comicbooks.com Join Free
The Superman Chronicles #6 cover
Cover: Fred Ray

The Superman Chronicles #6

Apr 2009 · DC · 14.99 USD; 16.99 CAD
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join free
About this Collection

This volume collects Superman stories from the late 1940s, featuring early adventures from Action Comics and Superman titles. It includes tales of the Man of Steel battling classic foes and tackling everyday challenges, showcasing the Golden Age era's storytelling style.

In "The Invisible Luthor," Lois and Clark investigate the mysterious case of a South American internee, Pedro Carlos, whose hidden origins tie to the Chirrobans—a tribe afflicted by a deadly yellow plague spreading in Metropolis. With help from Dr. Sanford Frank, the duo uncovers a dangerous connection to Quismado, a Chirroban whose actions threaten the city, leading Superman on a mission to stop the outbreak. Written by Jerry Siegel and illustrated by Leo Nowak, this story blends investigative journalism with superhero action, all captured in a striking cover by Fred Ray.

Contains 14 stories
The Invisible Luthor
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteSgt. CaseyLuthor (villain)Bob Dunning (villain)

In "The Invisible Luthor," Metropolis faces a bizarre crisis as buildings vanish, water cuts off, and shadowy thieves strike without a trace. Superman must unravel the mystery behind the chaos, only to confront Luthor—whose latest scheme pushes the limits of science and deception—demanding a staggering ransom delivered by the hero himself.

The Talent Agency Fraud
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteMrs. WallburnMr. Grady (villain, introductioin)

When Lois Lane announces she’s leaving the Daily Planet to pursue stardom, Clark Kent grows suspicious—especially when he discovers the Grady Talent Agency is promising the same glamorous future to dozens of women, all while emptying their bank accounts. With Perry White and Mrs. Wallburn caught in the web, Clark must uncover the truth behind the scheme before more lives are ruined.

The Spy Ring of Righab Bey
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneSgt. CaseyJim GreggMary GroganCarterRighab-Bey (villain, introduction)Raj (villain, Bey's assistant)

In "The Spy Ring of Righab Bey," Superman and Lois Lane follow a strange lead when they notice Jim Gregg, a clerk in the Ordnance Division, leaving an astrologer’s office—odd behavior for a man in a high-security role. As Clark Kent and Lois dig deeper, they uncover a web of deception involving a mysterious figure known as Righab-Bey and his assistant Raj, who seem to be using astrology as a cover for a far more dangerous scheme.

The Dukalia Spy Ring
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteLt. Fergusonex-Captain LangKarl Wolff (villain, introduction, death)Hall (villain)

In "The Dukalia Spy Ring," Superman teams up with Lois Lane and Perry White as a disgraced naval officer becomes entangled in a web of espionage orchestrated by Karl Wolff, a sinister consul from the nation of Dukalia. With the help of Lt. Ferguson and ex-Captain Lang, Superman uncovers a secret submarine capable of moving through air and water—its true purpose hidden beneath a web of deception and foreign intrigue.

Commissioner Kent
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteSgt. CaseyMayor GarsonCommissioner Larrimore (death)ex-Commissioner Kennedy (villain)

When a string of violent deaths targets Metropolis’ Police Commissioners, Superman [Clark Kent] finds himself drawn into a web of corruption that reaches from the precinct to City Hall. With Lois Lane, Perry White, and Sgt. Casey at his side, Clark must confront a city where power and crime are dangerously intertwined — and face the shocking suggestion that he step into the role of Commissioner himself.

The Unknown X
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteRussell WalkerThe Unknown X [Arthur Jameson] (villain, introduction)Benjie (villain)

In "The Unknown X," Superman teams up with Lois Lane and Perry White as a shadowy new criminal mastermind, the Unknown X—revealed to be Arthur Jameson—rises to challenge Metropolis's stability. With the city gripped by a well-organized crime wave and a young accomplice named Benjie pulling strings from the shadows, Superman races to uncover the truth behind the villain's identity before the city falls further into chaos.

Radio Control
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneSgt. CaseyPerry WhiteHarold Morton (villain)
Zimba's Gold Badge Terrorists
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteSgt. CaseyRolf Zimba (villain, introduction, death)Gold Badge Organization (villains, introduction, deaths)

In "Zimba's Gold Badge Terrorists," the Gold Badge Organization's brutal campaign of destruction reaches Metropolis, culminating in a direct assault on the Daily Planet. With Lois Lane and Perry White in danger, Superman must go undercover—posing as the group's feared leader, Rolf Zimba—to lure the terrorists into a trap and end their reign of chaos.

The Corinthville Caper
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneEmil Carlstrom (introduction)Carol Carlstrom (introduction)Grant Fellows (villain, introduction)

In "The Corinthville Caper," Superman and Lois Lane investigate bizarre reports of giant animals in the small town of Corinthville, following a tip from Editor Perry White. Their search leads them to the lab of Dr. Emil Carlstrom, whose work on extending animal lifespans seems suspiciously tied to the strange sightings—until a shocking twist reveals the truth behind the chaos.

The Yellow Plague
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteDr. Sanford FranklinPedro Carlos (death)Dr. Karl van BreedenMajor Burt CrandallWacouches (Chirroba Chief)Quismado (villain, introduction, death)un-named gangster (villain, intro, death)
The Plot of Count Bergac
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhitePatricia Randall (introduction)Henry WaltersCount Bergac [Ricky Hanlon] (villain)

In "The Plot of Count Bergac," Patricia Randall asserts her authority at a board meeting for the Randall Department Store Company, only to be met with an unexpected proposition from Count Bergac—offering to restore the board's control in exchange for her hand in marriage, all for a cool $100,000 a year. With Superman and Perry White watching from the sidelines, the tension thickens as the stakes rise and the motives behind the count’s offer remain as mysterious as his true intentions.

The Radioactive Man
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneSgt. CaseyPerry WhiteDistrict Attorney Tom SpauldingMay BrysonThe Ghost [Brett Bryson] (villain, introduction, death)Frank Chalmers (villain)Davis (villain)

In "The Radioactive Man," a tragic accident at Chalmers Laboratories claims the life of Brett Bryson, setting off a chain of events that ignites a citywide panic. When a mysterious hooded criminal begins committing crimes with deadly radium burns, Superman finds himself framed—forced to unravel the truth before Sgt. Casey takes him into custody. With Lois Lane, Perry White, and District Attorney Tom Spaulding watching closely, the man of steel must prove his innocence while confronting a sinister force tied to the past.

The Billionaire's Daughter
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneNancy ThorgesonMorgan ThorgesonParello (villain)

When a wealthy man challenges Superman to reform his spendthrift daughter, the hero finds himself navigating a world of high-stakes gambling and hidden vulnerabilities. As Nancy Thorgeson’s reckless habits threaten to spiral out of control, an unexpected crisis forces her to confront the consequences of her choices — and perhaps see herself in a new light.

The Case of the Death Express
13 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteDouglas Grant (lawyer)Atkinson (railroad President)"Sparky" Waters (villain)Thorton Bigsby (villain)

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (NM) $0
Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

Find on

Search eBay for The Superman Chronicles #6
No confirmed live listings for this exact issue right now — this opens an eBay search.

Where to buy

$28 🛒 Buy on Amazon
Superman Chronicles, Vol. 6

Sell my copy

Have this issue — or a whole collection? Get a fair offer from us, skip the marketplace fees and the hassle.

We Buy Collections ▸
Fast, fair offers · we handle grading & shipping

Full credits

artist, inker Leo Nowak
cover pencils, inks Fred Ray

Reprints

↩ Reprints Superman #10 (1941), Action Comics #37 (1941), Action Comics #38 (1941), Superman #11 (1941), World's Finest Comics #2 (1941), Action Comics #39 (1941), Action Comics #40 (1941), World's Finest Comics #3 (1941)

Reviews

Reader reviews

No reader reviews yet.