Superman, #6

Published: September-October 1940

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The classic Superman logo, which first appeared on this cover, was designed by Ira Schnapp. Schnapp related to a young Michael Uslan when Uslan visited the DC offices in the mid-1960s, that he created this logo. Uslan's recollection was reported by Todd Klein in his Kleinletters blog, "Ira Schnapp and the early DC logos, new information" on May 4, 2012. The pose is based on a painting done by pulp magazine cover artist H. J. Ward, which was delivered to DC June 24, 1940. The painting was hung in publisher Harry Donenfeld's office.

Lois Lane, Murderer

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When Lois is found at the scene of the murder of a noted jewel collector, she is arrested for that murder. Superman learns that the architect, who had installed numerous fail safe devices to protect the jeweler's gems, is responsible, and he had planned to throw the blame on the jeweler's two nephews until Lois had come upon the scene.

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Too Big for Marbles
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Because of the quick thinking of young Wally Brennan, two dope peddlers, who had stolen $50,000 worth of dope from a medical supply house, and shot the night watchmen, are captured after Wally left a note in the pocket of a coat owned by one of the felons and it was sent to the cleaners.

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Art credits by Craig Delich and Jerry Bails. The second page of the story has two outside advertisements on it.

Racketeer Terror in Gateston

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Brute Bashby and his thugs roll into the town of Gateson with the sole purpose of establishing a protection racket, which means each shop owner must fork over 10% of their profits. When the local newspaper editor starts a written campaign against the racketeers, an explosion at the newspaper office kills him, which attracts the attention of Lois and Clark, who vow to do something about it.

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Super Strength

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Superman relates and shows how regular exercises, such as chinning, deep breathing and swimming can do wonders for one's health.

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Art credits verified by Burnley to Craig Delich. Superman inset at top of the page by Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy.

Terror Stalks San Caluma

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Relief efforts to help the tornado and earthquake ravaged South American nation of San Caluma head out by boat but hit a snag when an aircraft carrying the relief commission officials nearly crashes. Things go from bad to worse when Superman's true identity is discovered by a thief, several witnesses to the event are killed, and Lois is nearly burned to death.

The Strangest Case
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Java Colt was mystified at the murder of old Jason Dent down in Borneo, in a locked room with only a small window, and Dent laying dead with a lady's stickpin thrust into the base of the man's skull. But the real shocker was who the murderer turned out to be!

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Art credits by Craig Delich and Jerry Bails.

Sore Arm Puzzle!
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This filler story talks about the problems professional baseball pitchers have with sore arms.

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Writer and art credits verified by Burnley to Craig Delich.

The Construction Scam

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When a department store collapses and the head of the construction firm that erected it is slain, Clark Kent smells a story in the making, and knows it when, as Superman, he investigates the construction of the city's new Municipal Stadium. At the opening day ceremonies of the stadium it collapses, and, while Superman rescues children, Lois Lane is seriously injured and taken to the hospital where a transfusion is necessary...provided by Clark Kent!

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Oddity: Clark tears open his own skin in order for the transfusion to take place.

Superman

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Frontispiece.

Driftin' Dave
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As Dave comes by several houses, he asks the ladies standing out front if they could supply him with a meal. All answer no except the third, who tells him that, if he spades her flower bed, she'll provide a meal. She feeds him, then he walks off.

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Writer, artist and letterer credits revised from Ray McGill to Cole by Craig Delich.

"Well, Members, now that we're all together again this month, let's talk about something that's on everyone's lips today: building up a reserve!"

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Page where Superman begin to elaborate on the first word in the Supermen of America motto: Strength! A code message in Code Saturn No. 5 is given as well as a coupon being provided for reader's to join the Supermen of America club.

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Sequence added by Craig Delich.

The 'Big Six' Comic Magazines Still Lead the Field!
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House advertisement promoting DC's top six comic magazines: Action Comics (DC, 1938 series), Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series), Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series), All-American Comics (DC, 1939 series), More Fun Comics (DC, 1936 series), and Flash Comics (DC, 1940 series), with head views of the stars of each of the magazines.

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Sequence added by Craig Delich.

"For swell vacation reading, don't miss these two!"

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A house advertisement promoting All-Star Comics (DC, 1940 series) #1 (Summer 1940) and Mutt & Jeff (DC, 1939 series) #[2] ([Summer 1940]), with cover reproductions.

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Sequence added by Craig Delich.

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"Superman and a raft of other headline adventure features..."

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House advertisement promoting Superman appearing in Action Comics (DC, 1938 series), on sale the 21st of every month.

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Sequence added by Craig Delich.

"Up! Goes the popularity of this sensational adventure strip!"

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House advertisement promoting Batman (DC, 1940 series) #2 (Summer 1940) (on sale July 20th), with cover reproduction.

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Superman Is on the Radio!

"Sponsored by the makers of Force over the following stations:"

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The ad promotes 14 stations in California, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Washington, D.C. airing the Superman radio show, along with times and days, sponsored by Force cereal. Text at the bottom encourages readers to write their local stations and ask for the show, sponsored by Force cereal.

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On the bottom of the last page of the previous story sequence. This ad is similar to the one that ran originally in Action Comics #26 but with schedule changes of some stations and reformatted text.

Ad Featuring Daisy Air Rifles / Daisy B-B Guns

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Back cover.

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Inside back cover.

Ad Featuring Baby Ruth

Ad Featuring Johnson Smith & Co. Catalog

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Inside front cover.