Superman #31
In "Tune Up Time for Crime!", Superman takes on a mystery that hits close to home in Metropolis, tracking down a missing explorer and uncovering a web of deceit tied to the city’s museum board. With Bill Finger’s sharp storytelling and Pete Riss’s dynamic art—inked by George Roussos—this 1944 classic blends suspense and social commentary in a tale where integrity is on the line. The cover, by Wayne Boring with inks by George Roussos, captures the tension with a striking image of Superman confronting the crime.
When Lex Luthor unleashes a giant tuning fork designed to shake cities to their core, Superman must stop the sonic chaos before it levels Metropolis—just as a former villain turned singer, Joe "Hi-Note" Nitro, finds himself caught in the crossfire. With Lois Lane on the scene and the Police Chief scrambling, even the most unlikely voices might hold the key to stopping the symphony of destruction.
In "A Dog's Tale!", Lois Lane and Clark Kent team up to uncover a string of mysterious dog-nappings, leading Superman to step in when the trail points to a criminal scheme involving a dog catcher, a pair of crooked businessmen, and a suspiciously familiar dog named Flip. With Lois’ loyal pet at the heart of the mystery, Superman’s secret identity is unexpectedly revealed to the only one who can’t keep it—his canine companion.
In a 1944 tale of glamour and deception, Lois Lane dives into a seemingly routine interview with movie star Sari Mallon—only to uncover a web of lies spun by her publicity agent, Lee Grandon. As the spotlight shines on Sari’s dazzling persona, a shadowy gang known as the Aces Doonan lurks in the wings, plotting to steal her jewels under the cover of a manufactured scandal.
In "The Treasure House of History!", Superman teams up with Lois Lane and museum director Dr. Hiram Carter to uncover the truth behind the sudden disappearance of famed explorer Dr. Jon Ericsson. When a mysterious figure from the past resurfaces in the form of a villainous impostor, the investigation leads to a web of deceit involving a museum board member and a hidden fortune—uncovering secrets that could shake the foundation of Metropolis's most trusted institution.
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Reprinted in The Superman Archives #8 (2010), Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #4 (2017)
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