The anthology comic Action Comics 2, cover date July 1938, was one of the rare issues of the series not to feature Superman on the cover. In this issue, he still was reporter in Cleveland, Ohio, as it had not been renamed Metropolis yet for the comics. He had still yet to battle a super powered villain. In this issue, he fought against a munitions magnate who was trying to start a war in San Monte. Superman took Emil Norvell to San Monte and forced him to enlist in the army and fight on the front lines. Lois Lane was also covering the conflict and got framed by Lola Cortez for espionage. Superman had to save her from a firing squad. Finally, Superman kidnapped the leaders of the two opposing armies and demanded they fight each other. It was learned that the generals didn't even know why they were fighting and decided to pursue peace instead. The issue marked the last appearance of Alex Greer. It was also the only appearance of Emil Norvell and Lola Cortez, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. ("Superman: War in San Monte" "Scoop Scallion Five Star Reporter: The Shipwreck" "Pep Morgan: Glass Arm" "Elmer the Eel: Keep Off" "The Adventures of Marco Polo Part II" "Tex Thomson: The Sealed City Part I" "Inspector Donald and Bobby: Vindication" and "Chuck Dawson: The 4-G Gang Part II" "Zatara: The Haunted Farm" Action Comics 2, DC Comic Event)