Episode 16: Pawns of the Master


Strips 541-588 (October 7, 1940 to November 30, 1940)


When Lois Lane gets fired from the Planet, she soon finds herself entangled in an intricate plot by "The Master" to commit dozens of crimes in the financial center of Metropolis. How will Superman stop the crimes, find out the identity of "the Master," and still have time to prevent Lois from being framed for murder?


Notes: First appearance in the dailies of Lex Luthor, referred to only as Luthor (though from the dialogue in their initial confrontation, Superman has faced him previously).

Episode 16 Sample (Strip #547 October 15, 1940)

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