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Superman, #38

Published: January-February 1946

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Story Featuring Superman

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Superman is reading a copy of Batman #32 (December 1945-January 1946) while sitting in a barber chair.

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credits by Bob Hughes

The Battle of the Atoms!

Story Featuring Superman

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First Luthor invents a machine that makes buildings melt. Then Luthor tries to kill Superman with an atomic bomb.

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Script 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. Inks id by Bob Hughes. Story had previously been suppressed by the U. S. War Department.

The Bad Old Knights!

Story Featuring Superman

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Superman goes to Camelot in a dream.

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Script 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. Inks id by Bob Hughes. Credits confirmed by Siegel's records: Siegel and Shuster v. National Comics Publications, Inc. et al., case no. 1099 (Westchester Cty. Sup. Ct. 1947).

Gun-Grabbing George
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The International Swindler

Story Featuring Lois Lane

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Writer id by Martin O'Hearn and Richard Morrissey. Inker id by Bob Hughes.

The Man of Stone!

Story Featuring Superman

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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. Inks id by Bob Hughes.

"Catch anything yet, Daffy?"

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"Oh! Oh! Eeyow! This is a bit too rough for me!"

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Jasper can't get the hang of skiing.

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"Are you sure we aren't a little lower..."

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Story Notes

Back cover advertisement for Eveready Batteries with comic illustration.

Learn Radio
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Inside of back cover advertisement for learning about radios from Mr. J. E. Smith.

Daisy Play Guns Now Ready
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Advertisement for Daisy Air Rifles.

Nat Holman
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Advertisement for Wheaties breakfast cereal with information on and illustration of Nat Holman.

"Volto and Jimmy are flying over jungle in a helicopter."

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Volto and Jimmy rescue a couple from savage natives.

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Advertisement for Grape Nuts Flakes breakfast cereal told in comic strip form.

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Advertisement for Smith Brothers Cough Drops with comic style panel on the mysterious Sargasso Sea.

Superman's Secret Message
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Superman's Secret Message and address to enroll in the Supermen of America club.

Why Everybody Goes for Fleers!
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Advertisement for FLEERS candy coated gum told in a comic panel illustration.

How Thom McAn Blitzed the "Bullet Proof Men"
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Advertisement for Thom McAn shoes told in comic strip form.

"Toss it up, Ref! I eat my Wheaties!"

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Advertisement for Wheaties breakfast cereal in comic strip form sign Dave Gerard in first panel.

D Is for Donkey
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Inside front cover. Promotional text and image for DC Comics with small image of the cover of Detective Comics #107.

Editorial Advisory Board Superman DC Comic Magazines
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Inside front cover. List of the Editorial Advisory Board for Superman DC Comic Magazines and a list of the currently published titles with the indicia information at bottom of the page.