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Issue: Superman #6
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: none
Indicia Publisher: Superman Inc.
On Sale Date: 07/10/1940
Volume: none
Pages: 68
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 21 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (uncredited); Murray Boltinoff (uncredited)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from ad in Action Comics #27 and copyright registration.
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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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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Joe Shuster
Paul Cassidy
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagSuperman's Christmas Adventure #[nn] [Macy's] published January 1940
as Merry Christmas [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSuperman's Christmas Adventure #[nn] [Kennedy's Boys Shop] published January 1944
as [untitled] [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman #6 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Back Cover [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]back cover; 1/4 page
FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Superman #6 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Johnson Smith & Co.
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Miscellaneous
1
Inside front cover.
Superman

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman
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FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman, America's Greatest Adventure Strip Character! [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Frontispiece.
Lois Lane, Murder Suspect

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Samuel Norval (cameo, jewel collector, death); Burkley (villain, architect, introduction); Sgt. Casey (introduction); Lois Lane; "Scoop" Carter; John Davis; Henry Davis
When Lois is found at the scene of the murder of a noted jewel collector, she is arrested for that murder. Superman learns that the architect, who had installed numerous fail safe devices to protect the jeweler's gems, is responsible, and he had planned to throw the blame on the jeweler's two nephews until Lois had come upon the scene.
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FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Lois Lane, Murderer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Lois Lane, Murderer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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[untitled]

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joe Shuster (spot illustration)
Paul Cassidy (spot illustration)
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Supermen of America
Superman [Clark Kent]
Well, Members, now that we're all together again this month, let's talk about something that's on everyone's lips today: building up a reserve!
Page where Superman begin to elaborate on the first word in the Supermen of America motto: Strength! A code message in Code Saturn No. 5 is given as well as a coupon being provided for reader's to join the Supermen of America club.
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FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as [untitled] [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
 
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Too Big for Marbles

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
George Shute (signed)
Don Komisarow [as a K in a circle] (signed)
Don Komisarow [as a K in a circle] (signed)
?
typeset
Subject Matter
crime
Wally Brennan; Bill Trent; Bruno (villain); Luigi (villain)
Because of the quick thinking of young Wally Brennan, two dope peddlers, who had stolen $50,000 worth of dope from a medical supply house, and shot the night watchmen, are captured after Wally left a note in the pocket of a coat owned by one of the felons and it was sent to the cleaners.
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FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Too Big for Marbles [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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The second page of the story has two company advertisements on it.
The 'Big Six' Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
various
various
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman; The Sandman; The Batman; The Green Lantern; The Spectre; The Flash
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.
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FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as The 'Big Six' Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
0.75
The bottom one third of the page is a B/W ad for Baby Ruth candy bars.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Baby Ruth
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Miscellaneous
0.25
Driftin' Dave

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Russell Cole [as Alger] (signed)
Russell Cole [as Alger] (signed)
Russell Cole [as Alger] (signed)
?
Russell Cole
Subject Matter
humorous
Dave
As Dave comes by several houses, he asks the ladies standing out front if they could supply him with a meal. All answer no except the third, who tells him that, if he spades her flower bed, she'll provide a meal. She feeds him, then he walks off.
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FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as [untitled] [Cartoon on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
The Rulers of Gateston

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark kent]; George Taylor; Mr. Mason (Daily Planet publisher); Lois Lane; Jim Tirrell (death); George Tirrell; Calvin Chalmers; Brute Bashby (villain); Twist (villain)
Brute Bashby and his thugs roll into the town of Gateson with the sole purpose of establishing a protection racket, which means each shop owner must fork over 10% of their profits. When the local newspaper editor starts a written campaign against the racketeers, an explosion at the newspaper office kills him, which attracts the attention of Lois and Clark, who vow to do something about it.
Reprinting
FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Racketeer Terror in Gateston [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Racketeer Terror in Gateston [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
Super Strength

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
?
?
Subject Matter
informational, superhero
Superman
Superman
Superman relates and shows how regular exercises, such as chinning, deep breathing and swimming can do wonders for one's health.
Reprinting
FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Super-Strength [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Superman inset at top of page by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy.
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
various
various
?
?
Subject Matter
humorous, science fiction, superhero
All-Star Comics; Mutt & Jeff
Mutt; Jeff; Sandman; Spectre; Flash; Ultra-Man
For swell vacation reading, don't miss these two!
House ad promoting All-Star Comics #1 and Mutt & Jeff #[2], with cover repros.
Reprinting
FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as For swell vacation reading, don't miss thee two! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
humorous, science fiction, superhero
Batman
Batman; Robin
Up! Goes the popularity of this sensational adventure strip!
House ad promoting Batman #2 (on sale July 20th), with cover repro.
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FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Up! Goes the popularity of this sensational adventure strip! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
0.5
Mission to San Caluma

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed); Paul Lauretta [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Lois Lane; Mumsen (villain, introduction, death)
Relief efforts to help the tornado and earthquake ravaged South American nation of San Caluma head out by boat but hit a snag when an aircraft carrying the relief commission officials nearly crashes. Things go from bad to worse when Superman's true identity is discovered by a thief, several witnesses to the event are killed, and Lois is nearly burned to death.
Reprinting
FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Terror Stalks San Caluma [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as Terror Stalks San Caluma [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
The Strangest Case

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Gardner Fox [as Gardner F. Fox] (credited)
Don Komisarow [as a K in a circle] (signed)
Don Komisarow [as a K in a circle] (signed)
?
typeset
Subject Matter
adventure, jungle
Java Colt; Jason Dent (death); Ross; a monkey (villain)
Java Colt was mystified at the murder of old Jason Dent down in Borneo, in a locked room with only a small window, and Dent laying dead with a lady's stickpin thrust into the base of the man's skull. But the real shocker was who the murderer turned out to be!
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FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as The Strangest Case [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1.5
Bottom half of page 2 is a promotion for the Superman on Radio, and a list is provided of stations airing the series.
Superman Is on the Radio!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
The Adventures of Superman
Reprinting
FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman Is on the Radio! [Advertisement on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
0.5
An ad for Superman on the radio, and has a listing of the stations broadcasting it.
Sore Arm Puzzle!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
Jack Burnley
?
?
Subject Matter
informational, sports
Sports Close-Ups!
Dizzy Dean (pictured); Monte Pearson (pictured); Lefty Grove (mentioned); Carl Hubbell (mentioned); Lefty Gomez (mentioned); Bob Feller (mentioned); Lon Warneke (mentioned)
This filler talks about the problems professional baseball pitchers have with sore arms.
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FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Sore Arm Puzzle! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Writer and art credits verified by Burnley.
The Construction Scam

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] (signed); Paul Lauretta [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; George Taylor; Lois Lane; Sgt. Casey [as Sgt. Clancy]; John (cameo, contruction company head, death); Sam Goetz; Mr. Jackson (villain, introduction); Mayor Hansen (villain, introduction)
When a department store collapses and the head of the construction firm that erected it is slain, Clark Kent smells a story in the making, and knows it when, as Superman, he investigates the construction of the city's new Municipal Stadium. At the opening day ceremonies of the stadium it collapses, and, while Superman rescues children, Lois Lane is seriously injured and taken to the hospital where a transfusion is necessary...provided by Clark Kent!
Reprinting
FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as The Construction Scam [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagWorld's Best Comics: Golden Age Sampler #[nn] published December 2003
as The Construction Scam [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSuperman: The Golden Age Omnibus #1 published August 2013
as The Construction Scam [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
13
Oddity: Clark tears open his own skin in order for the transfusion to take place.
[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Joe Shuster (spot illustration)
Paul Cassidy (spot illustration)
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman; Action Comics
Superman
Superman and a raft of other headline adventure features...
House ad promoting Superman appearing in Action Comics, on sale the 21st of every month.
Reprinting
FlagSuperman Archives #2 published November 1990
as Superman in Action Comics [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
?
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Remington Rand
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Inside back cover.
[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
Fred Harman (signed)
Fred Harman (signed)
?
typeset
Subject Matter
Daisy Air Rifles
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Back cover.

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