Colossal Comic #13
Colour Comics Pty. Ltd.
Australia.
Issue contents
Cover
Untitled
(Superman and Batman with Robin)
Cover, 1 page
1"Phantom Stick-Pin with Luminous Eyes… Rubber Skill Ring… Golden Stick-Pin… The Phantom's Ring in Silver-Like Metal… Send this coupon now! To The Phantom, 149 Castlereagh St., Sydney…"
Details
- Printed
- 1959? to 1960
- Genre
- Adventure
- More...
- The Phantom's Skull Ring [Beautifully plated with gold]
Notes
149 Castlereagh Street was the address used by Tricho Publications, an indicia publisher in some comics from Frew, the Australian Phantom publishers. It was also the address of several publishers associated with Ayers & James/Magazine Management.
![The Phantom's Skull Ring [Beautifully plated with gold] (1959?-1960)](/image/gallery/366/phantoms-skull-ring-beautifully-plated-with-gold.jpg "The Phantom's Skull Ring [Beautifully plated with gold] (1959?-1960)")
2Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Writing
- Bill Finger, scripter
- Art
- Wayne Boring, penciller
- Stan Kaye, inker
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor
Reprint history
3Featuring
- Feature
- Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Writing
- Otto Binder, scripter
- Art
- Curt Swan, penciller
- Ray Burnley, inker
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (DC, 1954 series) #7 (September 1955) — The Scoop of 1869!
- Also printed
-
All Favourites Comic (Colour Comics, 1960 series) #63 ([November 1967?]) — The Scoop of 1869
-
Showcase Presents: Superman Family (DC, 2006 series) #Volume One (2006) — The Scoop of 1869!
-
Showcase Presents: Superman Family (DC, 2006 series) #Volume One (2006)
4Featuring
- Feature
- Superboy the Adventures of Superman when he was a Boy
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Art
- John Sikela, line art
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor [as WHitney Ellsworth]
Reprint history
- Based on
-
Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #199 (April 1954) — Superboy Meets Superlad
- Printed in
-
Superboy (Colour Comics, 1950 series) #71 ([December 1954?]) — Superboy Meets Superlad!
- Also printed
-
Superboy (Colour Comics, 1950 series) #71 ([January 1955?]) — Superboy Meets Superlad
- Original
- Adventure Comics 199, April 1954
5Featuring
- Feature
- Batman with Robin the Boy Wonder
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Art
- Bob Kane, penciller (Batman & Robin figures)
- Lew Schwartz, penciller [as Lew Sayre Schwartz]
- Stan Kaye, inker
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor [credited]
- Jack Schiff, editor [attributed] (actual)
Reprint history
6Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Jack Borden; Dan Wheeler
Credits
- Writing
- Otto Binder, scripter
- Art
- Curt Swan, penciller
- Ray Burnley, inker
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, original editor [credited]
- Mort Weisinger, original editor [attributed] (actual)
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #97 (May 1955) — The Big Game Hunt of Metropolis!
- Also printed
-
Colossal Comic (Colour Comics, 1958 series) #45 ([May 1968?]) — The Big Game Hunt of Metropolis
Synopsis
The Swindle Syndicate dupe Jimmy Olsen with free passes to Jack Borden's Big Game Hunt in an attempt to stop Clark Kent from figuring out who their leader is.
7Featuring
- Feature
- Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Writing
- Otto Binder, scripter
- Art
- Curt Swan, penciller
- Ray Burnley, inker
- Text
- , letterer
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, original editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (DC, 1954 series) #7 (September 1955) — The Amazing Mirages
- Also printed
-
Mystery in Space (DC, 1951 series) #48 (December 1958) — Amazing Mirages of Space
-
Mighty The 100-Page Comic! (Colour Comics, 1957 series) #11 ([May 1959?]) — Amazing Mirages of Space
-
Superman Presents World's Finest Comic Monthly (Colour Comics, 1965 series) #31 ([November 1967?]) — The Amazing Mirages
-
Showcase Presents: Superman Family (DC, 2006 series) #Volume One (2006) — The Amazing Mirages
8"I'm gonna try fishing like the Eskimos!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Spike
- Genre
- Humour
Credits
- Editing
- Murray Boltinoff, Associate Editor
- George Kashdan, Associate Editor
- Management
- Whitney Ellsworth, Editor-in-Chief
- Jack Schiff, Managing Editor
Reprint history
9Featuring
- Feature
- Superboy the Adventures of Superman when he was a Boy
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Writing
- Otto Binder, scripter
- Art
- Curt Swan, penciller
- Ray Burnley, inker
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor [credited]
- Mort Weisinger, Story Editor
- George Kashdan, Story Editor
- Management
- Jack Schiff, Managing Editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #201 (June 1954) — The Safari in Smallville!
- Also printed
-
Superboy (Colour Comics, 1950 series) #73 ([March 1955?]) — The Safari In Smallville
- Original
- Adventure Comics 201, June 1954
10Featuring
- Feature
- Aquaman
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Art
- Ramona Fradon, line art
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor
- Mort Weisinger, Story Editor
- George Kashdan, Story Editor
- Management
- Jack Schiff, Managing Editor
Reprint history
11"What is the most abundant metal yielded by the earth?"
Featuring
- Feature
- Quick Quiz
- Genre
- Non-Fiction
Reprint history
- First print
- Unknown
- Also printed
-
Superboy (Colour Comics, 1950 series) #54 ([July 1953]) — Untitled
Synopsis
Information on Aluminum; monkey's crying, a bat's sight, tea leaves, birds' nest soup, and hurricane power.
12Featuring
- Feature
- Batman and Robin
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Writing
- Bill Finger , scripter
- Art
- Sheldon Moldoff, penciller
- Charles Paris, inker
- Text
- Pat Gordon, letterer
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor
Reprint history
13Featuring
- Feature
- Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Writing
- Otto Binder, scripter
- Art
- Curt Swan, penciller
- Ray Burnley, inker
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (DC, 1954 series) #8 (October 1955) — Jimmy Olsen, Crooner
- Also printed
-
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (Colour Comics, 1955 series) #8 ([November 1955]) — Jimmy Olsen, Crooner!
-
Superman Presents Tip Top Comic Monthly (Colour Comics, 1965 series) #31 ([November 1967?]) — Jimmy Olsen, Crooner
-
Showcase Presents: Superman Family (DC, 2006 series) #Volume One (2006) — Jimmy Olsen, Crooner
-
Showcase Presents: Superman Family (DC, 2006 series) #Volume One (2006)
14Featuring
- Feature
- Superboy the Adventures of Superman when he was a Boy
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Art
- Curt Swan, penciller
- Sy Barry, inker
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor [credited]
- Mort Weisinger, editor [attributed] (actual)
Reprint history
Synopsis
When Lana is appointed Smallville Mayor for the Day, she appoints Clark Kent dogcatcher.
15Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Art
- Al Plastino, line art
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor
Reprint history
- Based on
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #193 (June 1954) — The Golden Superman!
-
Superman (Colour Comics, 1950 series) #88 ([December 1954]) — The Golden Superman
- First print
-
Superman (KG Murray, 1952 series) #61 ([April 1955?]) — The Golden Superman
- Printed in
- Colossal Comic (K. G. Murray, 1958 series) #13 ([April 1960])
- Gigant (Centerförlaget, 1963 series) #1/1963
Notes
The final two pages of this story have been reduced and combined to fit on 1 1/3 page.
16"I've got to watch these prisoners closely."
Featuring
- Feature
- Casey the Cop
- Genre
- Humour
Credits
- Writing
- Henry Boltinoff, scripter
- Art
- Henry Boltinoff, line art
- Text
- Henry Boltinoff, letterer
Reprint history
17Featuring
- Feature
- Captain Triumph
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Art
- Al Bryant , line art
- Editing
- George Brenner, editor
Reprint history
- Based on
-
Crack Comics (Quality, 1940 series) #45 (November 1946) — King, the Jack of All Trades
- Printed in
-
Captain Triumph All Color Comics (KGM, 1947 series) #4 ([August 1947?]) — King, the Jack of All Trades
- Also printed
-
Yogi Bear Fun Album (Murray, 1980? series) #2 ([April 1980]) — The Daredevil Bruin
Notes
This version of the story is sourced directly from Captain Triumph All Color Comics 4, including use of the modified cover as the splash page (with issue number retained). The first page in thiis version has been further modified to create a black background, remove the words "All Color" and the price.
18Featuring
- Feature
- Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Writing
- Otto Binder, scripter
- Art
- Curt Swan, penciller
- Ray Burnley, inker
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (DC, 1954 series) #7 (September 1955) — The King of Marbles
- Also printed
-
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (Colour Comics, 1955 series) #6 ([September 1955?]) — The King of Marbles
-
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (Colour Comics, 1955 series) #6 ([September 1955?]) — The King of Marbles
-
Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (Colour Comics, 1955 series) #6 ([September 1955?])
-
Superman Presents Tip Top Comic Monthly (Colour Comics, 1965 series) #2 ([June 1965?]) — The King of Marbles
-
Superman Presents Tip Top Comic Monthly (Colour Comics, 1965 series) #2 ([June 1965?])
-
Superman Presents Wonder Comic Monthly (Colour Comics, 1965 series) #31 ([November 1967?]) — The King of Marbles
-
Showcase Presents: Superman Family (DC, 2006 series) #Volume One (2006) — The King of Marbles
-
Showcase Presents: Superman Family (DC, 2006 series) #Volume One (2006)
- Original
- Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen 7, September 1955
19Featuring
- Feature
- Johnny Quick and His Magic Formula
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Writing
- Jack Miller, scripter
- Art
- Ralph Mayo, line art
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor
Reprint history
20Featuring
- Feature
- Aquaman
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Art
- Ramona Fradon, line art
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor
- Mort Weisinger, Story Editor
- George Kashdan, Story Editor
- Management
- Jack Schiff, Managing Editor
Reprint history
- First print
-
Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #215 (August 1955) — The Aqua-Mailman
- Also printed
-
Colossal Comic (Colour Comics, 1958 series) #46 ([August 1968?]) — The Aqua-Mailman
- Original
- Adventure Comics 215, August 1955
21"Dear Guys & Gals, do you want to have a lot of fun?"
Featuring
- Feature
- Ruthie Riddles
- Genre
- Humour
Reprint history
- First print
- Unknown
Synopsis
Cartoons and jokes, including making trousers last; pitcher's handle; travelling downwards; man with four hands; growing older and stone in water.
22Featuring
- Feature
- Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Writing
- Otto Binder, scripter
- Art
- Curt Swan, penciller
- Ray Burnley, inker
- Editing
- Whitney Ellsworth, editor
Reprint history
23"Well, Slugger, when the jury comes out, we'll find out your fate!"
Featuring
- Feature
- Casey The Cop
- Genre
- Humour
Credits
- Writing
- Henry Boltinoff, scripter [signed]
- Art
- Henry Boltinoff, line art [signed]
- Text
- Henry Boltinoff, letterer [signed]
Reprint history
- Based on
-
Detective Comics (DC, 1937 series) #263 (January 1959) — Casey the Cop
- Also printed
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #83 (July 1966)
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #83 (July 1966) — Untitled
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #92 ([April 1967?]) — Casey the Cop
Indicia
Printed by The Land Newspaper Ltd., 59 Regent St., Sydney, for the Proprietors, Colour Comics Pty. Ltd., Sydney and produced by the K. G. Murray Publishing Company Pty. Ltd., 142 Clarence Street Sydney. Gordon & Gotch (Australasia) Ltd. distributors for Australia and New Zealand. Material in this issue Copyright Superman Inc. and National Comics Publications Inc.