*DC: Leading off the Midas Collection this week, a war-time issue of Superman, #18 from 1942, with an iconic Fred Ray cover, depicting the Man of Steel riding a bomb through the skies, surrounded by (presumably) bombers while the caption advises ‘War Savings and Bonds do the job on the Japanazis!’ Four Superman stories within, all written by Jerry Siegel, with art by  John Sikela, Leo Nowak & Ed Dobrotka (all signed as by Joe Shuster). The very timely (no pun intended) lead story has Clark Kent, concerned that the people of Metropolis seem oblivious to the Nazi threat in the world, approaching editor White about writing a series of stories that will wake the citizens up to the realization that they are in danger as well. There’s also a Lex Luthor story and a couple of tales of intrigue and murder. This is a nice mid-grade copy, with a clean mostly white background cover, but for a faint dust shadow along the right edge and a small pencil ‘x’ in the sky above Superman’s head. Wear is minimal with no creases. The staples are secure at spine with a little wear around the upper and a detached centrefold. Page quality is a supple off-white. A well-preserved example. High resolution images are available on request. 
PICTURED: SUPERMAN #18 VG+ £1,000 SOLD