Superman, #8

Published: January-February 1941

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We originally credited Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring with pencils and Wayne Boring with inks for this cover. We then changed both art credits to Fred Ray. Then we changed them to Boring alone. Then we finally changed them back again to Ray per the art credits he verifies in Alter Ego #25 (June 2003). Cover based on the splash page of the fourth Superman story in this issue.

The Giants of Professor Zee

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Two hard working professors succeed in creating a process to enlarge the size of living organisms, but when they choose to try the process on human beings, and succeed with dreadful results, the Man of Steel must intervene.

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The face of Superman in panel 7 on page 4 is definitely a Wayne Boring face, leading one to the conclusion that Boring did the inks on this piece.

The Fifth Column

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Warned by a friend of his of 5th Columnists landing by boat in the city of Metropolis, Clark Kent, as Superman, investigates and discovers that they are planting skilled workmen as spies and saboteurs with American armament factories, as well as having a secret base in a mountainous valley, complete with a subversive army capable of striking terror and destruction from the rear when U.S. military forces are attempting to defend coastal areas against foreign invasion.

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The Carnival Crooks

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After Clark is fleeced at a local carnival, Lois is given permission by the editor of the Planet to get evidence of the crookedness of the games there and ends up discovering that the carnival also has pickpockets roaming the grounds, robbing the guests.

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Knotty Problem
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Sea Scout Bob Varney succeeds in stopping a spy, who has falsely come aboard the ship U.S.S. Phoenix in order to copy down its salient points for an enemy nation.

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Across two pages.

Perrone and the Drug Gang

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Lois and Clark attempt to get the low down on thefts of morphine, as well as trying to prove the guilt of a lawyer who manages to get his clients freed in court on technicalities.

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Superman has a blue "S" on his cape.

World's Greatest Adventure Character

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Frontispiece.

"We're running a special this week..."

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Nine single-panel cartoons. Creative credits per Craig Delich. We formerly credited George Papp in error.

The Pueblo Indians
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Includes info on hummingbirds, the Pueblo Indians, Christopher Columbus and the bison.

"You can't speak to Sis now, she's tied up!"

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Comprised of six, one-panel cartoons.

"Greetings again, members! This time I want to talk to you on a subject that's of great importance these days--Loyalty."

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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.

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Above the Superman radio show ad.

Superman Licensed Products

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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.

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Story Featuring Batman

"Here they come again!"

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Add promoting Batman #3 which went on sale October 20th.

"Here it is --All-Star no. 3---"

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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.

Training Counts in Building Scores
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Ad for Baby Ruth candy bars, promoted by Coach Dawson.

Superman Plus
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Promotional house ad for the star features found in pages of Action Comics, published each month, in addition to Superman.

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Advertisements for stamps, telescopes, and toy trains.

It's Free
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Ad for Chemcraft Outfits.

Fine Prizes, Choose Yours Now!
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An illustrated ad from the American Specialty Company.

"Flames of death leaped upward!"

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Ad for Lionel trains.

I'll Help You Get a Daisy for Christmas
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Back cover.

Be a Superman! Carry This Official Superman Krypto-Raygun
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Inside back cover.

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Several small ads on both pages of the text story.

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At the bottom of the second page of the text story.

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At the bottom of the first page of the text story.

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Inside front cover.

"The Superman Radio Program is now heard over the following stations:"

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The ad promotes 11 stations in Arizona, Georgia, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island airing the Superman radio show, along with their sponsors.

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Below the Supermen of America column. This ad is similar to the one that ran originally in Action Comics #31 but with additional stations.