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Issue: Superman #22
Publication Date: May 1943
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Issues: #22 of 423 Issues (608 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: A Superman DC PublicationView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: Superman Inc.
On Sale Date: 02/23/1943
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 26 (7 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration. On-sale date of March 3 in house ad in Action Comics #59.
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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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Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
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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 #6 published August 2003
as Superman #22 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #6 published August 2003
as Back Cover [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]back cover; 1/4 page
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Pages: 1
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Knickerbocker Pub. Co.
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Meet the Squiffles!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Paul Brodie; Mr. Carson; Adolf Hitler (villain); Ixnayalpay (villain, introduction); Gremlins (villains, introduction); Squiffles (villains, introduction)
Synopsis: Clark investigates the mysterious crashes of military aircraft manufactured by the Elmont Aircraft Corporation, and discovers that their test pilots have reported strange elves invading their cockpits, causing them to lose control. No one believes them until Clark and Lois fall victim to the Squiffles, as they call themselves, then Superman steps in to take charge of the matter.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #6 published August 2003
as Meet the Squiffles [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Superman has a yellow "S" on his cape. Previously credited to Pete Riss, but compared to Citron's art on Robotman in Star Spangled Comics #10 and #11.
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Editorial Advisory Board

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Pages: 0.33
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Supermen of America

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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Laffs
First Line: A fine time to tell me you forgot the lunch!
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Feature(s): Action Comics
First Line: So you want more Superman, eh??
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Genres: humorous, military
Character(s): Pvt. Pete
First Line: Shh! This is some swell instrument...
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The Big Eight!

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The Luck of O'Grady

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Lucky O'Grady; Carleton Shipley; Jack Morton (villain); Morris Masterson (villain)
Synopsis: Racing tout Lucky O'Grady seems to have a streak of good luck that won't end, that is, until he crosses horns with protection racketeer Morton, who is trying muscle in on a slum section of Metropolis called Roaring Kitchen.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #6 published August 2003
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Pages: 12
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Energy to Battle Odds

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Letterer(s): typeset
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Feature(s): Baby Ruth
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Pages: 1
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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Shorty
First Line: All right, Mom, I promise!
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Kellogg's Pep Presents Superman on the Air!

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Feature(s): The Adventures of Superman
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Genres: humorous
Character(s): Clancy the Cop
First Line: Shh - I'm being shadowed!
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The Adventures of Superman

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Feature(s): The Adventures of Superman
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Disclose Notes: For the novel published by Random House.
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The Great ABC Panic!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Ben Graham; Mr. Murgatroyd; The Prankster (villain); P. Motgomery Smith (villain); Bugs Halloway (villain)
Synopsis: The Prankster kidnaps the real copyright registrar and replaces him with one of his confederates, then begins his "Great ABC Panic" in which he copyrights the English alphabet, blackmailing anyone wishing to use the alphabet in any way, shape or form.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #6 published August 2003
as The Great ABC Panic! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
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First Line: Be sure to get these top favorites for the best in comics!
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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Gags
First Line: Why, Herbert - What's happened?
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Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Gee Man
Character(s): Gee Man
First Line: And G-Men have to be expert shots, too!
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Reunion with Death

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Genres: adventure
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World's Finest Value!

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Feature(s): World's Finest Comics
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A Real Winner from the Start!

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Feature(s): Boy Commandos
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A Modern Robin Hood!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Sgt. Casey; Lois Lane; Hiram Tite; Dexter; Beetle Brow Macklin (villain); Robin Hood (villain, introduction, dies)
Synopsis: Superman must deal with the "crimes" of a modern-day Robin Hood, who robs from the unjustly rich to aid the poor. But when he also decides to rob gangster Beetle Brow Macklin, he goes too far.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #6 published August 2003
as A Modern Robin Hood! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Art credits from Bob Hughes. Previously credited to Pete Riss.
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Feature(s): Illinois Merchandise Mart
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Feature(s): Webster's Complete Reference Dictionary and Encyclopedia
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Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Feature(s): Charles Atlas
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Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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