Superman #19
In "Case of the Funny Paper Crimes," Superman investigates a bizarre murder plot with a twist even the Daily Planet couldn't predict—why would a man go to extreme lengths to kill a dog? Jerry Siegel's story, illustrated with crisp energy by Leo Nowak, unfolds as Clark Kent and the Man of Steel unravel a shocking inheritance scheme tied to a beloved pet. The cover by Jack Burnley captures the mystery's absurd flair, making this 1942 classic a standout in Superman's early adventures.
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When Clark and later Superman investigate as to why a Mr. Z is out to kill a dog, they discover that the man's aunt had left a fortune to that dog, and only when the animal died would the man get the inheritance!
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