Superman #22 is an issue of the series Superman (Volume 1) with a cover date of June, 1943. It was published on February 23, 1943.
Synopsis for "Meet the Squiffles"
Clark investigates the mysterious crashes of military aircraft manufactured by the Elmont Aircraft Corporation, and discovers that their test pilots have reported strange elves invading their cockpits, causing them to lose control. No one believes them until Clark and Lois fall victim to the Squiffles, as they call themselves, then Superman steps in to take charge of the matter. With the help of the Mythical Gremlins, the Squiffles are soundly defeated.
Appearing in "Meet the Squiffles"
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Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Adolf Hitler
- Squiffles
- Ixnayalpay
Other Characters:
- Paul Brodie (Single appearance)
- Gremlins
Locations:
Synopsis for "The Luck of O'Grady"
Lucky O'Grady is having an unusually long string of good luck. That is until he crosses paths with protection racketeer Jack Morton.
Appearing in "The Luck of O'Grady"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Lois Lane
- Perry White
- Lucky O'Grady (Single appearance)
Antagonists:
- Jack Morton (Single appearance)
- Morris Masterson (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Carleton Shipley (Single appearance)
- Patrolman Murphy (Single appearance)
- The Prankster (Cameo)
Locations:
Synopsis for "The Great ABC Panic"
The Prankster copyrights the alphabet and forces the world to pay him royalties. It's now up to Superman to stop him.
Appearing in "The Great ABC Panic"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Prankster
- Bugs Halloway (Single appearance)
- P. Motgomery Smith (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Ben Graham (Single appearance)
- Mr. Murgatroyd (Single appearance)
Locations:
Synopsis for "A Modern Robin Hood"
Superman must stop a modern-day Robin Hood who has been stealing from the unjustly rich and giving the money to the poor. But things take a turn for the worse when Robin Hood tires to steal from crime boss Beetle Brow Macklin.
Appearing in "A Modern Robin Hood"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Lois Lane
- Perry White (Cameo)
- Sergeant Casey
Antagonists:
- Beetle Brow Macklin (Single appearance)
- Robin Hood (Single appearance; dies)
- Seymour Platt (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Hiram Tite (Single appearance)
- Dexter (Single appearance)
- Mr. Calhoun (Single appearance)
- Charlie (Single appearance)
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Notes
- This issue is reprinted in The Superman Archives Vol. 6.