Superman Chronicles Vol. 4 TPB
Superman Chronicles Vol. 4 TPB
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Artist: Joe Shuster

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Title: "Superman's Cleanup Campaign"
Pages: 13

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

Writer: Jerry Siegel
Artist: Wayne Boring

Reprinted From:
Superman #7 (1940)

Feature Character(s)

Supporting Character(s)

Villain(s)

  • Red Tyler, Ralph Dale, and Captain McDay (a murderer, a corrupt district attorney, and a corrupt police officer; no further appearances)
  • Nat Burly and his gang (gangsters; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

  • Bert Runyan (an honest attorney; no further appearances)

Comments:
This story was not originally titled.

Synopsis:
After a murderer is set free due to crooked prosecuting attorney, Ralph Dale, Clark Kent recommends that the Daily Planet support Bert Runyan, an honest attorney, for office to stop the corruption. Gang boss, Nat Burly, pressures Runyan to drop out of the race, using several illegal methods and assistance from crooked police officers. Superman helps Runyan avoid the tactics of his competitor, but when election day comes, a gang member stuffs the ballot box, fixing the election. The Man of Steel exposes the crime, causing Dale and Burly to be arrested. Runyan is elected after a recount.


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