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Issue: Superman from the Thirties to the Eighties #[nn]
Publication Date: January 1983
 
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Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagCrown Publishers
Brand:
Indicia Publisher: Crown Publishers Inc.
On Sale Date: 09/30/1983
Volume: none
Pages: 392
ISBN: 0517551004
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $15.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 40 (28 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
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Publication Type: Hardcover
Color: color cover; color and black and white interior
Dimensions: 7.75" x 9.5"
Paper Stock: white matte; some glossy
Binding: hardcover with dust jacket
Publishing Format: collected edition
Format Notes:  
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reprinted 120 times from Content Items in other Issues.
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Title Page
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (Superman figure)
Inker(s): Dick Giordano (Superman figure)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: small reproductions of various covers on front and back sleeves.
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Foreword

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jenette Kahn
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1.5
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Introduction

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?; Jack Adler ? (original colorist)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #1 published June 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: In color.
Disclose
[untitled]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Leo O'Mealia
Inker(s): Leo O'Mealia
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?; Joe Shuster (logo design)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was The Complete Story of the Daring Exploits of the One and Only Superman [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: In color.
Disclose
Superman in the 1930s

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster; Fred Guardineer
Inker(s): Joe Shuster; Fred Guardineer
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #7 published December 1938
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #2 published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #13 published June 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #15 published August 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #3 published January 1940
was Amazing Adventures of the Greatest Man on Earth: Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman in the 1940s

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #4 published January 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #7 published November 1940
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #12 published September 1941
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #14 published January 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #17 published July 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #18 published September 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #19 published November 1942
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #20 published January 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #22 published May 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #23 published July 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #25 published November 1943
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #26 published January 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #29 published July 1944
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #32 published January 1945
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #38 published January 1946
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #41 published July 1946
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #45 published March 1947
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #50 published January 1948
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 3
Disclose
Two page origin of Superman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel [as Jerome Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Shuster
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Ma (Mary) Kent (introduction, death); Pa Kent (introduction, death)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Two Page Origin of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: In color.
Disclose
Revolution in San Monte pt I

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #1 published June 1938
was The Coming of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]pp. 6-18
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Clark Kent Gets a Job [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 16
Disclose
Revolution in San Monte pt II

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #2 published July 1938
was Revolution in San Monte [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12.67
Disclose
Luthor's Earthquake Machine

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #10 published May 1941
was The Dukalia Spy Ring [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose
The Sky Sub

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #10 published May 1941
was The Invisible Luthor [Story on Interior Page(s)](this needs verification)
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
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The Machinations of The Light

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Leo Nowak
Inker(s): Leo Nowak
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #13 published November 1941
was The Light [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose
Superman versus The Archer

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Leo Nowak
Inker(s): Leo Nowak
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #13 published November 1941
was The Archer [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose
How Clark Kent Met Lois Lane!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Al Wenzel
Inker(s): George Roussos
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #128 published May 1948
was How Clark Kent Met Lois Lane! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose
Man or Superman?

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel (signed)
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (signed)
Inker(s): John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #17 published July 1942
was Man or Superman? [Story on Interior Page(s)]Page 7 cut
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Page 7 deleted. Original page numbering remains, 1-6 and 8-13.
Disclose
Case of the Funny Paper Crimes

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Ed Dobrotka ?
Inker(s): John Sikela
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #19 published November 1942
was Case of the Funny Paper Crimes [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose
Superman, Matinee Idol

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster (pencil layouts); Ed Dobrotka (finished pencils)
Inker(s): John Sikela
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #19 published November 1942
was Superman, Matinee Idol [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Cut: page 11 panel 3 and page 12 panel 2. On the splash page, the original Siegel & Shuster byline has been replaced with a circle stating "Our Very First Imaginary Story."
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America's Secret Weapon!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don C. Cameron [as Jerry Siegel] (signed)
Penciller(s): Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Inker(s): Sam Citron; John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed)
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #23 published July 1943
was America's Secret Weapon! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
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The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster ?; Ira Yarbrough
Inker(s): Ira Yarbrough
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Mr. Mxyztplk (introduction)
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #30 published September 1944
was The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose
Lois Lane, Superwoman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alvin Schwartz
Penciller(s): John Sikela
Inker(s): George Roussos
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #45 published March 1947
was Lois Lane, Superwoman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: The reprint is taken from a British reprint that had some changes, such as guineas instead of dollars.
Disclose
The Battle of the Atoms!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don C. Cameron
Penciller(s): Pete Riss
Inker(s): George Roussos
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lex Luthor (villain); Lois Lane; Perry White
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #38 published January 1946
was The Battle of the Atoms! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose
Superman in the 1950s

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #60 published September 1949
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #66 published September 1950
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #71 published July 1951
was Clark Kent's Super-Masquerade! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #76 published May 1952
was The Mightiest Team on Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #87 published February 1954
was The Thing from 40,000 A.D. [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #201 published February 1955
was The Challenge of Stoneman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #101 published November 1955
was The Rainbow Doom! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #103 published February 1956
was The Man Who Could Read Superman's Mind! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #110 published January 1957
was The Defeat of Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #224 published January 1957
was The Secret of Superman Island! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #227 published April 1957
was The Man with Triple X-Ray Eyes! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #113 published May 1957
was The Superman of the Present and the Superman of the Past [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #116 published September 1957
was The Mechanized Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #118 published January 1958
was The Death of Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #119 published February 1958
was The Second Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #122 published July 1958
was The Super-Sergeant! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #123 published August 1958
was The Girl of Steel! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #124 published September 1958
was The Black Knight's Super-Sword! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #127 published February 1959
was Titano! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #129 published May 1959
was The Ghost of Lois Lane! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #131 published August 1959
was Superman's Future Wife! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #132 published October 1959
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #133 published November 1959
was Superman Joins the Army! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #135 published February 1960
was The Trio of Steel! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose
Superman in the 1960s

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #285 published February 1962
was Superman Presents Supergirl to the World! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #155 published August 1962
was The Downfall of Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #158 published January 1963
was The Invasion of the Super-People! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #161 published May 1963
was Superman Goes to War! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #164 published October 1963
was The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #169 published May 1964
was The Bizarro Invasion of Earth! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #171 published August 1964
was The Nightmare Ordeal of Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #173 published November 1964
was The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #174 published January 1965
was Clark Kent's Incredible Delusion! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #175 published February 1965
was Clark Kent's Brother! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #181 published November 1965
was Introducing the Future Superman of 2965! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #183 published January 1966
was Prize Stories from the Superman Library! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #340 published August 1966
was The Power of the Parasite! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #191 published November 1966
was The Prisoner of Demon! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #194 published February 1967
was The Death of Lois Lane! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #198 published July 1967
was The Real Clark Kent! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #356 published November 1967
was Son of the Annihilator! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #358 published January 1968
was Superman... Guilty of Homicide! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #359 published February 1968
was The Case of the People vs. Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #204 published February 1968
was Why Do These Initials Mean Death for the Man of Steel? [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #361 published March 1968
was The Power of the Parasite! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #206 published May 1968
was The Day Superman Became an Assassin! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #364 published June 1968
was The Untouchable from Krypton! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #209 published August 1968
was The Clark Kent Monster! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 4
Disclose
Black Magic on Mars

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #62 published January 1950
was Black Magic on Mars! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose
The Girls in Superman's Life!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #78 published September 1952
was The Girls in Superman's Life! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose
The Terrible Trio!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Woolfolk
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Lex Luthor; Toyman; Prankster
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #88 published March 1954
was The Terrible Trio! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9.67
Disclose
The Girl in Superman's Past

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lori Lemaris (Introduction); Lois Lane
Synopsis: Superman recalls his college romance with Lori Lemaris, a mermaid from sunken Atlantis.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #129 published May 1959
was The Girl in Superman's Past! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9.67
Disclose
The Supergirl from Krypton!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Supergirl
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El; Clark Kent]; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El] (introduction, origin); Zor-El (introduction, flashback); Miss Hart (introduction); Superboy (on a poster)
Synopsis: Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin Supergirl. She tells him how Argo City survived the destruction of Krypton and how her father sent her to Earth when the inhabitants of Argo City were threatened by Kryptonite poisoning. Superman sets her up in Midvale Orphanage so she can adjust to life on Earth.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #252 published May 1959
was The Supergirl from Krypton! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
Disclose
The Super-Duel in Space

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Brainiac (Introduction); Lois Lane; Koko; Kimda; Martha Kent (cameo); Jonathan Kent (cameo)
Synopsis: While on an experimental rocket, Clark and Lois encounter the alien Brainiac, who plans to shrink and bottle the great cities of Earth and then use them to repopulate his planet. Superman gets inside Brainiac’s ship when the villain snatches Metropolis and there finds a bottle with the Kryptonian city of Kandor. He enters the bottle and with the help of a scientist there restores the cities of Earth while Brainiac lies in suspended animation for his trip home. Because there is not enough power to restore Kandor, Superman places the city in his Fortress, as Brainiac rockets away empty-handed.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #242 published July 1958
was The Super-Duel in Space [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: First Kandor (bottle city).
Disclose
How Luthor Met Superboy!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy [Kal-El, a.k.a. Clark Kent]; Lex Luthor (origin); Krypto; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Lana Lang
Synopsis: Young Lex and Superboy start out as friends, but after Superboy accidentally destroys Luthor's laboratory and accidentally causes Lex to lose his hair, Luthor vows revenge.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #271 published April 1960
was How Luthor Met Superboy! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose
The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #164 published October 1963
was The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman! Part I [Story on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #164 published October 1963
was Part II: The Super-Duel! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 16.67
Disclose Notes: First appearance of Lexor.
Disclose
Superman in the 1970s

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #249 published March 1972
was Introducing... Superman's Latest and Greatest Foe... Terra-Man! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #250 published April 1972
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #265 published July 1973
was Attack by the Army of Tomorrow! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #273 published March 1974
was Wizard with the Golden Eye! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #296 published February 1976
was Who Took the Super Out of Superman? [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #307 published January 1977
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Superman in the 1970s

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #388 published May 1970
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #389 published June 1970
was The Kid Who Struck Out Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #393 published October 1970
was Superman Meets Super-Houdini! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #394 published November 1970
was Superman -- Midas of Metropolis [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #399 published April 1971
was Superman, You're Dead... Dead Dead [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #400 published May 1971
was My Son... Is He Man or Beast? [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Origin of Superman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell; Carmine Infantino (plot)
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino (layouts); Curt Swan
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Gaspar Saladino
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (original editorial advisor); E. Nelson Bridwell (original assistant editor); Sol Harrison (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El, aka Clark Kent] (origin); Jor-El (flashback); Lara (flashback); Jonathan Kent (flashback); Martha Kent (flashback); Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Perry White
Synopsis: Superman's origin is retold.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing World of Superman, Metropolis Edition #[nn] published January 1973
was The Origin of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Disclose Notes: The Infantino plot credit is dubious. This origin is based strongly on the corresponding story in Superman (DC, 1939 series) #53 (1948).

In color; the story was originally printed in black and white, with shading. The art on all pages was extended on the edges (not by the original artists) to widen them for reprinting in Limited Collectors' Edition (DC, 1972 series) #C-31 (1974); that's why many captions are not left-aligned.
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The Pied Piper of Steel

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Leo Dorfman
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Murray Boltinoff (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Morgan Edge; Cy Harkin
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #398 published March 1971
was The Pied Piper of Steel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 14
Disclose
Superman, You're Dead... Dead... Dead!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Leo Dorfman
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Murray Boltinoff (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; George Washington; Abraham Lincoln; George Custer
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #399 published April 1971
was Superman, You're Dead... Dead... Dead! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Disclose
Superman in the 1980s

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #322 [DC Logo] published April 1978
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #323 [DC Logo] published May 1978
was The Man with the Self-Destruct Mind! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #340 [DC Logo] published October 1979
was The Night of the Walking Bomb! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #344 [DC Logo] published February 1980
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #363 [Direct] published September 1981
was The Dying Day of Lois & Lana! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #322; from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #323; from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #340; from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #344; from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #363; from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #508
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The Miraculous Return of Jonathan Kent!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Frank Chiaramonte
Letterer(s): Milt Snapinn
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Lana Lang; Jonathan Kent; Josh Coyle; Starshine
First Line: And thanks to Superman, the Queen Dory was pulled away from the killer typhoon intact--
Synopsis: Clark Kent's long dead father, Jonathan Kent, suddenly shows up alive and well in Metropolis.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #507 [unnamed variant] published May 1980
was The Miraculous Return of Jonathan Kent! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17
Disclose
The Secret World of Jonathan Kent!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Frank Chiaramonte
Letterer(s): Ben Oda
Editor(s): Joe Orlando (managing editor); Julius Schwartz (editor); E. Nelson Bridwell (associate editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Pa Kent [Jonathan Kent]; Starshine; Lois Lane; April Marygold; May Marygold; Lana Lang (television); Perry White; Morgan Edge; Steve Lombard; two unnamed aliens
First Line: Jonathan Kent, kindly foster-father to Clark (Superboy) Kent, tragically died many years ago...
Synopsis: Superman battles Starshine and his powers of suggestion. Then we learn the secret of Jonathan Kent's return to life.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #508 [Standard Cover] published June 1980
was The Secret World of Jonathan Kent! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 17

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