Superman #167

(February 1964)

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The World of Dinosaurs / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! Part I: The Deadly Duo! (Table of Contents: 2)

Superman / comic story / 9 pages (report information)

Script

Edmond Hamilton; Cary Bates (plot)

Pencils

Curt Swan

Inks

George Klein

Colors

?

Letters

?

Genre

superhero

Characters

Brainiac (origin) (antagonist) (flashback, as the Brainiac-Luthor Team); Lex Luthor (origin) (antagonist) (flashback, as the Brainiac-Luthor Team); Superman [Clark Kent] (flashback); Brainiac II (ancestor of Brainiac 5, introduction, origin, flashback); Var-Don

Synopsis

Lex Luthor escapes prison and discovers the existence of Brainiac.

Reprints

• in Stålmannen (Centerförlaget, 1949 series) #5/1964
• in Superman (Interpresse, 1969 series) #70
• in Superman Supacomic (K. G. Murray, 1959 series) #63 ([November 1964] ?)
• in Superman (DC, 1939 series) #245 (December 1971-January 1972)
which is reprinted
• in Superman Poche (Sage - Sagédition, 1976 series) #108-109 (novembre 1986)
• in Superman Presents Tip Top Comic Monthly (K. G. Murray, 1965 series) #86 (Circa 1972-1973)
• in MV Comix (Egmont Ehapa, 1968 series) #10/1972 (6. Mai 1972)
which is reprinted
• in Superman Superband (Egmont Ehapa, 1973 series) #8 (1977)
• in Supermann (Illustrerte Klassikere / Williams Forlag, 1969 series) #9/1973 ([september] 1973) [1 page removed]
• in Stålmannen (Williams Förlags AB, 1969 series) #10/1973 ([2 oktober] 1973) [Splashsidan bortredigerad]
• in The Great Superman Comic Book Collection (DC, 1981 series) (1981)
• in Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told (DC, 2004 series) #2 (2006 [February 2007])
• in Superman vs. Brainiac (DC, 2008 series) (2008 [January 2009])

Keywords

Kandor (flashback)

Indexer Notes

Per Bob Bailey, the cover idea and plot that led to this story was submitted by Cary Bates as a teenage fan.

Brainiac revealed to be a computer and not a sentient being.

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Metropolis Mailbag / letters page / 1 page (report information)

Script

Mort Weisinger

Pencils

Wayne Boring (spot illustration)

Inks

Wayne Boring (spot illustration)

Colors

?

Letters

typeset

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Special Announcement! Thousands of DC readers...

Indexer Notes

Begins with an editorial regarding the genesis of Brainiac's new origin. Also, letters of comment from Jeffrey Breeh, Kerry Krammer, E. Nelson Bridwell, Kay Bungard, and Bestor Cooper.

[The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!] Part II: The Downfall of Superman! (Table of Contents: 4)

Superman / comic story / 9 pages (report information)

Script

Edmond Hamilton; Cary Bates (plot)

Pencils

Curt Swan

Inks

George Klein

Colors

?

Letters

?

Genre

superhero

Characters

Brainiac (as the Luthor-Brainiac team); Lex Luthor (antagonist) (as the Luthor-Brainiac team); Superman [Clark Kent]; Tharla (introduction, called Ardora after this appearance); Lexorians (guest stars); Phantom Zone inhabitants [Jax-Ur; two unnamed prisoners (one is possibly Professor Vakox)]

Synopsis

Lex Luthor releases Brainiac from prison, re-programs him, and teams with him to shrink Superman.

Reprints

• in Superman (Interpresse, 1969 series) #70
• in Superman Supacomic (K. G. Murray, 1959 series) #63 ([November 1964] ?)
• in Superman (DC, 1939 series) #245 (December 1971-January 1972)
which is reprinted
• in Superman Poche (Sage - Sagédition, 1976 series) #108-109 (novembre 1986)
• in Superman Presents Tip Top Comic Monthly (K. G. Murray, 1965 series) #86 (Circa 1972-1973)
• in MV Comix (Egmont Ehapa, 1968 series) #10/1972 (6. Mai 1972)
which is reprinted
• in Superman Superband (Egmont Ehapa, 1973 series) #8 (1977)
• in Supermann (Illustrerte Klassikere / Williams Forlag, 1969 series) #9/1973 ([september] 1973)
• in Stålmannen (Williams Förlags AB, 1969 series) #10/1973 ([2 oktober] 1973)
• in The Great Superman Comic Book Collection (DC, 1981 series) (1981)
• in Superman Poche (Sage - Sagédition, 1976 series) #108-109 (novembre 1986)
• in Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told (DC, 2004 series) #2 (2006 [February 2007])
• in Superman vs. Brainiac (DC, 2008 series) (2008 [January 2009])

Keywords

Fortress of Solitude; Kandor; Lexor; Phantom Zone

Indexer Notes

1st appearance of Tharla, Lex Luthor's future wife. From Superman (DC, 1939 series) #168 (April 1964) on she will be renamed as Ardora.

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promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page (report information)

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Moolah the Mystic / comic story / 0.5 page (report information)

Script

Henry Boltinoff

Pencils

Henry Boltinoff

Inks

Henry Boltinoff

Colors

?

Letters

Henry Boltinoff

First Line of Dialogue or Text

Moolah is the greatest snake charmer of them all!

Genre

humor

Characters

Moolah the Mystic

Reprints

• from House of Mystery (DC, 1951 series) #88 (July 1959)

100 Toy Soldiers $1.25 (Table of Contents: 7) (Expand) /

100 Toy Soldiers / advertisement / 0.5 page (report information)

[The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!] Part III: The Hour of Kandor's Vengeance! (Table of Contents: 8)

Superman / comic story / 8.67 pages (report information)

Script

Edmond Hamilton; Cary Bates (plot)

Pencils

Curt Swan

Inks

George Klein

Colors

?

Letters

?

Genre

superhero

Characters

Brainiac (antagonist) (as the Luthor-Brainiac Team); Lex Luthor (antagonist) (as the Luthor-Brainiac Team); Superman [Clark Kent]; Superman Emergency Squad; Lexorians (guest stars); Tharla

Synopsis

With the help of the Kandorians, Superman turns the tables on Luthor and Brainiac.

Reprints

• in Superman (Interpresse, 1969 series) #70
• in Superman Supacomic (K. G. Murray, 1959 series) #63 ([November 1964] ?)
• in Superman (DC, 1939 series) #245 (December 1971-January 1972)
which is reprinted
• in Superman Poche (Sage - Sagédition, 1976 series) #108-109 (novembre 1986)
• in Superman Presents Tip Top Comic Monthly (K. G. Murray, 1965 series) #86 (Circa 1972-1973)
• in MV Comix (Egmont Ehapa, 1968 series) #10/1972 (6. Mai 1972)
which is reprinted
• in Superman Superband (Egmont Ehapa, 1973 series) #8 (1977)
• in Supermann (Illustrerte Klassikere / Williams Forlag, 1969 series) #9/1973 ([september] 1973)
• in Stålmannen (Williams Förlags AB, 1969 series) #10/1973 ([2 oktober] 1973)
• in The Great Superman Comic Book Collection (DC, 1981 series) (1981)
• in Superman Poche (Sage - Sagédition, 1976 series) #108-109 (novembre 1986)
• in Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told (DC, 2004 series) #2 (2006 [February 2007])
• in Superman vs. Brainiac (DC, 2008 series) (2008 [January 2009])

Keywords

Fortress of Solitude; Kandor; Lexor

Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation (Table of Contents: 9)

statement of ownership / 0.33 page (report information)

Script

Irwin Donenfeld (business manager)

Letters

typeset

Indexer Notes

Date of Filing: October 1st, 1963. No circulation figures given.

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116 Planes of All Nations / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

132 Roman Soldiers (Table of Contents: 11) (Expand) /

Roman War Soldiers / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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American Body Building Club / advertisement / 1 page (report information)

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Best Values Coins and Currency / advertisement / 1 page (report information)