Superman, #22

Published: May-June 1943

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Story Featuring Superman

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The Great ABC Panic!

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The Prankster kidnaps the real copyright registrar and replaces him with one of his confederates, then begins his "Great ABC Panic" in which he copyrights the English alphabet, blackmailing anyone wishing to use the alphabet in any way, shape or form.

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Meet the Squiffles!

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Clark investigates the mysterious crashes of military aircraft manufactured by the Elmont Aircraft Corporation, and discovers that their test pilots have reported strange elves invading their cockpits, causing them to lose control. No one believes them until Clark and Lois fall victim to the Squiffles, as they call themselves, then Superman steps in to take charge of the matter.

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Superman has a yellow "S" on his cape. Previously credited to Pete Riss, but compared to Citron's art on Robotman in Star Spangled Comics #10 and #11.

The Luck of O'Grady

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Racing tout Lucky O'Grady seems to have a streak of good luck that won't end, that is, until he crosses horns with protection racketeer Morton, who is trying muscle in on a slum section of Metropolis called Roaring Kitchen.

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A Modern Robin Hood!

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Superman must deal with the "crimes" of a modern-day Robin Hood, who robs from the unjustly rich to aid the poor. But when he also decides to rob gangster Beetle Brow Macklin, he goes too far.

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Art credits from Bob Hughes. Previously credited to Pete Riss.

"A fine time to tell me you forgot the lunch!"

Story Featuring Private Pete

"Shh! This is some swell instrument..."

Story Featuring Shorty

"All right, Mom, I promise!"

Story Featuring Clancy the Cop

"Shh - I'm being shadowed!"

"Why, Herbert - What's happened?"

"And G-Men have to be expert shots, too!"

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Reunion with Death
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Back cover.

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Webster's Complete Reference Dictionary and Encyclopedia

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Inside back cover.

A Real Winner from the Start!
World's Finest Value!
The Adventures of Superman
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For the novel published by Random House.

"Be sure to get these top favorites for the best in comics!"

Kellogg's Pep Presents Superman on the Air!
Energy to Battle Odds
The Big Eight!

"So you want more Superman, eh??"

Supermen of America
Editorial Advisory Board
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Knickerbocker Pub. Co.

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Inside front cover.