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1959-04-10 |
1959-04-10 |
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0.10 USD |
0.10 USD |
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36 (note: total sum of story page counts is 31) |
36 (note: total sum of story page counts is 31) |
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Mort Weisinger |
Mort Weisinger |
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| 0. The Oldest Man in Metropolis! (Superman) cover, 1p |
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The Oldest Man in Metropolis! |
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cover |
cover |
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Superman |
Superman |
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superhero |
superhero |
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Curt Swan |
Curt Swan |
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- in Showcase Presents Superman (DC, 2005 series) #1
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- in Showcase Presents Superman (DC, 2005 series) #1
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| 1. The Oldest Man in Metropolis! (Superman) comic story, 12.67p |
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The Oldest Man in Metropolis! |
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Robert Bernstein |
Robert Bernstein |
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Al Plastino |
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Superman; Prof. Vance; Fortress of Solitude; Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Superman robot; The Clock (villain) |
Superman; Prof. Vance; Fortress of Solitude; Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Superman robot; The Clock (villain) |
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When Clark Kent drinks Prof. Vance's life-extending vitamin serum, which contains particles of Kryptonite, it ages him to about 70 years old. Since his robots won't respond to his aged voice, Superman must fulfill his duties as the Old Man of the Sea, Santa Claus, and Father Time so that no one realizes that Clark Kent is Superman. |
When Clark Kent drinks Prof. Vance's life-extending vitamin serum, which contains particles of Kryptonite, it ages him to about 70 years old. Since his robots won't respond to his aged voice, Superman must fulfill his duties as the Old Man of the Sea, Santa Claus, and Father Time so that no one realizes that Clark Kent is Superman. |
| Reprint Notes |
- in Superman Annual (1960 series) #3 (Summer 1961)
- in Showcase Presents Superman (DC, 2005 series) #1
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- in Superman Annual (1960 series) #3 (Summer 1961)
- in Showcase Presents Superman (DC, 2005 series) #1
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| 2. [Tootsie Roll ad] (no feature) advertisement, 0.33p |
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Tootsie Roll ad |
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| 3. What's Your B. Q.*? (*Brotherhood Quotient) (no feature) public service announcement, 1p |
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What's Your B. Q.*? (*Brotherhood Quotient) |
What's Your B. Q.*? (*Brotherhood Quotient) |
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Jack Schiff |
Jack Schiff |
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Bernard Baily |
Bernard Baily |
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Ira Schapp |
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| 4. Introducing the Girl of Steel (Supergirl) promo (ad from the publisher), 1p |
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Introducing the Girl of Steel |
Introducing the Girl of Steel |
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promo (ad from the publisher) |
promo (ad from the publisher) |
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Supergirl |
Supergirl |
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1 |
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Mort Weisinger |
Mort Weisinger |
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Al Plastino |
Al Plastino |
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Al Plastino |
Al Plastino |
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Superman; Supergirl |
Superman; Supergirl |
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Full page ad introducing the Supergirl strip which is to start next issue. |
Full page ad introducing the Supergirl strip which is to start next issue. |
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| 5. Congorilla, Outlaw (Congorilla) comic story, 5.67p |
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Congorilla, Outlaw |
Congorilla, Outlaw |
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comic story |
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Congorilla |
Congorilla |
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superhero; jungle |
superhero; jungle |
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5.67 |
5.67 |
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No |
No |
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Robert Bernstein |
Robert Bernstein |
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Howard Sherman |
Howard Sherman |
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Howard Sherman |
Howard Sherman |
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? |
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Congorilla; Congo Bill; Janu the Jungle Boy; Corliss Hyde (villain) |
Congorilla; Congo Bill; Janu the Jungle Boy; Corliss Hyde (villain) |
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Murderer Corliss Hyde hijacks a passenger plane, which crashes into the jungle. Congo Bill, as Congorilla, saves the crew, but not before Hyde realizes that there's an intelligent mind directing the gorilla. Using gas grenades, he puts Congorilla to sleep, and fits him with an explosive collar, forcing him to commit crimes. |
Murderer Corliss Hyde hijacks a passenger plane, which crashes into the jungle. Congo Bill, as Congorilla, saves the crew, but not before Hyde realizes that there's an intelligent mind directing the gorilla. Using gas grenades, he puts Congorilla to sleep, and fits him with an explosive collar, forcing him to commit crimes. |
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| 6. [Tootsie Roll Pop ad] (no feature) advertisement, 0.33p |
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Tootsie Roll Pop ad |
Tootsie Roll Pop ad |
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0.33 |
0.33 |
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? |
? |
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? |
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| 7. Metropolis Mailbag (Metropolis Mailbag) letters page, 1p |
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Metropolis Mailbag |
Metropolis Mailbag |
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letters page |
letters page |
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Metropolis Mailbag |
Metropolis Mailbag |
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1 |
1 |
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No |
No |
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Mort Weisinger |
Mort Weisinger |
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Wayne Boring |
Wayne Boring |
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Stan Kaye |
Stan Kaye |
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typeset |
typeset |
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Includes an announcement that Tommy Tomorrow will be relocating to World's Finest Comics and that Supergirl will be joining the Action lineup. Also, an interesting question from a reader wondering whatever became of the character Captain Marvel. |
Includes an announcement that Tommy Tomorrow will be relocating to World's Finest Comics and that Supergirl will be joining the Action lineup. Also, an interesting question from a reader wondering whatever became of the character Captain Marvel. |
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| 8. ["and I'm going with Alan tonight"] (Peg) filler, 0.75p |
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"and I'm going with Alan tonight" |
"and I'm going with Alan tonight" |
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teen; humor |
teen; humor |
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0.75 |
0.75 |
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No |
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Henry Boltinoff |
Henry Boltinoff |
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Henry Boltinoff |
Henry Boltinoff |
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Henry Boltinoff |
Henry Boltinoff |
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Henry Boltinoff |
Henry Boltinoff |
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| 9. [Supermen of America] (no feature) promo (ad from the publisher), 0.25p |
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Supermen of America |
Supermen of America |
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promo (ad from the publisher) |
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0.25 |
0.25 |
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? |
? |
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? |
? |
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Secret message and application form. |
Secret message and application form. |
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| 10. The Giant Amoeba of Space (Tommy Tomorrow) comic story, 6.67p |
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The Giant Amoeba of Space |
The Giant Amoeba of Space |
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comic story |
comic story |
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Tommy Tomorrow |
Tommy Tomorrow |
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science fiction |
science fiction |
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6.67 |
6.67 |
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No |
No |
| Script |
Otto Binder |
Otto Binder |
| No Script |
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| Pencils |
Jim Mooney |
Jim Mooney |
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Jim Mooney |
Jim Mooney |
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? |
? |
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? |
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Tommy Tomorrow; Brent Wood |
Tommy Tomorrow; Brent Wood |
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Tommy and the Planeteers battle a giant space amoeba. |
Tommy and the Planeteers battle a giant space amoeba. |
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| Notes |
Tommy next appears in WORLD'S FINEST #102 (June 1959), replacing Tomahawk. |
Tommy next appears in WORLD'S FINEST #102 (June 1959), replacing Tomahawk. |
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| 11. [Tootsie Roll Fudge ad] (no feature) advertisement, 0.33p |
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Tootsie Roll Fudge ad |
Tootsie Roll Fudge ad |
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0.33 |
0.33 |
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No |
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? |
? |
| No Script |
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? |
? |
| No Pencils |
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? |
? |
| No Inks |
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? |
? |
| No Colors |
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| No Letters |
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