Dates
- Cover date
- Winter 1940
- On sale
- November 15, 1939
- Pages
- 68
Editions and covers
- Original editionSource ↗
Creators
Stories
- Superman and the Runaway · 24 pages
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.
- Superman and the Dam · 9 pages
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.
- Death by the Stars · 2 pages
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.
- Superman's Phony Manager · 12.67 pages
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.
- Muscle-Training · 0.33 pages
Illustrated are several techniques on muscle training that, if practiced, can give someone a crushing hand grip.
- Attaining Super-Health: A Few Hints from Superman! · 1 pages
Readers are encouraged by Superman to have regular, daily exercise, join an exercise club, don't slouch, and eat a well-rounded diet.
- Good Luck Charm · 1 pages
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!
- Untitled · 1 pages
Shorty chases after another dog who steals his bone.
- Superman and the Jewel Smugglers · 8 pages
Superman must save Lois' life and stop criminals who are smuggling in jewels for Europeans to escape paying custom duties.
Characters
Reprinted in
The Superman Archives (1989), Superman: The Golden Age (2016), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus (2013), DC Finest: Superman: The First Superhero (2024), The Superman Chronicles (2006), The Great Comic Book Heroes (1977), DC Comics: The Golden Age (1938-1956) (2023)