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Superman

Volume » Published by DC Comics. Started in 1939.  

Superman #1 released by DC Comics on June 1, 1939.  

Superman #2 released by DC Comics on September 1, 1939.  

Superman #3 released by DC Comics on September 1, 1939. 

 Superman #4 - Superman versus Luthor released by DC Comics on March 1940. 

 Superman #5 - Summer Issue released by DC Comics on June 1, 1940. 

 Superman #6 - Very Truly Yours, Clark Kent (Superman) released by DC Comics on September 1, 1940. 

 Superman #7 - World's Greatest Adventure-Strip Character released by DC Comics on November 1, 1940. 

Superman #8 released by DC Comics on January 1941.  

Superman #9 released by DC Comics on April 1, 1941.  

  Superman #10 released by DC Comics on June 1, 1941. 

Superman #11 released by DC Comics on August 1, 1941.  

  Superman #12 released by DC Comics on October 1, 1941. 

Superman #13 released by DC Comics on December 1, 1941.  

Superman #14 - Concerts of Doom / The Invention Thief / The Undersea Superman / The Lightning ing Master released by DC Comics on January 1942. 

Superman #15 released by DC Comics on April 1, 1942.  

 Superman #16 released by DC Comics on May 1942. 

 Superman #17 released by DC Comics on August 1, 1942. 

 

 Superman #18 - The Conquest of a City released by DC Comics on October 1, 1942. 

 Superman #19 - Case of the Funny Paper Crimes released by DC Comics on December 1, 1942. 

  Superman #20 - Superman's Secret Revealed; Destroyers from the Depths; Lair of the Leopard; Not in the Cards released by DC Comics on January 1943. 

 

Superman #21 released by DC Comics on March 1943.

Superman #22 - Meet the Squiffles released by DC Comics on May 1943. 

 

 Superman #23 released by DC Comics on August 1, 1943.

 

Superman #24 released by DC Comics on October 1, 1943. 

  Superman #25 - Your Friend, Superman released by DC Comics on November 1, 1943. 

 Superman #26 - Radio Berlin released by DC Comics on January 1, 1944. 

Superman #27 released by DC Comics on March 1, 1944.  

Superman #28 released by DC Comics on May 1944. 

Superman #29 - You're My Supermen! released by DC Comics on July 1944. 

 Superman #30 - Superman Alias Superman released by DC Comics on September 1944. 

Superman #31 released by DC Comics on December 1, 1944.  

Superman #32 - It Tickles! released by DC Comics on February 1, 1945.

Superman #33 released by DC Comics on March 1945.  

 “THE UNITED STATES NAVY.” Superman has his hands full trying to convince Shep that both of his college buddies, now serving in various branches of the armed services, have an equally important job to do in the war effort. Plus, “THE CANYON THAT WENT BESERK!” Lois and Clark, not able to find anything exciting enough to write about, visit a fortune-teller, and Clark sees an amazing thing in the mystic's crystal ball.

1. The United States Navy (Superman / written by Don Cameron)
2. Framed By Moke Henders (Lois Lane, Clark Kent vs Moke Henders / written by Whitney Ellsworth)
3. The Canyon that Went Berserk (Superman, Lois Lane vs Pick Perkins and King Corn : an imaginary tale / written by Don Cameron)
4. Jasper (a gag strip by Lit Win)
5. A Point of Law (full text story by Jack Miller)
6. Private Pete (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)
7. When the World Got Tired (Superman vs Lex Luthor, with Lois and Perry White / written by Bill Finger)

Superman #35 released by DC Comics on July 1945. 

“THE DRUG SWINDLE.” Lois Lane decides to prove that she doesn't need Superman to solve a case, a move that nearly costs her her own life! Plus, “THE GENIE OF THE LAMP!” and “FAME FOR SALE!”

1. Fame for Sale (Superman vs J. Wilbur Wolfingham, with Lois Lane, Perry White / written by Don Cameron)
2. The Drug Swindle (Lois Lane, Clark Kent/ written by Don Cameron)
3. Death On a String (full text story by Whitney Ellsworth)
4. Like Father, Like Son (Superman vs Jed Scapely, with Perry White / written by Bill Finger : a Smallville appears, but in this story, it is not the town where Superman grew up)
5. Gags Giggles 'n Groans (gag strip by Lit Win)
6. The Genie of the Lamp (Superman vs Crawfish Cole, with Perry / written by Alvin Schwartz)
7. Chief Hot Foot (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)

Superman #36 released by DC Comics on September 1945.  

“MR. MXYZPTLK’S MISTAKE.” Featuring Superman, Lois Lane and Mr. Mxyzptlk! Plus, “GLORY FOR GLORIA” and “A TOOTH FOR A TOOTH.”

1. Mr. Mxyzptlk's Mistake (with Superman, Lois Lane and Mr. Mxyzptlk / written by Don Cameron)
2. Glory For Gloria (Superman vs Sharpie Jackson, with Perry White / written by Al Schwartz)
3. A Tooth For a Tooth (full text story by Ives Carter)
4. Captain Rouke's Treasure (Lois Lane, Clark Kent / written by Whitney Ellsworth)
5. Clark Kent, Star Reporter (Superman vs Mr. Keele, with Lois and Perry / written by Bill Finger)
6. Jasper (gag strip by Lit Win)

Superman #37 - Pranks for Profit released by DC Comics on November 1945. 

Featuring Superman in “THE DANGEROUS DREAM,” “PRANKS FOR PROFIT” and “CRIME IN THE ART STUDIO!”

    The Dangerous Dream (Superman vs the Velvet Gang, with Lois Lane, Perry White)
    Pranks For Profit (Superman vs The Prankster, with Lois / written by Don Cameron)
    Chief Hot Foot (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)
    Six Gun Justice (full text story by Tom Neill)
    Crime In the Art Studio (Lois Lane, Clark Kent vs Big Larkin / written by Whitney Ellsworth)
    Daffy and Doodle (gag strip by Lit Win)
    The Rubbish Robbers (Superman vs Roscoe / written by Jerry Siegel)
    Scuffy the Tramp (gag/filler by Lit Win)

Superman: A gift for me? No thanks, Prankster, you keep it!

"What Superman's amazing X-Ray vision reveals!"

Superman #38 - Battle of the Atoms! released by DC Comics on January 1946. 

 “THE BATTLE OF THE ATOMS!” Lex Luthor creates a machine that can make entire buildings melt! Plus, Superman visits Camelot in “THE BAD OLD KNIGHTS!”

1. "The Battle of the Atoms" (Superman vs Lex Luthor, with Lois Lane, Perry White / written by Don Cameron) Clark and Lois drive into the countryside looking for the source of a 'terrific upheaval'. They discover massive trees bent over, boulders melted and steel structures twisted. Upon further investigation they come across some of Luthor's thugs. Learning that Superman is close to discovering his plot, Luthor launches an immediate attack on the Daily Planet with his latest weapon - a powerful Atomic Beam! Reprinted in Superman #243.
2. "The Bad Old Knights" (Superman goes to Camelot in a dream / written by Bill Finger)
3. Daffy and Doodle (gag strip by Lit Win)
4. "Gun-Grabbing George" (full text story by Jack Miller)
5. Jasper (gag strip by Lit Win)
6. "The International Swindler" (Lois Lane, Clark Kent, Perry / written by Whitney Ellsworth)
7. "The Man of Stone" (Superman vs Goon McGloon, with Lois, Perry / written by Don Cameron)

The main story The Battle of the Atoms was censored by the U.S. government. It wasn't released until after WWII concluded.

Superman #39 - The Big Superman Broadcast!; The Monster of China Deep!; Swindle in Sweethearts! released by DC Comics on March 1946.

Featuring the Man of Steel in “THE BIG SUPERMAN BROADCAST!”

Contents

1. "The Big Superman Broadcast!" written by Don Cameron, penciled by Joe Shuster and inked by George Roussos. (Superman on the radio, with Lois Lane)
2. " Scuffy the Tramp" gag strip by Lit Win.
3. "The Monster of China Deep!" written by Don Cameron, penciled by Ira Yarbrough and inked by Stan Kaye. (Superman vs Captain Spears, with Lois)
4. " Little Brother" gag strip by Phil Berube.
5. "Picture Frame" 2 page text story by Fred Whitby.
6. "The Fake Pendant" A "Lois Lane Girl Reporter" story written by Whitney Ellsworth, penciled and inked by Sam Citron. (Lois Lane, Clark Kent)
7. "Swindle in Sweethearts!" written by Don Cameron, penciled by Ira Yarbrough and inked by Stan Kaye. (Superman, Lois Lane, Wilbur Wolfingham )

 Superman #40 - The Mxyztplk-Susie Alliance!; There is No Superman; A Modern Marco Polo released by DC Comics on May 1946.

“THE MXYZTPLK-SUSIE ALLIANCE!” Mr. Mxyztplk returns, and Superman must figure out how to send him back to his dimension!

Contents

1. "The Mxyztplk-Susie Alliance!" (Superman vs. Mr. Mxyzptlk and Susie Tompkins, with Lois Lane) written by Don Cameron, penciled and inked by Ira Yarbrough. Reprinted in Limited Collectors' Edition #38 & Superman in the Forties. "When impish Susie and super-impish Mr. Mxyzptlk form an alliance, it's a super-headache for Superman!
2. Pepsi the Pepsi -Cola Cop
3. "There is No Superman" (Prof. Whiffensniff believes that Superman is a hoax, with Lois and Perry White / written by Jerry Siegel) reprinted in Superman #246.
4. "Jasper" gag strip by Lit. Win.
5. "One in a Million" full text story by Ed Blaney.
6. "The Silken Mystery" (Lois Lane, Clark Kent) written by Whitney Ellsworth.
7. "A Modern Marco Polo" (Superman, Lois Perry, Kublai Khan) written by Don Cameron.

 Superman #41 - Too Many Pranksters released by DC Comics on July 1946.
 Featuring the Man of Steel in “TOO MANY PRANKSTERS!”

Contents

1. "Too Many Pranksters" (Superman vs Prankster, with Lois Lane, Perry White / written by Don Cameron)
2. "Clark Kent's Bodyguard" (Superman, Clark Kent, Lois, Perry)
3. Chief Hot Foot (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)
4. Little Barney (gag strip by Phil Berube)
5. "Gun Duel" (full text story by Stan Carter)
6. Daffy and Doodle (gag strip by Lit Win)
7. "A Modern Alice In Wonderland" (Superman, Lois, Perry, Alice Neal / written by Jerry Siegel) reprinted in Superman #284.

Superman #42 - The Man Who Wouldn't Quit released by DC Comics on September 1946.

Featuring the Man of Steel in “THE MAN WHO WOULDN’T QUIT!”

Contents

1. "The Man Who Wouldn't Quit" (Superman vs J. Wilbur Wolfingham, with Lois Lane / written by Don Cameron)
2. "The Bowling Alley Crimes" (Lois, Clark Kent, Perry White / written by Whitney Ellsworth)
3. "A Legend Comes True" (Superman vs Burton Crowther, with Lois / written by Don Cameron)
4. Stumpy (humor by Phil Berube)
5. "Tin Badge" (full text story by Stan Carter)
6. "The Death of Clark Kent" (Superman vs Pinky Redd, with Lois Lane / written by Alvin Schwartz) reprinted in Superman #284.

 Superman #43 - THE INVENTIONS OF HECTOR THWISTLE! released by DC Comics on November 1946.
 Featuring the Man of Steel in “THE INVENTIONS OF HECTOR THWISTLE!”

Contents

1. "THE INVENTIONS OF HECTOR THWISTLE!"
2. "LOIS LANE, ACTRESS!"
3. KAFLOPPOS
4. SHORTY
5. CASEY THE COP
6. BENNY
7. "GOOD COPS" (2-page text story by Randolph Allen)
8. "THE MOLTEN WORLD!"

Superman #44 - Playthings of Peril released by DC Comics on January 1, 1947. 

 Playthings of Peril (Superman vs Toyman, with Lois Lane / written by Don Cameron)

1. The Men Who Didn't Die On Time (Superman vs Samuel C. Owens, with Lois / written by Don Cameron)
2. Sky Ride (full-text story by Mel Terret)
3. Daffy and Doodle (gag strip by Lit Win)
4. Shakespeare's Ghost Writer (Superman, William Shakespeare wrote Macbeth, with Lois, Perry White / written by Don Cameron)
5. Salesman Sam (gag strip by Phil Berube)

 Superman #45 - Lois Lane, Superwoman! released by DC Comics on March 1947.

1. Lois Lane, Superwoman! by Alvin Schwartz -- two stage magicians, Hocus, and Pocus, magically endow Lois Lane with Superman's powers (or so they all believe). Actually, Superman uses his powers to surreptitiously make it seem real. She makes herself a Superwoman costume but demands that the magicians change her back when she (thinks) her superpowers are responsible for driving men off.
2. Showdown on the Showboat (Superman vs Hugh Rowland / written by Alvin Schwartz) Lois and Clark visit a river showboat where a play depicts a villain threatening to foreclose on a farm if the farmer's daughter doesn't marry him. they soon learn the boat will really be foreclosed on if the owner doesn't pay by midnight the next day but someone is trying to keep them from paying.
3. Crime Key (full-text story by Tex Wade)
4. Chief Hot Foot (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)
5. Handy Andy (gag strip by Jack Farr)
6. Happy Herman (gag strip by Phil Berube)
7. The Case of the Living Trophies (Superman, Lois / written by Jerry Siegel) Reprinted in Superman #251. an alien from another dimension is abducting exceptional people for his collection so superman starts showing off so he will be taken but finds he can't overpower the alien.

  Superman #46 released by DC Comics on May 1947.

1. "Mr. Mxyztplk Goes To College" (Superman vs Mr. Mxy)
2. "High Man On a Flagpole!" (Superman, Lois Lane, Perry White) A flagpole sitting contest is held for the love of a woman. Can Superman make sure the contest is fair? Reprinted in Superman #249.
3. "Blind Reckoning" (Full text story by Stan Carter)
4. "That Old Class of Superboy's" (Superman, Superboy (flashback), Lois Lane : 1st Superboy story in Superman comic)

 Superman #47 - The Toyman's Castle released by DC Comics on July 1, 1947.
 The Toyman's Castle (Superman vs Toyman / written by Don Cameron) -- 2. Susie Reforms (Superman, Susie Tompkins, Lois Lane, Perry White / written by Don Cameron) -- 3. Tide Squeeze (full text story by Don Carter) -- 4. Superman's Unlucky Day (Superman, Lois, Perry / written by Jerry Siegel)

Superman #48 - The Man Who Stole the Sun! / Autograph, Please! / The Rarest Secret in the World released by DC Comics on September 1947.

1. "The Man Who Stole the Sun!" (Superman vs Lex Luthor, with Lois Lane, Perry White, Harry Truman (cameo) written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by John Sikela and inked by George Roussos. Reprinted in Three-Dimension Adventures Superman #1 (1953) and Three-Dimension Adventures Superman #1 (1997).
2. "Autograph, Please!" (Superman, Lois, Jimmy Olsen, Perry) written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by John Sikela. Reprinted in Limited Collectors' Edition #38 and Superman Past and Future #1 TPB.
3. "Flip Flop the Clown" gag strip by Phil Berube.
4. "Comeback of a Clown" full text story by Tex Blane.
5. "Jerry the Jitterbug" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
6. "Jimminy and the Magic Book" (Jimminy, Superboy, Robin)
7. "The Rarest Secret in the World" (Superman, Lois, Perry) written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by John Sikela and inked by George Roussos.
8. "Willy" gag strip by Phil Berube.

Superman #49 - Toyman And the Gadgets of Greed released by DC Comics on November 1, 1947.

1. Toyman and the Gadgets of Greed (Superman, Toyman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen / written by Don Cameron) -- 2. Clark Kent's Most Dangerous Assignment (Superman, Perry White, Lois, The Gargoyle / written by Bill Finger) -- 3. Trick Play (full text story by Pat Farris) -- 4. Lois Lane, Globe-Trotter (Lois Lane, Superman, Perry / written by Don Cameron) -- 5. Willy (gag strip by Phil Berube)

"In this issue: Lois Lane circles the globe against terrific odds, without Superman's help-so she thinks!"

  Superman #50 - The Task that Stumped Superman released by DC Comics on January 1, 1948.

The Task That Stumped Superman (Superman, Lois Lane / written by Edmond Hamilton) -- 2. The Slogans That Came Too True (Superman vs The Prankster, Lois / written by Don Cameron) -- 3. Christmas Bonus (full text story by Ben Carroll) -- 4. Shorty (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) -- 5. The Hunter's Club (Superman, Lois Lane / written by Ed Hamilton) -- 6. Daffy and Doodle (gag strip by Lit Win)

Superman #51 - Mr. Mxyztplk Seeks a Wife released by DC Comics on March 1, 1948.
Mr. Mxyztplk Seeks a Wife (Superman, Lois Lane, Mxy, Perry White) -- 2. The Magnetic Mobster (Superman vs Mr. Ohm, with Lois, Perry / written by Al Schwartz) -- 3. Book Learning (full text story by Cliff Rhodes) -- 4. The Man Who Bossed Superman (Superman, Pudge Purdy, Lois Lane) -- 5. Chief Hot Foot (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)

Superman #52 - Preview of Plunder released by DC Comics on May 1, 1948.
Little Pete (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) -- 2. Preview of Plunder (Superman vs the Prankster, Lois Lane / written by Alvin Schwartz) -- 3. Superman Turns On the Heat (Superman / written by Joe Samachson) -- 4. Open For Business (full text story by Bill Carlton) -- 5. Superman In Valhalla (Superman, Lois Lane / written by Edmond Hamilton

Superman #53 - The Origin of Superman! released by DC Comics on July 1, 1948.
An Open Letter To Superman Fans (full text story by "Lois Lane") -- 2. The Origin of Superman (Superman, Jor-El, Lara, Lex Luthor, John and Martha Kent / written by Bill Finger) -- 3. The Circus Culprit (Captain Tootsie : a comic strip ad for Tootsie Rolls / by C. C. Beck) -- 4. The Oracle From Metropolis (Superman / written by Alvin Schwartz) -- 5. Shorty (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) -- 6. Daffy and Doodle (gag strip by Lit Win) -- 7. The Tiniest Things In the World (full text article by Joe Samachson) -- 8. Mr. Grumble (gag strip by Phil Berube) -- 9. A Job For Superhombre (Superman, Lois Lane, Perry White / written by Don Cameron)

Superman #54 - The Wrecker released by DC Comics on September 1, 1948.

1. The Wrecker (Superman vs The Wrecker / written by Bill Finger) Clark Kent has to juggle a new superpower in the underworld, and teaching the fine art of journalism to the son of The Planet's publisher!
2. The Secret of the Chinese Dragon (Superman / written by Bill Finger) An old man in Chinatown tells a story of Superman to his grandson - which comes as a surprise to Clark Kent!
3. Shorty (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)
4. Sky Voyager (full text article)
5. Her Majesty, Lois Lane (Superman / written by Joe Samachson)

Lois just pulled a sword from a stone, now she's queen of an entire country!

Superman #55 - Too Many Heroes! released by DC Comics on November 1, 1948.

1. Prankster's Second Childhood (Superman, Prankster, Lois Lane, Perry White / written by William Woolfolk) -- 2. The Richest Man In the World (Superman, Lois / written by William Woolfolk) -- 3. Daffy and Doodle (gag strip by Lit Win) -- 4. Casey the Cop (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) -- 5. The Boy Who Wasn't Too Bright (full text Albert Einstein biography) -- 6. Sonny (gag strip by Jack Bogle) -- 7. Too Many Heroes (Superman / written by Bill Finger) -- 8. Little Pete (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)

"There are headaches aplenty for the Man of Steel when everybody tries to steal his thunder in ... 'Too Many Heroes!'"

Superman #56 - Smarty Pants released by DC Comics on January 1, 1949.

1. The Prankster Picks a Partner (Superman vs Prankster / written by Bill Woolfolk) -- 2. The Man Who Couldn't Learn (Superman / written by Bill Woolfolk) -- 3. The Spark of Life (full text story) -- 4. Smartypants (Superman vs Smartypants / written by Alvin Schwartz)

"In this issue! Meet 'Smarty Pants' an infant prodigy who really runs Superman ragged!"
Compare this cover to the one in issue #40.

Superman #57 - Every Man a Superman ; The Menace of the Machine Men ; The Son of Superman released by DC Comics on March 1, 1949.

1. The Menace of the Machine Men (Superman vs Lex Luthor / written by Edmond Hamilton)-- 2. Every Man a Superman (Superman, Lois Lane : a future story in which Metropolis is destroyed in 1970! / written by William Woolfolk) -- 3. Bebe (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) -- 4. The Deaf Man of Bonn (full text biography of Beethoven) -- 5. The Son of Superman (Superman adopts Tommy Barstow)

"In this issue: Lois Lane can do everything Superman can do!"
"Featuring the Man of Steel in 3 Super Thrillers"

Superman #58 - Introducing Tiny Trix The Little Big Shot of the Underworld released by DC Comics on May 1, 1949.
Tiny Trix, the Bantam Bandit (Superman vs Tiny Trix / written by William Woolfolk) -- 2. Lois Lane Loves Clark Kent (Superman, Lois, Perry White / written by William Woolfolk) -- 3. The Case of the Second Superman (Superman)

Superman #59 released by DC Comics on July 1, 1949.

1. Lois Lane, Queen of the Amazons (Superman, Lois Lane / written by William Woolfolk) -- 2. The Man of Steel's Super Manhunt (Superman / written by William Woolfolk) -- 3. Shorty (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) -- 4. Green Magic (full text article by William Woolfolk) -- 5. The City That Forgot Superman (Superman vs Mr. Mxyzptlk / written by Alvin Schwartz)

"Action- Thrills- Suspense with the world's greatest adventure character!"

 Superman #60 - The Two Identities of Superman released by DC Comics on September 1, 1949.
The Two Identities of Superman (Superman, Lois Lane, Perry White) -- 2. The Men Who Had To Guard Superman! (Superman / written by Bill Finger) Reprinted in Limited Collectors' Edition #31 - Superman. -- 3. Casey the Cop (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) -- 4. Birth of the Leathernecks (full text story about the Marines) -- 5. Superman Fights the Super-Brain (Superman vs Toyman and his super computer, Super-Brain, with Lois, Perry / written by Don Cameron)

  Superman #61 - The Prankster's Radio Program! / The Courtship of the Three Lois Lanes! / Superman Returns to Krypton! released by DC Comics on November 1949.

1. Cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye.
2. "The Prankster's Radio Program!" written by Bill Woolfolk, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. (Superman vs the Prankster, with Lois Lane)
3. "The Courtship of the Three Lois Lanes!" written by Bill Woolfolk, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. (Superman, Lois, Perry White)
4. "How To Be a Sports Announcer" Full text article by Bill Stern.
5. "Superman Returns to Krypton!" written by Bill Finger, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. (Superman, Lois, Perry, Jor-El, Lara, Ma and Pa Kent, Green Kryptonite) Superman's origin retold, the first use of Kryptonite in a comic book

Superman #62 - Black Magic on Mars released by DC Comics on January 1, 1950.

1. 'Black Magic On Mars'
2. 'The People Vs. Superman' (Superman vs Ace / written by Al Schwartz)
3. 'Pioneer Days In Oregon'
4. 'How Football Began' (full text article)
5. 'Mr. Mxyztplk, Hero' (Superman vs Mr. Mxyztplk / written by Al Schwartz)

'Black Magic on Mars' - Following a morning of shooting on the film 'Black Magic' in Italy, Orson Welles and actress Nancy Guild drive through the mountains to a masquerade ball, they discover a rocket ship. Orson climbs aboard and is whisked off to Mars where he learns about a Martian invasion of earth. He uses the equipment to broadcast a warning to Earth, but nobody believes him thanks to his infamous 'War of the Worlds' broadcast. No one that is, except for Superman! 

 
Superman #63 - Miss Metropolis of 1950 released by DC Comics on April 1, 1950.  

1. Achilles Vs. Superman (Superman vs John Achilles / written by Edmond Hamilton)
2. The Wind- Up Toys of Peril (Superman vs Prankster)
3. Shorty (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)
4. Boys Who Never Give Up (full text article)
5. Miss Metropolis of 1950 (Superman vs. Happy Ferris)

"Girls! Girls! Girls! How dangerous is your job? If you're beautiful and brave, you may be chosen 'Miss Metropolis of 1950'"

Superman #64 - Professor Lois Lane released by DC Comics on May 1, 1950.

1. Professor Lois Lane (Lois Lane, Superman / written by Alvin Schwartz) -- 2. The Isle of Giant Insects (Superman / written by Edmond Hamilton) -- 3. How We Multiply Our Strength (full text article) -- 4. The Free-For-All Crimes (Superman vs Prankster / written by William Woolfolk)

"Shhh! Don't tip her off--but there's plenty of action and excitement ahead in her role of 'Professor Lois Lane!'"

 Superman #65 - The 3 Supermen from Krypton released by DC Comics on August 1, 1950.
 The Testing of Superman (Superman vs The Professor)

1. Superman's Sweetheart (Superman vs Whitey Nelson / written by William Woolfolk)
2. The Story Behind History (full text article)
3. Three Supermen From Krypton (Superman vs Kizo, Mala, and U-Ban) - A tremendous quake rocks Metropolis, threatening to topple all the buildings. After Superman manages to save the city, he discovers that the shockwave was caused by a rocketship crash. Aboard were three Kryptonian criminals who were exiled to space for attempting to conquer Krypton. Now they are intent on conquering the Earth. But how can Superman stop not one, but three foes with powers equivalent to his own?

Superman #66 - The Babe of Steel released by DC Comics on September 1, 1950.
The Babe of Steel (Superman vs Prankster / written by William Woolfolk) -- 2. The Last Days of Superman (Superman / written by William Woolfolk) -- 3. Heavy Birds (full text article) -- 4. Bebe (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) -- 5. The Machine That Played Cupid (Superman / written by Alvin Schwartz)

 Superman #67 - Perry Como, I Love You released by DC Comics on November 1, 1950.

1. Perry Como, I Love You (Superman, Lois Lane, Perry Como : "Can even Superman blast Lois Lane's super-crush on super-crooner Perry Como?" / written by Bill Woolfolk)
2. The City Under the Sea (Superman vs Hajar / written by Alvin Schwartz)
3. Music March (full text article)
4. Varsity Vic (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff)
5. Clark Kent's Twin (Superman vs Skinhead / written by Alvin Schwartz)

Superman #68 - The Six Elements of Crime released by DC Comics on January 1, 1951.

1. The Six Elements of Crime (Superman vs Lex Luthor / written by Edmond Hamilton) -- 2. Lois Lane's Royal Romance (Lois, Superman / written by William Woolfolk) -- 3. Santa Claus Was a Thin Man (factual article on Saint Nick) -- 4. Superman, Hotel Manager (Superman / written by Alvin Schwartz)

"You'll witness an amazing duel when arch-criminal Luthor wages a scientific war against the Man of Steel!"

 Superman #69 - The Prankster's Apprentice released by DC Comics on March 1, 1951.

1. The Prankster's Apprentice (Superman vs. Prankster / written by Bill Woolfolk) -- 2. Sandor Sandor, Genius (Superman / written by Alvin Schwartz) -- 3. Peril At the Peak (full text article) -- 4. The Man Who Didn't Know He Was Superman (Superman / written by Alvin Schwartz)

"How many rounds can the Man of Steel last against two master mischief makers ..."

 Superman #70 - Lois Lane Meets Annie Oakley released by DC Comics on May 1, 1951.

1. Lois Lane Meets Annie Oakley (Superman, Lois Lane / written by Alvin Schwartz) -- 2. The Life of Superman (Superman vs Angles Aldin / written by Edmond Hamilton) -- 3. Jerry the Jitterbug (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) -- 4. The 'Copter Comes of Age (full text article) -- 5. The Pied Piper Prankster (Superman vs Prankster / written by Edmond Hamilton)

"Greatest team in the world now at the Playhouse : Superman and Annie Oakley"

Superman #71 - Clark Kent's Super-Masquerade released by DC Comics on July 1, 1951.

1. Clark Kent's Super-Masquerade (Superman vs R24 / written by Bill Finger) -- 2. The Anti-Superman Club (Superman / written by Edmond Hamilton) -- 3. Jerry Jitterbug (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) -- 4. Minus Three Ninety (full text article) -- 5. The Man Who Stole the Oceans (Superman vs Lex Luthor / written by Edmond Hamilton)

"Charity Bazaar : Kiss the Man of Steel for $1"
Superman: Why should anybody want to kiss me? I'm nobody important!

 Superman #72 - The Flight of the Failures released by DC Comics on September 1, 1951.

1. The Unfunny Prankster (Superman vs Prankster, Financier / written by Alvin Schwartz) -- 2. The Private Life of Perry White (Perry White, Alice White, Will White, Superboy (flashback) / written by Edmond Hamilton) -- 3. The Man Who Knew All the Words (full text bio of Noah Webster / written by R. Fairbanks) -- 4. The Flight of the Failures (Superman, Manton / written by Bill Woolfolk)

"What can Superman do when Clark Kent becomes a failure? Read about the strangest space voyage of all time-"
"Who cares if we're lost? No one will miss us. We're a shipful of failures!"

Superman #73 - Hank Garvin, Man of Steel released by DC Comics on November 1, 1951.

1. Hank Garvin, Man of Steel (Superman / written by Bill Finger)-- 2. The Mighty Mite (Superman, Ma and Pa Kent (flashback), Super Baby (flashback) / written by Bill Finger) -- 3. Jerry Jitterbug (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) -- 4. Boxing's Forgotten Man (full text article by Frank Minton) -- 5. Perry White Vs. Clark Kent (Perry White, Superman, Maxwell Leeds)

Superman: No need for me to save him! He's as powerful as I am!

 Superman #74 - The Lost Secrets of Krypton released by DC Comics on January 1, 1952.

1. The Lost Secrets of Krypton (Superman vs Lex Luthor, with Lois Lane; retells Superman's origin story with Jor-El, Lara, Martha and Jonathan Kent / written by Edmond Hamilton)
2. Superman's Masters (Superman / written by Alvin Schwartz)
3. Super Ships (full text article by David King)
4. The Secret of Superman's Home (Superman vs Hatchet Kaims / written by Edmond Hamilton)

Lex Luthor: Ha-ha, Superman! I'm using the very same ray invented by your own father, Jor-El, to turn you and Miss Lane into stone!

 Superman #75 - The Man Who Stole Memories released by DC Comics on March 1, 1952.

1. The Prankster's Star Pupil (Superman vs Prankster / written by Edmond Hamilton) -- 2. Superman--Thrill Salesman (Superman vs Jansson / written by Edmond Hamilton) -- 3. So You Want To Be a G-Man? (full text article) -- 4. The Man Who Stole Memories (Superman, Lois Lane / written by Bill Woolfolk)

Superman: But-but Lois, don't you remember me? I'm Superman!
Lois Lane: You needn't bother showing off your muscles for my benefit, mister! I'm not impressed!
"It's a job for Superman when Lois Lane becomes a victim of... 'The Man Who Stole Memories!'"

 Superman #79 - Citadel of Doom released by DC Comics on November 1, 1952.
 Citadel of Doom (Superman vs Lex Luthor)

1. "Only Luthor, the Man of Steel's arch-foe offers a safe haven against catastrophe in his 'Citadel of Doom!'"Lex Luthor: You see, even Superman is helpless against these meteors and other disasters that will destroy Metropolis!
2. The End of the Planet! (Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White / written by Edmond Hamilton) - When John Wilton, a rival newspaperman buys the Daily Planet and shuts it down, the entire staff is out of work!
3. Can Everybody Speak the Same? (full text article by Dick Keene)
4. The Revenge That Took Three Hundred Years (Superman, Inspector Hawkins / written by Alvin Schwartz) 

Superman #80 - Superman's Big Brother released by DC Comics on January 1953.

1. "Superman's Big Brother" (Superman, Halk-Kar, Jor-El, Lara, Lois Lane / written by Edmond Hamilton) Superman discovers a rocket crashing to Earth, and the passenger may just be his long lost brother! Reprinted in Superman #222 & Superman in the Fifties.
2. "The Big Noise of Metropolis!" (Superman vs Big Noise Nelson / written by Bill Finger) Superman battles Big-Noise Nelson.
3. "The Last Days of Daniel Boone" (full text bio)
4. "The Men of Fire" (Superman, Lois Lane / written by Edmond Hamilton) Superman helps three fire creatures who are stranded on the Earth's surface.

Superman #81 - The Superwoman from Space released by DC Comics on March 1, 1953.

1. Superman's Secret Workshop (Superman vs Lex Luthor / written by Edmond Hamilton) -- 2. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea With Superman (Superman vs Dan Wheeler / written by Bill Finger) -- 3. Mysterious Moving Islands (full text article by Jeb Menton) -- 4. The Superwoman From Space (Superman / written by Bill Woolfolk)

"Don't they make a wonderful couple, Lois?"
Lois Lane: Hmph!

Superman #82 - Lois Lane, WAC! released by DC Comics on May 1, 1953.

Superman #83 released by DC Comics on July 1, 1953.

Superman #84 - Superman's Other Life / A Doghouse for Superman! / Lois Lane, Policewoman! released by DC Comics on September 1, 1953.

Superman #85 - Luthor-Hero! / Clark Kent, Gentleman Journalist! / The Weakling who became a Superman! released by DC Comics on November 1953.

1. Cover by Win Mortimer.
2. "United Nations Day October 24th" Public Service ad.
3. "Luthor-Hero!" written by Unknown, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.
4. "Little Pete" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
5. "Clark Kent, Gentleman Journalist!" written by Bill Finger, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.
6. "Peg" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
7. "U.S.S.?: Naming A Ship Is Not The Simple Task Of Selecting A Monicker At Random" A 2 page text piece by E. J. Jeffrey, JOC USN.
8. " Bebe" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
9. "The Weakling who became a Superman!" written by Unknown, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.

Superman #86 - The Dragon From King Arthur's Court released by DC Comics on January 1, 1954. 

Superman #87 - The Thing from 40,000 A.D.! released by DC Comics on February 1954. 

1. Cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye.
2. "The Thing from 40,000 A.D.!" written by Bill Finger, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. Reprinted in Superman Annual #2, Superman #196 and the The Best of DC #42.
3. "Superman’s Super-Boners" written by Jerry Coleman, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
4. "The Prankster's Greatest Role!" written by William Woolfolk, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. The Prankster shows up during the production of a play that features him versus Superman, luckily the role of Superman is played by none other than Clark Kent. Reprinted in Superman #245.

 Superman #88 - The Toughest Job in the World / The Dog who Loved Superman! / The Terrible Trio! released by DC Comics on March 1954.

1. Cover by Win Mortimer.
2. "The Toughest Job in the World" written by Unknown, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. Clark Kent works on some of the toughest jobs in the world for a Daily Planet series. While working on a subway tunnel project he encounters an unscrupulous Chief Engineer.
3. "The Dog who Loved Superman!" written by Jerry Coleman, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. Superman must defeat the mob boss known as 'The Professor' who has discovered an innovative way to elude capture by Superman.
4. "The Terrible Trio!" written by William Woolfolk, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. The Prankster, The Toyman and Luthor team up to defeat Superman once and for all.

Superman #89 - One Hour To Doom! released by DC Comics on May 1, 1954.

Superman #90 - Superman's Secret Past released by DC Comics on July 1, 1954.

Superman #91 released by DC Comics on August 31, 1954.

 Superman #92 - Superman's Last Hour released by DC Comics on September 1, 1954.

  Superman #93 - The Man Superman Feared released by DC Comics on November 1, 1954.

1. The Super-Joke on Superman
2. Jimmy Olsen's Double
3. Treasure Hunt in the Sky (2 page text article)
4. The Man Superman Feared

 Superman #94 released by DC Comics on January 1, 1955.

 Superman #95 - The Practical Joker released by DC Comics on February 1, 1955.
The Daily Planet has to deal with a practical joker!

  Superman #96 - Mr Mxyzplk, Mayor of Metropolis released by DC Comics on March 1955.

1. "The Girl Who Didn't Believe in Superman!" - Superman must convince a blind girl, Alice Norton, that he is real; Bill Finger (writer), Wayne Boring (pencils), Stan Kaye (inks). Reprinted in Superman #242.
2. "Mr. Mxyzptlk--Mayor of Metropolis!"- Mr. Mxyzptlk shows up in Metropolis to cause chaos again.
3. "The Collector of Celebrities!" - John Griswold has decided to collect people, but Superman has other ideas.

Superman #97 - The Amazing Professor Memory! / The Big Game Hunt of Metropolis! / Superboy's Last Day in Smallville! released by DC Comics on May 1955.

1. "The Amazing Professor Memory!"- Professor Memory is targeted for assassination by Metropolis bank robbers.
2. "Varsity Vic" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
3. "The Big Game Hunt of Metropolis!" - The Swindle Syndicate tries to kill Clark Kent for the exposés he has written on them.
4. "Danger on the Derrick" two page text piece by John Mason.
5. "Little Pete" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
6. "Phantom Pilot" 1/2 page comic strip.
7. "Superboy's Last Day in Smallville!" - Superman retraces his steps on his last day in Smallville when he learns that a felon stands to gain $1,000,000 due to something he did.
8. "Movie Mirth" 1/2 page gag strip.

 Superman #98 - The Amazing Superman Newsreel released by DC Comics on July 1, 1955.

Superman #99 - The Incredible Feats of Lois Lane released by DC Comics on August 1, 1955.

Superman #100 released by DC Comics on September 1, 1955.

 Superman #101 - "The Rainbow Doom!" released by DC Comics on November 1, 1955.

 Superman #102 - Superman for Sale / Midget Menace From Outer Space / The Million Dollar Mistake released by DC Comics on January 1956.

1. "Superman for Sale" written by Bill Finger, penciled and inked by Wayne Boring. Reprinted in The Superman Family #174.
2. "The Midget Menace"
3. "The Best Present of All!" (1 page Public service announcement starring Binky)
4. "Rocket to the Sky" (2 page text story)
5. "The Million Dollar Mistake"
6. "Cinema Antics" (half page humor filler)

Superman #103 - The Man Who Could Read Superman's Mind released by DC Comics on February 1, 1956.

1. The Superman of Yesterday
2. The Revenge of Mr. Mxyzptlk
3. The Man Who Could Read Superman's Mind

 Superman #104 - The Super-Family From Outer Space released by DC Comics on March 1, 1956.

1. Lois Lane, Super-Genius
2. Clark Kent, Jailbird
3. The Super-Family From Outer Space

 Superman #105 - Superman, Slave released by DC Comics on May 1, 1956.

Superman #106 - Superman's First Exploit / The Thefts of Clark Kent / The Super-Outlaw of Metropolis! released by DC Comics on July 1956.

1. Cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye.
2. "Superman's First Exploit" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. Reprinted in Superman #215.
3. "The Thefts of Clark Kent" penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
4. "The Super-Outlaw of Metropolis" written by Jerry Coleman, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

Superman #107 - Rip Van Superman released by DC Comics on August 1, 1956. 

"Rip Van Superman" Reprinted in Superman Annual #4.

 Superman #108 - The Girl Cops of Metropolis released by DC Comics on September 1956. 

1. Cover by Al Plastino.
2. "The Brain From the Future"
3. "Perry White, Jr., Demon Reporter" written by Alvin Schwartz, penciled and inked by Wayne Boring. Reprinted in The Superman Family #175.
4. "The Girl Cops of Metropolis"

Superman #109 - The Super-Puppet with X-Ray Eyes released by DC Comics on November 1, 1956.

Superman #110 - The Defeat of Superman! released by DC Comics on January 1, 1957.

 Superman #111 released by DC Comics on February 1957.

1. "The Boy in Superman's Body!" Reprinted in Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #104.

Superman #112 - The Three Men of Steel released by DC Comics on March 1957.

1. "Superman's Neighbors" reprinted in Superman #241.
2. "Superman's Fatal Costume" reprinted in Superman #231.
3. "The Three Men of Steel"

Superman #113 - The Superman of the Present and the Superman of the Past released by DC Comics on May 1, 1957. 

Superman #114 - Superman's Billion-Dollar Debt! released by DC Comics on July 1, 1957.

  Superman #115 - The Three Subsitute Supermen! released by DC Comics on August 1, 1957.

Superman #116 - The Mechanized Superman! released by DC Comics on September 1, 1957.

  Superman #117 released by DC Comics on November 1, 1957.

 Superman #118 - The Death of Superman! released by DC Comics on January 1, 1958.

Superman #119 - The Second Superman released by DC Comics on February 1, 1958.

 Superman #120 - The Day Superman Married! released by DC Comics on March 1, 1958.

 Superman #121 - The Bride of Futureman!; The Great Superman Swindle; Jimmy Hits the Jackpot released by DC Comics on May 1958.

1. "The Bride of Futureman" Reprinted in Superman Annual #4.
2. "The Great Superman Swindle"
3. "Jimmy Hits the Jackpot"

 Superman #122 - The Super Sergeant released by DC Comics on July 1958.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "The Secret of the Space Souvenirs" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "Superman in the White House!" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
4. "The Super-Sergeant" written by Otto Binder, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

 Superman #123 - The Girl of Steel! released by DC Comics on August 1958.

"The Three Magic Wishes." Jimmy Olsen gets his hands on a wish-granting totem, and wishes a "Supergirl" into existence (much to the chagrin of Lois Lane).

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "The Girl of Steel!" part 1, "The Lost Super-Powers" part 2, "Superman's Return To Krypton" part 3 written by Otto Binder, penciled by Dick Sprang and inked by Stan Kaye.

Notes:

• Supergirl is not Linda Danvers; she is a one shot character.

Reprinted in Superman Annual #6, Superman Annual #8, Superman #217 & The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told HC/TPB.

 Superman #124 - The Super-Sword / Mrs. Superman / The Steeplejack of Steel released by DC Comics on September 1958.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "The Super-Sword" written by Jerry Coleman, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. (Superman vs. Bull Matthews, with Lois Lane, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen)
3. "Mrs. Superman" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Kurt Schaffenberger. (Is it wedding bells for Superman and Lois?)
4. "The Steeplejack of Steel" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Stan Kaye. (Superman vs Bart Benson)

Black Knight: On guard, Superman! When last we dueled I wounded you. This time my magic sword will slay you!

 Superman #125 - Lois Lane's Super-Dream / Clark Kent's College Days / Superman's New Power released by DC Comics on November 1958.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "Lois Lane's Super-Dream" written by Jerry Coleman, penciled and inked by Kurt Schaffenberger. (Superman, Lois Lane : a dream sequence)
3. "Clark Kent's College Days" an (Untold Tales of Superman #1) written by Jerry Coleman, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
4. "Superman's New Power" written by Jerry Coleman, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye (Superman, Lois Lane)

Man: Great Scott! I know Superman can fly and has super-strength! But his new power is fantastic!

Other Man: I'll have to photograph the effects of Superman's new power--or they'll never believe me!

  Superman #126 - Superman's Lost Identity released by DC Comics on January 1, 1959.

1. Superman's Hunt For Clark Kent (Superman gets amnesia, with Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen / written by Otto Binder) -- 2. The Spell of the Shandu Clock (Superman vs The Fallon Gang, with Lois and Jimmy / written by Jerry Coleman) -- 3. The Two Faces of Superman (Superman, Lois / written by Jerry Coleman)

Superman: Please--increase the voltage! You must shock me out of my amnesia. I still can't remember who I am!

 Superman #127 - Titano the Super-Ape! released by DC Comics on February 1959.

Superman #128 - Superman Versus the Futuremen / The Sleeping Beauty from Krypton! released by DC Comics on April 1959.

1. "Superman Versus the Futuremen" written by Bill Finger, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.
2. "The Sleeping Beauty from Krypton!" written by Bill Finger, penciled and inked by Kurt Schaffenberger. Reprinted in Superman Annual #5.

Notes:

• All stories reprinted in Showcase Presents: Superman #1 and Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #2.
• Lex Luthor is mentioned in flashback but he is not seen.
• Bruce Wayne is in disguise as Clark Kent.

Superman #129 - The Ghost Of Lois Lane / Clark Kent Fireman of Steel! / The Girl in Superman's Past! released by DC Comics on May 1959. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "The Ghost of Lois Lane" written by Jerry Coleman, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. Superman inadvertently causes an accident in Professor Grail's lab, which may cost Lois Lane her life. Reprinted in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #77.
3. "Clark Kent, Fireman of Steel!" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. Clark Kent joins the Metropolis Fire Department to do a story on fire-fighting, but must do so without revealing that he is Superman. Reprinted in Superman #197.
4. "The Girl in Superman's Past" (An Untold Tale of Superman) written by Bill Finger, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. Clark meets, dates and proposes to his College sweetheart, Lori Lemaris. Reprinted in Superman Annual #1 & Superman #217.

 Superman #130 - The Curse of Kryptonite! / The Super-Servant of Crime / The Town that Hated Superman! released by DC Comics on July 1959.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "The Curse of Kryptonite!" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "The Super-Servant of Crime" written by Robert Bernstein, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Papp.
4. "The Town that Hated Superman!" written by Otto Binder, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

 Superman #131 - The Menace Of Mr. Mxyzptlk! / Superman's Future Wife! / The Unknown Super-Deeds released by DC Comics on August 1959.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "The Menace of Mr. Mxyzptlk!" written by Jerry Coleman, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "Superman's Future Wife!" written by Robert Bernstein, penciled and inked by Kurt Schaffenberger.
4. "The Unknown Super-Deeds" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.

 Superman #132 - Superman's Other Life! released by DC Comics on October 1959.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "Superman's Other Life!" "Krypton Lives On!" part 1 "Futuro, Super-Hero of Krypton!" part 2 "Superman of Two Worlds!" part 3 written by Otto Binder, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. Reprinted in Superman Annual #5, The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #1 - HC, Showcase Presents: Superman #1, Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #2 and Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #3.

  Superman #133 - The Super-Luck Of Badge 77; How Perry White Hired Clark Kent!; Superman Joins the Army! released by DC Comics on November 1959. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "The Super-Luck Of Badge 77" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. Reprinted in Superman #194.
3. "How Perry White Hired Clark Kent!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. Reprinted in Superman #214.
4. "Superman Joins The Army!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. Reprinted in Superman #195.

  Superman #134 - The Super-Outlaw from Krypton! released by DC Comics on January 1, 1960.

 Superman #135 - When Lois First Suspected Clark was Superman / Superman's Mermaid Sweetheart / The Trio of Steel! released by DC Comics on February 1960.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "When Lois First Suspected Clark was Superman" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "Superman's Mermaid Sweetheart" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.
4. "The Trio of Steel!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.

  Superman #136 - The Man who Married Lois Lane! released by DC Comics on April 1960.
"The Man who married Lois Lane!" Power Man, Bizarro and Mr. Mxyzptlk cameos.

 Superman #137 - The Two Faces of Superman! released by DC Comics on May 1, 1960.

 Superman #138 - Titano, The Super-Ape! / Superman's Black Magic! / The Mermaid From Atlantis! released by DC Comics on July 1960.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "Titano The Super-Ape" written by Otto Binder, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. Reprinted in DC Special #16 & DC Goes Ape #1.
3. "Superman's Black Magic!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. Bruce Wayne makes a cameo appearance dressed as Batman at a costume party held at the Daily Planet. Reprinted in Superman #203.
4. "The Mermaid From Atlantis!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. Reprinted in Superman #278.

All stories reprinted in Showcase Presents: Superman #2

. Superman #139 - The New Life of Super-Merman! / The Jolly Jailhouse! / The Untold Story of Red Kryptonite! released by DC Comics on August 1960.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "The New Life of Super-Merman!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.
3. "The Jolly Jailhouse!" written by Jerry Coleman, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
4. "The Untold Story of Red Kryptonite!" written by Otto Binder, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. When a bathyscaph is marooned 10 miles beneath the ocean's surface, Superman must rescue it despite it's proximity to a large red Kryptonite meteorite.

 Superman #140 - The Son of Bizarro! released by DC Comics on October 1, 1960.

A Three Part Superman Novel: The Son of Bizarro

Presenting a thrilling three-part novel starring Superman and Supergirl as they meet an incredible mystery from the Bizarro world!
Bizarro No. 1 and Lois Bizarro No. 1 have a child, the first ever born on Bizarro World, who has super strength like Bizarro No. 1, but he is handsome - a freak by Bizarro standards!

Part I: The Son of Bizarro!

Far off in space is a queer cubical world inhabited by Bizarros, imperfect duplicates of Superman and Lois Lane created from a machine built by Luthor. One day, the original Bizarro, Bizarro No. 1, comes home to find his wife, Bizarro Lois No. 1, has given birth to a son that has super strength, but looks like a perfect human baby - a disgrace to the name of Bizarro!

The original Bizarros try to keep the Bizarro Superbaby a secret, but one day he flies off on his own and learns that he is reviled by the people of Bizarro world. When he sees his own reflection for the first time, he knows why. In an attempt to protect the child, Bizarro No. 1 flies to space where he hides the infant in a hollow metal object. Unfortunately, the object is a rocket, and it whisks Bizarro Superbaby off.   

Part II: The Orphan Bizarro!

Crash landing on Earth, Bizarro Superbaby is taken to Midvale orphanage where Linda Lee (AKA Supergirl) is temporarily put in charge of him. Chasing a butterfly, Bizarro Superbaby, now known as 'Buster', flies to Metropolis where it takes both Supergirl and Superman to catch him.

Superman charges Supergirl with concealing Buster's true nature from the world until he can come up with a plan for the child. One day, Mr. and Mrs. Crandall arrive to adopt Buster. They are in fact robots created by Superman so that he can have Buster relocated to the Fortress of Solitude where he can be safely watched over by Krypto. But Bizarro No. 1 has learned of Buster's whereabouts, and to make matters worse, Supergirl exposes Buster to a lab accident!  

Part III: The Bizarro Supergirl!

While playing in the Fortress of Solitude, Buster activates the Duplicator Ray, creating a Bizarro Supergirl. When Superman returns he realizes that Buster, who now looks like a Bizarro, must be from Bizarro World, and he instructs Bizarro Supergirl to take him home. Bizarro Supergirl, however, has become attached to Buster, and disobeys Superman taking him to a remote location on Earth to raise him herself. Believing Superman created Bizarro Supergirl to be a foster mother to Buster and keep him on Earth, Bizarro declares war, and raises an army of Bizarros to destroy the Earth!  

 Superman #141 - Superman's Return to Krypton! released by DC Comics on November 1960.

1. Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again! (Superman's Return to Krypton! part I) - Superman accidentally breaks the time barrier and lands on Krypton - before he was born!
2. Superman's Kryptonian Romance! (Superman's Return to Krypton! part II) - Superman meets the love of his life, a woman that is doomed to die with the rest of the planet Krypton!
3. The Surprise of Fate! (Superman's Return to Krypton! part III) - Bravely Superman and his fiancée plan to face the oncoming doom of Krypton together - but they reckon without the surprise of fate!

Reprinted in Superman #232, Superman in the Sixties, Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #2 and Showcase Presents: Superman #2.

  Superman #142 - Lois Lane's Secret Helper! / Superman Meets Al Capone! / The Flame Dragon from Krypton! released by DC Comics on January 1961.

1. "Lois Lane's Secret Helper!" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Kurt Schaffenberger. Krypto conspires to get Superman married. Reprinted in Limited Collectors' Edition #31.
2. "Superman Meets Al Capone!" written by Otto Binder, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. While traveling through time, Superman accidentally ends up in 1920s Chicago where he gets involved with the Capone mob. Reprinted in Superman #197 and Superman From the 30s to the 70s #1 - HC.
3. "Flame-Dragon from Krypton!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. Superman must defeat a Kryptonian flame-dragon. Reprinted in World's Finest Comics #142.

Notes:

• All stories reprinted in Showcase Presents: Superman #2

Superman #143 - The Great Superman Hoax! / Lois Lane's Lucky Day! / Bizarro Meets Frankenstein! released by DC Comics on February 1961. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "The Great Superman Hoax!" written by Robert Bernstein, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. Superman exposes a scam by Professor Otto Juris.
3. "Lois Lane's Lucky Day!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by John Forte. Superman pits his wits against Clip Carson.
4. "Bizarro meets Frankenstein!" written by Otto Binder, penciled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. Superman runs damage control when Bizarro comes to Hollywood. Reprinted in Superman #202.

  Superman #144 - The Super-Weapon! / Superboy's First Public Appearance! / The Orphans of Space! released by DC Comics on April 1961.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "The Super-Weapon!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. Bert Talbot, Luthor's cell mate, is released from prison and uses a blueprint he got from Luthor to create a Super-Weapon. It's up to Superman and Jimmy Olsen to stop him!
3. "Superboy's First Public Appearance!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. Superman reminisces about the first time he made his existence known publicly.
4. "The Orphans of Space!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. Superman, Krypto and Supergirl experience a frightening Red Kryptonite-induced hallucination. Reprinted in Superman #213.

 Superman #145 - The Secret Identity of Superman! / The Interplanetary Circus! / The Night of March 31st! released by DC Comics on May 1961.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "The Secret Identity of Superman!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. (Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lucy Lane, Superman Robot, Green Kryptonite)
3. "The Interplanetary Circus!" written by Robert Bernstein, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. (Superman, Lois Lane)
4. "The Night of March 31st!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Shelly Moldoff. (Superman, Lois, Jimmy, Supergirl, Krypto, Streaky, Lori Lemaris, Lana Lang, Lex Luthor, Brainiac, Bizarro, Bizarro Perry White, Mr. Mxy, red and green Kryptonite, Daily Planet: an "April Fool's Day" story in which readers enter a contest to find the most errors)

"Superman, unless you join our space carnival, I'll set half the world on fire!
"And I'll freeze the other half!"
Superman (thought): I must do as these creatures command. There's no way to fight them!

 Superman #146 - The Story of Superman's Life! / Superman's Greatest Feats! released by DC Comics on July 1961.
 Cover by Curt Swan and Shelly Moldoff.

1. "The Story of Superman's Life!" (Superman, Lara, Jor-El, Zor-El, Super Baby, Martha and Johnathan Kent, Superboy, Lana Lang, Krypto, Lex Luthor, green Kryptonite, Lois Lane, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen / written by Otto Binder) Reprinted in 80 Page Giant #8, Superman in the Sixties, More Secret Origins & DC Universe: Secret Origins.
2. "Superman's Greatest Feats!" (Superman, Lori Lemaris, Superboy, Lex Luthor, red Kryptonite, Abraham Lincoln, John Wilkes Booth, Jor-El, Lara, Zor-El, Alura, Chief Sitting Bull / written by Jerry Siegel : Superman travels to the past and changes key historical events) Reprinted in Superman #252.

Both stories reprinted in Showcase Presents: Superman #3.
"Told for the first time! 'The Complete Story of Superman's Life!' reveals How Superman came from Krypton to Earth!, How he gained his amazing super-powers!, How he assumed the secret identity of Clark Kent!, How he met Krypto, the Super-Dog!, How Kryptonite can destroy him!
Jor-El: Our son won't perish when our doomed world explodes, Lara. This rocket will take baby Kal-El to a safe world-- Earth!

  Superman #147 - The Legion of Super-Villains! released by DC Comics on August 1, 1961.

Cover Story: Lex Luthor builds a contraption in prison that allows him to contact people from the future. He ends up meeting the Legion of Super-Villains: Cosmic King, Saturn Queen and Lightning Lord. They are a three-member team that opposes the Legion of Super-Heroes as adults, particularly Saturn Woman (who is Saturn Girl as an adult), Cosmic Man (who is Cosmic Boy as an adult) and Lightning Man (who is Lightning Lad as an adult). Superman and this adult version of the Legion of Super-Heroes defeats the Legion of Super-Villains and returns everyone to jail, except Saturn Queen who ends up renouncing evil.
1st story: "The Great Mento" - Superman fights against the scourge of Mento and his henchman. What is the secret of this masked man?
2nd Story: "Krypto vs Titano" - Krypto goes back in time to meet Titano.
2nd story: "Krypto vs Titano" -

  Superman #148 - The 20th Century Achilles! / Mr. Mxyzptlk's Super-Mischief! / Superman Owes a Billion Dollars! released by DC Comics on October 1961.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
2. "The 20th Century Achilles!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
3. "Mr. Mxyzptlk's Super-Mischief!" written by Robert Bernstein, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Shelly Moldoff.
4. Hy Wire gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
5. "Superman Owes a Billion Dollars!" written by Robert Bernstein, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. Reprinted in Superman #284.

Notes:

• All stories reprinted in Showcase Presents: Superman #3.

 Superman #149 - The Death of Superman! released by DC Comics on November 1961. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Shelly Moldoff.
2. "The Death of Superman!" "Lex Luthor, Hero!" part 1 "Luthor's Super-Bodyguard!" part 2 "The Death of Superman!" part 3 written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. An imaginary story about what would happen if Luthor killed Superman.
3. Ollie gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

Notes:

• Last .10 cent issue.
• Reprinted in: Superman #193, Best of DC #1, The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #1 TPB/HC, DC's Greatest Imaginary Stories #1, Showcase Presents Superman #3 and Superman A Celebration of 75 Years HC.

  Superman #150 - When the World Forgot Superman! released by DC Comics on January 1, 1962.

  Superman #151 - The Three Tough Teen-Agers! / The Man Who Trained Superman! / Superman's Greatest Secret! released by DC Comics on February 1962. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Three Tough Teen-Agers!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
   
3. "Homer" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
4. "The Man Who Trained Superman!" written by Robert Bernstein, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
5. "Shorty" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
6. "Superman's Greatest Secret!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

  Superman #152 - The Robot Master! / Superbaby Captures the Pumpkin Gang! / The TV Trap for Superman! released by DC Comics on April 1962.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Robot Master!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. 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.
3. "Buzzy asks: "Do You Know Your Neighbors?" public service ad.
4. "Little Pete" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
5. "Superbaby Captures the Pumpkin Gang!" "An Untold Story of Superman when He was Superbaby!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled and inked by George Papp. Superbaby and Officer Parker stop the Pumpkin Gang. Reprinted in The Superman Family #166.
6. "Little Pete" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
7. "The TV Trap for Superman!" written by Bill Finger, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. Two criminals trick Superman into wearing a secret TV camera so they can figure out his secret identity.
8. "Bebe" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

Notes:

• 30th Street and Broad Street was the address of Clark Kent's apartment.
• All stories reprinted in Showcase Presents: Superman #3.

  Superman #153 - The Day Superman Broke the Law! / The Secret of the Superman Stamp! / The Town of Supermen! released by DC Comics on May 1962. 

1. "The Day Superman Broke the Law!" written by Bill Finger?, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. When Superman goes to the quiet town of Littleton to stop a pending danger, he find himself in a bind.
2. "The Secret of the Superman Stamp!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. The mayor of Rangoon, Burma wants a photograph of Superman to use on a commemorative stamp for his nation. This story is based off of "The Superman Stamp" a story that appeared in Superman #91.
3. "Casey the Cop" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
4. "The Town of Supermen!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled and inked by John Forte. Lois Lane goes to investigate a western town but finds that the picturesque inhabitants are not what they seem. Reprinted in Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #104.
5. "Tricksy World's Greatest Stunt Man" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
6. "Time-Out for Talk!" public service ad.

Notes:

• All stories reprinted in Showcase Presents: Superman #3.

Superman #154 - The Underwater Pranks of Mr. Mxyzptlk! / Krypton's First Superman! released by DC Comics on July 1962.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Underwater Pranks of Mr. Mxyzptlk!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
3. Ollie gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
4. "Krypton's First Superman!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
5. Superman says... "Be a Good Citizen!" (public service announcement)
6. Little Pete gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

Has Mxyzptlk finally outwitted the Man of Steel?

  Superman #155 - Superman Under The Green Sun! released by DC Comics on August 1, 1962.
Feature (Part One): "Superman Under the Green Sun!"

 Superman #156 - The Last Days of Superman! released by DC Comics on October 1962.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Last Days of Superman!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
3. Part I: "Superman's Death Sentence!"
4. Jerry the Jitterbug gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
5. Part II: "The Super-Comrades of All-Time!"
6. Shorty gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
7. Part III: "Superman's Last Day of Life!"

Superman is dying and from quarantine he arranges for Supergirl, The Legion of Super Heroes and Lori Lemaris to carry out heroic deeds he can no longer perform. As he leaves a message for the whole world (engraved on the moon via his heat vision) hope of a cure appears. Who is the carrier of this hope, and has Superman just revealed his true identity to the world, by etching it on the moon?

 Superman #157 - The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner! / The Super-Genie of Metropolis / Superman's Day of Doom! released by DC Comics on November 1962.

1. "The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!"

Superman releases Quex-Ul from the Phantom Zone after his 25 year sentence is complete, upon release Quex-Ul plans to destroy Superman with Gold Kryptonite as revenge for his imprisonment, will he succeed??. Reprinted in Superman #227 & Superman: Tales from the Phantom Zone.

2. "The Super-Genie of Metropolis"

Professor Von Schultz returns from a trip claiming to have found Aladdin's lamp, Superman poses as the Genie, fooling everyone.
What could Superman's reasons be for perpetrating this hoax? Reprinted in The Best of DC #8.

3. "Private Pete"

4. "Superman's Day of Doom!"

It's Superman's day, and everybody has a present for him, including Bizarro, but as usual it backfires putting Superman's life in danger, however a predictor machine from a far away galaxy claims that his life will be saved by someone with the initials L.L., Who could it be?? Reprinted in Limited Collectors' Edition #38.

5. "Ollie"

All stories reprinted in Showcase Presents: Superman #4.

Superman #158 - The Invasion of the Super-People! released by DC Comics on January 1, 1963.

Superman #159 - Lois Lane, the Super-Maid of Krypton! released by DC Comics on February 1963.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Lois Lane, the Super-Maid of Krypton!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
3. "Super-Turtle" gag-Strip by Henry Boltinoff.

Chapter 1: "Lois Lane's Flight from Earth!"

When the Sun of earth explodes destroying it, Lois Lane is sent to Krypton in a capsule, and given powers by a Power-ray his father invented, she is adopted by the zoo-keeper Khal kan and his wife Maural, and given the name Kandi Kan.

Lois grows up in Kryptonville with her friends Kal-El, Len Landor and Krypto but when there is trouble she becomes Super-maid.

Chapter 2: "The Female Luthor from Krypton!"

After the death of her adoptive parents Lois decides to move to Kryptonopolis, where she becomes a nurse and Kal-El becomes a doctor, When Brainiac ship tries to Miniaturize Kandor, Super-maid stops him, and he ends in the phantom zone.

However Lu-Thoria tries to take over Brainiac Ship and with it's advanced weaponry, she plans to conquer Krypton, Super-maid stops her, but not before she discovers all of Brainiac' s secrets and escapes.

Chapter 3: "The Doom of Super-Maid!"

Lu-Thoria escapes to an asteroid to collect Earthite the only substance that can destroy Super-maid, Kal-El follows, but Super-maid arrives in time to stop her covered in silver to shield her from the earthite, once captured It turns out that Lu-Thoria is not evil, she was affected by an unknown radiation transforming her from noble scientist to sinister renegade.

  Superman #160 - When Superman Lost His Powers! released by DC Comics on April 1, 1963.

  Superman #161 - Superman Goes to War! / The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent! released by DC Comics on May 1963.

The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent! - Superboy takes his adoptive parents on a vacation excursion to the past, only to expose them to a deadly disease from which he is powerless to save them!
Superman goes to war!-Clark Kent/Supes, Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen are transported in to a war zone, where Superman has to protect his friends, without revealing his secret identity!
Notes:

• The cover is homage of the cover of Action Comics #291.

  Superman #162 - The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! released by DC Comics on July 1963.

1. Cover by Kurt Schaffenberger.
2. "The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!" "The Titanic Twins!" part 1 "The Anti-Evil Ray!" part 2 "The End of Superman's Career!" part 3 written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

Look upon the greatest Imaginary Story of all time!
Look as all the loose ends get tied in Superman's life!
Look at SUPERMAN RED AND SUPERMAN BLUE!
Reprinted in DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #18, The Best of DC #19, Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told (Hardcover 1988/Trade Paperback 1989), DC's Greatest Imaginary Stories #1 & Showcase Presents: Superman #4.

 Superman #163 - Wonder-Man, the New Hero of Metropolis! / The Goofy Superman! released by DC Comics on August 1963.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Wonder-Man, the New Hero of Metropolis!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
3. "The Goofy Superman!" written by Robert Bernstein, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
4. "Peg" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

 Superman #164 - The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman! released by DC Comics on October 1963.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. Reprinted in Superman #239, Superman from the Thirties to the Eighties, Superman in the Sixties, Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #1 & Superman vs. Lex Luthor.
3. "Casey the Cop" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
4. "The Fugitive from the Phantom Zone!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. Reprinted in Superman #232.

"The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman!"

a. Part I: "The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman!"

Luthor breaks free from prison and issues repeated challenges on TV for Superman to face him man-to-man, without super powers. Superman finally accepts, and the two travel to a distant planet with a red sun to fight it out. But will the planet itself be the death of them?

b. Part II: "The Super-Duel!"

The planet proves to be inhabited, and Luthor becomes a hero to the locals, while Superman is seen as a villain. The second round of Luthor and Superman's battle is fought in an arena full of spectators - cheering for Luthor!
Note: All stories reprinted in Showcase Presents: Superman #4.

 Superman #165 - Beauty And The Super-Beast!; The Sweetheart Superman Forgot! released by DC Comics on November 1963.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Beauty and the Super-Beast!" written by Robert Bernstein, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. Reprinted in Superman #272.
3. "Casey the Cop" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
4. The Sweetheart Superman Forgot! - written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. After an encounter with red kryptonite, Superman loses his powers and forgets who he is...then he falls in love! Reprinted in Superman #222 & Superman in the Sixties.

Notes:

• All stories reprinted in Showcase Presents: Superman #4.
• This issue appears on the organ's music rack in the Beatles' 1965 movie Help!

Superman #166 - The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons! released by DC Comics on January 1964.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. Reprinted in Superman #222, DC's Greatest Imaginary Stories #1 & Showcase Presents: Superman #4.

Notes:

• This issue appears on the organ's music rack in the Beatles' 1965 movie Help!

Superman #167 - The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! released by DC Comics on February 1964. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!" (part 1) "The Downfall of Superman!" (part 2) "The Hour of Kandor's Vengeance!" (part 3) written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. Two of Superman's greatest foes team up to battle the Man of Steel and Luthor learns Brainiac's secret (part 1). Luthor and Brainiac set a trap for the Man of Steel (part 2). Brainiac is captured and submitted to trial in the bottled city of Kandor (part 3). Reprinted in Superman #245, Superman the Greatest Stories Ever Told #2 and Superman vs. Brainiac.
3. "Moolah the Mystic" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

 Superman #168 - Luthor - - Super-Hero! released by DC Comics on April 1964.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Luthor - - Super-Hero!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
3. "Tricksy" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

Notes:

• The Metropolis Mailbag pays tribute to the recently assassinated President Kennedy with a comic panel from the New York Times dated August 30, 1963 concerning Superman meeting President Kennedy about the President's Physical Fitness Program.

  Superman #169 - The Infernal Imp! / The Man Who Stole Superman's Secret Life! / The Bizarro Invasion of Earth! released by DC Comics on May 1964.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Infernal Imp!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. Reprinted in The Superman Family #168.
3. "The Great DC Contest" Contest rules concerning the Bizarro story.
4. "Kryptonite "Guide List" A brief summary of Green, Red, Blue, White, Gold and Jewel Kryptonite.
5. "The Man Who Stole Superman's Secret Life!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
6. "The Bizarro Invasion of Earth!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.

 Superman #170 - Superman's Mission for President Kennedy! / If Luthor Were Superman's Father! released by DC Comics on July 1964.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Shelly Moldoff.
2. "Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!" written by Bill Finger and E. Nelson Bridwell penciled and inked by Al Plastino. (Superman, President Kennedy, Supergirl, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White) - after watching Lana Lang's exposé of American fitness on TV, U.S. President John Kennedy asks Superman to help with a physical fitness initiative.
3. "Super-Turtle" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
4. "If Lex Luthor Were Superman's Father!" (part 1) "The Wedding of Lara and Luthor!" part 2) written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. (Superman, Lex Luthor, Jor-El, Lara) Lex Luthor travels back in time to be Superman's dad.

Note: The story "Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!" was originally set to run in Superman #168, but was pulled following JFK's assassination. The story's original art was donated to the John F. Kennedy Memorial Library at Harvard University.

 Superman #171 - Superman’s Sacrifice! / The Curse Of Magic! / The Nightmare Ordeal of Superman! released by DC Comics on August 1964.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Superman’s Sacrifice!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "The Curse Of Magic!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
4. "How Superman has Tricked Mr. Mxyzptlk" 1/3 page text piece.
5. "The Nightmare Ordeal of Superman!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.

Story 1:
2 aliens land on Earth demanding Superman kill someone or Earth would be destroyed. Superman chooses himself but they change the Kryptonite to ordinary rock. Then Lois and Lana pick themselves with Superman stopping them. He then makes it appear as if Clark Kent dies in an atomic bomb explosion. The aliens then reveal it was based on a bet whether they could make Superman kill someone because they are gamblers. They use their mental powers to make the world forget the the past few eventful hours and leave Earth.

Story 2:
Mr Mxyzptlk comes to Earth and gives Superman the curse of magic. Random things he says happens such after singing London Bridge is falling down, the actual bridge begins to fall. Finally he breaks the curse after saying his Kryptonian name backwards.

Story 3.
Helping with a scientific experiment, Superman travels to another planet. At the start of the story, the planet has a yellow sun but then changed to a red sun while he's on the planet. Losing his powers, he is beaten by a native of the planet and his clothes are stolen. He hides in a cave until Jimmy and Lois arrive on a space ship to save him. He isn't recognized as Clark Kent when they see him because under the red sun, his hair and beard grew out. Once they leave the red sun, his powers return.

 Superman #172 - The Tyrant Superman! released by DC Comics on October 1964.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Tyrant Superman!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. "The New Superman" (part 1) "Clark Kent - Former Superman!" (part 2) "The Struggle of the Two Supermen!" (part 3)
3. "How Perry White has helped Superman" 1/3 page text piece.

 Superman #173 - The Untouchable Clark Kent! / Tales of Green Kryptonite No. 1 / The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac! released by DC Comics on November 1964. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Untouchable Clark Kent!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
3. "Tales of Green Kryptonite No. 1" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. Green Kryptonite is the narrator of this story! Part 1 of the Tales of Kryptonite Series.(Superman #176, Superman #177 & Superman #179)
4. "Luthor's Inventions" 1/3 page text piece.
5. "Willy and Dilly" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
6. "The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by George Papp.

  Superman #174 - Clark Kent's Incredible Delusion! / Super-Mxyzptlk... Hero! released by DC Comics on January 1965.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Clark Kent's Incredible Delusion!" (part 1) "The End of a Hero!" (part 2) written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. (Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, Batman, Superboy (flashback).
3. "Super-Mxyzptlk... Hero!" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. (Superman vs Mr. Mxy, with Bizarro and Perry White).

Note: Results of "The Great D.C. Contest" from Superman #169.

  Superman #175 - Clark Kent's Brother! released by DC Comics on February 1965. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Clark Kent's Brother!" (part 1) "The Defeat of Superman!" (part 2) "The Luthor-Superman!" (part 3) written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. An imaginary story where the Kents adopt Lex, who becomes friends with Superman. But who becomes the villain?
3. "Super-Turtle" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
4. "Some of the Best Imaginary Tales of the Super - Family" 1 page text piece on the best Super Family imaginary stories. It highlights Superman #149, Superboy #95, Adventure Comics #299, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #57 and Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #56.

 Superman #176 - The Revenge of the Super-Pets! / Tales of Green Kryptonite No. 2 / Superman's Day of Truth! released by DC Comics on April 1965. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Revenge of the Super-Pets!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. (Superman, Legion of Super Pets, Perry White).
3. "Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
4. "Tales of Green Kryptonite No. 2" written by Otto Binder, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. (Superman, Green Kryptonite (the narrator of this story!), Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Red Kryptonite, Superbaby & Superboy (flashback). Part 2 of the Tales of Kryptonite Series.(Superman #173, Superman #177 & Superman #179)
5. "Jerry the Jitterbug" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
6. "Professor Eureka" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
7. "Superman's Day of Truth!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. (Superman, Lois, Perry, Supergirl, Supergirl Fan Club, Lana Lang, Professor Potter, Val-Lor, Vrangs, Atlanteans) Reprinted in Superman #241.

Judge: Superman, you have sworn to tell the whole truth! Since "Superman" is only an alias, you must write your real name on the blackboard!
Man: What a spot Superman is in! If he reveals his true name, it will mean the end of his career!

  Superman #177 - Superman's Kryptonese Curse! / The Menace Called "It"! / When Jimmy Olsen Stole Krypto From Superman released by DC Comics on May 1965.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. What's Wrong with These Pictures? (public service message)
3. "Superman's Kryptonese Curse!" (Tales of Kryptonite No. 3) written by Otto Binder, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. (Superman, green, red, and gold Kryptonite, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, Krypto, Superman and Supergirl Robot, Superboy and Superbaby in flashbacks). Green Kryptonite is the narrator of this story! Part 3 of the Tales of Kryptonite Series.(Superman #173, Superman #176 & Superman #179)
4. "The Menace Called "It"!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. (Superman, Lois, Lana Lang, Perry / see Action Comics #162)
5. "When Jimmy Olsen Stole Krypto From Superman" written by Jerry Siegel, penciled and inked by George Papp. (Superman, Jimmy, Krypto the Super-Dog, Lucy Lane).
6. "Casey the Cop" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

 Superman #178 - Project Earth-Doom! / When Superman Lost His Memory! released by DC Comics on July 1965.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Project Earth-Doom!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "When Superman Lost His Memory!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

  Superman #179 - The Outlaw Fort Knox! / The Menace Of Gold Kryptonite! / Private Kent, The Fighting Marine! released by DC Comics on August 1965

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Outlaw Fort Knox!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "The Menace Of Gold Kryptonite!" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Al Plastino. Green Kryptonite is the narrator of this story! Part 4 of the Tales of Kryptonite Series.(Superman #173, Superman #176 & Superman #177)
4. "Private Kent, The Fighting Marine!" written by Otto Binder, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
5. "Cap's Hobby Center" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

 Superman #180 - Clark Kent's Great Superman Hunt! / The Girl Who Was Mightier Than Superman! released by DC Comics on October 1965

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Clark Kent's Great Superman Hunt!" written by Leo Dorfman. penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "The Girl who was Mightier than Superman!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

 Superman #181 - The Super-Scoops of Morna Vine! / The Superman of 2965! released by DC Comics on November 1965.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Super-Scoops of Morna Vine!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
3. "Little Pete" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
4. "The Superman of 2965!" written by Edmond Hamilton, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. Reprinted in Superman #244 & Superman Past and Future TPB.
5. "Super-Turtle" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

 Superman #182 - The New Lives of Superman! / The Menace of the Terrible Toyman! released by DC Comics on January 1966.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The New Lives of Superman!" part 1 and "Clark the "K"!" part 2 written by Jerry Siegel, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
3. "The Menace of the Terrible Toyman!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

  Superman #183 - Prize Stories from the Superman Library! released by DC Comics on January 1966. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Superman, Cartoon Hero!" Reprints Superman #19.
3. "Famous Stories of the Golden Age" 1/2 page text piece on 17 Superman stories of the golden age of comics.
4. "Clark Kent's College Days" Reprints Superman #125.
5. "When Superman Lost His Powers!" Reprints Action Comics #262.
6. "A Superman Quiz for Mom and Dad" 1/2 page text piece with 12 questions concerning the golden age Superman.
7. "The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk!" Reprints Superman #30.
8. "Superman, Cartoon Hero!" Reprints Superman #19.
9. "The Eye of Metropolis!" Reprints Action Comics #250.

 Superman #184 - The Demon Under the Red Sun! released by DC Comics on February 1966.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Demon Under the Red Sun!" part 1 "Test of the Tailsman" part 2 written by Otto Binder penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "Secrets of the Fortress of Solitude" 1/3 page text piece and a 2 page spread of 12 rooms of the Fortress of Solitude.
4. "Cap's Hobby Center" by Henry Boltinoff.

 Superman #185 - Superman's Achilles Heel! / Target Superman! released by DC Comics on April 1966.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Superman's Achilles' Heel!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled and inked by Pete Costanza. (Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, red Kryptonite)
3. "Target Superman!" part 1 "The Irresistible Clark Kent!" part 2 written by Leo Dorfman, penciled and inked by Jim Mooney (Superman, Lois, Perry White, Superman robots, Lana Lang (cameo) .

  Superman #186 - The Two Ghosts of Superman! / Clark Kent, Gangster! released by DC Comics on May 1966.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Two Ghosts of Superman!" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "Clark Kent, Gangster!" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. Reprinted in The Superman Family #165

Superman #187 - Superman's Inner Sanctum! released by DC Comics on June 1966. 

This "80 pg. Giant G23" contains a collection of reprints dealing with Superman's Fortress of Solitude.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Superman's Fortresses of Solitude!" Reprinted from Action Comics #261.
3. "Cap's Hobby Hints" by Henry Boltinoff.
4. "The Boy in the Bottle!" Reprinted from Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #53.
5. "Tales of the Imitation Fortresses" full text article by E. Nelson Bridwell.
6. "Superman's Hall of Trophies!" Reprinted from Action Comics #164.
7. A Look at Superman's First Fortress from the 1942 Story "Muscles for Sale!" Excerpts 2 pages from Superman #17.
8. "Three Nights in the Fortress of Solitude!" Reprinted from Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #14.
9. "The Super-Merman of the Sea" Reprinted from Action Comics #244.
10. "The Land of a Million Supermen" Reprinted from Action Comics #233.

  Superman #188 - The School for Superman Assassins! released by DC Comics on July 1966.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The School for Superman Assassins!" part 1 "Zunial's Secret Weapon?????" part 2 written by Otto Binder, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Shelly Moldoff.
3. "Super-Turtle" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

  Superman #189 - Krypton Lives Again! released by DC Comics on August 1966.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Krypton Lives Again!" (part 1) "Krypton's Second Doom!" (part 2) written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Wayne Boring. A planet comes crashing towards Earth; that planet is Krypton?!
3. The Policeman Is Your Friend! (public service message written by Jack Schiff)
4. "Cap's Hobby Hints" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

Note: All Kryptonian characters are androids.

Flashback to Superman #141.

Superman (thought): This is Krypton, where I was born. But I've brought the touch of death to all my people. The only survivor is my dog Krypto...and he doesn't remember me!

  Superman #190 - The Four Element Enemies! released by DC Comics on October 1966. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Four Element Enemies!" part 1 "Fight with the Fearsome Foursome!" part 2 written by Jim Shooter, penciled and inked by Wayne Boring.
3. "Super-Turtle" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

  Superman #191 - The Prisoner of Demon! released by DC Comics on November 1966.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Prisoner of Demon!" part 1 "Demo the Diabolical!" part 2 written by Jim Shooter, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "Cap's Hobby Hints How to do it Better" by Henry Boltinoff.

  Superman #192 - Clark Kent's Super-Son! released by DC Comics on January 1967.

1. Clark Kent's Super-Son!" Part 1 "The Brat of Steel!" Part 2 "Once There Was a Superman!": written by Otto Binder, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. The story continues in Superman #194.
2. "Cap's Hobby Hints How to do it Better" by Henry Boltinoff.

The Justice League of America makes a cameo appearance.

  Superman #193 - The Greatest Super-Stories Published During the Last 28 Years! released by DC Comics on February 1967.

An 80 page giant G 31 is an all reprint issue.

1. "The Death Of Superman" reprinted from Superman #149.
2. "More Sensational Super-Stories" 1/3 text piece.
3. "Cap's Hobby Hints How to do it Better" by Henry Boltinoff.
4. "Other Unusual Adventures" 1/3 text piece.
5. "Further Perplexing Puzzle Tales" 1/3 text piece.
6. "Superman's Lost Parents!" reprinted from Action Comics #247.
7. "Extra Exciting Episodes" 1/3 text piece.
8. "The Stolen 'S' Shirts" reprinted from Action Comics #197.
9. "The First Superman Of Krypton" reprinted from Action Comics #223.
10. "The Guilty Bizarro! Or It's Nice To Be Wanted!" reprinted from Adventure Comics #286.
11. "Additional Rip-Roaring Riots" 1/3 text piece.

  Superman #194 - The Death of Lois Lane! released by DC Comics on February 1967. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Death Of Lois Lane!" written by Otto Binder, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. The story continues from Superman #192.
3. "The Super-Luck Of Badge 77" A Hall of Fame Classic reprinted from Superman #133.
4. "Billy" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

 Superman #195 - The Fury of the Kryptonian-Killer! released by DC Comics on April 1967.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Fury of the Kryptonian-Killer!" written by Jim Shooter, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
3. "Superman Joins the Army!" A Hall of Fame Classic reprinted from Superman #133.

 Superman #196 - The Thing from 40,000 A.D. / The Star of Steel! released by DC Comics on May 1967.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Thing from 40,000 A.D." reprinted from Superman #87.
3. "The Star of Steel!" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.

  Superman #197 - An All Clark Kent Issue Featuring Superman's Alter-Ego released by DC Comics on July 1967.

An 80 page giant G 36 is an all reprint issue.

This "80 pg. giant G36" is all about Clark Kent. It is All reprints, with a few full text articles. The actual cover date is June/July 1967.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Clark Kent's New Mother And Father!" Reprinted from Action Comics #189.
3. "Clark Kent Meets Al Capone!" Reprinted from Superman #142.
4. "Famous Old Clark Kent Stories" 1/2 page text piece.
5. "The Truth Mirror!" Reprinted from Action Comics #269.
6. "Caveman Clark Kent!" Reprinted from Action Comics #169.
7. "Clark Kent Fireman of Steel!" Reprinted from Superman #129.
8. "Cap's Hobby Hints How to do it Better" by Henry Boltinoff.
9. "Clark Kent's Other Jobs" 1/2 page text piece.
10. "Superman's Toughest Day!" Reprinted from Action Comics #282.
11. "Clark Kent's Clothes" 1/3 page text piece.
12. "When There Was No Clark Kent!" Reprinted from Superman #127.

Notes:

• The cover is a homage of the cover of Superman Annual #1.

 Superman #198 - The Real Clark Kent! / The Fate of the Super-Super-Superman! released by DC Comics on July 1967.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "The Real Clark Kent!" written by Cary Bates, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "The Fate of the Super-Super-Superman!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
4. "Cap's Hobby Hints How to do it Better" by Henry Boltinoff.

  Superman #199 - Superman's Race with the Flash! released by DC Comics on August 1967.

The first-ever race between the Man of Steel and the Fastest Man Alive! Who will be the victor when Superman races the Flash?

1. Cover by Murphy Anderson and Carmine Infantino.
2. "Superman's Race with the Flash!" "Faster than a Speeding Bullet" part 2 written by Jim Shooter, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

Note: The first race between the Flash and Superman.

Superman #200 - Super-Brother against Super-Brother! released by DC Comics on October 1967. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan & George Klein.
2. "Super-Brother against Super-Brother!" "Kal-El's Kid Brother!" part 2 "A Tale of Two Supermen!" part 3 written by Cary Bates, penciled and inked by Wayne Boring.

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