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Issue: Superman #7
Publication Date: November 1940
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Issues: #7 of 423 Issues (608 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Superman Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/06/1940
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.15 CAD
$0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 21 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (uncredited); Murray Boltinoff (uncredited)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration. On-sale date of September 10 in house ad in Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #29.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; then standard Silver Age U.S.; then standard Modern Age U.S.
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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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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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster ?
Inker(s): Wayne Boring
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman from the Thirties to the Eighties #[nn] published January 1983
as Superman in the 1940s [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman #7 [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 #7 [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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World's Greatest Adventure Character

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster; Paul Cassidy
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, 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 Three Kingpins of Crime

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]; Perry White (introduction, 1st name revealed in issue #10, first appearance in comic book); Lois Lane; Sgt. Casey; Police Chief Watson; George Lash; Nick Norton (villain, introduction); Mike Moran (villain, introduction); Billings (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: A clever gangster kills the wife of the prosecuting attorney, leaving evidence behind that her husband actually did it, all so that the prosecutor wouldn't be in a position to prosecute the felon and his mobster friends.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Metropolis's Most Savage Racketeers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Metropolis's Most Savage Racketeers [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 [Clark Kent]
First Line: Greetings again, members! This time I want to talk to you about hitting the line hard...
Synopsis: Superman discusses the idea of "Hitting the Line Hard!" A code message in the Code Mercury No. 1 is given, and a coupon is provided for readers wanting to join the Supermen of America.
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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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The Loudest Noise on Earth!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): George Papp ?
Penciller(s): George Papp [as Geo. Papp] (signed)
Inker(s): George Papp [as Geo. Papp] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Fantastic Facts
Character(s): Chalchas the Greek
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Facts presented include the musk odor of deer; chewing gum use among stone-age people; the loudest sound on Earth when the volcano, Krakatoa, exploded; and the fact that Chalchas laughed himself to death.
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Superman Is on the Radio!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Synopsis: Promotional ad for the Superman radio show and it lists the various stations nationwide that broadcast the show.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman is on the Radio! [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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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
Genres: superhero
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)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: An illustrated ad from the American Specialty Company.
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Rinaldo's Revenge

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): G. B. Armbruster (credited)
Penciller(s): ? (spot illustrations)
Inker(s): Gloria Kamen ? (spot illustrations)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Character(s): Rinaldo; Domenick (death); Pietro (villain, death)
Synopsis: Rinaldo, a Gypsy Prince, had heard stories that his adoptive parent had stashed a fortune in gold away in the gypsy caravan, but he had always denied it. However, one night Rinaldo found his adoptive father dead, with a note in his hand stating that the young man should safely store away a fortune in gems that were his, unknowing that the gypsy chief's son was the murderer.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Rinaldo's Revenge [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Page 2 of the story has several advertisements, including one for Baby Ruth and Butterfinger candy bars.
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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): ?; some typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure, superhero
Feature(s): Action Comics
Character(s): Superman; Clip Carson; Three Aces; The Black Pirate; Tex Thompson; Zatara
Synopsis: Illustrated house ad promoting the features offered each month in the pages of Action Comics.
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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
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The Gay City Plague

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]; Perry White (un-named); Lois Lane; Commissioner Jim Stanley (villain, introduction); Kotzoff (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: The Planet editor sends Clark packing off for Gay City, where the people within the city fall victim to a strange malady that causes them, upon contact, to disintergrate!
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as The Exploding Citizens [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as The Exploding Citizens [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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[untitled]

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
Character(s): Superman; the Yellow Mask (radio villain)
First Line: Listen to the Superman Radio Program...
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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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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Fred Schwab [as Schwab] (signed)
Penciller(s): Fred Schwab [as Schwab] (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Schwab [as Schwab] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Fred Schwab
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
Feature(s): Shorty
Character(s): Shorty (a dog)
First Line: Take that, you mutt
Synopsis: Shorty gets knocked out by another dog and begins dreaming, first of birds flying about, next of a package of dog biscuits and lastly of a girl dog (before he wakes up). He looks up the other dog and asks him to hit him again!
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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Hey, Fellers! Get a Genuine Superman Sweat Shirt

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Norwich Knitting Co.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: An ad for Superman clothing, such as shirts and shorts.
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Bert Runyan's Campaign

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): 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]; Perry White; Lois Lane; Bert Runyan (introduction); Red Tyler (villain, introduction); Public Prosecutor Ralph Dale (villain, introduction); Nat Burly (villain, introduction); Captain McDay (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: Believing the public prosecutor to be in league with the underworld, Kent convinces Perry White that the Planet should oppose candidate Red Tyler and back an honest candidate like Bert Runyan.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman's Cleanup Campaign [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Superman's Cleanup Campaign [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wilson Chem Co.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Wilson Chem Co. [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ads for White Cloverine brand salve, and showing prizes like guitars, air rifles, watches, movie projectors, bicycles and more that are available in exchange for sales made.
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Here It Is - Better Than Ever!

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
Character(s): Spectre; Green Lantern; Flash; Batman; Robin; Sandman; Superman
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Here it is--Better than ever! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Two ads promoting the release of All-Star Quarterly #2, Superman #7, Detective #44, Action #29 and Batman #2, all with covers.
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The Black 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): Joe Shuster (signed); Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Sgt. Casey; Kennedy (editor of the Daily Pictorial); Jane Day (villain); Peter Peeker (villain); Frank Jordan (villain); un-named other members of the Black Gang (villains, introduction)
Synopsis: Superman faces a ruthless gang of men known as the Black Band, who specialize in brutal robberies of night club patrons in Metropolis, including Clark kent and Lois Lane, who disguise themselves as wealthy patrons themselves to smoke out members of the gang.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as The Black Gang [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as The Black Gang [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Baby Ruth; Butterfinger
First Line: It's fun! It's a frolic! ...And good eating, too!
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement by the Curtiss Candy Company for its Treasure Hunt Contest #2, offering $100 in cash prizes to the winners after the contest closes on October 8, 1940. Full details and rules for the contest are provided along with an entry coupon.
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Announcing the New 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
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Announcing the New Superman Krypto Raygun [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]inside back cover; 1/4 page
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Announcing the New Superman Krypto-Raygun [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]inside back cover; 1/4 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Be a Cowboy!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Fred Harman (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Harman (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles
Character(s): Red Ryder; Little Beaver
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Be a Cowboy! [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]back cover; 1/4 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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