Showcase Presents Superman #3
DC Comics
United States.
- Published
- April 2007
- Page count
- 564
- Cover price
- 16.99 USD
- Colour
- Black & white
- Format
- Comic series
- GCD
- www.comics.org/issue/353498
Credits
- Editing
- Bob Harras (Collected Edition Editor)
Mort Weisinger (original editor)
Issue contents
Cover
Untitled
(Superman)
Cover, 1 page
Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
- Colours
- Alex Sinclair
- Editing
- Bob Harras (Collected Edition Editor)
Mort Weisinger (original editor)
Reprint history
- Printed in
- From Action Comics (DC 1938 series) #291 (With new coloring)
1Credits
- Letters
- Typeset
Synopsis
Credits for the reprints contained in this volume.
2Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Supergirl; Superman Emergency Squad
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
3Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Supergirl (guest star); Green Kryptonite; Kandor; The Supermen Emergency Squad; Lois Lane; Fortress of Solitude; The Anti-Superman Gang (villains); John Kiley
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein
- Pencils
- Wayne Boring
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
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.
Notes
crossover with Supergirl
4Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Supergirl; Streaky; Krypto
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
5Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Lex Luthor (villain); Green Kryptonite; Red Kryptonite; White Kryptonite; Blue Kryptonite; Yellow Kryptonite (intro); Luthor's Lair; Superman Robot
Credits
- Script
- Bill Finger
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- John Forte
Reprint history
- Based on
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #277 (June 1961) — The Conquest of Superman!
- Printed in
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #28 ([November 1961]) — The Conquest of Superman
- Also printed
-
80 Page Giant (DC, 1964 series) #11 (June 1965) — The Conquest of Superman
-
Giant Superman Album (Colour Comics, 1961 series) #8 ([November 1966?]) — The Conquest of Superman
-
The Best of DC (DC, 1979 series) #16 (September 1981) — The Conquest of Superman!
Notes
23rd Anniversary Story.
6Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman (as a baby); Jor-El; Lara; Krypton
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Sheldon Moldoff
7Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman (origin retold in detail); Jor-El; Zor-El; Lara; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Lana Lang; Krypto; Lex Luthor (villain); Krypton; Superboy; green kryptonite; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Perry White
Credits
- Script
- Otto Binder
- Art
- Al Plastino
Reprint history
Synopsis
Recap of Superman's life from the destruction of Krypton to when he left Smallville after high school.
8Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lori Lemaris (guest star); Superboy (flashback); Lex Luthor (flashback); red kryptonite (flashback); Nathan Hale; Abraham Lincoln; John Wilkes Booth; Jor-El; Lara; Zor-El; Lyla Lerrol; Alura; Chief Sitting Bull
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Art
- Al Plastino
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #146 (July 1961) — Superman's Greatest Feats!
- Also printed
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #252 (May 1972) — Superman's Greatest Feats!
-
Superman Supacomic (KG Murray, 1974 series) #177 ([July 1974?]) — Superman's Greatest Feats!
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.
9Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Perry White (as Master-Man)
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
10Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Xasnu (villain); Superman; Perry White; Lois Lane; Masterman; Clark Kent; Jimmy Olsen; Supergirl; Y'Trom; Kandor (cameo); White Kryptonite; Fortress of Solitude; green kryptonite
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Coleman
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Reprint history
- First print
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #278 (July 1961) — The Super-Powers of Perry White!
- Also printed
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #32 ([March 1962?]) — The Super-Powers of Perry White
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #227 [G-72] (June-July 1970) (June-July 1970) — The Super-Powers of Perry White!
-
Colossal Comic (Colour Comics, 1958 series) #54 ([August 1970?]) — The Super-Powers of Perry White
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Giant Superman Album (Colour Comics, 1961 series) #20 ([November 1972?]) — The Super-Powers of Perry White!
Synopsis
After being infected by an alien plant, Perry White gains super powers and goes after Superman.
11Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Cosmic King; Lightning Lord; Saturn Queen (all as the Legion of Super-Villains); Superman
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Notes
Cover is an homage to the cover of Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #247.
12Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Perry White (as the Great Mento, intro); Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Rocky Sneed (villain)
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein (?)
- Art
- Al Plastino
Synopsis
Perry White fakes ESP powers as The Great Mento, with Superman's help, to capture wanted criminals.
Notes
Recycled from Superman (DC 1939 series) #103
13Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Krypto (guest star); Titano (origin, villain); Superman; Lois Lane; green kryptonite
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel (?)
- Art
- Al Plastino
Synopsis
Krypto travels into the prehistoric past to meet Titano.
14Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- 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); green kryptonite
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Sheldon Moldoff
- Letters
- Milton Snapinn
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.
Notes
1st adult Legion; 1st Legion of Super-Villains
15Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; green kryptonite
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Notes
Credits listed in issue do not include Stan Kaye as the inker of this cover.
16Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Fortress of Solitude; 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); Kandor
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
17Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Pencils
- Wayne Boring
- Inks
- Stan Kaye?
18Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Lana Lang; Hercules; Samson
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
19Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Lana Lang; Hercules; Samson
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein ?
- Art
- John Forte
Synopsis
In this imaginary tale, Lois Lane becomes engaged to Hercules and Lana Lang becomes enganged to Samson.
Notes
Imaginary Story. Writer id by Bob Hughes
20Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Brainiac; Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
21Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- 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)
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Reprint history
- First print
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #280 (September 1961) — Brainiac's Super-Revenge!
- Also printed
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #31 ([February 1962?]) — Brainiac's Super-Revenge
-
The Superman Family (DC, 1974 series) #168 (December 1974-January 1975) — Brainiac's Super-Revenge
-
Giant Superman Album (KG Murray, 1973? series) #25 ([May 1975?]) — Brainiac's Super-Revenge
Synopsis
Congorilla helps Superman, Lois and Jimmy escape from Braniac's trap.
22Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Mr. Mxyzptlk
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
23Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Achilles [Cyrus] (intro, villain); green kryptonite; Lois Lane (cameo)
Credits
- Script
- Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Synopsis
Superman stops a 20th century "Achilles" and discovers his secret.
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.
24Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Mr. Mxyzptlk (villain); Superman Emergency Squad (guest stars); Perry White; Kandor; Fortress of Solitude; Krypto (Cameo)
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel (?)
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Sheldon Moldoff (?)
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #148 (October 1961) — Mr. Mxyzptlk's Super-Mischief!
- Also printed
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #30 ([January 1962]) — Mr. Mxyzptlk's Super-Mischief!
Synopsis
Mr. Mxyzptlk changes his name to try to prevent Superman from sending him back to the 5th dimension.
25Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Aquaman (guest appearance); Professor Potter; Bizarro #1; Lori Lemaris; Rupert Brand (intro, an IRS agent); Jor-El (statue); Lara (statue)
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Sheldon Moldoff (?)
Reprint history
- Based on
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #148 (October 1961) — Superman Owes a Billion Dollars!
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #284 (February 1975) — Superman Owes a Billion Dollars!
Synopsis
An IRS agent decides that Superman owes back taxes and Superman must pay withing 24 hours.
Notes
Story recycled from Superman (DC 1939 series) #114.
26Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Jor-El; Superboy
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Sheldon Moldoff
27Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- 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)
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein
- Art
- Al Plastino
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #212 (December 1968) — The Man Who Saved Kal-El's Life!
- Also printed
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #30 ([January 1962]) — The Man Who Saved Kal-El's Life
-
Giant Superman Album (Colour Comics, 1961 series) #14 ([November 1969?]) — The Man Who Saved Kal-El's Life
Synopsis
Superman meets Professor Dunn who visited Krypton and meet Jor-El before Krypton exploded. Using the Professor's "Matter-Radio" plans two crooks are on a crime spree.
28Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lex Luthor; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Perry White; green kryptonite
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Sheldon Moldoff
Notes
Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as George Klein.
29Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- 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)
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Sheldon Moldoff
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #193 (January-February 1967) — Lex Luthor, Hero! [The Death of Superman! part 1]
- Also printed
-
The Best of DC (DC, 1979 series) #1 (September-October 1979)
-
The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told (DC, 1987 series) (1987 [March 1988]) — Lex Luthor, Hero! [The Death of Superman Part 1]
-
The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told (DC, 1989 series) ([April] 1989) — Lex Luthor, Hero! (The Death of Superman part 1)
Synopsis
Lex Luthor discovers a cure for Cancer and with the help of Superman he is paroled from prison.
Notes
3-part Imaginary Story
30Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman (death); Lex Luthor (villain); Supergirl; green kryptonite; Lois Lane; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen; Duke Garner (villain); Al Mantz (villain)
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Sheldon Moldoff
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #193 (January-February 1967) — Luthor's Super-Bodyguard! [The Death of Superman! part 2]
- Also printed
-
The Best of DC (DC, 1979 series) #1 (September-October 1979)
-
The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told (DC, 1987 series) (1987 [March 1988]) — Luthor's Super-Bodyguard [The Death of Superman Part 2]
-
The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told (DC, 1989 series) ([April] 1989) — Luthor's Super-Bodyguard! (The Death of Superman part 2)
Synopsis
Lex Luthor reveals that he was only pretending to be good and kills Superman.
Notes
Imaginary story.
31Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- 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; Fortress of Solitude; Kandor; Van-Zee (cameo); Sylvia (cameo); Phantom Zone; Lana Lang (cameo)
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Sheldon Moldoff
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #193 (January-February 1967) — The Death of Superman! [part 3]
- Also printed
-
The Best of DC (DC, 1979 series) #1 (September-October 1979)
-
The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told (DC, 1987 series) (1987 [March 1988]) — The Death of Superman Part 3
-
The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told (DC, 1989 series) ([April] 1989) — The Death of Superman! (The Death of Superman part 3)
Synopsis
Superman is buried and Supergirl brings Lex Luthor to justice.
Notes
3-part Imaginary story.
32Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; a Superman robot
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
33Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Kandor; Lois Lane; Perry White; Fortress of Solitude; a Superman Robot; Clark Kent Robot; Ed Somers (Foreman)
Credits
- Script
- Bill Finger
- Art
- Al Plastino
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.
34Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Red Kryptonite
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
35Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Red Kryptonite; Green Kryptonite; Jan Dex [Durlan]; Zo-Gar [Durlan]; Sherlock Holmes; Jor-El; Lara; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Khrushchev (Disguised Durlan); John F. Kennedy (Disguised Durlan)
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein ?
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Reprint history
- First print
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #283 (December 1961) — The Red Kryptonite Menace!
- Also printed
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #40 ([December 1962?]) — The Red Kryptonite Menace
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.
Notes
writer id by Bob Hughes
36Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
37Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman (brief origin); Supergirl (guest star, brief origin); Krypto (guest star, brief origin); Krypton II (intro, with android duplicates of Kryptonians); Kandor; Fortress of Solitude; Doghouse of Solitude (intro); Jor-El (flashback); Lara (flashback); Krypton (flashback); Argo City (flashback); Zor-El (flashback); Alura (flashback); Phantom Zone; Brainiac (flashback); Bizarro World; Bizarro #1; Bizarro-Lois #1; Dr. Xadu
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Art
- Al Plastino
Synopsis
All the surviving beings of Krypton observe a moment of silence to remember the descruction of Krypton.
Notes
Credits in this volume list the writer as Unknown.
38Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lana Lang (guest star); Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein
- Art
- Kurt Schaffenberger
Reprint history
Synopsis
Lana and Lois try to force Superman to choose one of them by fighting a duel.
39Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Mr. Mxyzptlk (villain); Superman Museum; Superboy (statue); Superbaby (statue); Jor-El (statue); Lara (statue)
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Synopsis
The whole world has forgotten about Superman because of Mxyzptlk's magic.
40
41Featuring
- Feature
- Legion of Super-Heroes
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #4 (Winter 1962) — The Origin and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes!
- Also printed
-
Giant Superman Album (Colour Comics, 1961 series) #3 (September 1963)
-
Giant Superman Album (Colour Comics, 1961 series) #3 (September 1963) — The Origin and Powers of The Legion of Super-Heroes
-
The Legion of Super-Heroes Archives (DC, 1991 series) #1 (1991) — The Origin and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes
Notes
Credits in this volume list no inker credits.
42Featuring
- Feature
- Legion of Super-Heroes
- Genre
- Superhero
Credits
- Author
- Letters
- Typeset
Reprint history
Synopsis
Information about the preceding 2-page spread.
43Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Sheldon Moldoff
44Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Madame Olga; Perry White; Kandor; Jax-Ur; Professor Vakox; Mon-El; Supergirl; Krypto; Fortress of Solitude; Red Kryptonite; Phantom Zone; Dr. Xadu (flashback); Superboy (flashback)
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
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.
Notes
Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as Stan Kaye.
45Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Kryptonian Flame-Dragon
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
46Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Perry White; Fortress of Solitude; Maxie Kargan; Louie Mapes; Artie
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Art
- Al Plastino
Reprint history
- Based on
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #151 (February 1962) — The Three Tough Teen-Agers!
- Printed in
-
Century Comic (Colour Comics, 1961 series) #72 ([May 1962?]) — The Three Tough Teen-Agers
Synopsis
Lois takes a job as a teacher to write a report on juvenile delinquents. Superman helps her scare them straight.
47Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Jimmy Olsen; Conrad Krugg (intro, villain); Professor Schmitz; Daisy
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Synopsis
Superman stops a con-man who is giving regular folks fake super-powers.
48Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; a Kryptonian dragon; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Fortress of Solitude; Kandor; Van-Zee; Nim-Zee; Reg-En
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Synopsis
A Kryptonian Flame-Dragon is loose on Earth and Superman must stop the creature.
49Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Supergirl
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
50Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Supergirl (Origin retold); Lex Luthor; Kandor; Fred Danvers; Edna Danvers; Zor-El (flashback); John F. Kennedy; Fortress of Solitude; Jerro; Lenora Lemaris; Dick Malverne
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Art
- Jim Mooney
Reprint history
- Based on
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #285 (February 1962) — The World's Greatest Heroine! (part 1)
-
Giant Supergirl Album (KG Murray, 1974 series) #6 ([March 1975?]) — The World's Greatest Heroine (Edited version)
- Printed in
-
Super Adventure Comic (Colour Comics, 1960 series) #10 ([May 1962?]) — The World's Greatest Heroine! Part 1
- Also printed
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #360 (March 1968) — The World's Greatest Heroine! (Part 1)
-
Giant Supergirl Album (KG Murray, 1974 series) #6 ([March 1975?])
-
Giant Supergirl Album (KG Murray, 1974 series) #6 ([March 1975?]) — The World's Greatest Heroine
-
The Best of DC (DC, 1979 series) #17 (October 1981) — The World's Greatest Heroine!
-
The Supergirl Archives (DC, 2001 series) #Volume 2 (2003) — The World's Greatest Heroine! Part 1
-
Showcase Presents: Supergirl (DC, 2007 series) #2 ([December] 2008) — The World's Greatest Heroine! (Part 1)
- Adapted
-
Giant Superman Album (Colour Comics, 1961 series) #6 ([November 1965?]) — The First Supergirl (Page 8 reprints the final page of this story)
Synopsis
Superman reveals Supergirl to the world.
Notes
Crossover with Supergirl story "The Infinite Monster!"
51Featuring
- Feature
- Supergirl
- 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; Fortress of Solitude; Superman; Professor Hartz; Dick Malverne; Mrs. Hart
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Art
- Jim Mooney
Reprint history
- Based on
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #285 (February 1962) — The Infinite Monster! (part 2)
- Printed in
-
Super Adventure Comic (Colour Comics, 1960 series) #10 ([May 1962?]) — The Infinite Monster! Part 2
- Also printed
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #360 (March 1968) — The Infinite Monster! (Part 2)
-
Giant Supergirl Album (KG Murray, 1974 series) #6 ([March 1975?])
-
Giant Supergirl Album (KG Murray, 1974 series) #6 ([March 1975?]) — The Infinite Monster
-
The Supergirl Archives (DC, 2001 series) #Volume 2 (2003) — The Infinite Monster! Part 2
-
Showcase Presents: Supergirl (DC, 2007 series) #2 ([December] 2008) — The Infinite Monster! (Part 2)
Synopsis
Supergirl stops a creature from another dimension in her first solo adventure after Superman revealed her to the world.
52Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Saturn Queen; Cosmic King; Brainiac; Lightning Lord; Electro; Lex Luthor
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Sheldon Moldoff
53Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Lex Luthor; Saturn Queen; Brainiac; Electro; Lightning Lord; Cosmic King (all as the Legion of Super-Villains); Superman; Green Kryptonite; Red Kryptonite; Krypto; Streaky; Titano; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Fortress of Solitude; Supergirl; Kandor; Superman Museum; The Jimmy Olsen Fanclub; Rava (Alien from planet Wexr II); Scout 627 (Alien from planet Wexr II)
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Synopsis
Rava and his alien henchmen expose Superman to red kryptonite that will cause him to have nightmares.
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.
54Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Jimmy Olsen (robot); Lois Lane (robot); Perry White (robot)
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
55Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- 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; Fortress of Solitude; Lois Lane (robot); Perry White (robot); Jimmy Olsen (robot); Clark Kent (robot); Jor-El (Statue); Lara (Statue)
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
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.
56Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superbaby, Pete Ross (baby); Lana Lang (baby); Lex Luthor (baby); Martha Kent; Jonathan Kent; Chief Parker; Pumpkin Gang (villains)
Credits
- Script
- Leo Dorfman
- Art
- George Papp
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #152 (April 1962) — Superbaby Captures the Pumpkin Gang!
- Also printed
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #52 ([December 1963?]) — Superbaby Captures the Pumpkin Gang
-
The Superman Family (DC, 1974 series) #166 (August-September 1974) — Superbaby Captures the Pumpkin Gang!
-
Superman Presents Supergirl Comic (KG Murray, 1973 series) #18 ([February 1976?]) — Superbaby Captures the Pumpkin Gang
Synopsis
Superbaby and Officer Parker stop the Pumpkin Gang.
Notes
An untold tale of Superman when he was a Superbaby!
57Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; The Anti-Superman Gang (villains); Krypto; Perry White; Fortress of Solitude; green kryptonite (fake); Superman Robot
Credits
- Script
- Bill Finger
- Art
- Al Plastino
Synopsis
Two criminals trick Superman into wearing a secret TV camera so they can figure out his secret identity.
58Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Perry White; Krypto
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- Sheldon Moldoff
59Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- 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; green kryptonite; Jimmy Olsen Fan Club; Matter Eater from the Interplanetary Zoo
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Synopsis
Superman must overcome the effects of Red Kryptonite which is giving him nightmares and stop Rava and the Superman Revenge Squad.
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.
60Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Phantom Zone Villains
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
61Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Councilman Finch (intro, villain); Fortress of Solitude (cameo); Kandor (cameo); Sheriff Todd
Credits
- Script
- Bill Finger (?)
- Art
- Al Plastino
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.
Notes
Theater in story shows "Superman VS. The Mole Men".
62Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Fortress of Solitude; Superman Museum; Lois Lane
Credits
- Script
- Ed Hamilton (?)
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Synopsis
The city of Rangoon wants a photo of Superman for a new postage stamp.
Notes
Recycled from story in Superman (DC 1939 series) #91.
63Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; eight Phantom Zone criminals (intro, villains); Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Art
- John Forte
Synopsis
Lois Lane is invited to a ghost town by 8 escaped Phantom Zone criminals in a plot to capture Superman.
Notes
Credits in this volume list the inker as Unknown.
64Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
65Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- 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
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Synopsis
Hal Colby poses as a TV producer in an attempt to determine Superman's secret identity.
66Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Super Girl; Luma Lynai of Staryl
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
67Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Dexter Willis (Intro); Avenue Ten Mob (Intro)
Credits
- Script
- Leo Dorfman (?)
- Art
- Al Plastino
Synopsis
A new employee at the Daily Planet is a practical joker. Superman convinces him that practical jokes are not fun.
Notes
Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as Al Dorfman. This is probably a typo and meant to be Leo Dorfman.
68Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Mr. Mxyzptlk
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
69Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Mr. Mxyzptlk (villain); Lori Lemaris; Krypto; Streaky; Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Judge Morrow; Mr. Hyttwmf
Credits
- Script
- Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Synopsis
Mr. Mxyzptlk returns to the 3rd dimension to attempt to win a practical joke contest in his home dimension.
70Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- 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; Kandor; Fortress of Solitude
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Synopsis
Supergirl discovers why Superman has begun to act evil at random intervals, and it all goes back to before Krypton exploded.
71Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Script
- Jack Schiff
- Art
- Sheldon Moldoff
Synopsis
Superman teaches two kids about picking up their toys and not littering.
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.
72Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
Kurt Schaffenberger (Lois Lane figure touch-up) - Inks
- George Klein
73Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Krypto; Fortress of Solitude; Kandor; Red Kryptonite
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Synopsis
Red Kryptonite causes Superman's left side, and Krypto's right side, to become vulnerable.
74Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Jimmy Olsen; Futuro; Krypto; Jor-El; Lara; Krypton; Jor-El's Robot; Invaders of Krypton; Super-Monkey; Klax-Ar
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
75Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
Synopsis
Flag of Krypton
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.
76Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Antonino Rocca; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- John Forte
Notes
Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as Sheldon Moldoff.
77Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Drago [Anton] (intro, villain); Kall (intro); Pera (intro)
Credits
- Script
- Bill Finger
- Pencils
- Wayne Boring
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Synopsis
Superman lands on an alien planet to help free the people from Drago who has made everyone on the planet blind.
78Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Drago [Aton] (villain, death); Pera; Kall
Credits
- Script
- Bill Finger
- Pencils
- Wayne Boring
- Inks
- Stan Kaye
Synopsis
Superman has his powers restored and stops Drago from his scheme and restores the sight of everyone on the planet.
Notes
Credits in this volume incorrectly list the inker as Jerry Siegel.
79Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- 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)
Credits
- Script
- Jerry Siegel
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Reprint history
- First print
-
Superman (DC, 1939 series) #155 (August 1962) — The Downfall Of Superman!
- Also printed
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #40 ([December 1962?]) — The Downfall of Superman
Synopsis
Superman and wrestler Antonino Rocca capture Duke Marple and his gang.
Notes
Antonino Rocca was a professional wrestler.
80Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Notes
This cover is also the basis of the cover of this volume.
81Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Green Kryptonite; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Fortress of Solitude; Kandor; The Superman Emergency Squad; Red Kryptonite; "Dude" Dunn; Mrs. Van Kyle; Kryptonian Flame Dragon
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein
- Art
- Al Plastino
Reprint history
- First print
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #291 (August 1962) — The New Superman!
- Also printed
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #40 ([December 1962?]) — The New Superman
Synopsis
Red Kryptonite causes Superman to no longer be vulnerable to Green Kryptonite, but he is now vulnerable to other everyday objects.
82Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lex Luthor; Comet The Super-Horse (inset)
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
83Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Lex Luthor (villain); Supergirl; Superman Robot; Superman Emergency Squad; Astro (Robot Guardian of planet Roxar)
Credits
- Script
- Ed Hamilton
- Art
- Al Plastino
Reprint history
- First print
-
Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #292 (September 1962) — When Superman Defended His Arch-Enemy!
- Also printed
-
Superman Supacomic (Colour Comics, 1959 series) #73 ([September 1965?]) — When Superman Defended His Arch-Enemy!
Synopsis
Superman travels to the planet Roxar where he is forced to defend Lex Luthor in a trial on a murder charge.
84Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Superman; Supergirl; Krypto; Superman Emergency Squad
Credits
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
85Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- Genre
- Superhero
- Characters
- Saturn Girl; Lightning Lad; Cosmic Boy (as Cosmic King) (all as the Legion of Super-Heroes); Superman; Superman Emergency Squad; Fortress of Solitude; Green Kryptonite; Jor-El (flashback); Tharb-El (flashback); Lois Lane; Lana Lang; Perry White; Kandor; Supergirl; Superman robots; Krypto
Credits
- Script
- Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Synopsis
Superman is exposed to Virus-X, from the planet Krypton which is fatel to Kryptonians within 30 days.
Notes
1st part of a 3-part novel. Story recycled from Superman (DC 1939 series) #66.
86Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- 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; Kandor
Credits
- Script
- Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
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.
Notes
Part 2 of a 3 part novel.
87Featuring
- Feature
- Superman
- 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
Credits
- Script
- Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils
- Curt Swan
- Inks
- George Klein
Synopsis
Mon-El if finally able to make contact from the Phantom Zone and is able to tell Supergirl how to save Superman.
Notes
Part 3 of a 3 part novel.
Indicia
The indicia for this issue is not recorded. The identified publisher might be an associated or parent company, rather than the specific listed publisher.