees an amazing thing in the mystic's crystal ball.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #34 published May 1945
was The Canyon That Went Berserk! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
Disclose Notes: credited to Sam Citron in Archive
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When the World Got Tired!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Koda; Goki
Synopsis: Luthor enlists the aid of two aliens from the planet Attar to conquer the world by using a ray on the earth people that makes them lazy.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #34 published May 1945
was When the World Got Tired! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: credited to Sam Citron in Archive
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Superman #35

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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #35 published July 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Disclose Notes: Pencils confirmed by Burnley.
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Fame for Sale!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Mr. Blitz; Caleb McCaleb; Mayor Bragg; Mabel Murgatroyd; Mrs. Van Vallum; J. Wilbur Wolfingham; Scarface Nick; Machine Gun Morry
Synopsis: Wilbur Wolfingham acts as a publicity agent for several well-known people, then gets actors to impersonate them and make outlandish statements that mar their character.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #35 published July 1945
was Fame for Sale! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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The Drug Swindle

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Character(s): Rufus Hyatt; Blackjack Hart; Doctor Klemm
Synopsis: Clark berates women reporters as too intuitive and emotional, not allowing reason to rule. But Lois decides to prove that she doesn't need Superman to solve a case, a move that nearly costs her her life.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #35 published July 1945
was The Drug Swindle [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 4
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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Like Father, Like Son!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Howard Brent; Raymond Brent; Mr. Hodges; Officer Clancey; Jed Scapely; Joe
Synopsis: Two men are running for the job of Public Works Commissioner, but one of them, Jed Scapely, uses an underhanded technique to undermine his opponent.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #35 published July 1945
was Like Father, Like Son! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 11
Disclose Notes: Smallville is not the town Superman grew up in in this story.
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The Genie of the Lamp!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Bernard Demarest, Jr.; Crawfish Cole
Synopsis: A wealthy cynic and misguided young man, is interested in collecting antiques, and gets the chance to buy Aladdin's Lamp...with disastrous results.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #35 published July 1945
was The Genie of the Lamp! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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Biographies

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Short biographies on Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, Wayne Boring, Jack Burnley, Don Cameron, Sam Citron, Ed Dobrotka, Whitney Ellsworth, Bill Finger, Stan Kaye, George Roussos, Alvin Schwartz, and Ira Yarbrough.
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Back Cover

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Disclose Notes: Small images of four Superman covers #31,33,34 and 35. Full size reprints are contained inside.

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