Superman #6

When Lois Lane is arrested for the murder of jewel collector Samuel Norval, Superman steps in to clear her name—only to uncover a web of deceit spun by the architect Burkley, who rigged the scene to frame Norval’s nephews. As the investigation unfolds, the truth behind the deadly trap and the real motive behind the crime begins to surface.

In this lighthearted 1940 tale from Superman #6, a perpetually hungry man named Dave wanders from doorstep to doorstep, politely asking ladies if they can spare a meal. After a series of refusals, he finally gets a yes—on the condition he spades a flower bed in exchange. The story captures a quiet, humorous moment of unexpected kindness and effort, all in a single page of classic comic charm.

In "Racketeer Terror in Gateston," Brute Bashby and his gang descend on the quiet town of Gateson, imposing a ruthless protection racket that threatens to crush local businesses. When the town's editor, Jim Tirrell, is killed in a suspicious explosion after speaking out, the news reaches Lois and Clark, who step in to uncover the truth behind the violence.

In "The Construction Scam," Superman investigates a string of structural failures that threaten Metropolis, starting with a collapsing department store and escalating to the disastrous opening of the new Municipal Stadium. As Clark Kent follows the trail, he uncovers a conspiracy involving Sam Goetz, Mr. Jackson, and Mayor Hansen—men whose ambitions are built on deceit and danger. With lives hanging in the balance, Clark must race to expose the truth before another tragedy strikes.