Published: Winter 1940
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Story Featuring Superman
Joe Shuster hand drew Superman logos until the classic Ira Schnapp logo appears with Superman (DC, 1939 Series) #6 (September-October 1940).
When Superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the children in a variety of ways. So the Man of Tomorrow enlists the aid of the young man to act as an undercover agent to spy on things and report back to Clark Kent.
Art identifications by Jerry Bails.
"Another astounding adventure of the strongest man on earth!!"
Although Lois has double-crossed him and editor Taylor has fired him, Clark Kent (as Superman) heads to the Valley-Ho Dam to prevent it from collapsing. Unfortunately too late on the scene, the Man of Tomorrow manages to save Lois from drowning and divert the flood waters away from the city.
Superman's and Lois' first kiss. The last panel on the last page of the sequence, which originally encouraged readers to turn to the inside back cover to learn how they can win one of the $25 prizes being given away, has been modified here into a plug for the Supermen of America. Superman logo is a one-off version done by Shuster. It is without any 3D effect.
Six men, gathered in an astrologer's exotic studio, are shocked to hear Emil Brandwan announce that, according to the stars, he is to die that very night at 7pm.
Art credits by Craig Delich.
"Dedicated to assisting the helpless and oppressed, is a mystery-man named Superman..."
Clark Kent is introduced to a fighter manager who claims to be Superman's personal manager. But when Lois discovers the existence of a phony Superman, who is tied to that manager, the real Superman must act quickly to save Lois' life.
Paul Cassidy removed as possible penciler (along with Shuster) and as possible inker by Craig Delich. Superman logo is a one-off version done by Shuster. It is without any 3D effect.
"The secret if building powerful muscular control is regular daily exercise!"
Readers are encouraged by Superman to have regular, daily exercise, join an exercise club, don't slouch, and eat a well-rounded diet.
Corrected title and letterer credit from Craig Delich.
Lucky Malone had killed a Hindu mystic to get some jewels and a locket from him years ago. Now that he and Tony have successfully escaped from prison, Lucky once more believes the locket is his lucky charm, able to see him through any situation...or so he thinks!
"The editor's waiting to see you in his office, Kent, better hurry!"
Superman must save Lois' life and stop criminals who are smuggling in jewels for Europeans to escape paying custom duties.
"Humuhumunukunkuapuaa is the name given by natives to Hawaii's smallest fish!"
The fantastic facts illustrated here include: 1) there is enough phosphorous in three old style kitchen matches to kill a person; 2) men once paid taxes on their beards; 3) gangster films were the reason the sales of men's caps had declined over the last ten years; 4) Humuhumunukunkuapuaa is the name given by natives to Hawaii's smallest fish; and 5) the water around an iceberg is warm.
Story Featuring Shorty
"Danger! Keep Away"
Shorty chases after another dog who steals his bone.
Sequence information from Craig Delich.
Announcement of a contest, open only to members of the Supermen of America club, whose details would be given in the January issue of Action Comics (DC, 1938 series), on sale December 1st. These pages showed the prizes that would be offered to the winners in the contest.
Sequence information, including credits, from Craig Delich.
Story Featuring Acquiring Super-Strength
Illustrated are several techniques on muscle training that, if practiced, can give someone a crushing hand grip.
Promotional house advertisement for Superman in Action Comics (DC, 1938 series).
Ad Featuring Johnson Smith & Co. Catalog
Inside back cover.
Inside front cover.
Back cover.
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