(October 1979)
- Volume:
- 42
- Price:
- 1.00 USD
- Pages:
- 68
- Indicia frequency:
- monthly
- Indicia Publisher:
- DC Comics, Inc.
- Brand:
- DC [bullet]
- Barcode:
- 0709893041010
- Editing:
- Julius Schwartz
- Color:
- color
- Dimensions:
- standard Golden Age US; then standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
- Binding:
- saddle-stitched (squarebound #334, 347, 360, 373, 437, 443, 449, 600)
- Publishing Format:
- was ongoing series
["Superman--this is your life story!"]
Superman / cover / 1 page
Credits
- Pencils:
- Ross Andru (signed)
- Inks:
- Dick Giordano (signed)
- Colors:
- Tatjana Wood
- Letters:
- ?
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- Superman; Supergirl; Lois Lane
- Keywords:
- comic books
Indexer Notes
Color credits provided by Anthony Tollin.
The Action Comics Story
Superman / text article / 2 pages
Credits
- Script:
- E. Nelson Bridwell
- Letters:
- typeset
Content Information
- Genre:
- Superhero
Indexer Notes
The history of Action Comics located on inside front and inside back covers.
The Life Story of Superman
Superman / comic story / 64 pages
Credits
- Script:
- Martin Pasko
- Pencils:
- Curt Swan
- Inks:
- Frank Chiaramonte
- Colors:
- Adrienne Roy
- Letters:
- Gaspar Saladino
- Job Number:
- J-3000
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- Superman [also as Superboy; Clark Kent]; J. Robert Arngrim; Lois Lane; Perry White; Steve Lombard; Lana Lang; Lara; Jor-El; Krypto; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Supergirl; Lori Lemaris; Toyman; Parasite; Lex Luthor; Brainiac; Morgan Edge
- Synopsis:
- At the opening of the Superman Pavilion of the Metropolis World's Fair, Superman recalls and relates all the siginificant moments of his life. But Luthor uses this occasion to launch his latest scheme against the Man of Steel.
- Reprints:
-
in Supermann årsalbum (Semic, 1978 series) #1982 ([1981]) -
in The Superman Story (Tor Books, 1983 series) #[nn] (1983) [reformatted]
-
Indexer Notes
Superman's life story, featuring all the supporting characters. Story originally had been prepared for publication in All-New Collectors' Edition (DC, 1978 series).
The Rocket That Carried the Future Superman from Krypton Bursts Through the Covers of Our Previous Anniversay Issues!
Superbaby / illustration / 1 page
Credits
- Pencils:
- Ross Andru
- Inks:
- Dick Giordano
- Colors:
- ?
- Letters:
- typeset
Content Information
- Genre:
- superhero
- Characters:
- Superbaby [Kal-El]
Indexer Notes
Background composed of Action Comics anniversary issues #100, 200, 300, 400. Back cover.
Editing
Table of Contents
-
0.
["Superman--this is your life story!"]
Superman -
1.
The Action Comics Story
Superman -
2.
The Life Story of Superman
Superman -
3.
The Rocket That Carried the Future Superman from Krypton Bursts Through the Covers of Our Previous Anniversay Issues!
Superbaby
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