Comic Title: Superman from the 30s to the 80s HC
Publisher: Crown/Harmony
Cover Date: 1983
Approx. On Sale Date: January 1, 1983
Cover Price: $15.95
Page Count: 384

Title: "Superman, Matinee Idol"
Pages: 12

Feature(s):
Superman (of Earth-2)

Writer: Jerry Siegel
Penciller: Joe Shuster
Inker: John Sikela

Reprinted From:
Superman #19 (1942)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Superman #19; next appearance in All-Star Squadron #57)

Supporting Character(s)

• Lois Lane (last appearance in Superman #19; next appearance in All New Collectors' Edition C-54)
• Perry White (no appearance)

Villain(s)

• A mad scientist (no appearance)
• Some gangsters (no further appearances)

Comments:
Clark and Lois watch a Superman cartoon based on the Fleischer cartoons. This story should not be considered canonical because the cartoon makes Superman’s secret identity known.

Synopsis:
Clark and Lois go to a movie and watch a Superman cartoon. Clark distracts Lois during key scenes because the cartoon reveals his secret identity. He is successful from keeping Lois from seeing the truth, but she is angered by his persistant distractions.