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Issue: Superman Archives #1
Publication Date: February 1989
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Issues: #1 of 8 Issues (12 Printings)
Title:
Variant: Standard Edition
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Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC Archive EditionsView Brand Images
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 12/14/1989
Volume: 1
Pages: 280
ISBN: 0980289471
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $49.95 CAD
$39.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 78 (30 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s):  
Disclose Notes: Reprints Superman (DC, 1939 series) #1-4, some of which was reprinted there from earlier sources.
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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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reprinted 73 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Dustjacket
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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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Dustjacket
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Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

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Genres: superhero
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Reprints Superman (DC, 1939 series) #1-4, some of which was reprinted there from earlier sources.
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Superman Archives Volume I

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]illustration, from back cover
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Title page.
Illustration from the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #1.
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[untitled]

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Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose Notes: Superman illustration from the cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #2.
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Superman #[1]

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Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was The Complete Story of the Daring Exploits of the One and Only Superman [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]inside front cover; 1/4 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #[1].
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]inside back cover; 1/4 page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #[1].
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Back Cover

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Genres: superhero
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]back cover; 1/4 page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Reproduced at quarter-size, the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #[1].
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[untitled]

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Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: A small blue and white reproduction of the Superman figure from the front cover.
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Two-Page Origin of Superman

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Mary Kent (introduction, death); Mr. Kent (introduction, death)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Two Page Origin of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Krypton 1st named in comic book.
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Clark Kent Gets a Job

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sims
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Clark Kent Gets a Job [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
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The Coming of Superman

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was The Coming of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 11.67
Disclose Notes: continued in next story
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[untitled]

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Genres: superhero
First Line: And so begins the startling adventures...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Illustrated promotional ad for the Superman strip appearing in Action Comics.
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Revolution in San Monte

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Lola Cortez; Emil Norvell
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Revolution in San Monte [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12.67
Disclose Notes: Lois given last name, Clark works for the Evening News, Cleveland Oh
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[untitled]

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Letterer(s): typeset
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First Line: Attention all American youth!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0.33
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Superman & Action Comics Invite You to Become a Charter Member of the Supermen of America

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Superman & Action Comics Invite You to Become a Charter Member of the Supermen of America [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Supermen of America fan club application. Illustration of Superman from the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #1.
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Scientific Explanation of Superman's Amazing Strength--!

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Genres: superhero
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Scientific Explanation of Superman's Amazing Strength--! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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The Blakely Mine Disaster

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Stanislaw Kober; Thornton Blakely
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was The Blakely Mine Disaster [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12.67
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[untitled]

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First Line: Hey Fellers!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Disclose Notes: Ad for membership in The Supermen of America.
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Superman Plays Football

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Tommy Burke; Mary; Oliver Stanley; Coach Randall
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Superman Plays Football [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12.75
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Acquiring Super-Strength

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Feature(s): Acquiring Super-Strength
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Acquiring Super-Strength [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 0.25
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ? (photos)
Inker(s): ? (photos)
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: biography, informational
Character(s): Jerry Siegel; Joe Shuster
First Line: Boys and Girls: Meet the creators of the one and only Superman - America's Greatest Adventure Strip!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Features photos and biographies of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the creators of Superman.
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Biff Dugan

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Sergeant Blake; Harvey Brown; Biff Dugan
First Line: Smashed desks, overturned filing cabinets,...
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Biff Dugan [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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"Follow the adventures of the one and only Superman in every issue of Action Comics!!

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: fantasy, superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: House ad for Action Comics #14 (July 1939).
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Superman #2

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #2.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #2.
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Be a Frontiersman

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was Be a Frontiersman [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Reproduced at quarter-size, the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #2.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: A small blue and white reproduction of the Superman figure from the front cover.
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Superman the Man of Tomorrow!

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Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was Superman the Man of Tomorrow! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Comeback of Larry Trent

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Larry Trent; Charlie Bennett; Jock Kane; Slugger Barnes; Tom Croy
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was The Comeback of Larry Trent [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
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Superman's Tips for Super Health

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: educational, superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was Superman's Tips for Super-Health [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman at the World's Fair!

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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): New York World's Fair Comics
Character(s): Butch the Pup; Gingersnap
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was Superman at the World's Fair! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for New York World's Fair Comics.
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Superman Champions Universal Peace!

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Adolphus Runyan; Bartow; Lubane
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was Superman Champions Universal Peace! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: George Taylor named for the first time.
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Supermen of America -- Action Comics

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was Supermen of America -- Action Comics [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Ad for the Supermen of America Club and all the details on how to join. Uses the ubiquitous Superman illustration from the back cover of Superman #1.
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Superman and the Skyscrapers

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Pete Asconio; Nat Grayson; Butch Grogan
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was Superman and the Skyscrapers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
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[untitled]

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Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Big Mike Caputo; Sneer; Fink
First Line: Down the steps of Police Headquarters hurried 'Big Mike' Caputo,...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was [untitled] [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Superman!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was Superman! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Action Comics.
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Superman #3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Frankie Dennis
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Amazing Adventures of the Greatest Man on Earth: Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #3.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Reproduced at quarter-size, accidentally reproduces the ad page from the inside back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #4, instead of #3.
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Boys! I'll Help You Get a Daisy for Your Birthday

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Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was 3 Ways to Git a Carbine fer Christmas [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
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Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Reproduced at quarter-size, accidentally reproduces the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #4, instead of #3.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: A small blue and white reproduction of the Superman figure from the front cover.
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Superman, America's Greatest Adventure Strip Character!

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Superman, America's Greatest Adventure Strip Character! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman and the Runaway

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Frankie Dennis; Lyman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Superman and the Runaway [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
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The Greatest Contest in Comic Magazine History!

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was The Greatest Contest in Comic Magazine History! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Announcement of a contest, open only to members of the Supermen of America club, whose details would be given in the January issue of Action Comics, on sale December 1st. These pages showed the prizes that would be offered to the winners in the contest.
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Superman and the Dam

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Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Superman and the Dam [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Lois and Superman's 1st kiss
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[untitled]

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Genres: informational, non-fiction
Feature(s): Fantastic Facts
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Includes: 1) there is enough phosphorous in three old style kitchen matches to kill a person; 2) men once paid taxes on their beards; 3) gangster films were the reason the sales of men's caps had declined over the last ten years; 4) Humuhumunukunkuapuaa is the name given by natives to Hawaii's smallest fish; and 5) the water around an iceberg is warm.
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Death by the Stars

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Character(s): Emil Brandwan; Sergeant Steve Hanley; Professor Louis Morton; Stephen Gregory; Jack Lowell; Robert Shelton
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Death by the Stars [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 2
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Superman's Phony Manager

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Genres: superhero
Character(s): Nick Williams
Synopsis: Nick Williams claims to be Superman's manager and sells the commercial rights to his name.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Superman's Phony Manager [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12.67
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Muscle-Training

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Letterer(s): ?
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Muscle-Training [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Attaining Super-Health: A Few Hints from Superman!

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Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: educational, superhero
Character(s): Johnny; Larry
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Attaining Super-Health: A Few Hints from Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Good Luck Charm

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Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): Tony Carrenzo; Lucky Malone; Rhani Kor
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Good Luck Charm [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, humorous
First Line: Danger! Keep Away
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Superman and the Jewel Smugglers

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Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Lew Frawley
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Superman and the Jewel Smugglers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Superman!

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Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Superman! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Ad for Action Comics.
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Superman #4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]inside front cover; 1/4 page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #4.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]inside back cover; 1/4 page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Reproduced at quarter-size, accidentally the ad page from the inside back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #3, instead of #4.
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3 Ways to Git a Carbine fer Christmas

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Boys! I'll Help You Get a Daisy for Your Birthday [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]back cover; 1/4 page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: Reproduced at quarter-size, accidentally the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #3, instead of #4.
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.25
Disclose Notes: A small blue and white reproduction of the Superman figure from the front cover.
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Superman, America's Greatest Adventure Strip Character!

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Superman, America's Greatest Adventure Strip Character! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Challenge of Luthor

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Professor Martinson
Synopsis: Luthor challenges Superman to a duel, brains vs brawn.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Superman versus Luthor [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Yellow S in shield on cape
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: educational
Feature(s): Attaining Super Strength
Character(s): Tommy Blake
First Line: Tommy Blake, because of his frail physique...
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic
First Line: Oil Paintings for Sale
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): From the 4 Corners
Character(s): Bill Dickey; Paul Muni
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Bill Dickey [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Luthor's Undersea City

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Synopsis: Luthor raises a sunken city from the Pacific in order to loot its treasures.
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Luthor's Undersea City [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Supermen of America

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Supermen of America [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Changer of Destiny

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Character(s): George Rankin
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Changer of Destiny [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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The Economic Enemy

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Paul Dorgan; Barney Calhoun; Joe Curtis; Louie
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was The Economic Enemy [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Superman Says

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Superman Says [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Superman recommends good reading.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: educational
Character(s): Ed Barrett; Mrs. D. Beach
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Six Big Headline Features for the 'Big Six' Comic Magazines!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Six Big Headline Features for the 'Big Six' Comic Magazines! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Pioneer into the Unknown

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: science fiction
Character(s): James Rolland; Professor Greystroke; Bixby
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From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Pioneer Into the Unknown [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 1
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Terror in the Trucker's Union

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Carlson; Amy Carlson; Gus Snide; Nick; Pete
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Terror in the Trucker's Union [Story on Interior Page(s)]in this form
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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Superman Appears in Action Comics!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was Superman Appears in Action Comics! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Afterword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Back Cover

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]backcover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was The Complete Story of the Daring Exploits of the One and Only Superman [Illustration on Cover, Front]backcover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]back cover; 1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Amazing Adventures of the Greatest Man on Earth: Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]backcover; 1/4 page
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: 4 small repros of the covers of the issues included in this volume.

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