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Issue: Superman #141
Publication Date: November 1960
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Issues: #141 of 423 Issues (608 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/15/1960
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 13 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; then standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (squarebound #183, 187, 193, 197, 202, 207, 212, 217, 222, 227, 245, 252, 272, 278, 284)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Disclose Images2
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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Superman's Return to Krypton!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Jor-El; Lara
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Supacomic #20 published March 1961
as Superman's Return to Krypton! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagThe Great Superman Comic Book Collection #[nn] published January 1981
as Superman's Return to Krypton! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman in the Sixties #[nn] published November 1999
as The Mythology [Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #2 published August 2006
as Superman #141 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] published January 2013
as Superman's Return to Krypton! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Honor House Products Corp.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Superman's Return to Krypton! Part I: Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Letterese
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Jor-El (guest star, death); Lara (guest star, death); Superman (origin retold in brief); Professor Galsworthy; Krypto's parents; Lyla Lerrol
Synopsis: Superman accidentally travels through time and across space to Krypton, where he meets actress Lyla Lerrol and his parents and witnesses their wedding.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Supacomic #20 published March 1961
as Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again [Superman's Return to Krypton! part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #232 published December 1970
as Superman's Return to Krypton! Part I: Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant Superman Album #18 published January 1971
as Superman's Return to Krypton: Part 1: Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Great Superman Comic Book Collection #[nn] published January 1981
as Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again [Superman's Return to Krypton! part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman in the Sixties #[nn] published November 1999
as Superman's Return to Krypton! Part I: Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #2 published February 2006
as Superman's Return to Krypton! Part I: Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #2 published August 2006
as Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again [Superman's Return to Krypton! part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] published January 2013
as Superman's Return to Krypton! Part I: Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose Notes: Part 1 of a three-part novel.
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Keep Learning-- The Key to Success!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff ?
Penciller(s): Bernard Baily
Inker(s): Bernard Baily
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[Superman's Return to Krypton!] Part II: Superman's Kryptonian Romance

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Letterese
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Lyla Lerrol; Jonathan Kent (guest appearance); Martha Clark (guest appearance); Snark McGill (introduction, villain); Brainiac (cameo); Koko (cameo); Jor-El; Lara; Gregg Halliday; Robo (robot); Ken-Dal
Synopsis: Superman romances Lyla and witnesses Jonathan Kent's proposal to Martha, while Brainiac shrinks and steals Kandor.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Supacomic #20 published March 1961
as Superman's Kryptonian Romance [Superman's Return to Krypton! part 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #232 published December 1970
as [Superman's Return to Krypton!] Part II: Superman's Kryptonian Romance [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant Superman Album #18 published January 1971
as Superman's Return to Krypton: Part 2: Superman's Kryptonian Romance [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Great Superman Comic Book Collection #[nn] published January 1981
as Superman's Kryptonian Romance [Superman's Return to Krypton! part 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman in the Sixties #[nn] published November 1999
as Part II: Superman's Kryptonian Romance [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #2 published February 2006
as Superman's Return to Krypton! Part II: Superman's Kryptonian Romance! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #2 published August 2006
as Superman's Kryptonian Romance [Superman's Return to Krypton! part 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] published January 2013
as Part II: Superman's Kryptonian Romance [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Little Pete
First Line: Have a baseball, sonny!
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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Coming... Super-Attractions!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Action Comics; Adventure Comics; Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mort Weisinger
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Metropolis Mailbag
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Letters from William Rupprecht, Steve Bonczek, Ed Stillwell, Virginia Reed, Norman Khouy, Pam Rohrig, Waynes Hayes, Miriam Wachsler, Benjamin Inserra, John McGeehan, Michael Dubelman, Randy Beaudin, Royce Guinn, Larry Gillis.

Includes a plug for the next giant Superman Annual.
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Superman's Return to Krypton! Part III: The Surprise of Fate!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Letterese
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Jor-El; Lara; Lyla Lerrol (death)
Synopsis: Superman accidentally escapes Krypton, leaving behind Lyla.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Supacomic #20 published March 1961
as The Surprise of Fate! [Superman's Return to Krypton! part 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #232 published December 1970
as [Superman's Return to Krypton!] Part III: The Surprise of Fate! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant Superman Album #18 published January 1971
as Superman's Return to Krypton: Part 3: The Surprise of Fate [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Great Superman Comic Book Collection #[nn] published January 1981
as The Surprise of Fate! [Superman's Return to Krypton! part 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman in the Sixties #[nn] published November 1999
as Superman's Return to Krypton! Part III: The Surprise of Fate! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #2 published February 2006
as Superman's Return to Krypton! Part III: The Surprise of Fate! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #2 published August 2006
as The Surprise of Fate! [Superman's Return to Krypton! part 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] published January 2013
as Superman's Return to Krypton! Part III: The Surprise of Fate! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wilson Chemical Co.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Charles Atlas
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Specialty Co.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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