Giant Superman Album #26
The K. G. Murray Publishing Company Pty Ltd
Australia.
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Issue contents
Cover
Untitled
(Superman)
Cover, 1 page
"Superman unleashes the world's greatest heroes!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- [S-1862]
- Characters
- Superman; Adam Strange; Hawkman; Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Batman; the Atom [Ray Palmer]; the Black Pirate
Credits
- Art
- Nick Cardy, line art
- Colours
- Tatjana Wood, colourist
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Julius Schwartz, original Editor
- E. Nelson Bridwell, original Assistant Editor
Reprint history
- First print
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Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #443 (January 1975) — Superman Unleashes The World's Greatest Action Heroes!
Synopsis
Superman opens the cover of a comic (originally an Action Comics issue) and the other heroes rush out.
Notes
Nick Cardy's signature has been removed from this cover.
1Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- N-957
- Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent]; Perry White; Elias Carp (death); Inspector Grogan; Captain Gale; Captain Webart; Captain Chate (villain, introduction)
Credits
- Writing
- Bill Finger, scripter [signed as Jerry Siegel]
- Art
- Ira Yarbrough, penciller [signed as Joe Shuster]
- George Roussos, inker
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, original editor [credited as F. W. Ellsworth]
- Jack Schiff, original editor [attributed] (actual)
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #33 (March-April 1945) — The Compass Points to Murder!
- Also printed
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #278 (August 1974) — The Compass Points to Murder!
Synopsis
A deceased merchant fleet owner leaves a compass and end word from a newspaper as clues Superman must follow in order to track down the killer.
Notes
This sequence includes an introductory panel and is sourced from the reprint in Superman (DC, 1939 series) #278 (August 1974).
2Featuring
- Feature
- Adam Strange
- Genre
- Adventure; science fiction
- Code
- N-1143
- Characters
- Adam Strange; Alanna; Sardath
Credits
- Writing
- Gardner Fox, scripter
- Art
- Carmine Infantino, penciller
- Sid Greene, inker
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Julius Schwartz, original Editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Mystery in Space (DC, 1951 series) #87 (November 1963) — The Super-Brain of Adam Strange!
- Also printed
-
All Favourites Comic (Colour Comics, 1960 series) #43 ([July 1964?]) — The Super-Brain of Adam Strange
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Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #443 (January 1975) — The Super-brain of Adam Strange!
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The Adam Strange Archives (DC, 2004 series) #Volume 3 ([April] 2008) — The Super-Brain of Adam Strange
Synopsis
Sardath attempts to control Adam's Zeta-Beam visits to Rann, but a side-effect gives Adam a super-evolved brain which also creates a brain-wave menace for the planet. When Alanna shuts down Sardath's machine, all returns to normal but some of the brain-wave energy becomes frozen into a rock which Adam takes back to Earth.
Notes
This printing is probably sourced from the reprint in Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #443 (January 1975).
3Featuring
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- P-40
Credits
- Writing
- Bob Rozakis, scripter
- Art
- , line art
- Text
- , typeset
- Editing
- Murray Boltinoff, original Editor
- Paul Levitz, original Assistant Editor
Reprint history
Notes
Answers are included on page 33, in the middle of the following sequence 'Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!'
4Featuring
- Feature
- Hawkman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- N-1144
- Characters
- Hawkman [Carter Hall; Katar Hol]; Hawkgirl [Shiera Hall; Shayera Hol]; Ira Quimby [I.Q.]; I.Q. Gang (villains, intro); Adam Strange (cameo in Earth identity)
Credits
- Writing
- Gardner Fox, scripter
- Art
- Murphy Anderson, line art
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Julius Schwartz, original Editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Mystery in Space (DC, 1951 series) #87 (November 1963) — Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!
- Also printed
-
All Favourites Comic (Colour Comics, 1960 series) #43 ([July 1964?]) — The Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #443 (January 1975) — Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!
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The Hawkman Archives (DC, 2000 series) #1 ([September] 2000) — Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!
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Showcase Presents Hawkman (DC, 2007 series) #1 ([March] 2007) — Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!
Synopsis
Ira Quimby's thinking is enhanced whenever he is near the rock that Adam Strange brought back to earth containing his super brain-waves. Ira constructs several super-science devices and executes crimes until defeated by Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and the rock eventually stops emitting the brain-waves.
Notes
This sequence is probably sourced from the reprint in Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #443 (January 1975). The story is in two parts of 6.67 pages each and continues from the earlier story in this issue 'The Super-Brain of Adam Strange!'
5Featuring
- Genre
- Non-fiction
- Code
- N-1215
Credits
- Writing
- , scripter
- Art
- , line art
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Julius Schwartz, original Editor
- E. Nelson Bridwell, original Assistant Editor
Reprint history
Synopsis
Examples are provided of the varying structure of bird wings.
Notes
This sequence is at the bottom of the final page of 'Amazing Thefts of the I.Q. Gang!'
6Featuring
- Feature
- The Black Pirate
- Genre
- Historical
- Code
- N-1147
- Characters
- The Black Pirate [Jon Valor]; King Philip of Spain; Don Carlos (villain, death); Count Valdez (villain, introduction, death); Jester
Credits
- Writing
- Sheldon Moldoff, scripter [signed]
- Art
- Sheldon Moldoff, line art [signed]
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- M. C. Gaines, original Managing Editor
- Sheldon Mayer, original Assistant Editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Sensation Comics (DC, 1942 series) #4 (April 1942) — The Man in the Iron Mask
- Also printed
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #443 (January 1975) — Throne of Spain!
Synopsis
Count Valdez and Don Carlos (the King's son) plot to place Don Carlos on the throne by imprisoning the King. But the jester tips off The Black Pirate, who rescues the King, imprisons Count Valdez and helps to kill Don Carlos.
Notes
This sequence is probably sourced from the reprint in Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #443 (January 1975). This untitled story is also known as 'The Man in the Iron Mask'.
![Giant Superman Album (KG Murray, 1973 series) #26 — Untitled [Throne of Spain!] (page 1)](/image/100661/page-1-giant-superman-album-kg-murray-1973-series-26-untitled-thron.jpg "Giant Superman Album (KG Murray, 1973 series) #26 — Untitled [Throne of Spain!] (page 1)")
7Featuring
- Feature
- Green Lantern
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- N-756
- Characters
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
Credits
- Writing
- Gardner Fox, scripter
- Art
- Gil Kane, penciller
- Joe Giella, inker
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Julius Schwartz, original Editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Green Lantern (DC, 1960 series) #28 (April 1964) — The House That Fought Green Lantern
- Also printed
-
Superman Presents Wonder Comic Monthly (Colour Comics, 1965 series) #86 ([June 1972]) — The House That Fought Green Lantern!
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Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #438 (December 1973-January 1974) — The House That Fought Green Lantern!
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Green Lantern Archives (DC, 1993 series) #Volume 4 ([June] 2002) — The House That Fought Green Lantern
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Showcase Presents Green Lantern (DC, 2005 series) #2 (March 2007) — The House That Fought Green Lantern!
Notes
This sequence is probably sourced from the reprint in Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #438 (December 1973-January 1974).
8Featuring
- Feature
- Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- N-966
- Characters
- Batman [Bruce Wayne; also as Knuckles Donegan]; Robin [Dick Grayson]; Alfred Pennyworth; Knuckles Donegan (villain, introduction); Weasel (villain, introduction); Slick (villain, introduction)
Credits
- Writing
- Joe Samachson, scripter
- Art
- Jerry Robinson, penciller [signed as Bob Kane]
- George Roussos, inker
- Text
- Ira Schnapp, letterer
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, original Editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Batman (DC, 1940 series) #31 (October-November 1945) — Vanishing Village!
- Also printed
-
Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #442 (August-September 1974) — Vanishing Village!
Synopsis
Batman and Robin are surprised to learn that an abandoned village in Florida, patterned after a Turkish village named Alhambra, has vanished, which is also the home of many a master criminal who has also disappeared.
Notes
This sequence is probably sourced from the reprint in Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #442 (August-September 1974).
9Featuring
- Feature
- The Atom
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- S-1695
- Characters
- The Atom [Ray Palmer]; Jean Loring; Sax Carlin
Credits
- Writing
- Elliot Maggin, scripter [as Elliot S! Maggin]
- Art
- Dick Dillin, penciller
- Dick Giordano, inker
- Frank McLaughlin, inker
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Julius Schwartz, original Editor
- E. Nelson Bridwell, original Assistant Editor
Reprint history
Synopsis
When Sax Carlin's gang try to break up his trial, the Atom springs into action.
10Featuring
- Feature
- Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- N-1286
- Characters
- Lois Lane; Green Arrow; Aquaman; Batman; Lana Lang; Krypto; Perry White; Superman
Credits
- Writing
- Robert Bernstein, scripter
- Art
- Curt Swan, penciller
- Stan Kaye, inker
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Mort Weisinger, original Editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane (DC, 1958 series) #29 (November 1961) — The Irresistible Lois Lane!
- Also printed
-
World's Finest Comics (DC, 1941 series) #141 (May 1964) — The Irresistible Lois Lane
-
Century Comic (Colour Comics, 1961 series) #97 ([July 1964?]) — The Irresistible Lois Lane
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The Superman Family (DC, 1974 series) #171 (June-July 1975) — The Irresistible Lois Lane
Synopsis
Lois receives a secret signal to implement "Plan L," which will save Superman from a Kryptonite trap, but to conceal her true intentions, she must kiss three Justice League members, to the consternation of Lana Lang.
Notes
This sequence is probably sourced from the reprint in The Superman Family (DC, 1974 series) #171 (June-July 1975).
11Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Code
- S-1096
- Characters
- Tom Trent; Arnold Carlyle; Jean Dixon; Quent; Perry White; Lois Lane
Credits
- Writing
- Jerry Siegel, scripter
- Art
- John Sikela, penciller
- George Roussos , inker
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, original Editor [credited]
- Jack Schiff, original Assistant Editor [attributed]
- Mort Weisinger, original Assistant Editor [attributed]
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #46 (May-June 1947) — High Man on a Flagpole!
- Also printed
-
Superman Color Comics (KGM, 1947 series) #3 ([August 1947?]) — High Man on a Flagpole
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Superman (Colour Comics, 1950 series) v1#1 (April 1950) — High Man on a Flagpole
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Superman (DC, 1939 series) #249 (March 1972) — High Man on a Flagpole!
Notes
This reprint is 'A Superman Silver Anniversary Story' sourced from the reprint in Superman (DC, 1939 series) #249 (March 1972).
12"The Powerhouse Trio Superman Superboy Supergirl. Follow their adventures in all the super comics at your newsagent now!"
Details
- Printed
- 1973 to 1976
- Genre
- Superhero
- More...
- The Powerhouse Trio [red]
Notes
This image is based on the back cover of 100-Page Super Spectacular DC-15 (Pencils and Inks: Nick Cardy). Part of the "A" symbol on Aquman's belt has been left on Superboy's costume, even though other elements have been drawn in. At the time this advertisement first appeared, Superboy was appearing in All Star Adventure Comic.
![The Powerhouse Trio [red] (1973-1976)](/image/gallery/88/powerhouse-trio-red.jpg "The Powerhouse Trio [red] (1973-1976)")
Indicia
Printed by Kenmure Press Pty Ltd, 50 Derby Street, North Lidcombe, 2141. Published by The K. G. Murray Publishing Company Pty Ltd, 142 Clarence Street, Sdyney, 2000. Sequences in this issue copyright National Periodical Publications Inc. Distributors: Gordon & Gotch (A/sia) Ltd, Melbourne, The K. G. Murray Publishing Company Pty Ltd, Sydney.