Superman, #17

Published: July-August 1942

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Man or Superman?

Story Featuring Superman

Storyline

Lois first suspects that Clark Kent is Superman, but he quickly convinces her he is not with some razzle dazzle super speed.

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Pencils credited to John Sikela in Superman Archives #5. This is the only story during the 1940's that Lois thinks Clark is Superman.

The Human Bomb

Story Featuring Superman

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A vicious criminal uses innocent people, trapped by hypnotic power, who are armed with a bomb apparatus which makes it possible for them to rob without opposition from the Police.

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Superman has a yellow "S" on red background on his cape.

"Hey, Rover - Back here!"

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Story Notes

Writer credit added by Craig Delich.

Muscles for Sale

Story Featuring Superman

Storyline

Superman must solve a series of bold crimes that were pulled by ungainly men who look anything but formidable.

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First appearance of Superman's Mountain Retreat (precursor to the Fortress of Solitude).

"Mr. Stone, I must have my room rent right away!"

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Killer's Guns
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When Titans Clash!

Story Featuring Superman

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Lex Luthor survives his execution in the electric chair, which only makes him more powerful, but yet he still can't match the strength of Superman...that is, until he discovers a way to fool Superman into handing over the Powerstone to him.

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Sequel to story in ACTION COMICS #47.

Story Featuring Superman

"World's greatest adventure-strip character!"

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Art credits verified by Fred Ray.

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Back cover.

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Inside back cover.

The Big Eight!
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A few small ads.

Now on Sale

"C'mon, Willy - Get yourself a surf board..."

Story Featuring Clancy the Cop

"Bah - These modern boys can't fight like us old timers..."

Story Featuring Shorty

"It's nice up here in the crow's nest!"

Supermen of America
Fire! The Mascot by Paul Brown
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Inside front cover.

Editorial Advisory Board
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Inside front cover.