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Issue: Superman #53
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
On Sale Date: 05/03/1948
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 23 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Jack Schiff (managing); Mort Weisinger (actual)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration. On-sale date of May 5 in blurb at the end of the Superman story in Action Comics #121.
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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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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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The Origin of Superman

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Wayne Boring
Stan Kaye
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman
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FlagSuperman #53 published September 1948
as The Origin of Superman [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagStålmannen #1/1952 published June 1952
as Stålmannen verdens største eventyrhelt [Illustration on Cover, Front]
FlagSuperman: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] published January 2013
as The Origin of Superman [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
1
Editorial Advisory Board

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
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Miscellaneous
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Inside front cover.
An Open Letter to Superman Fans

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
? [as Lois Lane]
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typeset
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
List of Superman's accomplishments in the "real world."
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Inside front cover.
The Origin of Superman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Finger
Wayne Boring
Stan Kaye
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Jor-El (flashback); Lara (flashback); Luthor (cameo); John Kent (1st named, flashback); Mary Kent (flashback); Nitro Kale (criminal)
After a prologue which demonstrates Superman's amazing abilities, his origin is recounted. On the scientifically advanced planet of Krypton, Jor-El fails to convince the Council of Five that Krypton is doomed. As Krypton explodes, Jor-El and Lara send their son to Earth, where he is found and adopted by the elderly Kents. As Clark grows to maturity he manifests abilities far beyond that of mortal men. On his deathbed, his father urges Clark to become a powerful force for good as Superman.
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FlagStålmannen #1/1952 published June 1952
as Hvorledes Stålmannen kom til jorden! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThree-Dimension Adventures Superman #[nn] published November 1953
as The Origin of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSuperman from the Thirties to the Seventies #[nn] [Original Edition] published January 1971
as The Origin of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
FlagThe Best of DC #16 [Direct Sales] published September 1981
as The Origin of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] published March 1987
as The Origin of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] [First Printing] published May 1987
as The Origin of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSuperman in the Forties #[nn] published December 2005
as The Origin of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
FlagSuperman: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] published January 2013
as The Origin of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
 
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The name John Kent appears on Superman's father's tombstone. This is the only time this name is used. Kryptonians are shown to have x-ray vision.
You Run Faster in Keds!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
U. S. Keds
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Miscellaneous
1
Advertisement from U. S. Keds.
Captain Tootsie Traps the Circus Culprit

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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C. C. Beck (signed)
C. C. Beck (signed)
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Subject Matter
informational, superhero
Captain Tootsie; Tootsie Roll Pop
Captain Tootsie
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The Oracle from Metropolis!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Alvin Schwartz
Al Plastino
Al Plastino
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Professor Grog; Mike Mooney; Agamemnon; the Delphic Oracle; Denoxes
Professor Grog accidentally sends Superman and mechanic Mike Mooney back to ancient Egypt. The cynical Mooney tries to come up with ways to make money off of the Delphic Oracle, but Superman teaches him not to scoff at things he doesn't understand.
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Miscellaneous
10
time-travel story
Get Your Free Movie Star Pictures

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Subject Matter
Schwinn
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1
Won - By a Whisper!

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Subject Matter
sports
Another Jim Wise "P-F" Sports Story; "P-F" Canvas Shoes
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1
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Henry Boltinoff
Henry Boltinoff
Henry Boltinoff
Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
humorous
Shorty
Tryouts for the Baseball Team Today at the Stadium
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Miscellaneous
2
Look Kids! Get Your Own Scale Model of the History Making Freedom Train!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Kellogg's Variety
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Miscellaneous
1
Advertisement for premium from Kellogg's Variety.
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Lit-Win
Lit-Win
Lit-Win
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Subject Matter
humorous
Daffy & Doodle
Puff! Puff!" "Last stop... all fares please!
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Miscellaneous
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Superman's Secret Message

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Supermen of America
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Miscellaneous
0.33
House ad for Supermen of America club.
The Tiniest Things in the World

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joe Samachson [as William Morrison]
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typeset
Subject Matter
informational
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Miscellaneous
2
Show Time

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Adventures of "Popsicle Pete"
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Miscellaneous
1
Advertisement from Popsicle, Fudgsicle & Creamsicle.
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Phil Berube (signed)
Phil Berube (signed)
Phil Berube (signed)
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Subject Matter
humorous
Mister Grumble
Grrr - I'm hungry as a bear this morning...
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Miscellaneous
1
Rounding Up the Rustlers

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
adventure
"U. S." Royal with His Jet-Propelled Bike; U. S. Bike Tires
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Miscellaneous
1
Advertisement for bike tires from United States Rubber Company.
A Job for Superhombre!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Don C. Cameron
Al Plastino
Al Plastino
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Don Camero; Estrellita; The Eye [El Ojo]; Perry White; Mike the Clip; Horseface; the TNT Kid; Muggsy; Duke; Miss Tweek; Glass Jaw Grogan; One-Ear Eddie; Snapper
The Eye takes all the criminals in Metropolis to South America to set up a giant piracy operation, using the home of an old friend of Lois' as a front.
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Don Camerro is named after writer Don Cameron.
[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Henry Boltinoff (signed)
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Subject Matter
Homer
Housewares? Two aisles over?
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Hi-Kids! Get This Cracker Jack Magic Pencil

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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Subject Matter
Cracker Jack
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Miscellaneous
0.5
Advertisement from The Cracker Jack Co.
How Much Do You Really Know About Baseball?

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Credits
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Subject Matter
Thom McAn
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Miscellaneous
1
Advertisement for Bobby Feller Photo Certificate from Thom McAn.
New Handbook and New Air Rifle Catalog Ready

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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typeset
Subject Matter
Daisy Air Rifles
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Miscellaneous
1
Inside back cover. Advertisement for catalog from Daisy Manufacturing Company.
Taste Treat to Share...

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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typeset
Subject Matter
Milky Way
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Miscellaneous
1
Back cover. Advertisement for Milky Way candy bars.

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