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Issue: Superman #76
Publication Date: May 1952
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Issues: #76 of 423 Issues (608 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 03/05/1952
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 25 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited editor); Mort Weisinger (actual editor)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration. On-sale date of March 7 in ad in Mystery in Space #8.
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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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There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted from anywhere.
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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The Mightiest Team on Earth!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Win Mortimer
Inker(s): Win Mortimer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Lois Lane; Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #179 published October 1968
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]small cover repro
In Content Item: FlagSuperman from the Thirties to the Eighties #[nn] published January 1983
as Superman in the 1950s [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Superman Vol. 1, #76 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published May 2000
as The World’s Finest Team Makes Its Debut [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #1 published December 2007
as Superman #76 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] published January 2013
as The Mightiest Team on Earth! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupermán #5 published ?
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Happy Hobby Time!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Win Mortimer
Inker(s): Win Mortimer
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion, superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy; Frank
Synopsis: Superboy shows Frank that he can be creative, regardless of whether his creations are perfect, and notes an expressive hobby can be life long enjoyment.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Mightiest Team in the World!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): John Fischetti (pages 1-8); Stan Kaye (pages 9-12)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; John Smilter; Lois Lane; Gell; Commissioner James Gordon
Synopsis: Superman and Batman learn each other's secret identities when they meet on a cruise while trying to find a diamond thief.
Reprinting
In Issue: FlagWorld's Finest Comics Archives #1 published May 1999
In Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #179 published October 1968
as The Mightiest Team in the World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #6/1969 published January 1969
as Doppelrollen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupermann #15/1970 published August 1970
as Verdens mektigste team [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman from the Thirties to the Seventies #[nn] [Original Edition] published January 1971
as The Mightiest Team in the World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Superman Vol. 1, #76 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published May 2000
as The Mightiest Team in the World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman / Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #[nn] published May 2007
as The Mightiest Team in the World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: World's Finest #1 published December 2007
as The Mightiest Team in the World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] published January 2013
as The Mightiest Team in the World! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: 1st Superman-Batman team (outside of radio and JSA).

The World's Finest Comics Archives reprint was taken from the World's Finest #179 reprint, as evidenced by the splash page blurb: "Now that you've read the 'origin' of the World's Finest Team, here's the natural follow-up... from Superman No. 76, May-June 1952...."

It appears that Kaye's inks actually begin on lower half of page 8.
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New Wheaties Are Better Than Ever!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wheaties
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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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
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Private Pete
Character(s): Pvt. Pete
First Line: This guard duty is easy!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagAll-American Men of War #51 published November 1957
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #157 published November 1962
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Riddle Me This; Necco
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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The Misfit Manhunter!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Joe Harris (introduction); Henry Smithers (FBI officer); Frosty Ferris (villain, introduction); Pete (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: Young Joe Harris always wanted to be a G-Man, but his physical defects prevent him from being one...until Superman unwittingly gives Joe a chance to hold several non G-Man positions. Unfortunately, Frosty Harris and his gang plan to use Joe's physical liabilities against him in order to commit crimes.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Superman Vol. 1, #76 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published May 2000
as The Misfit Manhunter! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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Editorial Advisory Board

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence. Includes a plug for A Date with Judy on ABC.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bendix Coaster Brake
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Adventures of Rex the Wonder Dog
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Ray Thompson [as Ray T.] (signed)
Inker(s): Ray Thompson [as Ray T.] (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens
Feature(s): Fleer's Dubble Bubble Gum
First Line: When does the race start?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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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
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Professor Eureka
Character(s): Professor Eureka
First Line: That's Professor Eureka, our most eminent research scientist!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): H. T. Elmo (signed)
Penciller(s): H. T. Elmo (signed)
Inker(s): H. T. Elmo (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): H. T. Elmo
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Quick Quiz
First Line: Is the old motto... 'Keep your powder dry' accurate?
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wildroot Cream-Oil
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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The Gatling Gun

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Ben Galloway (credited)
Penciller(s): Raymond Perry (signed)
Inker(s): Raymond Perry (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Character(s): Richard J. Gatling
Synopsis: Story of how Richard Gatling invented the gun that carries his name.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Superman Vol. 1, #76 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published May 2000
as The Gatling Gun [Text Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Stan Kaye
Penciller(s): Stan Kaye
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Stan Kaye
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Susie
Character(s): Susie
First Line: Omigosh! I got up an hour earlier by mistake!
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Luden's Cough Drops
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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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
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Jerry the Jitterbug
Character(s): Jerry the Jitterbug; unnamed girl of Jerry's
First Line: Mmm- I just adore men who smoke pipes...
Synopsis: When Jerry's girl sees another man smoking a pipe, she comments that it looks so masculine. Jerry retorts by saying that his father gave him one for his birthday and that he would bring it over to show her. He does...with surprising results!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Superman Vol. 1, #76 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published May 2000
as [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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Superman's Secret Message

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Supermen of America
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Mrs. Superman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Dorothy Woolfolk ?
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White; Armand Laval (hair dresser); Lorraine Jennings (introduction); Shut-Eye Collins (villain, introduction)
Synopsis: Lois gets the bright idea of arranging an engagement for Clark Kent to a girl friend of hers, all in hopes of then being able to marry Superman. But the Man of Steel learns of the plan and arranges a scheme to de-rail that attempt.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #67 published February 1953
as Mrs. Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Superman Vol. 1, #76 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published May 2000
as Mrs. Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Script credit based on comparisons with stories in Action Comics that Martin O'Hearn reassigned to Dorothy Woolfolk (http://martinohearn.blogspot.com/search/label/Woolfolk%20%28Dorothy%29%20scripts). We previously credited this story to Bill Woolfolk, but it is not on his list. Per Craig Delich, there is a good possibility that Stan Kaye did the heads of Lois Lane in this story.
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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
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Peg
Character(s): Peg
First Line: I signed up for a dancing course...
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Vitalis Hair Cream
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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[untitled]

Activity  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Al McLean (signed)
Penciller(s): Al McLean (signed)
Inker(s): Al McLean (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Al McLean
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
Feature(s): Learn a Bit of Magic!
First Line: I'd like you to practice these little tricks of magic...
Synopsis: Tricks of magic that the reader could easily perform are illustrated step by step.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagMillennium Edition: Superman Vol. 1, #76 #[nn] [Direct Sales] published May 2000
as Learn a Bit of Magic! [Activity on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Fred Harman (signed)
Inker(s): Fred Harman (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Sheaffer's
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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