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Selected stories bleached and reconstructed by Greg Theakston. Additional color removal by Rick Keene. Art reconstruction by Joseph Ruiz Design. Colored by Bob Le Rose. Jacket and text design by Alex J Studio.
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Illustration of Superman based on the cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #6 (September-October 1940) by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy. The figure has been completely redrawn.
Superman #5 published January 1940
Superman #[1] published January 1939 Notes:
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #1. (It is supposed to be the inside front cover of Superman #5.)
Superman #7 published November 1940 Notes:
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #7. (It is supposed to be the inside back cover of Superman #5.)
Superman #7 published November 1940 Notes:
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #7. (It is supposed to be the back cover of Superman #5.)
Notes:
A small blue and white reproduction of the Superman figure from the front cover of Superman Archives (DC, 1989 series) #1.
Superman #5 published January 1940
Superman #5 published January 1940
Superman #5 published January 1940
Superman #5 published January 1940
Superman #5 published January 1940
Superman #5 published January 1940 Notes:
The text story is surrounded by a variety of ads for such things as Baby Ruth candy bars, roller skates and more.
Superman #5 published January 1940 Notes:
1st telescopic x-ray vision, face changing power
Superman #5 published January 1940 Notes:
House ad promoting the characters starring in DC's top six magazines: Action, Adventure, Detective, All-American, More Fun and Flash Comics, with inset pictures of each.
Superman #5 published January 1940 Notes:
Both pages are surrounded by a series of promotional ads including for fireworks by the Baltimore Fireworks Company and making your own records at home by the Home Recording Company.
Superman #5 published January 1940
Superman #5 published January 1940
Superman #5 published January 1940 Notes:
An ad for Superman on the radio, and has a listing of the stations broadcasting it.
Superman #5 published January 1940 Notes:
Ad for All-Star Comics #1 with covers and illustrations.
Superman #5 published January 1940 Notes:
Ad for Batman #1 with cover.
Superman #5 published January 1940 Notes:
three different S designs, page 5, page 8, page 9
Superman #5 published January 1940 Notes:
Promotional ad for Action Comics, starring Superman.
Superman #6 published September 1940
Superman #2 published January 1939 Notes:
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #2. (It is supposed to be the inside front cover of Superman #6.)
Superman #5 published January 1940 Notes:
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #5. In fact it's labeled number 5-IBC along the lower edge. (It is supposed to be the inside back cover of Superman #6.)
Superman #5 published January 1940 Notes:
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #5. (It is supposed to be the back cover of Superman #6.)
Notes:
A small blue and white reproduction of the Superman figure from the front cover of Superman Archives (DC, 1989 series) #1.
Superman #6 published September 1940
Superman #6 published September 1940
Superman #6 published September 1940
Superman #6 published September 1940
Superman #6 published September 1940 Notes:
House ad promoting DC's top six comic magazines: Action, Adventure, Detective, All-American, More Fun and Flash Comics, with head views of the stars of each of the magazines. The bottom one third of the page is a B/W ad for Baby Ruth candy bars.
Superman #6 published September 1940
Superman #6 published September 1940
Superman #6 published September 1940
Superman #6 published September 1940 Notes:
House ad promoting All-Star Comics #1 and Mutt and Jeff's new issue, with cover.
Superman #6 published September 1940
Superman #6 published September 1940
Superman #6 published September 1940
Superman #6 published September 1940 Notes:
An ad for Superman on the radio, and has a listing of the stations broadcasting it.
Superman #6 published September 1940
Superman #6 published September 1940 Notes:
Clark gives Lois a blood transfusion
Superman #6 published September 1940 Notes:
House ad promoting Superman appearing in Action Comics, on sale the 21st of every mnonth.
Superman #7 published November 1940
Superman #4 published January 1940 Notes:
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #4. (It is supposed to be the inside front cover of Superman #7.)
Superman #7 published November 1940 Notes:
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #7.
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #8. (It is supposed to be the back cover of Superman #7.)
Notes:
A small blue and white reproduction of the Superman figure from the front cover of Superman Archives (DC, 1989 series) #1.
Superman #7 published November 1940
Superman #7 published November 1940
Superman #7 published November 1940 Notes:
Superman discusses the Supermen of America Club and its motto: Strength, Courage and Justice. A coupon is provided for readers to join if they wish.
Superman #7 published November 1940 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.
Superman #7 published November 1940
Superman #7 published November 1940 Notes:
An illustrated ad from the American Specialty Company.
Superman #7 published November 1940
Superman #7 published November 1940 Notes:
Illustrated house ad promoting the features offered each month in the pages of Action Comics.
Superman #7 published November 1940
Superman #7 published November 1940 Notes:
Ad promoting the Superman Radio Show and the new storyline, "The Return of the Yellow Mask." Also listed are the stations nationwide airing the broadcasts.
Superman #7 published November 1940
Superman #7 published November 1940
Superman #7 published November 1940 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.
Superman #7 published November 1940 Notes:
Ads promoting the release of All-Star Quarterly #2, Superman #7, Detective #44, Action #29, and Batman #2, all with covers.
Superman #7 published November 1940
Superman #7 published November 1940 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.
Superman #8 published January 1941
Superman #4 published January 1940 Notes:
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #4 with the indicia removed. (It is supposed to be the inside front cover of Superman #8.)
Superman #3 published January 1940 Notes:
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #3 with the indicia removed. (It is supposed to be the inside back cover of Superman #8.)
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the back cover of Superman (DC, 1939 series) #8.
Notes:
A small blue and white reproduction of the Superman figure from the front cover of Superman Archives (DC, 1989 series) #1.
Superman #8 published January 1941
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
yellow S on Cape
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
The Editors [thru Superman] discuss the subject of Loyalty. There is a code message given in Code Mercury No. 1, a coupon for readers to join the Supermen of America Club, and a listing of the radio stations nationwide that air the Superman radio show.
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
Advertisements for stamps, telescopes, and toy trains.
Superman #8 published January 1941
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
Information on the Pueblo Indians, rubber trees, Bison, and Hummingbirds.
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
An illustrated ad from the American Specialty Company.
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
uses x-ray vision and super hearing
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
A page illustrating the different Superman-related products being made and sold nationwide by several companies. These products include: the Superman Krypto-Ray Gun, Superman moccasins, Superman sweat shirts, Superman shorts and shirts, Superman bubble gum and picture story cards, and Superman action toys.
Superman #8 published January 1941
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
Add promoting Batman #3, which went on sale October 20th.
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
Ad for Lionel trains.
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
Page contains ads on both sides and bottom of pages.
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
Ad promoting the release of All-Star Comics #3 and the new Justice Society of America. Besides the cover to this issue, the covers to Flash #12, All-American #21, More Fun #62 and Adventure #57 are shown.
Superman #8 published January 1941
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
Ad for Chemcraft Outfits.
Superman #8 published January 1941
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
Baby Ruth is rich in pure Dextrose energy and is important to an athlete's dietary regimen.
Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
Promotional house ad for the star features found in pages of Action Comics, published each month, in addition to Superman.
Superman #5 published January 1940Superman #6 published September 1940Superman #7 published November 1940Superman #8 published January 1941 Notes:
4 small covers of the issues included in this volume.
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