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Issue: Superman Archives #1
Publication Date: April 1989
 
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Publisher: FlagDC
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 02/02/2005
Volume: 1
Pages: 280
ISBN: 9781401206301
UPC/EAN: 978140120630151995
Price: $30.95 CAD
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78 (30 stories, 1 cover) from base issue
Editor(s): Mark Waid; Richard Bruning
Disclose Notes: Fifth printing.
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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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Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
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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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Joe Shuster (illustration)
Joe Shuster (illustration)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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Title page.
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Jim Steranko
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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Superman [Clark Kent]
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Superman illustration from the cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #2.
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Superman #1

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Leo O'Mealia
Leo O'Mealia
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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Vin Sullivan (original editor)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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1
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Johnson Smith & Co.
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Johnson Smith & Co.
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Back Cover

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Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
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Superman [Clark Kent]
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superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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Two-Page Origin of Superman

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Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed )
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Mary Kent (introduction, death); Mr. Kent (introduction, death)
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Krypton 1st named in comic book.
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Clark Kent Gets a Job

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Jerry Siegel
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
Joe Shuster
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Sims; Evelyn Curry; Bea Carroll
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4
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The Coming of Superman

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Credits
Jerry Siegel
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
Joe Shuster ?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Lois Lane; Evelyn Curry; Bea Carroll; Butch Matson; Senator Barrows; Alex Greer
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11.67
continued in next story
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Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
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superhero
Superman
And so begins the startling adventures...
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Illustrated promotional ad for the Superman strip appearing in Action Comics.
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Revolution in San Monte

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
Joe Shuster
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Lola Cortez; Alex Greer; Emil Norvell
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12.67
Lois given last name, Clark works for the Evening News, Cleveland Oh
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Attention all American youth!
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Superman & Action Comics Invite You to Become a Charter Member of the Supermen of America

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Joe Shuster (illustration)
Joe Shuster (illustration
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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Subject Matter
Superman [Clark Kent]
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2
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--!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
Joe Shuster ?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
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1
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The Blakely Mine Disaster

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
Joe Shuster
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Stanislaw Kober; Thornton Blakely
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12.67
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Hey Fellers!
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Ad for membership in The Supermen of America.
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Superman Plays Football

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Credits
Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Tommy Burke; Mary; Oliver Stanley; Coach Randall
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12.75
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Acquiring Super-Strength

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Acquiring Super-Strength
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Joe Shuster (Superman illustration); ? (photos)
Joe Shuster (Superman illustration); ? (photos)
Bob LeRose; Daniel Vozzo
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informational
Superman [Clark Kent]; Jerry Siegel; Joe Shuster
Boys and Girls: Meet the creators of the one and only Superman - America's Greatest Adventure Strip!
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Features photos and biographies of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, the creators of Superman.
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Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Sergeant Blake; Harvey Brown; Biff Dugan
Smashed desks, overturned filing cabinets,...
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"Follow the adventures of the one and only Superman in every issue of Action Comics!!

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Fred Guardineer
Fred Guardineer
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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Zatara; Tong; Superman
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House ad for Action Comics #14 (July 1939).
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Superman #2

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Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
Bob LeRose; Daniel Vozzo
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Vin Sullivan
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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1
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[untitled]

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Johnson Smith & Co.
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Johnson Smith & Co.
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Be a Frontiersman

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Daisy Air Rifles
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[untitled]

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superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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Superman the Man of Tomorrow!

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Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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1
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The Comeback of Larry Trent

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Larry Trent; Charlie Bennett; Jock Kane; Slugger Barnes; Tom Croy
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Superman's Tips for Super Health

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Credits
Jerry Siegel
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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Subject Matter
educational
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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Superman at the World's Fair!

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Vin Sullivan (main cover); Fred Guardineer (cover head-views); Joe Shuster (Superman upper body)
Vin Sullivan (main cover); Fred Guardineer (cover head-views); Joe Shuster (Superman upper body)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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Superman; Zatara; Butch the Pup; Sandman [Wesley Dodds]; Gingersnap
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Ad for New York World's Fair Comics.
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Superman Champions Universal Peace!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Adolphus Runyan; Bartow; Lubane
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George Taylor named for the first time.
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Supermen of America -- Action Comics

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Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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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

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Pete Asconio; Nat Grayson; Butch Grogan
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[untitled]

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Big Mike Caputo; Sneer; Fink
Down the steps of Police Headquarters hurried 'Big Mike' Caputo,...
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Superman!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
Bob Le Rose; Daniel Vozzo
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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1
Ad for Action Comics.
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Superman #3

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
Vin Sullivan
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Frankie Dennis
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1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
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?
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typeset
Subject Matter
Johnson Smith & Co.
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Reproduced at quarter-size, the ad page from the inside front cover of Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #3.
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[untitled]

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Wilson Chem Co.
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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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Daisy Air Rifles
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[untitled]

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superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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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) from base issue
Credits
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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1
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Superman and the Runaway

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Dennis Neville [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Frankie Dennis; Lyman
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24
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The Greatest Contest in Comic Magazine History!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
Superman [Clark Kent]
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2
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

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor
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Lois and Superman's 1st kiss
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
George Papp ?
George Papp [as Geo. Papp] (signed)
George Papp [as Geo. Papp] (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
informational
Fantastic Facts
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1
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

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Bert Lexington (signed)
Fred Guardineer
Fred Guardineer
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Subject Matter
Emil Brandwan; Sergeant Steve Hanley; Professor Louis Morton; Stephen Gregory; Jack Lowell; Robert Shelton
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2
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Superman's Phoney Manager

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Don C. Cameron [as Jerry Siegel] (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Jimmy Olsen (unnamed); Nick Williams
Nick Williams claims to be Superman's manager and sells the commercial rights to his name.
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12.67
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Muscle-Training

Activity  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
?
?
Subject Matter
Acquiring Super-Strength
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Miscellaneous
0.33
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Attaining Super-Health: A Few Hints from Superman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
educational
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Johnny; Larry
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1
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Good Luck Charm

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Hugh Langley (signed)
Fred Guardineer
Fred Guardineer
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
Tony Carrenzo; Lucky Malone; Rhani Kor
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1
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Fred Schwab
Fred Schwab
Fred Schwab
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
Fred Schwab
Subject Matter
humorous
Shorty
Shorty
Danger! Keep Away
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1
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Superman and the Jewel Smugglers

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Jimmy Olsen (unnamed); Lew Frawley
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8
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Superman!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
Superman [Clark Kent]
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1
Ad for Action Comics.
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Superman #4

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Joe Shuster (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
Whitney Ellsworth
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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Miscellaneous
1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Johnson Smith & Co.
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0.25
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) from base issue
Credits
?
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typeset
Subject Matter
Johnson Smith & Co.
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0.25
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) from base issue
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Subject Matter
Daisy Air Rifles
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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) from base issue
Credits
?
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typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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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) from base issue
Credits
Joe Shuster; Paul Cassidy
Joe Shuster; Paul Cassidy
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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1
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The Challenge of Luthor

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Professor Martinson; Lex Luthor
Luthor challenges Superman to a duel, brains vs brawn.
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Yellow S in shield on cape
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
educational
Attaining Super Strength
Tommy Blake
Tommy Blake, because of his frail physique...
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1
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[untitled]

Cartoon  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Fred Schwab
Fred Schwab
Fred Schwab
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
Fred Schwab
Subject Matter
anthropomorphic
This Doggone World
Oil Paintings for Sale
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1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Sheldon Moldoff (signed)
Sheldon Moldoff (signed)
Sheldon Moldoff (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
Sheldon Moldoff ?
Subject Matter
informational
From the 4 Corners
Bill Dickey; Paul Muni
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1
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Luthor's Undersea City

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; George Taylor; Lex Luthor
Luthor raises a sunken city from the Pacific in order to loot its treasures.
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Supermen of America

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Changer of Destiny

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Hugh Langley (signed)
Fred Guardineer
Fred Guardineer
Bob Le Rose; Daniel Vozzo
typeset
Subject Matter
George Rankin
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
2
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The Economic Enemy

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Paul Dorgan; Barney Calhoun; Joe Curtis; Louie
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
13
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Superman Says

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Superman recommends good reading.
Disclose
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
George Papp [as Geo. Papp] (signed)
George Papp [as Geo. Papp] (signed)
George Papp [as Geo. Papp] (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
educational
Fantastic Facts
Ed Barrett; Mrs. D. Beach
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Miscellaneous
1
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Six Big Headline Features for the 'Big Six' Comic Magazines!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
?
?
?
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
Superman; Sandman [Wesley Dodds]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Ultra-Man; Spectre [Jim Corrigan]; Flash [Jay Garrick]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Pioneer into the Unknown

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Bert Lexington (signed)
typeset
Subject Matter
James Rolland; Professor Greystroke; Bixby
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Miscellaneous
1
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Terror in the Trucker's Union

Story  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Joe Shuster (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Carlson; Amy Carlson; Gus Snide; Nick; Pete
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
13
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Superman Appears in Action Comics!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
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Afterword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Jim Steranko
Joe Shuster
Joe Shuster
Bob LeRose (reconstruction); Daniel Vozzo (reconstruction)
typeset
Subject Matter
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
2
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Back Cover

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s) from base issue
Credits
Leo O'Mealia; Joe Shuster
Leo O'Mealia; Joe Shuster; Paul Cassidy
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
4 small repros of the covers of the issues included in this volume.

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