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Superman, #31

Published: November-December 1944

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Issue Contents:

Story Featuring Superman

Credits
Story Notes

Inker credit by Bob Hughes.

Tune Up Time for Crime!

Story Featuring Superman

Storyline

Superman's arch enemy, Lex Luthor, invents a giant-sized tuning fork, whose concentrated vibrations cause buildings to collapse and safes to crumble.

Credits
Story Notes

Inker credit by Bob Hughes; writer credit by Martin O'Hearn. Pencils previously credited to Sam Citron. Based on Martin O’Hearn's blog: http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/04/millie-model-by-ken-bald-and-pete-riss.html, http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/03/pete-riss-mahunter.html, and http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2012/03/superman-riss-or-citron.html, and comparing this story to Citron’s known work on Classics Illustrated 10 [HRN 140] and the DC Mr. District Attorney series, this art credit has been changed to Pete Riss. Riss and Finger Credit confirmed by Siegel's records: Siegel and Shuster v. National Comics Publications, Inc. et al., case no. 1099 (Westchester Cty. Sup. Ct. 1947).

A Dog's Tale!
Storyline

Lois and Clark set out to investigate a series of vicious dog-nappings, but it's Superman (whose secret identity becomes known to Lois' dog) who tracks down the true perpetrators of this racket.

Credits
Story Notes

Writer credit by Martin O'Hearn, inker credit by Bob Hughes. Pencils previously credited to Sam Citron. Based on Martin O’Hearn's blog: http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/04/millie-model-by-ken-bald-and-pete-riss.html, http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/03/pete-riss-mahunter.html, and http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2012/03/superman-riss-or-citron.html, and comparing this story to Citron’s known work on Classics Illustrated 10 [HRN 140] and the DC Mr. District Attorney series, this art credit has been changed to Pete Riss. Finger and Riss Credits confirmed from Siegel's records: Siegel and Shuster v. National Comics Publications, Inc. et al., case no. 1099 (Westchester Cty. Sup. Ct. 1947).

The Shell Game
Credits
Story Notes

Second page on inside back cover.

The Aces Doonan Gang
Storyline

Lois believes she is interviewing star Sari Mallon about a phony story concocted by her publicity agent, not knowing that a group of criminals are actually after the star's jewels.

Credits
Story Notes

First line: "Lois, here's an assignment you won't need Superman's help on!" Writer credit by Bob Hughes. Credits changed to match Siegel's records: Siegel and Shuster v. National Comics Publications, Inc. et al., case no. 1099 (Westchester Cty. Sup. Ct. 1947).

The Treasure House of History!

Story Featuring Superman

Storyline

Superman investigates the disappearance of a noted explorer and discovers that a member of the Metropolis Museum Board has kidnapped the explorer and swindled the museum of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Credits
Story Notes

Writer credit by Martin O'Hearn; inker identification by Bob Hughes. Pencils previously credited to Sam Citron. Based on Martin O’Hearn's blog: http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/04/millie-model-by-ken-bald-and-pete-riss.html, http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2014/03/pete-riss-mahunter.html, and http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/2012/03/superman-riss-or-citron.html, and comparing this story to Citron’s known work on Classics Illustrated 10 [HRN 140] and the DC Mr. District Attorney series, this art credit has been changed to Pete Riss. Finger and Riss credits confirmed from Siegel's records: Siegel and Shuster v. National Comics Publications, Inc. et al., case no. 1099 (Westchester Cty. Sup. Ct. 1947).

Story Featuring Shorty

"My cousin ought to fix it up in a jiffy!"

Credits

"I see your name's obliterated!"

"Now that's what I call a pocket flashlight!"

Credits
Story Notes

Back cover.

Ready for Christmas
Build and Fly Authentic Models
Fortified with Energy!
Storyline

Baby Ruth helps fortify you against fatigue. Millions are sent to Uncle Sam's fighters everywhere.

You Can Save His Life!
Storyline

Contact War Hemp Industries to learn how you can harvest Milkweed Floss to fill military life jackets.

"Only Pep gives you this great array of model war planes free!"

"He's polishing up his Jap lingo so he knows how to ask for Wheaties when we hit Tokyo"

Credits
Superman's Secret Message

"Want action?"

Story Notes

Inside front cover.

Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes

Inside front cover.