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Issue: Superman #2
Publication Date: January 1939
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Issues: #2 of 423 Issues (608 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Detective Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/19/1939
Volume: 1
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 13 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Vin Sullivan (uncredited)
Disclose Notes: The on-sale date is the publication date and volume number reported in the U. S. Copyright Office filing found in the Catalog of Copyright Entries, Part 2, Periodicals, New Series, Volume 34, 1939, Number 4. Class B periodical. Copyright number B 436371. The filing also states Detective Comics, Inc. is the publisher and copyright holder.
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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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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman
First Line: Another complete book of the astounding adventures of the one and only Superman!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman from the Thirties to the Eighties #[nn] published January 1983
as Superman in the 1930s [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as Superman #2 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as Back Cover [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]backcover; 1/4 page
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Superman #2 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Superman logo was hand-drawn by Joe Shuster until the classic design done by Ira Schnapp appears on Superman (DC, 1939 series) #6 (September-October 1940).
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Superman the Man of Tomorrow!

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman
First Line: The further breath-taking exploits of that amazing character - Superman!
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as Superman the Man of Tomorrow! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Comeback of Larry Trent

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Larry Trent (introduction); Charlie Bennett; Jock Kane; "Slugger" Barnes; Tom Croy (villain)
First Line: One evening, while out searching for someone in need of assistance, Superman sights...
Synopsis: Superman saves the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world from committing suicide. When Superman learns that Larry Trent was drugged by his former manager to lose the title bout, the Man of Tomorrow disguises himself as Trent and slugs his way back to the title match, in which Trent himself steps in and wins.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as The Comeback of Larry Trent [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as The Comeback of Larry Trent [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from Superman daily (McClure Syndicate, 1939 series) 1939-02-20 - 1939-03-18
Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
Disclose Notes: This newspaper reprint has NO splash or bylines.
Inker Paul Cassidy signed his name on the front page of the Milwaukee Journal newspaper in panel 7 on page 13.
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Superman's Tips for Super-Health

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, superhero
Character(s): Superman
First Line: 1) Exercise regularly...
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as Superman's Tips for Super Health [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman at the World's Fair

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): New York World's Fair Comics
Character(s): Superman (inset, vignette); Zatara (vignette); Butch the Pup (vignette); The Sandman (vignette); Gingersnap (vignette)
First Line: Read this thrilling episode in...
Synopsis: Promotional advertisement for New York World's Fair Comics (DC, 1939 series) #[1] ([April] 1939).
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as Superman at the World's Fair! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman Champions Universal Peace!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor (named for the first time); Lois Lane; Professor Adolphus Runyan (death); Ambrose (a monkey, death); Bartow (villain, introduction); Lubane (villain, introduction, death)
First Line: I've got a great assign-ment for you, Clark.
Synopsis: Clark Kent is assigned to interview Professor Runyan, who claims to have invented a gas so powerful that it can penetrate any type of gas mask. A group of criminals successfully steal the formula, wishing to sell it to a munitions manufacturer so it can be used in the civil war in Boravia.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as Superman Champions Universal Peace! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Superman Champions Universal Peace! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from Superman daily (McClure Syndicate, 1939 series) 1939-05-01 - 1939-06-10
Miscellaneous
Pages: 24
Disclose Notes: Possibly Jimmy Olsen's first appearance in the Superman strip.
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Supermen of America -- Action Comics

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? (ad copy)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, superhero
Character(s): Superman
First Line: Thousands of Supermen of America members are already wearing this beautifully colored Superman emblem!
Synopsis: Promotional advertisement for the Supermen of America Club and all the details on how to join.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as Supermen of America -- Action Comics [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Superman and the Skyscrapers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor (cameo); Pete Asconio (cameo, death); Nat Grayson (villain, introduction); Butch Grogan (villain, introduction, death)
First Line: Worker dies in death drop by Clark Kent...
Synopsis: After five construction workers mysteriously die while trying to erect the Atlas Building, Superman decides to investigate, and discovers that Nat Grayson wants to prevent Bruce Constructions, Inc. from completing the building in the time required in the contract, thus eliminating his rival competitor.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as Superman and the Skyscrapers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Superman and the Skyscrapers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes: from Superman daily (McClure Syndicate, 1939 series) 1939-04-03 - 1939-04-29
Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
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[untitled]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Big Mike Caputo (villain; introduction); Sneer (villain); Fink (villain)
First Line: Down the steps of Police Headquarters hurried 'Big Mike' Caputo...
Synopsis: After being forced to leave numerous other cities, Big Mike Caputo moves in on Metropolis, a city, he says is a town rolling in gravy and waiting to be plucked! Superman steps into the fray, rounding up Caputo for the Police Chief, who forces the protection racketeer to leave town.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as [untitled] [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as [untitled] [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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Superman!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Synopsis: House advertisement for Superman in Action Comics (DC, 1938 series).
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as Superman! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as [untitled] [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Be a Frontiersman

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Archives #1 [Standard Edition] published February 1989
as Be a Frontiersman [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]1/4 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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