Superman, #23

Published: July-August 1943

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Story Featuring Superman

Credits
America's Secret Weapon!

Story Featuring Superman

Storyline

When Superman arrives at Camp Towne to make an appearance, he volunteers to participate in the war games that will take place, and is made an honorary Corporal. But after watching America's fighting men in action, and his side losing, he decides that he is not needed to fight this war, and that our boys can handle the job alone.

Story Notes

Sikela inks credit added by Craig Delich.

A Claw for a Clue
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Habitual Homicide

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When Professor Lock makes a move on one of the college girls and is rebuffed, he swears revenge by killing the college dean and blaming her fiance. But the plot backfires and Lock is arrested for the crime. When he escapes prison and swears revenge on every witness against him, Superman steps in.

Fashions in Crime!

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After Lois buys an expensive dress, especially made for her by Pierre, she discovers another example of the dress in a shop in town. Superman investigates and discovers that a man called the Dude is behind the bootlegging of many fashion designs.

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Story Notes

Formerly credited to Pete Riss but see Martin O'Hearn's analysis of Riss' work: http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/search/label/Riss%20art

Danger on the Diamond!

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When a star baseball player suddenly loses his ability to pitch, Superman steps in to save his life, discovering that crooks are behind this sudden loss of ability by feeding the young man certain drugs that affect his performance.

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Story Notes

Page 2 is really two pages shrunk together to make up for the new shorter book length.

"Hank Higgins! You're so dumb I sometimes think you're workin' for Hitler!!"

Story Featuring Clancy the Cop

"Gosh! What a desolate spot this is..."

The Big Eight
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House ad featuring military figures illustrated by Stan Kaye promoting DC's "Big Eight" monthly magazines: Flash Comics #63, Adventure Comics #86, Star Spangled Comics #22, All-American Comics #51, Sensation Comics #19, Action Comics #62, Detective Comics #77, and More Fun Comics #92.

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Back cover.

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Inside back cover.

Take Your Pick!
Supermen of America
The Courage and the Glory
Credits
Editorial Advisory Board
Energy Is Ammunition!
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Inside front cover.