([June] 2007)
DC,
2005 Series
- Volume
- 3
- Price
- 16.99 USD; 20.99 CAD
- Pages
- 564
- On-sale Date
- 2007-04-18
- Indicia / Colophon Publisher
- DC Comics
- Brand
-
DC [swirl]
- ISBN
-
978-1-4012-1271-1
- Barcode
- 9781401212711 51699
- Editing
- Bob Harras (collected edition editor); Mort Weisinger (original editor)
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman
- Reprints
-
from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #291 (August 1962)
-
[no title indexed]
credits, title page / 4 pages
- Letters
- typeset
- Synopsis
- Credits for the reprints contained in this volume.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Supergirl; Superman Emergency Squad
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #276 (May 1961)
-
The War Between Supergirl and the Supermen Emergency Squad!
Superman / comic story / 14 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Supergirl (guest star); The Supermen Emergency Squad; Lois Lane; The Anti-Superman Gang (villains); John Kiley
- Synopsis
- John Kiley tricks Superman into revealing he's Clark Kent. After trapping Clark Kent with Kryptonite, Supergirl and the Superman Emergency Squad spring into action.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #276 (May 1961)
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; green Kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; green kryptonite; Green kryptonite; Kandor
Indexer Notes
crossover with Supergirl
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Supergirl; Streaky; Krypto
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #277 (June 1961)
-
The Conquest Of Superman!
Superman / comic story / 12 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Lex Luthor (villain); Superman Robot
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #277 (June 1961)
-
- Keywords
- Blue Kryptonite; blue kryptonite; green kryptonite; green Kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; Green kryptonite; Luthor's Lair; Red Kryptonite; red kryptonite; red Kryptonite; White Kryptonite; white kryptonite; yellow kryptonite (introduction)
Indexer Notes
23rd Anniversary Story.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman (as a baby); Jor-El; Lara; Krypton
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #146 (July 1961) [black and white]
-
The Story Of Superman's Life!
Superman / comic story / 13 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman (origin retold in detail); Jor-El; Zor-El; Lara; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Lana Lang; Krypto; Lex Luthor (villain); Superboy; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Perry White
- Synopsis
- Recap of Superman's life from the destruction of Krypton to when he left Smallville after high school.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #146 (July 1961) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- Green kryptonite; green kryptonite; green Kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; Krypton; krypton
Superman's Greatest Feats!
Superman / comic story / 13 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lori Lemaris (guest star); Superboy (flashback); Lex Luthor (flashback); Nathan Hale; Abraham Lincoln; John Wilkes Booth; Jor-El; Lara; Zor-El; Lyla Lerrol; Alura; Chief Sitting Bull
- Synopsis
- Lori Lemaris asks Superman to go into the past and stop Atlantis from sinking. Superman, who has never successfully changed the past tries and is amazed that it succeeds. Superman continues to change other past events, including the assassination of Lincoln, Custer's Last Stand and the explosion of Krypton.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #146 (July 1961) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- red kryptonite (flashback)
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Perry White (as Master-Man)
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #278 (July 1961)
-
The Super-Powers Of Perry White
Superman / comic story / 13 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Xasnu (villain); Superman; Perry White; Lois Lane; Masterman; Clark Kent; Jimmy Olsen; Supergirl; Y'Trom
- Synopsis
- After being infected by an alien plant, Perry White gains super powers and goes after Superman.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #278 (July 1961)
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; green kryptonite; Green kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; green Kryptonite; Kandor (cameo); White Kryptonite; white kryptonite
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Cosmic King; Lightning Lord; Saturn Queen (all as the Legion of Super-Villains); Superman
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #147 (August 1961) [black and white]
-
Indexer Notes
Cover is an homage to the cover of Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #247.
The Great Mento!
Superman / comic story / 7 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Perry White (as the Great Mento, intro); Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Rocky Sneed (villain)
- Synopsis
- Perry White fakes ESP powers as The Great Mento, with Superman's help, to capture wanted criminals.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #147 (August 1961) [black and white]
-
Indexer Notes
Recycled from Superman (DC 1939 series) #103
Krypto Battles Titano!
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Krypto (guest star); Titano (origin, villain); Superman; Lois Lane
- Synopsis
- Krypto travels into the prehistoric past to meet Titano.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #147 (August 1961) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- green kryptonite; green Kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; Green kryptonite
The Legion Of Super-Villains!
Superman / comic story / 11 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Lightning Man; Cosmic Man; Saturn Woman (all as the Legion of Super-Heroes, 1st Adult Legion app.); Cosmic King; Lightning Lord [Mekt Ranzz]; Saturn Queen (all as the Legion of Super-Villains, all intro, all origin, villains); Lex Luthor (villain); Superman; Lois Lane (illusion)
- Synopsis
- Luthor contacts and teams up with Legion of Super-Villains from 30th Century; adult Legion of Super-Heroes comes to 20th Century to help Superman.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #147 (August 1961) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- green kryptonite; green Kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; Green kryptonite
Indexer Notes
1st adult Legion; 1st Legion of Super-Villains
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman
- Reprints
- from Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #3 (Summer 1961)
-
- Keywords
- green kryptonite; green Kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; Green kryptonite
Indexer Notes
Credits listed in issue do not include Stan Kaye as the inker of this cover.
The Secrets Of The Fortress Of Solitude
Superman / comic story / 2 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Jor-El (statue); Lara (statue); Jonathan Kent (statue); Martha Kent (statue); Superboy (statue); Superman (statue); Batman (statue); Robin [Dick Grayson] (statue); Supergirl (statue); Lois Lane (statue); Jimmy Olsen (statue); Perry White (statue)
- Reprints
- from Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #3 (Summer 1961)
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; Kandor
[Best wishes from your friend Superman]
Superman / illustration / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman
- Reprints
- from Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #3 (Summer 1961)
-
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Lana Lang; Hercules; Samson
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #279 (August 1961)
-
The Super-Rivals!
Superman / comic story / 13 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Lana Lang; Hercules; Samson
- Synopsis
- In this imaginary tale, Lois Lane becomes engaged to Hercules and Lana Lang becomes enganged to Samson.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #279 (August 1961)
-
Indexer Notes
Imaginary Story. Writer id by Bob Hughes
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Brainiac; Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #280 (September 1961)
-
Brainiac's Super-Revenge!
Superman / comic story / 13 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Congo Bill; Congorilla; Brainiac (villain); Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Molnur; Invisible Rogue; Elastic Crook; Electric Man (Cameo); Insect Master (Cameo)
- Synopsis
- Congorilla helps Superman, Lois and Jimmy escape from Braniac's trap.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #280 (September 1961)
-
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Mr. Mxyzptlk
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #148 (October 1961) [black and white]
-
The 20th Century Achilles!
Superman / comic story / 9 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Achilles [Cyrus] (intro, villain); Lois Lane (cameo)
- Synopsis
- Superman stops a 20th century "Achilles" and discovers his secret.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #148 (October 1961) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- green kryptonite; green Kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; Green kryptonite
Indexer Notes
Per Tom Orzechowski, the story was based on "Achilles Vs. Superman" from Superman (1939) #63. Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as Sheldon Moldoff.
Mr. Mxyzptlk's Super-Mischief!
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Mr. Mxyzptlk (villain); Superman Emergency Squad (guest stars); Perry White; Krypto (Cameo)
- Synopsis
- Mr. Mxyzptlk changes his name to try to prevent Superman from sending him back to the 5th dimension.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #148 (October 1961) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; Kandor
Superman Owes A Billion Dollars
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Aquaman (guest appearance); Professor Potter; Bizarro #1; Lori Lemaris; Rupert Brand (intro, an IRS agent); Jor-El (statue); Lara (statue)
- Synopsis
- An IRS agent decides that Superman owes back taxes and Superman must pay within 24 hours.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #148 (October 1961) [black and white]
-
Indexer Notes
Story recycled from Superman (DC 1939 series) #114.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Jor-El; Superboy
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #281 (October 1961)
-
The Man Who Saved Kal-El's Life!
Superman / comic story / 12 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Paul Pratt (villain); Gerald Greer (villain); Lois Lane; Professor Amos Dunn; Jor-El (flashback); Lara (flashbacks); Superbaby (flashback); Superboy (flashback); Ramon (Security Guard); Babe Ruth (Cameo)
- Synopsis
- Superman meets Professor Dunn who visited Krypton and met Jor-El before Krypton exploded. Using the Professor's "Matter-Radio" plans two crooks are on a crime spree.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #281 (October 1961)
-
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lex Luthor; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Perry White
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #149 (November 1961) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- green kryptonite; green Kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; Green kryptonite
Indexer Notes
Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as George Klein.
Lex Luthor, Hero! [The Death Of Superman! part 1]
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lex Luthor (villain); Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Lois Lane; Duke Garner (villain); Al Mantz (villain); Sykes (Prison Guard); Bizarro (cameo flashback)
- Synopsis
- Lex Luthor discovers a cure for cancer and with the help of Superman he is paroled from prison.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #149 (November 1961) [black and white]
-
Indexer Notes
3-part Imaginary Story
Luthor's Super-Bodyguard! [The Death of Superman! part 2]
Superman / comic story / 9 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman (death); Lex Luthor (villain); Supergirl; Lois Lane; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen; Duke Garner (villain); Al Mantz (villain)
- Synopsis
- Lex Luthor reveals that he was only pretending to be good and kills Superman.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #149 (November 1961) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- green kryptonite; green Kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; Green kryptonite
Indexer Notes
Imaginary story.
The Death Of Superman! [Part 3]
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Batman; Aquaman; Green Arrow; Wonder Woman; Flash [Barry Allen] (all as the Justice League of America, cameo, first appearance in SUPERMAN); Lightning Lad; Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl (all as the Legion of Super-Heroes, cameo); Perry White; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Lex Luthor (villain); Lucy Lane; Robin (cameo); Lori Lemaris (cameo); Krypto (cameo); Supergirl; Superman robots; Van-Zee (cameo); Sylvia (cameo); Lana Lang (cameo)
- Synopsis
- Superman is buried and Supergirl brings Lex Luthor to justice.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #149 (November 1961) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; Kandor; Phantom Zone
Indexer Notes
3-part Imaginary story.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; a Superman robot
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #282 (November 1961)
-
Superman's Toughest Day!
Superman / comic story / 11 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Perry White; a Superman Robot; Clark Kent Robot; Ed Somers (Foreman)
- Synopsis
- A day in Superman's life. His Clark Kent robot has to avoid showing the damage to his hands while on a date with Lois.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #282 (November 1961)
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; Kandor
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #283 (December 1961)
-
- Keywords
- red kryptonite; Red Kryptonite; red Kryptonite
The Red Kryptonite Menace!
Superman / comic story / 13 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Jan Dex [Durlan]; Zo-Gar [Durlan]; Sherlock Holmes; Jor-El; Lara; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Khrushchev (Disguised Durlan); John F. Kennedy (Disguised Durlan)
- Synopsis
- Two shape-changing Durlans arrive on earth from the 30th century. They collect red and green kryptonite in an attempt to kill Superman. Three different Red Kryptonite meteors give Superman the ability to make his wishes come true, shoot fire from his mouth when he talks and read minds.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #283 (December 1961)
-
- Keywords
- green kryptonite; green Kryptonite; Green kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; Red Kryptonite; red kryptonite; red Kryptonite
Indexer Notes
writer id by Bob Hughes
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #150 (January 1962) [black and white]
-
The One Minute Of Doom!
Superman / comic story / 9 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman (brief origin); Supergirl (guest star, brief origin); Krypto (guest star, brief origin); Jor-El (flashback); Lara (flashback); Argo City (flashback); Zor-El (flashback); Alura (flashback); Brainiac (flashback); Bizarro #1; Bizarro-Lois #1; Dr. Xadu
- Synopsis
- All the surviving beings of Krypton observe a moment of silence to remember the destruction of Krypton.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #150 (January 1962) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- Bizarro World; Doghouse of Solitude (introduction); Fortress of Solitude; Kandor; Krypton (flashback); Krypton II (introduction with android duplicates of Kryptonians); Phantom Zone
Indexer Notes
Credits in this volume list the writer as Unknown.
The Duel Over Superman!
Superman / comic story / 9 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lana Lang (guest star); Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen
- Synopsis
- Lana and Lois try to force Superman to choose one of them by fighting a duel.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #150 (January 1962) [black and white]
-
When The World Forgot Superman!
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Mr. Mxyzptlk (villain); Superman Museum; Superboy (statue); Superbaby (statue); Jor-El (statue); Lara (statue)
- Synopsis
- The whole world has forgotten about Superman because of Mxyzptlk's magic.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #150 (January 1962) [black and white]
-
Indexer Notes
Mark Waid confirms Boring ink credit over Stan Kaye.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Reprints
- from Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #4 ([Winter] 1961)
-
The Origin And Powers Of The Legion Of Super-Heroes!
Legion of Super-Heroes / comic story / 2 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Reprints
- from Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #4 ([Winter] 1961)
-
Indexer Notes
Credits in this volume list no inker credits.
Key To The Legion Of Super-Heroes
Legion of Super-Heroes / text article / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Synopsis
- Information about the preceding 2-page spread.
- Reprints
- from Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #4 ([Winter] 1961)
-
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #284 (January 1962)
-
The Babe Of Steel!
Superman / comic story / 14 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Madame Olga; Perry White; Jax-Ur; Professor Vakox; Mon-El; Supergirl; Krypto; Dr. Xadu (flashback); Superboy (flashback)
- Synopsis
- Superman uses red kryptonite to become baby-sized in order to get through a hole in the Phantom Zone that threatens to become larger.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #284 (January 1962)
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; Kandor; Phantom Zone; red Kryptonite; Red Kryptonite; red kryptonite
Indexer Notes
Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as Stan Kaye.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Kryptonian Flame-Dragon
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #151 (February 1962) [black and white]
-
The Three Tough Teen-Agers!
Superman / comic story / 9 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Perry White; Maxie Kargan; Louie Mapes; Artie
- Synopsis
- Lois takes a job as a teacher to write a report on juvenile delinquents. Superman helps her scare them straight.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #151 (February 1962)
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude
The Man Who Trained Supermen!
Superman / comic story / 9 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Jimmy Olsen; Conrad Krugg (intro, villain); Professor Schmitz; Daisy
- Synopsis
- Superman stops a con-man who is giving regular folks fake super-powers.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #151 (February 1962)
-
Superman's Greatest Secret!
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; a Kryptonian dragon; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Van-Zee; Nim-Zee; Reg-En
- Synopsis
- A Kryptonian Flame-Dragon is loose on Earth and Superman must stop the creature.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #151 (February 1962)
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; Kandor
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Supergirl
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #285 (February 1962)
-
The World's Greatest Heroine! [part 1]
Superman / comic story / 12 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Supergirl (Origin retold); Lex Luthor; Fred Danvers; Edna Danvers; Zor-El (flashback); John F. Kennedy; Jerro; Lenora Lemaris; Dick Malverne
- Synopsis
- Superman reveals Supergirl to the world.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #285 (February 1962)
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; Kandor
Indexer Notes
Crossover with Supergirl story "The Infinite Monster!"
The Infinite Monster! [Part 2]
Supergirl / comic story / 12 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Supergirl; President John F. Kennedy; Lightning Lad; Cosmic Boy; Saturn Girl; Brainiac 5; Legion of Super-Heroes; Jackie Kennedy; Lyndon B. Johnson; Superman; Professor Hartz; Dick Malverne; Mrs. Hart
- Synopsis
- Supergirl stops a creature from another dimension in her first solo adventure after Superman revealed her to the world.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #285 (February 1962)
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Saturn Queen; Cosmic King; Brainiac; Lightning Lord; Electro; Lex Luthor
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #286 (March 1962)
-
The Jury Of Super-Enemies!
Superman / comic story / 14 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Lex Luthor; Saturn Queen; Brainiac; Electro; Lightning Lord; Cosmic King (all as the Legion of Super-Villains); Superman; Krypto; Streaky; Titano; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Supergirl; Rava (Alien from planet Wexr II); Scout 627 (Alien from planet Wexr II)
- Synopsis
- Rava and his alien henchmen expose Superman to red kryptonite that will cause him to have nightmares.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #286 (March 1962)
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; green Kryptonite; green kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; Green kryptonite; Kandor; Red Kryptonite; red Kryptonite; red kryptonite; Superman Museum; The Jimmy Olsen Fanclub
Indexer Notes
Story continues later in this volume in "Perry White's Manhunt for Superman!". Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as Stan Kaye.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Jimmy Olsen (robot); Lois Lane (robot); Perry White (robot)
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #152 (April 1962) [black and white]
-
The Robot Master!
Superman / comic story / 9 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Brainiac 5; Chameleon Boy; Cosmic Boy; Lightning Lad; Saturn Girl; Sun Boy; Supergirl (all as the Legion of Super-Heroes, guest stars); Superman; Lois Lane (robot); Perry White (robot); Jimmy Olsen (robot); Clark Kent (robot); Jor-El (Statue); Lara (Statue)
- Synopsis
- Superman and Supergirl must figure out who the Robot-Master is, and how did he create robot doubles of Perry White, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen and Clark Kent.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #152 (April 1962) [[black and white]]
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude
Superbaby Captures The Pumpkin Gang!
Superman / comic story / 9 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superbaby, Pete Ross (baby); Lana Lang (baby); Lex Luthor (baby); Martha Kent; Jonathan Kent; Chief Parker; Pumpkin Gang (villains)
- Synopsis
- Superbaby and Officer Parker stop the Pumpkin Gang.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #152 (April 1962) [black and white]
-
Indexer Notes
An untold tale of Superman when he was a Superbaby!
The TV Trap For Superman!
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; The Anti-Superman Gang (villains); Krypto; Perry White; Superman Robot
- Synopsis
- Two criminals trick Superman into wearing a secret TV camera so they can figure out his secret identity.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #152 (April 1962) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; green kryptonite (fake)
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Perry White; Krypto
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #287 (April 1962)
-
Perry White's Manhunt For Superman!
Superman / comic story / 12 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Jimmy Olsen; Supergirl; the Superman Revenge Squad; Lois Lane; Krypto; Perry White; Rava (Alien from planet Wexr II); Scout 627 (Alien from planet Wexr II); a statue of Lightning Lord; Matter Eater from the Interplanetary Zoo
- Synopsis
- Superman must overcome the effects of Red Kryptonite which is giving him nightmares and stop Rava and the Superman Revenge Squad.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #287 (April 1962)
-
- Keywords
- green kryptonite; green Kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; Green kryptonite; Jimmy Olsen Fan Club
Indexer Notes
The story continues from "Jury of the Super-Enemies" earlier in this volume. Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as Stan Kaye.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Phantom Zone Villains
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #153 (May 1962) [black and white]
-
The Day Superman Broke The Law!
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Councilman Finch (intro, villain); Sheriff Todd
- Synopsis
- Councilman Finch has Superman arrested for tiny infractions of the law so he will be in jail and unable to prevent his theft from the bank.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #153 (May 1962) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude (cameo); Kandor (cameo)
Indexer Notes
Theater in story shows "Superman VS. The Mole Men".
The Secret of the Superman Stamp!
Superman / comic story / 9 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane
- Synopsis
- The city of Rangoon wants a photo of Superman for a new postage stamp.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #153 (May 1962) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; Superman Museum
Indexer Notes
Recycled from story in Superman (DC 1939 series) #91.
The Town Of Supermen!
Superman / comic story / 9 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; eight Phantom Zone criminals (intro, villains); Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White
- Synopsis
- Lois Lane is invited to a ghost town by 8 escaped Phantom Zone criminals in a plot to capture Superman.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #153 (May 1962) [black and white]
-
Indexer Notes
Credits in this volume list the inker as Unknown.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #288 (May 1962)
-
The Man Who Exposed Superman!
Superman / comic story / 13 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Hal Colby (villain); Perry White; Superboy (flashback); Lana Lang; Jonathan Kent (flashback); Martha Kent (flashback); Lois Lane; Krypto; Mr. Norsted; Jimmy Olsen
- Synopsis
- Hal Colby poses as a TV producer in an attempt to determine Superman's secret identity.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #288 (May 1962)
-
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Super Girl; Luma Lynai of Staryl
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #289 (June 1962)
-
The Super Practical Joker
Superman / comic story / 13 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Dexter Willis (Intro); Avenue Ten Mob (Intro)
- Synopsis
- A new employee at the Daily Planet is a practical joker. Superman convinces him that practical jokes are not fun.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #289 (June 1962)
-
Indexer Notes
Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as Al Dorfman. This is probably a typo and meant to be Leo Dorfman.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Mr. Mxyzptlk
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #154 (July 1962) [black and white]
-
The Underwater Pranks of Mr. Mxyzptlk!
Superman / comic story / 13 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Mr. Mxyzptlk (villain); Lori Lemaris; Krypto; Streaky; Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Judge Morrow; Mr. Hyttwmf
- Synopsis
- Mr. Mxyzptlk returns to the 3rd dimension to attempt to win a practical joke contest in his home dimension.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #154 (July 1962) [black and white]
-
Krypton's First Superman!
Superman / comic story / 13 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Jor-El (flashback); Lara (flashback); Supergirl (guest star); Lori Lemaris; Ral-En (intro, villain, death, flashback); Mag-En (intro, villain, death, flashback); Lex Luthor (cameo); Lon-Es (intro); Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen
- Synopsis
- Supergirl discovers why Superman has begun to act evil at random intervals, and it all goes back to before Krypton exploded.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #154 (July 1962) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; Kandor
Be A Good Citizen!
Superman / public service announcement / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman
- Synopsis
- Superman teaches two kids about picking up their toys and not littering.
Indexer Notes
PSA reprinted from various DC titles with cover date of July 1962. Credits in this volume do not list any credits for this page.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Pencils
- Curt Swan; Kurt Schaffenberger (Lois Lane figure touch-up)
- Inks
- George Klein
- Letters
- ?
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #290 (July 1962)
-
Half A Superman!
Superman / comic story / 12 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Krypto
- Synopsis
- Red Kryptonite causes Superman's left side, and Krypto's right side, to become vulnerable.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #290 (July 1962)
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; Kandor; Red Kryptonite; red kryptonite; red Kryptonite
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Jimmy Olsen; Futuro; Krypto; Jor-El; Lara; Krypton; Jor-El's Robot; Invaders of Krypton; Super-Monkey; Klax-Ar
- Reprints
- from Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #5 (Summer 1962)
-
Flag of Krypton
Superman / illustration / 0.5 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Synopsis
- Flag of Krypton
- Reprints
- from Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #1 ([Summer] 1960) [black and white]
-
Indexer Notes
Expanded to fill half a page. The table of contents in this book says this is reprinted from Superman Annual #5, but the original source is Superman Annual #1.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Antonino Rocca; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #155 (August 1962) [black and white]
-
Indexer Notes
Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as Sheldon Moldoff.
Superman Under The Green Sun! [Part 1]
Superman / comic story / 9 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Drago [Anton] (intro, villain); Kall (intro); Pera (intro)
- Synopsis
- Superman lands on an alien planet to help free the people from Drago who has made everyone on the planet blind.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #155 (August 1962) [black and white]
-
The Blind Superman [Part 2]
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Drago [Aton] (villain, death); Pera; Kall
- Synopsis
- Superman has his powers restored and stops Drago from his scheme and restores the sight of everyone on the planet.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #155 (August 1962) [black and white]
-
Indexer Notes
Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as Jerry Siegel.
The Downfall Of Superman!
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Cosmic Man; Lightning Man (both as the Legion of Super-Heroes, adult version); Superman; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Samson; Hercules; Antonino Rocca (guest star, a real wrestler); Krypto; Duke Marple (intro, villain); Mr. Mxyzptlk (villain)
- Synopsis
- Superman and wrestler Antonino Rocca capture Duke Marple and his gang.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #155 (August 1962) [black and white]
-
Indexer Notes
Antonino Rocca was a professional wrestler.
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #291 (August 1962)
-
Indexer Notes
This cover is also the basis of the cover of this volume.
The New Superman!
Superman / comic story / 12 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Green Kryptonite; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; The Superman Emergency Squad; Dude Dunn; Mrs. Van Kyle; Kryptonian Flame Dragon
- Synopsis
- Red Kryptonite causes Superman to no longer be vulnerable to Green Kryptonite, but he is now vulnerable to other everyday objects.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #291 (August 1962)
-
Indexer Notes
Fortress of Solitude; Kandor; red kryptonite
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lex Luthor; Comet The Super-Horse (inset)
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #292 (September 1962)
-
When Superman Defended His Arch-Enemy!
Superman / comic story / 14 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lex Luthor (villain); Supergirl; Superman Robot; Superman Emergency Squad; Astro (Robot Guardian of planet Roxar)
- Synopsis
- Superman travels to the planet Roxar where he is forced to defend Lex Luthor in a trial on a murder charge.
- Reprints
- from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #292 (September 1962)
-
[no title indexed]
Superman / cover reprint (on interior page) / 1 page
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Supergirl; Krypto; Superman Emergency Squad
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #156 (October 1962) [black and white]
-
Superman's Death Sentence! [The Last Days of Superman! part 1]
Superman / comic story / 9 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Saturn Girl; Lightning Lad; Cosmic Boy [as Cosmic King] (all as the Legion of Super-Heroes); Superman; Superman Emergency Squad; Jor-El (flashback); Tharb-El (flashback); Lois Lane; Lana Lang; Perry White; Supergirl; Superman robots; Krypto
- Synopsis
- Superman is exposed to Virus-X, from the planet Krypton which is fatal to Kryptonians within 30 days.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #156 (October 1962) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- Fortress of Solitude; green Kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; green kryptonite; Green kryptonite; Kandor
Indexer Notes
1st part of a 3-part novel. Story recycled from Superman (DC 1939 series) #66.
The Super-Comrades of All Time! [The Last Days of Superman! part 2]
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Bouncing Boy; Triplicate Girl; Sun Boy; Chameleon Boy; Brainiac 5; Lightning Lad; Saturn Girl; Cosmic Boy [as Cosmic King]; Invisible Kid; Shrinking Violet (all as the Legion of Super-Heroes); Superman; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Krypto; Supergirl; Superman Emergency Squad; Lori Lemaris
- Synopsis
- As Superman lies near death, Supergirl recruits all Superman's allies to help perform all the final tasks Superman was trying to do before his death.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #156 (October 1962) [black and white]
-
- Keywords
- Kandor
Indexer Notes
Part 2 of a 3 part novel.
Superman's Last Day of Life! [The Last Days of Superman! part 3]
Superman / comic story / 8 pages
- Genre
- superhero
- Characters
- Saturn Girl; Shrinking Violet; Invisible Kid; Lightning Lad; Cosmic Boy (as Cosmic King); Bouncing Boy; Triplicate Girl; Brainiac 5; Chameleon Boy; Sun Boy (all as the Legion of Super-Heroes); Superman; Supergirl; Jimmy Olsen; Superman Emergency Squad; Lois Lane; Jonathan Kent (flashback); Martha Kent (flashback); Lana Lang; Lyla Lerrol (flashback); Batman [Bruce Wayne]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Lori Lemaris; Krypto; Mon-El; Phantom Zone; Tharb-El
- Synopsis
- Mon-El is finally able to make contact from the Phantom Zone and is able to tell Supergirl how to save Superman.
- Reprints
- from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #156 (October 1962) [black and white]
-
Indexer Notes
Part 3 of a 3 part novel.
Editing
Related Scans
Series Information
Table of Contents
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0.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
1.
[no title indexed]
-
2.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
3.
The War Between Supergirl and the Supermen Emergency Squad!
Superman -
4.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
5.
The Conquest Of Superman!
Superman -
6.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
7.
The Story Of Superman's Life!
Superman -
8.
Superman's Greatest Feats!
Superman -
9.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
10.
The Super-Powers Of Perry White
Superman -
11.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
12.
The Great Mento!
Superman -
13.
Krypto Battles Titano!
Superman -
14.
The Legion Of Super-Villains!
Superman -
15.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
16.
The Secrets Of The Fortress Of Solitude
Superman -
17.
[Best wishes from your friend Superman]
Superman -
18.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
19.
The Super-Rivals!
Superman -
20.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
21.
Brainiac's Super-Revenge!
Superman -
22.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
23.
The 20th Century Achilles!
Superman -
24.
Mr. Mxyzptlk's Super-Mischief!
Superman -
25.
Superman Owes A Billion Dollars
Superman -
26.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
27.
The Man Who Saved Kal-El's Life!
Superman -
28.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
29.
Lex Luthor, Hero! [The Death Of Superman! part 1]
Superman -
30.
Luthor's Super-Bodyguard! [The Death of Superman! part 2]
Superman -
31.
The Death Of Superman! [Part 3]
Superman -
32.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
33.
Superman's Toughest Day!
Superman -
34.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
35.
The Red Kryptonite Menace!
Superman -
36.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
37.
The One Minute Of Doom!
Superman -
38.
The Duel Over Superman!
Superman -
39.
When The World Forgot Superman!
Superman -
40.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
41.
The Origin And Powers Of The Legion Of Super-Heroes!
Legion of Super-Heroes -
42.
Key To The Legion Of Super-Heroes
Legion of Super-Heroes -
43.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
44.
The Babe Of Steel!
Superman -
45.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
46.
The Three Tough Teen-Agers!
Superman -
47.
The Man Who Trained Supermen!
Superman -
48.
Superman's Greatest Secret!
Superman -
49.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
50.
The World's Greatest Heroine! [part 1]
Superman -
51.
The Infinite Monster! [Part 2]
Supergirl -
52.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
53.
The Jury Of Super-Enemies!
Superman -
54.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
55.
The Robot Master!
Superman -
56.
Superbaby Captures The Pumpkin Gang!
Superman -
57.
The TV Trap For Superman!
Superman -
58.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
59.
Perry White's Manhunt For Superman!
Superman -
60.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
61.
The Day Superman Broke The Law!
Superman -
62.
The Secret of the Superman Stamp!
Superman -
63.
The Town Of Supermen!
Superman -
64.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
65.
The Man Who Exposed Superman!
Superman -
66.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
67.
The Super Practical Joker
Superman -
68.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
69.
The Underwater Pranks of Mr. Mxyzptlk!
Superman -
70.
Krypton's First Superman!
Superman -
71.
Be A Good Citizen!
Superman -
72.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
73.
Half A Superman!
Superman -
74.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
75.
Flag of Krypton
Superman -
76.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
77.
Superman Under The Green Sun! [Part 1]
Superman -
78.
The Blind Superman [Part 2]
Superman -
79.
The Downfall Of Superman!
Superman -
80.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
81.
The New Superman!
Superman -
82.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
83.
When Superman Defended His Arch-Enemy!
Superman -
84.
[no title indexed]
Superman -
85.
Superman's Death Sentence! [The Last Days of Superman! part 1]
Superman -
86.
The Super-Comrades of All Time! [The Last Days of Superman! part 2]
Superman -
87.
Superman's Last Day of Life! [The Last Days of Superman! part 3]
Superman
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