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Issue: Superman Archives #3
Publication Date: January 2005
 
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Publisher: FlagDC
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Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 3
Pages: 280
ISBN: 156389002X
UPC/EAN: 76194120152800312
Price: $69.99 CAD
$49.99 USD
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Content Items: 0 (0 stories, 0 covers)
106 (25 stories, 1 cover) from base issue
Editor(s): Mike Gold; Michael Charles Hill; Whitney Ellsworth (original editor); Murray Boltinoff (original editor)
Disclose Notes: Color reconstruction by Bob Le Rose. Black and White reconstruction by Joe Ruiz.
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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]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front from base issue
Credits
Fred Ray
Fred Ray
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Alex J/Studio J
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
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1
Illustration from cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #9.
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jack Burnley
?
?
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
informational
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Miscellaneous
2
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Superman #9

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Fred Ray
Fred Ray
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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Miscellaneous
1
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Daisy Superman Krypto-Raygun

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Credits
?
?
typeset
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Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #9.
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[untitled]

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Credits
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
I jumped from $18 a week to $50...
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Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #9.
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Get this cowboy carbine with your Christmas money

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?
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Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #9.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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0.25
A small blue and white reproduction of the Superman figure from the front cover of Superman Archives (DC, 1989 series) #1.
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Superman, America's Greatest Adventure Strip Character

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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1
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The Phony Pacifists

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Wayne Boring ? (probably); ? (Shuster Shop)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Sergeant Casey; Major Lester; Senator Galsworthy (introduction); Derwing (introduction)
Superman battles against some members of the Committee Against Militarism, whose leader is actually employed by a warring totalitarian nation, which wants to see to it that the United States does not re-arm, thus making it ripe for take-over.
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13
Red S on Cape
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Supermen of America
Greetings again, members! Here we are again with another complete issue of Superman.
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1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
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?
typeset
Subject Matter
How Bill made big money...
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0.67
Ad for re-stringing tennis and badminton rackets.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Fred Schwab
Fred Schwab
Fred Schwab
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Fred Schwab
Subject Matter
childrens
Henrietta
Henrietta
Hello Postman! Any letters for me?
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0.33
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Spotlight on Surprising Veterans!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
sports
Sport Spotlight
Fred Fitzsimmons; Gene Sarazen; Max Baer; Ted Lyons; Lefty Grove
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1
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Joe Gatson, Racketeer

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Wayne Boring ? (probably); ? (Shuster Shop)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Judge Crane; Sylvia Crane; Joe Gatson (introduction)
A gangster blackmails a judge by kidnapping his daughter.
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13
Red S on Cape, Superman climbs up the wall of a building (because he can't fly)
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
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?
?; typeset (some)
Subject Matter
Butterfinger
Power to Go Places!
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1
Ad for Butterfinger candy bars.
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Mystery in Swasey Swamp

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Wayne Boring ? (probably); ? (Shuster Shop)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen; Sergeant Casey; Krawl (introduction); Tom Jepson (introduction)
Foreign spies try to steal a chemical formula for a new form of energy.
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13
yellow S on cape
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Superman Keeps Good Company!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
various
various
?
?; most typeset
Subject Matter
adventure, occult, superhero
Superman; Three Aces; The Black Pirate; Tex Thomson; Clip Carson; Zatara
Superman; Three Aces; Black Pirate; Tex Thomson; Clip Carson; Zatara
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1
Promotional illustrated house ad for all the features appearing each month in Action Comics.
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A Bombing Flight!

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Frank Cooper (signed)
Fred Ray
Fred Ray
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
war
Raoul Deschamps; Captain Rogers; Smith
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1.25
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Statement of the Ownership, Management, Circulation, Etc.

Statement of Ownership  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jack Liebowitz
typeset
Subject Matter
informational
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Publisher: Superman Inc.
480 Lexington Ave
New York, NY
Editor: F. W. Ellsworth
Owners: Harry Donenfeld; Irwin Donenfeld; Sonia Donenfeld; P. H. Sampliner; Philip Sampliner; Joan Sampliner
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What gives the Hourman the mysterious powers...

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
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?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Hourman
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0.5
House ad for Adventure Comics.
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel
Joe Shuster
? (Shuster Shop); Paul Cassidy ?
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
Super-Strength
So this is your Superman Physical Development Club?
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1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Bob Kane
Jerry Robinson
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
Coming at You!
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Ad for Batman #4 (Winter, 1941) on sale January 13th
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Superman Is on the Radio

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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0.5
An ad for Superman on the radio, and has a listing of the stations broadcasting it.
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Jackson's Murder Ring

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Wayne Boring ? (probably); ? (Shuster Shop)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Sergeant Casey; Marjorie Farnsworth; Mr. Lassiter (introduction); Mr. Jackson (introduction); Mr. Nelson
A jewelry company is a front to launder payments from a murder racket.
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13
Blue S on Cape, uses telescopic vision
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Pick Your Prize
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1
Advertisement by the Lancaster County Seed Company encouraging readers to sell their seeds to win prizes.
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At the Top of the Field!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Everett E. Hibbard; Sheldon Moldoff; Bernard Baily
Everett E. Hibbard; Sheldon Moldoff; Bernard Baily
?
? (same letterer found in All-Star Comics #4); typeset (some)
Subject Matter
superhero
Justice Society of America [Hawkman; Green Lantern; Doctor Fate; Spectre; Flash; Sandman; Hour-Man; Atom]
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Miscellaneous
1
Illustrated promotional house ad (with covers) promoting All-Star #4 (with dialogue concerning the JSA adventure in that issue), and Adventure Comics #59, Flash Comics #14, All-American Comics #23 and More Fun Comics #64, magazines in which the various JSA members have individual adventures.
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Superman #10

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Fred Ray
Fred Ray
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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1
Date, distributor symbol, and blurb are missing from reprint, with price redrawn and trademark moved. Background is colored incorrectly.
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Be a Cowboy!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
Fred Harman (signed)
Fred Harman (signed)
?
?; typeset (some)
Subject Matter
western
Red Ryder
Red Ryder; Little Beaver; Fred Harman (photo)
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0.25
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #10.
Ad for Red Ryder Daisy air rifle. Curiously, this was colored in the reprint.
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This Beautiful Desk for Only $1.00

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
typeset
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0.25
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #10.
An advertisement for Remington Portable Typewriters, by Remington Rand, Inc.
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Daisy Superman Krypto-Raygun

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Preston
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0.25
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #10.

An ad for the Daisy Superman Krypto-Raygun projector pistol; projects images on a wall. Includes an illustration as if it were cut from a comic, it has the raygun saving the day, proving the guilt of a crook. The reprint coloring does not match the original, especially the second panel of the illustration which actually has background details not visible in the reprint.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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Miscellaneous
0.25
A small blue and white reproduction of the Superman figure from the front cover of Superman Archives (DC, 1989 series) #1.
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Superman: World's Greatest Adventure Character

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Wayne Boring
Shuster Shop
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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Miscellaneous
1
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The Invisible Luthor

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White; Sergeant Casey; Bob Dunning; Lex Luthor
Luthor steals Metro's water supply with an invisible helicopter.
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Miscellaneous
13
1st bald Luthor story in comic book, Blue S on cape
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
Money for You!
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Miscellaneous
1
A contest, offering $1000 in cash prizes, and another $1000 in other prizes, is open only to Supermen of America members, and will be announced in the May, 1941 issue of Action Comics, on sale March 21st. A coupon is provided for readers to join the club if they don't already belong so that they can enter the contest.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
George Paige (signed)
George Paige (signed)
George Paige (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
humorous, informational
Calling All Cars
West Stewartstown, NH
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Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?; Jim Crowley (signed)
?
?
?
?; some typeset
Subject Matter
Baby Ruth Candy Bar
Coach Jim Crowley (photo)
Coach Jim Crowley Rams home these facts about quick food energy
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1
Photo ad for Baby Ruth candy bars, featuring a plug by Coach Jim Crowley of the Fordham Rams football team.
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The Talent Agency Fraud

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob LeRose
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Mrs. Walburn; Mr. Grady
Lois investigates a crooked talent agency.
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Miscellaneous
13
blue S on cape
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Fred Ray
Fred Ray
?
?; typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
World's Best Comics
Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
World's Best Value!
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0.5
Ad for World's Best Comics #1.
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For Thrills and Adventure Don't Miss This Issue!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Everett E. Hibbard
Everett E. Hibbard
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
All-Star Comics
Justice Society of America [Flash; Hawkman; Green Lantern; Atom; Spectre; Hour-Man; Doctor Fate; Sandman]
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Ad for All-Star Comics #4, with accompanying head views of each JSA member illustrated by Everett E. Hibbard.
When this page was reconstructed for the Archive, the page edges of the All-Star issue were deleted.
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The Spy Ring of Righab Bey

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Sergeant Casey; Jim Gregg; Righab-Bey; Raj; Mary Grogan; Carter
Lois investigates an astrologer who hypnotizes defense workers.
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Miscellaneous
13
Blue S on cape
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jack Burnley (Superman figure)
Jack Burnley (Superman figure)
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
It's a Date!
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Miscellaneous
1
Promotional house ad for Action Comics #35.
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Big Leaguer

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
George Shute (signed)
Cliff Young (signed)
Cliff Young (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
sports
Willie Albert; Coach Green; Ensign Meeks
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Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
? (Big Chief Wahoo); Jack Burnley (Starman)
? (Big Chief Wahoo); Jack Burnley (Starman)
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Starman
Starman; Big Chief Wahoo
Starman
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Page consists of a promo plug for Starman by Jack Burnley in Adventure Comics and four miscellaneous ads, one with Chief Wahoo, who tells kids how to get a war bonnet.
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Superman the Radio (sic)

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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Miscellaneous
0.5
An ad for Superman on the radio, and has a listing of the stations broadcasting it.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Henry Boltinoff [as Bolty] (signed)
Henry Boltinoff [as Bolty] (signed)
Henry Boltinoff
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
informational
It's True
Admiral Byrd
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Miscellaneous
0.5
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman; Robin
What!?! Do you mean to say you haven't seen Batman no. 4?
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0.5
Promotional ad for Batman #4 with its cover (with art by Bob Kane and Jerry Robinson).
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Just a Sample!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Bernard Baily (signed)
Bernard Baily (signed)
?
Bernard Baily; typeset (some)
Subject Matter
superhero
The Spectre
Spectre (Jim Corrigan)
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Miscellaneous
1
Promotional ad for the Spectre, appearing in the April issue of More Fun Comics, featuring the splash page from the latest issue.
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The Dukalia Spy Ring

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Lieutenant Ferguson; Lang; Karl Wolff (introduction); Hall
Superman saves a secret weapon from Dukalia foreign agents.
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
13
blue S on cape
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Wilson Chem Co.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
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Miscellaneous
1
A full page ad from the Wilson Chemical Company, makers of White Cloverine brand salve, encouraging readers to sell the stuff to win swell prizes.
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The 'Big Six' Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
various
various
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman; Star-Man; Batman; Green Lantern; Spectre; Flash
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Miscellaneous
1
Promotional house ad spouting the exploits of Superman in Action Comics, Star Man in Adventure Comics, Batman in Detective Comics, Green Lantern in All-American Comics, Spectre in More Fun Comics, and Flash in Flash Comics, with illustrated head views of each character.

Star Man, Green Lantern, Spectre, and Flash are badly miscolored (with their costumes respectively green, green, purple, and yellow).
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Superman #11

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Fred Ray
Fred Ray
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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Miscellaneous
1
Background color should be yellow. DC bullet is missing. (First issue to have DC bullet.) Patent registration and distributor symbol missing. Mechanical lettering is miscolored
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"Old Bald Top" Almost Claimed Another Victim!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
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0.25
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #11.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Superman [Clark Kent]
Boys! Girls! Wear Superman Moccasins
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0.25
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #11.
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Daisy Air Rifles

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
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Miscellaneous
0.25
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #11.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
A small blue and white reproduction of the Superman figure from the front cover of Superman Archives (DC, 1989 series) #1.
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Superman: America's Greatest Adventure Strip Character

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Zimba's Gold Badge Terrorists

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Sergeant Casey; Rolf Zimba (introduction)
A fifth column terrorizes Metro.
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13
Lois first wonders about Clark's disappearances. Blue S on cape. Superman uses chameleon powers.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?; typeset (some)
Subject Matter
Popsicle
Look Kids! See How Easy to Get These Swell Prizes
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Miscellaneous
1
Ad promoting prizes that can be won by readers for mailing in the bags from Popsicle and Fudgicle bags to the nearest Popsicle Service Department office.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
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Miscellaneous
0.67
Ads for Auto Guide for Mechanics, Fireworks, and Model Airplane News.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Tony's Diner
Tony always hires small men...
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Miscellaneous
0.33
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Henry Boltinoff
Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Henry Boltinoff
Bob LeRose
Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
informational
Facts
Charles Zimmy
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Miscellaneous
0.5
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
It's a Date!
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Promotional house ad for Action Comics #38.
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The Corinthville Caper

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White; Lois Lane; Emil Carlstrom; Carol Carlstrom; Grant Fellows
An unscrupulous reporter frames a scientist.
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12
Blue S on cape
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
?; typeset (some)
Subject Matter
adventure
Little Orphan Annie; Quaker
Little Orphan Annie
Boys! Girls! So Easy to Get Exciting Things Free
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Miscellaneous
1
Ad promo from the Quaker Puffed Wheat and Puffed Rice Company for readers to mail in a coupon, plus cereal guarantee seals from the boxes of their products & a certain amount of money, to get Little Orphan Annie merchandise, such as a mysterious magnifying ring, magic-secret detecto-kit, a "Little Wonder" flashlight, a 3-power leatherette focusing telescope and a genuine Univex snapshot camera.
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Supermen of America

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
?
typeset
Subject Matter
activity
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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Miscellaneous
1
Promo from Superman asking readers if they have entered Superman's Super-contest, offering at least $1000 in cash prizes, to all readers of Action Comics, and that cash prizes are doubled for Supermen of America members. A coupon is provided for readers to join the Supermen of America club.
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The Yellow Plague

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Doctor Sanford Franklin; Pedro Carlos; Doctor Karl van Breeden; Major Burt Crandall; Wacouches; Quismado
Clark reveals his identity to a South American Indian in order to secure the cure for the Yellow Plague.
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13
Blue S on cape
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?; some typeset
Subject Matter
Baby Ruth
Energy in the Pinches
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1
Ad promoting Baby Ruth candy bars.
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Free! Get "Moo"!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
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0.33
Add for "Moo" newspaper.
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Timely Rescue

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Nelson Edwards (signed)
Stan Kaye [as Stanley Kaye] (signed)
Stan Kaye [as Stanley Kaye] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
Eddie Wales; Iris Davis
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
Hear Superman on the Radio

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
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Miscellaneous
0.33
Ad for Superman Radio program.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
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Miscellaneous
0.34
Various ads.
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Henry Boltinoff
Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Henry Boltinoff
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
informational
It's So
You're not worth more than I am!
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Disclose
The Winning Team!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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Miscellaneous
0.5
House ad for Batman #5.
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The Justice Society of America proudly presents All-Star No. 5!

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Credits
Howard Purcell; Everett E. Hibbard (JSA figures)
Howard Purcell; Everett E. Hibbard (JSA figures)
?
?; typeset (some)
Subject Matter
superhero
Justice Society of America
Justice Society of America [Flash; Green Lantern; Spectre; Atom; Sandman; Hour-Man; Hawkman; Doctor Fate]
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Promotional ads for All-Star Comics #5 (June-July, 1941) with head-views of every JSA member illustrated by Everett E. Hibbard.
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Here it is boys and girls. All-Flash Quarterly No. 1!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Everett E. Hibbard
Everett E. Hibbard
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Flash
Flash [Jay Garrick]
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0.5
Promotional ad for All-Flash Quarterly #1 (Summer, 1941) with cover.
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The Plot of Count Bergac

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White; Patricia Randall; Henry Walters; Count Bergac [Ricky Hanlon]
Superman tries to break up a romance between Patricia Randall, Randall Department Store heiress and a fake Count who's in the employ of the store's board of directors.
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Miscellaneous
13
Red S on cape
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All Aboard!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
Fred Ray (comic cover); Stan Kaye ? (figure)
Fred Ray (comic cover); Stan Kaye ? (figure)
?
?; typeset (some)
Subject Matter
superhero
World's Finest Comics #2
Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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Miscellaneous
1
Promotional house ad for World's Finest Comics #2 (formerly World's Best Comics), on sale May 16th.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?; most typeset
Subject Matter
Spencer Fireworks Company
Fireworks
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1
Advertisement from the Spencer Fireworks Company, encouraging readers to buy their fireworks from the company, and to send for their catalog so that the readers can sell Spencer's fireworks to their friends and thereby get their own fireworks for free.
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Superman #12

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Fred Ray
Fred Ray
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
patent registration is in the wrong spot, mechancial lettering is the wrong color.
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[untitled]

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Credits
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
Johnny was treed like a coon
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Miscellaneous
0.25
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #12.
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Johnson Smith & Co.

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
typeset
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Miscellaneous
0.25
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #12.
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Daisy Air Rifles

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Credits
?
?
?
typeset
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Miscellaneous
0.25
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #12.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
A small blue and white reproduction of the Superman figure from the front cover of Superman Archives (DC, 1989 series) #1.
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Peril on Pogo Island

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (layouts) (signed); Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Niles Grant; Nan Wilson; Carl Bogart
While on vacation Clark and Lois find a Nazi submarine base.
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
13
Red S on cape
Disclose
[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Supermen of America
Superman [Clark Kent]
Greetings again, Members! There are many things that guide us in the practice of our daily lives and one of these is Responsibility.
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Miscellaneous
1
Superman discusses "responsibility" with his club members, there is Superman Secret Code message in Code Mars No. 3, and a coupon available for readers to join the Supermen of America.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Baby Ruth
Allan Roy Dafoe
Big News!
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Miscellaneous
1
Ad for Baby Ruth candy bars.
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The Suicide Murders

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen; Sergeant Casey; Eugene Starbuck; Burton Steele; Senator McPhail; Max Binder; Malford; Bryson; Chips
Three prominent men die mysteriously.
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Miscellaneous
13
red S on cape
Disclose
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
?; typeset (some)
Subject Matter
adventure
Little Orphan Annie; Quaker
Little Orphan Annie
Free Valuable Gifts
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Miscellaneous
1
Ad for Quaker Puffed Wheat Sparkies, using Annie to promote "free" gifts readers can send for, using Sparkies guarantee seals and money.
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Josete Frank
Cliff Young (signed)
Cliff Young
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
Books Worth Reading
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Reviews of Men of Iron by Howard Pyle and Clear for Action by Stephen Meader
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Ray McGill
Ray McGill
Ray McGill
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
humorous
Gags
Hey, Police!
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Disclose
Fast Seller!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Batman
Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]
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Miscellaneous
0.25
Promotional ad for Batman #6 with cover.
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8 of Your Favorites

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
E. E. Hibbard; Sheldon Moldoff (Hawkman helmet wings touch-up)
E. E. Hibbard; Sheldon Moldoff (Hawkman helmet wings touch-up)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
All-Star Comics
Justice Society of America
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
Promotional ad for All-Star Comics #6 with cover.
Disclose
The Grotak Bund

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Sergeant Casey; Stanley Pelham; Sam Spencer; Calvin Denby
Superman is accused of murder while trying to catch foreign saboteurs.
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
13
Red S on cape
Disclose
[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Henry Boltinoff
Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Henry Boltinoff
Bob LeRose
Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
humorous
Kid Stuff
Caddy, Lady?
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Miscellaneous
0.67
Disclose
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Superman [Clark Kent]
Everybody's Wearing Superman Moccasins
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Miscellaneous
0.33
Disclose
Safe Job

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Roger Forrest
?
?
Bob LeRose
typeset
Subject Matter
Smith; Ames; James Crewe
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1.5
Disclose
Yank and Doodle "America's Fighting Twins"

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Yank and Doodle
Yank; Doodle
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Miscellaneous
0.2
Promotional ad for Prize Comics.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
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Miscellaneous
0.3
various ads.
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Our Country, Right or Wrong!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Fred Ray
Fred Ray [as Fray] (signed)
Fred Ray [as Fray] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
informational
Famous American Words
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.5
Disclose
A Peach of a Pair!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Flash; Mutt; Jeff
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.5
Promotional ads for All-Flash Quarterly and Mutt & Jeff.
Disclose
[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Ray McGill
Ray McGill (signed)
Ray McGill
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
Ray McGill ?
Subject Matter
humorous
Some Fun
At least we're lucky to run out of gas so near this nice big filling station!
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Miscellaneous
1
Disclose
The Beasts of Luthor

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob Le Rose (reconstruction)
? (Shuster Shop)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Dudley Barnes; Stephen Cardine; Bill Grimes; Allen Masters; von Harbitz; Lex Luthor
Luthor creates giant mutant animals and paralyzes Superman with a green ray!
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Miscellaneous
13
red S on cape
Disclose
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Action Comics
Superman [Clark Kent]
Superman Plus!
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Promotional ad for Action Comics #39.
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Hear Superman on the Radio

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
0.5
Ad for the Superman Radio Show, listing the radio stations nationwide which carry its broadcasts.
Disclose
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Doctor Fate [Kent Nelson]; Green Lantern [Alan Scott]; Flash [Jay Garrick]; Starman [Ted Knight]
At the Top of the Field!
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Miscellaneous
1
Promotional ad for World's Finest Comics #2, More Fun Comics #70, Detective Comics #54, All-American Comics #29, Adventure Comics #65, Flash Comics #20, and Action Comics #39.
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Back Cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Fred Ray
Fred Ray
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1

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