Action Comics, #32 Without Canadian Price
Published: January 1941
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Issue Contents:
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Joe Shuster
- Inks: Leo Nowak
Story Notes
Inks credit changed from Wayne Boring by Bob Hughes.
Story Notes
Inside front cover.
The Gambling Racket in Metropolis (1)
"Calling all cars! Man about to attempt suicide jump off Gerard bridge!"
Storyline
Clark Kent is bound and determined to find out why gambling is allowed in the city of Metropolis when city ordinance doesn't allow it. But it's Superman's use of the krypto-ray gun that cinches the case against the perpetrator.
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- George Taylor
- Mayor Worth
- Preston (villain)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: Jack Burnley
- Inks: Jack Burnley
Story Notes
Superman uses krypto-ray gun for the first time. Made of kryptonite, this captured and projected pictures (gun was sold as a toy). Blue "S" on cape.
Story Notes
Above the Superman radio show ad.
"Superman Radio Program is now heard over the following stations:"
Storyline
The ad promotes 15 stations in Arizona, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington airing the Superman radio show, along with their sponsors.
Story Notes
Below the Supermen of America column. This ad is similar to the one that ran originally in Superman #8 but with additional stations.
For Superman Fans!
Story Notes
Promo ad for [gcd_link_issue](1210).
Here They Come Again!
Story Notes
Promo ad for [gcd_link_issue](1039).
The Escaped Convicts (1)
Single Combat (1)
"Stand back mates....this is between the Captain and myself!"
Characters
- The Black Pirate
- Queen of the Seas
- Jon Valor
- Captain Treble
Credits
- Pencils: Sheldon Moldoff
- Inks: Sheldon Moldoff
It's Free This Fascinating New Book "The Wonders of Modern Chemistry"
"What a beautiful head of skin!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
Power to Go Places!
The Dali Lama (1)
"Mysterious H'India! 'Ow she calls me!"
Characters
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Chad Grothkopf
- Inks: Chad Grothkopf
Story Notes
Writer credit added by Craig Delich.
Baby Sandy, Robert Taylor, Donald Duck, Ray Milland (1)
Featuring In Hollywood
"Baby Sandy gets thousands of fan letters requesting her autograph - but she can't write!"
Credits
- Script: Henry Boltinoff
- Pencils: Henry Boltinoff
- Inks: Henry Boltinoff
Story Notes
Writer credit added by Craig Delich.
The Spectre!
Featuring More Fun Comics
Story Notes
Promo ad for [gcd_link_issue](1209) with partial cover.
New Built-Rite Toys are More Fun Than Ever
The Ranch's Minerals (1)
"Isn't this beautiful and majestic?"
Characters
Credits
- Script: Ken Fitch
- Pencils: Bernard Baily
- Inks: Bernard Baily
Story Notes
Tex Thomson feature becomes Mr. America feature with the next issue.
Man of the Law
"As Jesse James reached for his six-guns, Billy Blake's hands snaked into his own holsters, came out with two heavy .44's that threatened to dislocate his wrists as twin reports shattered the mountain air behind the ranch house."
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Ray
- Inks: Fred Ray
- Script: Larry Gaydos
New Lionel Catalog
Is Epilepsy Inherited? What Causes It?
60 Power Telescope $2.19
Hello Superman Fan! Take Your Choice
Great "Get Acquainted" Offer 6 Months For 50¢
The Treacherous Foreman (1)
"Another hour before we reach Macura?"
Characters
Credits
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
"Do this puzzle correctly and win a free pennant for your bike or room"
Story Notes
Ad with crossword puzzle.
Opened by Censor (1)
Featuring Interesting Items
Credits
- Script: Fred Schwab
- Pencils: Fred Schwab
- Inks: Fred Schwab
- Letters: Fred Schwab
Story Notes
Writer & letterer credits added by Craig Delich.
Superman Licensed Products
Story Notes
Article and ads for Superman licensed products, including Superman Action Toys & Superman Bubble Gum and Picture Story Cards.
"Another good tale with an ending typical of O. Henry is "The Rathskeller and the Rose.""
Story Notes
Without logo.
Action Stamp Page
Story Notes
Definition of "approvals" surrounded by ads from stamp dealers.
The Antigravity Machine (1)
"River life-romantic, adventurous! Abraham Lincoln himself was probably on this spot at one time!"
Credits
- Script: Gardner Fox
- Pencils: Norman Boyd
- Inks: Norman Boyd
Here It Is -- All-Star No. 3...
Featuring All-Star Comics
Story Notes
Promo ad for [gcd_link_issue](1205).
Be a Superman! Carry This Official Superman Krypto-Raygun
Story Notes
Inside back cover.
"Get this cowboy carbine with your Christmas money like Bill got his!"
Credits
- Pencils: Fred Harman
- Inks: Fred Harman
Story Notes
Back cover.