Superman, #12

Published: September-October 1941

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"World's greatest adventure-strip character!"

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Art credits verified by Fred Ray.

Peril on Pogo Island

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For doing such a great job, Lois and Clark are given a cruise vacation aboard the "Grenodier", where they meet Nan Wilson, who has inherited Pogo Island, and she invites the two to visit her island. But the superstitious natives believe that Nan is a witch and several attempts are made on her life. Superman, however, discovers that the island is being used as a base for submarines belonging to a foreign nation which prey on merchant marine vessels in neutral waters.

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The Suicide Murders

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After investigating three mysterious deaths, Clark Kent writes an article on the deaths, which he believes are actually murders, carried out by the same man, a man of unusual criminal intelligence. When Superman investigates, he discovers the case is much more complex than he first thought, but proves his theory to be correct.

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The Grotak Bund

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After a series of explosions at American defense industries, Superman rounds up members of the Grotak Bund, an organization that has orders to destroy certain American factories to seriously slow down U.S. defense operations.

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Safe Job
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Old Ames, bookkeeper for the Chalmers Real Estate Company, was puzzled about a robbery made by two armed thugs, and the reason for that puzzlement could only mean one thing: the robbery was an inside job!

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The Beasts of Luthor

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Lois and Clark excitedly listen to a story by a scientist, who tells them of a forced visit he made to Baracoda Island, where giant animals were artifically being breeded. However, when he discovered that he had become part of a plot to use the animals to conquer the world and set up a scientific dictatorship, he wanted no part of it and escaped to warn the outside world.

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Men of Iron and Clear for Action!
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Frank reviews "Men of Iron" by Howard Pyle and "Clear for Action" by Stephen W. Meader.

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"Hey, police!"

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Consists of three non-related cartoons. Credits added by Craig Delich.

"Caddy, lady?"

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Comprised of four separate gag cartoons.

Our Country, Right or Wrong!

"This famous toast was given by Commodore Stephen Decatur, noted American Naval hero, at a social dinner..."

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Profile of Stephen Decatur's famous words, "Our Country, Right or Wrong!" given as a toast.

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Above the All-Flash Quarterly/Mutt & Jeff promo.

"At least we're lucky to run out of gas so near this nice big filling station!"

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Comprised of six one-panel gag cartoons.

"Greetings again, Members! There are many things that guide us in the practice of our daily lives and one of these is Responsibility."

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Superman discusses "responsibility" with his club members, there is Superman Secret Code message in Code Mars No. 3, and a coupon available for readers to join the Supermen of America.

Big News!
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Ad for Baby Ruth candy bars.

Free Valuable Gifts
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Ad for Quaker Puffed Wheat Sparkies, using Annie to promote "free" gifts readers can send for, using Sparkies guarantee seals and money.

Superman Plus!

"That's right! You'll find Zatara, the Black Pirate, Congo Bill, Mr. America, and others with me every month in Action Comics!"

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Promotional ad for Action Comics #39.

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Above the Superman radio show ad.

At the Top of the Field!
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Promotional ad for World's Finest Comics #2, More Fun Comics #70, Detective Comics #54, All-American Comics #29, Adventure Comics #65, Flash Comics #20, and Action Comics #39.

Hear Superman on the Radio!

"Listen to the thrilling adventures of the Man of Steel over the following stations:"

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The ad promotes 29 stations in the United States airing the Superman radio show, along with their sponsors. It also mentions there are 25 stations in Canada sponsored by Ogilvie Flour Mills Co., Ltd.

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Below the Action Comics promo.

A Peach of a Pair!
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Promotional ads for All-Flash Quarterly and Mutt & Jeff.

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Several small ads on the second page of the text story.

Yank and Doodle
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Promotional ad for Prize Comics.

Everybody's Wearing Superman Moccasins
8 of Your Favorites
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Promotional ad for All-Star Comics #6 with cover.

Fast Seller!
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Promotional ad for Batman #6 with cover.

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Back cover.

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Inside back cover.

Johnny Was "Treed Like a Coon"
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Inside front cover.