The rare Superman syroco-style ashtray figure one of only two known to exist. Image courtesy of John Wise.   Superman syroco-style figure with red accents designed by Wayne Boring   Fully painted Superman syroco-style figure which was given out to comic book retailers.   Superman artist Wayne Boring hard at work at his desk. An example of the Superman figure designed by Wayne can be seen next to the desk. Image courtesy of Charles A. Driggers.

In 1942, several varieties of Superman syroco-style figures were produced. The figure was a promotional item by DC Comics and was given to distributors and retailers. DC Comic artist Wayne Boring designed the figure of which three versions exist. There is one figure made of wood composition with brown and red accents, a fully painted figure, and also a rare painted figure mounted on an ashtray base.

The brown and red accent figure is scarce with the fully painted version being rare, and the ashtray variety being very rare with only two examples known.