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| Release: | Mar 1940 |
| Cover: | Mar 1940 |
5.0
OGJackster's comics
Superman, Vol. 1
#4
The Challenge of Luthor / Luthor's Undersea City / The Economic Enemy / Terror In The Trucker's Union
2nd app. of Lex Luthor
5.0
CGC 5.0 Rs
5.0
CGC 5.0 Rs
5.0
"The Challenge of Luthor" - An army scientist has developed a weapon that can cause earthquakes. Luthor soon captures the scientist involved, but in an uncharacteristic display of fair play, he offers Superman a contest to determine the victor in their conflict.
"Luthor's Undersea City" - Oil derricks are being robbed of their oil, and the ocean is overflowing near the coast. When Lois and Clark investigate, they learn that Luthor has uncovered an ancient underwater city he plans to use as a new home base.
"The Economic Enemy" - A series of sabotage and other crimes are undermining the economy, and it's up to Superman to track down and stop those responsible.
"Terror In The Trucker's Union" - Superman uncovers a plot against the Truck Drivers' Union, but he doesn't have enough evidence gathered to put an end to it. He takes the only option he can, and joins ranks with the criminals.
Creators
| Writer | Jerry Siegel |
| Artist | Joe Shuster |
Characters
| Superman | Kal-El / Clark Kent |
| Lois Lane | |
| Lex Luthor | |
| Perry White |
Details
| Age | Golden Age |
|---|---|
| Format | Comic |
| Series Group | Superman |
| Genre | Action | Adventure | Super-Heroes |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
Personal
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| Storage Box | CGC/CBCS Box #14 |
| Read | |
| Index | 5666 |
| Added Date | May 18, 2014 16:38:04 |
| Modified Date | May 05, 2025 22:06:38 |
Value
| Cover Price | $ 0.10 |
|---|---|
| Grade and value | 5.0 Very Good/Fine |
| Grade status | Slabbed and graded by CGC 5.0 Rs |
| Slab Certification Number | CGC 5.0 Restored - 0035355001 |
| Label Type | Restored Grade |
| Grader Notes | CGC 5.0 Restored - 0035355001 CGC Cert # 0035355001 Title Superman Issue 4 Issue Date Spring 1940 Issue Year 1940 Publisher D.C. Comics Grade 5.0 Page Quality OFF-WHITE Grade Date 09/13/2001 Grade Category Apparent SP Label Text Restoration includes: tear seals, spine splits sealed, reinforced. Art Comments Jerry Siegel story Paul Cassidy and Sheldon Moldoff art Joe Shuster cover and art Key Comments 2nd appearance of Luthor. 2 Luthor stories. Grader Notes Bottom Front Cover Stain Front Cover Lite Crease Right Bottom Front Cover Wear Spine Wear |
| Key | Minor: 2nd app. of Lex Luthor |
| Key Categories | 2nd appearance |
| Purchased | for $ 471.50 |
Notes
Superman #4 (DC, 1940) CGC Apparent VG/FN 5.0 Slight (P) Off-white pages. Overstreet 2002 GD 2.0 value = $538; FN 6.0 value = $1,614.
Cover art by Joe Shuster. Superman versus Luthor, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; When Clark Kent begins to investigate a new weapon being tested by the Army that artificially causes earthquakes, little does he know that Lex Luthor is hot on the trail of securing the plans for that invention, one way or the other. Attaining Super-Strength tips. This Doggone World by Fred Schwab. From The 4 Corners fact page by Sheldon Moldoff. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Superman faces off once again with the evil Luthor, who first has tapped oil from oil wells all over the world for his purposes, then inundating the western coast of the U.S. when he raises a glass-enclosed city of ancient weird design from the murky depths. Superman of America contest info. Changer of Destiny text story, script by Hugh Langley, art by Fred Guardineer. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; The suicide of the author of a manuscript, which states that sinister forces seek to retard this nation's return to prosperity, prods Superman to dart from place to place, averting the disasters that have been planned by these forces to disrupt vital aspects of national industries. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Superman pretends to join a group of racketeers who want to control the city's truck drivers' union so that they can paralyze food distribution and demand blackmail. 68 pgs. $0.10. Cover price $0.10.