Superman in the Forties
DC Comics
United States
- Published
- [October] 2005
- Page count
- 196
- Cover price
- 19.99 USD; 26.99 CAD
- Colour
- Colour
- Format
- Comic series
- GCD
- www.comics.org/issue/350616
Credits
- Editing
- Robert Greenberger (Editor, Collected Edition)
Vincent A. Sullivan (Editor, Original Series)
Whitney Ellsworth (Editor, Original Series)
Jack Schiff (Editor, Original Series)
Mort Weisinger (Editor, Original Series)
Issue contents
Cover
Untitled
(Superman)
Cover, 1 page
Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Art
- Joe Shuster
- Colours
- David Tanguay
- Editing
- Robert Greenberger (Editor, Collected Edition)
Vincent A. Sullivan (Editor, Original Series)
Whitney Ellsworth (Editor, Original Series)
Jack Schiff (Editor, Original Series)
Mort Weisinger (Editor, Original Series)
Reprint history
- Printed in
- from ? [from a Supermen of America promo per Bob Greenberger via Bob Hughes]
1Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Art
- Fred Ray
- Letters
- Typeset
Notes
Title page.
2Credits
- Letters
- Typeset
3Featuring
- Characters
- Superman; Toyman
Credits
- Script
- Bob Hughes
- Pencils
- ? (Superman carrying boy vignette)
Ed Dobrotka (Toyman vignette)
Wayne Boring (Superman punching vignette) - Inks
- ? (Superman carrying boy vignette)
George Roussos (Toyman vignette)
Stan Kaye (Superman punching vignette) - Letters
- Typeset
4Featuring
- Characters
- Superman; Robin; Batman; Superboy; Dover; Clover
Credits
- Author
- Art
- Joe Shuster (Action #1 & Superman #1)
Jack Burnley (New York World's Fair #2)
Henry Boltinoff (More Fun #104) - Letters
- ?
Typeset
Notes
Introduction to this segment of the book which features such milestones as Superman's first appearance, his first origin, and the first appearance of a character named Supergirl.
5Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Evelyn Curry; Lois Lane (last name not given); George Taylor (unnamed); Butch Matson; Senator Barrows; Alex Greer
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Art
- Joe Shuster
- Letters
- Joe Shuster
Synopsis
After a brief explanation of Superman's great abilities, Superman delivers a witness to the governor to stop an execution. Then Superman stops a wife-beater. Later Superman, as Clark Kent goes out with Lois, but she earns the wrath of Butch Matson and Superman must save her. Finally, Clark is assigned a story on the South American republic of San Monte. He heads to Washington DC to find out who is behind Senator Barrows pushing legislation which will embroil the United States in a war in Europe by grabbing lobbyist Alex Greer and scaring the truth out of him.
6Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Alex Greer; Emil Norvell; Lois Lane; Lola Cortez; George Taylor (unnamed)
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Art
- Joe Shuster
- Letters
- Joe Shuster
Synopsis
Superman forces Alex Greer to give him the name of the munitions producer, Emil Norvell, behind the effort to draw the U.S. into war. Superman forces Norvell to board a ship for San Monte, on which Lois and Clark are also travelling. In San Monte Superman forces Norvell to change his mind about producing weapons and saves Lois from a firing squad after a stolen document is planted in her room.
7Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White
Credits
- Script
- William Woolfolk
- Pencils
- Wayne Boring
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Synopsis
Lois' doctor advises her to try to transfer her love for Superman to a normal human, but her attempt to fall in love with Clark fails.
8Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Sergeant Blake; Biff Dugan
Credits
- Author
- Jerry Siegel
- Art
- Joe Shuster
- Letters
- Typeset
Synopsis
After Superman eludes Sergeant Blake by changing to Clark Kent, Clark blackmails the detective into allowing him a jailhouse interview with Biff Dugan. When Dugan escapes, Clark switches to Superman and returns Dugan to his cell.
9Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Jor-El; Lara; Lex Luthor (cameo); John Kent (per his tombstone); Mary Kent (per her tombstone)
Credits
- Script
- Bill Finger
- Pencils
- Wayne Boring
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Synopsis
After a prologue which demonstrates Superman's amazing abilities, his origin is recounted. On the scientifically advanced planet of Krypton, Jor-El fails to convince the Council of Five that Krypton is doomed. As Krypton explodes, Jor-El and Lara send their son to Earth, where he is found and adopted by the elderly Kents. As Clark grows to maturity he manifests abilities far beyond that of mortal men. On his deathbed, his father urges Clark to become a powerful force for good as Superman.
10Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Perry White; Lois Lane; Swami Riva [Dan Rivers]; Jor-El; Lara
Credits
- Script
- Bill Finger
- Art
- Al Plastino
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #61 (November-December 1949) — Superman Returns To Krypton!
- Also printed
-
Superman (KGM, 1950? series) #14 (May 1951) — Superman Returns To Krypton
-
Mammoth Comic Annual (Colour Comics, 1956?) ([December 1956?]) — Superman Returns to Krypton!
-
The Greatest Golden Age Stories Ever Told (DC, 1990 series) (1990) — Superman Returns to Krypton
Synopsis
Superman tails Lois as she investigates Swami Riva. When the swami hexes Superman, he appears to weaken, and the swami begins to sell his ability to hex Superman to members of the underworld. Superman does some investigating of his own and traces the gem in the swami's turban to a meteorite. He follows the path of the meteorite back in time and across space to the planet Krypton, which he surveys as a phantom. There, he learns how Jor-El failed to convince his people of their impending down and sent his son to Earth where he was adopted by the elderly Kents. Superman returns to the present and armed with the knowledge that Swami Riva's power is actually in the gem on his turban puts him out of business.
11Featuring
- Feature
- Superboy
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superboy [also as Clark Kent]; Queen Lucy [also as Lucy Regent]; Duke Norvello; Elena
Credits
- Script
- William Woolfolk
- Pencils
- John Sikela
- Inks
- Ed Dobrotka
Synopsis
Queen Lucy of Borgonia enrolls in school in Smallville incognito, where her athletic ability and intelligence alienate her from all of the students except Clark Kent. When she helps Superboy stop some thieves, the mayor asks her to appear in a benefit with Superboy as Supergirl where Superboy makes it appear that she can perform the same sort of feats that he can. Lucy is kidnapped back to Borgonia by Duke Norvello who attempts to discredit her in the eyes of her people. Superboy arrives and reveals Duke Norvello's duplicity and Lucy takes her place as queen of her people.
Notes
Inking ID from Bob Hughes; credited to John Sikela on item.
12Featuring
- Characters
- Superman; Lex Luthor; The Prankster; Mr. Mxyztplk
Credits
- Author
- Pencils
- Fred Ray (#43 & 47)
John Sikela (#57)
Wayne Boring (#112) - Inks
- Fred Ray (#43 & 47)
John Sikela (#57)
Stan Kaye (#112)
Notes
Introduction to this segment of the book which features the Superman's classic vilains from the 1940's.
13Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; City Inspector Hughes; Lyons; Ultra-Humanite
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Paul Cassidy
- Inks
- Paul Cassidy?
Synopsis
While investigating the collapse of a subway tunnel Superman encounters the Ultra-Humanite, a bald, evil genius bent on world domination.
Notes
Title from table of contents. Art credited to "Joe Shuster, Paul Cassidy, and Paul J. Lauretta" on item.
14Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; General Lupo; Lex Luthor (no first name given in this story)
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Joe Shuster
- Inks
- Paul Cassidy
Synopsis
While on assignment with Lois Lane as Clark Kent, Superman investigates the conflict between Galonia and Toran and finds munitions manufacturer Luthor behind it. When Lois is kidnapped and taken to Luthor's colossal dirigible, Superman follows and puts an end to Luthor and the war.
15Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; The Toyman
Credits
- Script
- Don Cameron
- Pencils
- Ed Dobrotka
- Inks
- George Roussos
Synopsis
The Toyman uses toys to commit two robberies. But after Superman foils his third robbery, The Toyman snatches Lois Lane and is about to kill her with poisonous dolls, when Superman discovers his hidden lair, frees Lois, and turns The Toyman over to the police.
16Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Wilbur Wolfingham; Gloria Partridge; Taylor Baldwin; John Armitage; ex-Senator Trent; Lois Lane
Credits
- Script
- Don Cameron
- Art
- Ira Yarbrough
Reprint history
- First print
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #107 (April 1947) — Journey into Ruin!
- Also printed
-
Superman Color Comics (KGM, 1947 series) #4 ([September 1947?]) — Journey into Ruin
-
Superman (Colour Comics, 1950 series) #2 (May 1950) — Journey into Ruin
Synopsis
Wilbur Wolfingham plots to swindle money from several wealthy people by convincing them that he can put them in suspended animation for 25 years, then revive them in a fantastic future world with their youth intact. When Wolfingham knocks out his clients for what should only be a few hours, Superman intervenes and puts Wolfingham out too, then creates a fake version of Metropolis in the future, one racked by poverty and despair. Superman explains to Wolfingham and his marks that because people did not strive to create a better world, the world fell into ruin. When they all see the error of their ways, Superman reveals his ruse.
Notes
Inks credit from GCD index of original printing; inks credited to Stan Kaye on item.
17Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Mr. Mxyztplk; Susie; Lois Lane
Credits
- Script
- Don Cameron
- Pencils
- Ira Yarbrough
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Synopsis
Lois thinks Superman is making Susie's fibs come true again, but Susie is actually telling the truth about things Mr. Mxyztplk is doing. Superman prevents any real damage from Mr. Mxyztplk's tricks until he can get him to say his name backwards and return to his own dimension.
18Featuring
- Characters
- Superman; Santa Claus
Credits
- Author
- Pencils
- Wayne Boring (Action #93 & 105)
Fred Ray (Superman #18)
Jack Burnley (Superman #24) - Inks
- Stan Kaye (Action #93 & 105)
Fred Ray (Superman #18)
Jack Burnley (Superman #24)
Notes
Introduction to this segment of the book which features Superman stories that reflect the American spirit.
19Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Colonel McNab; Lieutenant-General Bullitt; General Armor; General Starrett
Credits
- Script
- Don Cameron
- Pencils
- Sam Citron
- Inks
- John Sikela
Synopsis
Superman participates in war games, but proves that America's secret weapon is the courage of the common soldier.
20Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Clark Kent; Lois Lane
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Joe Shuster
- Inks
- Jack Burnley
- Letters
- Joe Shuster?
Jack Burnley?
Synopsis
Superman fails his army physical when he reads the eye chart in the adjoining room.
21Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Adolf Hitler; Josef Stalin
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Art
- Joe Shuster
Synopsis
If Superman actually existed, he would snatch Adolf Hitler and Josef Stalin and bring them to trial at the League of Nations.
Notes
Title from table of contents.
22Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White; Joey Crane; Jack Donovan; Mart Lane; Horace Mills
Credits
- Script
- Bill Finger
- Pencils
- Wayne Boring
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Reprint history
Synopsis
Perry White assigns several reporters to follow a day in the life of Superman and compete for the best story. Young photographer Joey Crane asks to go along, but always remains a step behind Superman and the other reporters. But Joey wins the competition as he is able to capture the effect Superman's good deeds have on the people he helps.
23Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman [also as Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Pablo; Mai-Ling; Jon Bjornsen; Eric Bjornsen; Ed; George; Chief Kukulak; Li-Tan; Tashya Vatkoff; Sonya Vatkoff; Ivan Vatkoff; Boris Vatkoff; Hans Vroom; Juan
Credits
- Script
- Don Cameron
- Pencils
- Ira Yarbrough
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Synopsis
As Superman reunites refugees with their families all over the world, he witnesses many different ways of celebrating Christmas.
24Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Author
- Jerry Siegel
- Art
- Joe Shuster
Synopsis
Superman's attempt to help out a private with his mess duty backfires.
25Credits
- Author
- Martin O'Hearn
Joe Desris
Jerry Bails - Letters
- Typeset
Indicia
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