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Superman #201 - Clark Kent Abandons Superman! released by DC Comics on November 1967.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Clark Kent Abandons Superman!" "New Life... New Love... New Danger!" part 2 written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.
3. "The Jolly Jailhouse!" reprinted from Superman #139.

Notes:

• The cover is a homage to the cover of The Amazing Spider-Man #50.

 Superman #202 - Tales of the Bizarro World! released by DC Comics on January 1968.

An 80 page giant G 42 an all reprint issue.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. Reprints "The Shame of the Bizarro Family!" from Adventure Comics #285.
3. Reprints "Bizarro's Amazing Buddies!" from Adventure Comics #289.
4. Reprints "Bizarro's Secret Identity!" from Adventure Comics #288.
5. Reprints "Bizarro Meets Frankenstein!" from Superman #143.
6. Reprints "The Bizarro Invasion of Earth!" from Superman #169.
7. Reprints "The Bizarro Perfect Crimes!" from Adventure Comics #291.
8. Two page text piece "Bits of Bizarro Business"
9. "Cap's Hobby Hints How to do it Better" by Henry Boltinoff.
10. Reprints "Bizarro Creates a Monster!" from Adventure Comics #292.

Notes:

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

   Superman #203 - Clark Kent's Biggest Day! / Superman's Black Magic! / When Superman Killed His Friends! released by DC Comics on January 1968. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.
2. "Clark Kent's Biggest Day!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "Superman's Black Magic!" reprinted from Superman #138.
4. "Cap's Hobby Hints How to do it Better" by Henry Boltinoff.
5. "When Superman Killed His Friends!" written by E. Nelson Bridwell, penciled and inked by Pete Costanza. Flashback note to Action Comics #340.

 Superman #204 - The Case of the Lethal Letters! / The Duplicate Superman! / The Fortress of Fear! released by DC Comics on February 1968. 

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "The Case of the Lethal Letters!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Ross Andru and inked by Mike Esposito. Reprinted in Limited Collectors' Edition #31 - Superman.
3. "The Duplicate Superman!" "A Demand Classic" reprinted from Action Comics #222.
4. "The Legendary Lore of the L.L.'s" One page text piece.
5. "The Fortress of Fear!" written by Cary Bates, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.

  Superman #205 - The Man Who Destroyed Krypton! released by DC Comics on April 1968. 

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "The Man Who Destroyed Krypton!" written by Otto Binder, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.

  Superman #206 - The Day Superman Became an Assassin! / The Menace of Mr. Mxyzptlk! released by DC Comics on May 1968. 

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "The Day Superman Became an Assassin!" (part 1) "The Vigilantes' Vengeance!" (part 2) written by Jim Shooter, penciled and inked by Al Plastino.
3. "The Menace of Mr. Mxyzptlk!" Reprinted from Superman #131.

 Superman #207 - 30th Anniversary Issue 1938-1968: Classic Tales Featuring Superman's Friends and Foes! released by DC Comics on July 1968. 

In this "80 Page Giant G48," we have some of the best adventures of Superman and his friends and enemies.

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "The Superman from Outer Space!" Reprinted from Action Comics #265.
3. "A 30th Anniversary Superman Quiz"
4. "The Trio of Steel!" Reprinted from Superman #135.
5. "The Captive of the Amazons" Reprinted from Action Comics #266.
6. "Superman's New Uniform!" Reprinted from Action Comics #236.
7. "The Super-Family of Steel!" Reprinted from Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #15.
8. "Cap's Hobby Hints How to do it Better" by Henry Boltinoff.

 Superman #208 - The Case of the Collared Crime-Fighter! / The Town that Hated Superman! released by DC Comics on July 1968. 

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "The Case of the Collared Crime-Fighter!" written by Frank Robbins, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Jack Abel. (Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White)
3. "Billy" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
4. "The Town that Hated Superman!" reprinted from Superman #130.

 Superman #209 - The Clark Kent Monster! / The Super-Servant of Crime released by DC Comics on August 1968. 

1. Cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito.
2. "The Clark Kent Monster!" "A Menace Named Clark Kent!" part 2 written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Jack Abel. (Superman, Lois Lane, Perry White, Jimmy Olsen)
3. "The Super-Servant of Crime" reprinted from Superman #130.

  Superman #210 - Clark Kent's Last Rites released by DC Comics on October 1968. 

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "Clark Kent's Last Rites" "Obituary for Clark Kent" part 2 written by Mort Weisinger, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Mike Esposito. Aquaman makes a cameo appearance.

"Oh, Jimmy! This note Clark left behind... I never dreamed he'd do it!"

"My trick worked! I made Lois think Clark Kent drowned himself because of her. Now the plot thickens!"

 Superman #211 - You, Too, Can Be a Super-Artist! / The Name of the Game is Superman! released by DC Comics on November 1968.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Jack Abel.
2. "You, Too, Can Be a Super-Artist!" "The Art of Racket-Busting!" part 2 written by Frank Robbins, penciled by Ross Andru and inked by Mike Esposito. (Superman, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Thomas Gainsborough and Rembrandt)
3. "Fact File #1" - Tarantula 1 page "Fact File" text piece about the character Tarantula.
4. "The Name of the Game is Superman!" written by Dave Wood, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Jack Abel. (Superman, Homer Ferret, Perry White, Superboy (flashback).

 Superman #212 - Featuring Greatest Superbaby Stories released by DC Comics on January 1969.

This "80 Page Giant G54" is an all reprint issue which contains stories about Superman and Supergirl as babies.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Mike Esposito.
2. "The Man Who Saved Kal-El's Life!" Reprinted from Action Comics #281.
3. "The Rejected Super-Tot!" Reprinted from Superboy #90.
4. "The Babe of Steel!" Reprinted from Action Comics #284.
5. "The Girl Superbaby!" Reprinted from Action Comics #260.
6. "The Grandson of Steel!" Reprinted from Superboy #77.
7. "Lois Lane's Revenge on Superman!" Reprinted from Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #32.
8. "The Unwanted Superbaby!" Reprinted from Adventure Comics #299.

 Superman #213 - The Most Dangerous Door in the World! / The Orphans of Space released by DC Comics on January 1969.

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "The Most Dangerous Door in the World!" "Success is a Heartbeat Away!" part 2 written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Jack Abel. Superman issues a statement to the public that a special vault with valuable contents will open when he dies. The vault is made of indestructible Supermanium and is kept under heavy guard. Luthor, provoked by articles in the Daily Planet, renews his efforts to kill the Man of Steel, who exhibits signs that he is weakened. This story was reprinted in The Best of DC #27.
3. "The Orphans of Space" a reprint from Superman #144.

  Superman #214 - The Ghosts that Haunted Superman! / How Perry White Hired Clark Kent! released by DC Comics on February 1969.

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "The Ghost That Haunted Superman!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Jack Abel. Ghost appearances of Composite Superman, Metallo and Zha-Vam. Flashbacks of Professor Emmett Vale and John Corben/Metallo. Editorial Notes to Composite Superman in World's Finest Comics #142 and World's Finest Comics #168. Metallo in Action Comics #252 and Zha-Vam in Action Comics #351, #352 and #353.
3. "How Perry White Hired Clark Kent!" reprinted from Superman #133.

  Superman #215 - Lois Lane... Dead... Yet Alive / Superman's First Exploit released by DC Comics on April 1969.

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "Lois Lane... Dead... Yet Alive" "The Sorrows of Superman!" part 2 written by Otto Binder, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Jack Abel.
3. "Superman's First Exploit" reprinted from: Superman #106.

 Superman #216 - The Soldier of Steel! released by DC Comics on May 1969.

1. Cover by Joe Kubert.
2. "The Soldier of Steel!" "The Soldier of Steel!" part 2 "Command-Kill King Cong" part 3 written by Robert Kanigher, penciled by Ross Andru and inked by Mike Esposito.

While U.S. involvement in the Vietnam war continued, writer Robert Kanigher and artist Ross Andru crafted a story that took Superman straight to the battlefield. Whereas DC's war comics too place primarily in World War II, this issue marked the first time that any DC publication had sent one of its heroes to Vietnam. The overall story provided little social commentary regarding the war itself. Nevertheless, "The Soldier of Steel" story was a landmark moment in the Man of Steel's history and was topped off with a rare Superman cover by Joe Kubert.
Superman involved himself in the conflict when U.S. soldiers flooded the offices of the Daily Planet with letters asking for his help. Clark Kent and Lois Lane enlisted as a medic and a nurse respectively, to acquire stories from the soldiers' point of view. However, it wasn't long before Superman was dispatched to rescue the troops and a local orphanage from enemy forces - chief among them' Johnny Morley, a meek U.S. soldier who was forced by the evil Dr. Han's medical herbs to transform into the monstrous King Cong. The Man of Tomorrow eventually isolated the giant long enough for the herbs to wear off, enabling Morley to help rescue troops that were under fire.

 Superman #217 - Featuring Famous First Golden Tales! released by DC Comics on July 1969.

64 Page Giant G 60 is an all reprint issue featuring famous first encounters for Superman.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta.
2. "The Outlaws from Krypton!" reprints Action Comics #194.
3. "The Girl in Superman's Past!" reprints Superman #129.
4. "The Super-Duel in Space" reprints Action Comics #242.
5. "The Girl of Steel" reprints Superman #123.
6. "The Menace of Metallo!" reprints Action Comics #252.

 Superman #218 - Superman's Secret Past! / The World of Mr. Mxyzptlk! released by DC Comics on July 1969.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Neal Adams.
2. "Superman's Secret Past!" "The Super Son's Super Fun!" part 2 written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Jack Abel.
3. "The World of Mr. Mxyzptlk!" Reprinted from: Action Comics #273.

 Superman #219 - Clark Kent, Hero...Superman, Public Enemy! / The Super Heat-Wave of Metropolis! released by DC Comics on August 1969.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Neal Adams.
2. "Clark Kent, Hero...Superman, Public Enemy!" "The Fickle Finger of Fame!" part 2 written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Jack Abel. Editorial Note concerning World's Finest Comics #183.
3. "The Super Heat-Wave of Metropolis!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Joe Giella.

 Superman #220 - Who Stole my Super-Powers? released by DC Comics on October 1969.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
2. "Who Stole my Super-Powers?"(part 2) "Which of Us is Which!" (part 3) written by Jim Shooter, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Roussos.

Superman #221 - The Revolt of the Super-Slave! / The Two-Ton Superman! released by DC Comics on November 1969.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
2. "The Revolt of the Super-Slave!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Roussos. (Superman)
3. "Key to the Superman 'Family' Portrait" 1 page text piece and 1 page portrait of the Superman Family of characters.
4. "The Two-Ton Superman!" "The Slimming of Superman!" (part 2) written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Roussos. (Superman, Lois Lane and Perry White)

Note: Only Superman, Lois Lane and Perry White appear in the stories. The rest of the characters appear on the Superman Family Portrait.
How will the Man of Steel cope with being the Man of Fat?

  Superman #222 - Featuring Superman's Secret Family! released by DC Comics on January 1970.
A 64 page giant G 64 which is an all reprint issue.

1. "Superman's Lost Brother!" reprinted from Superman #80.
2. "The Sweetheart Superman Forgot!" reprinted from Superman #165.
3. "The Fantastic Story of Superman's Sons!" reprinted from Superman #166.
4. "The Story of Superboy's Sister" Reprinted from Superboy #36.

 Superman #223 - Half a Hero! released by DC Comics on January 1970.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
2. "Half a Hero!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Roussos.
3. Shorty gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.

 Superman #224 - Beware the Super-Genius Baby! released by DC Comics on February 1970.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Jack Abel.
2. "Beware the Super-Genius Baby!" written by Robert Kanigher, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Roussos.
3. 1 page reprint of Superman based on the cover of Superman #53.
4. 1 page reprint of Superman's origin from Action Comics #1.
5. 1 page reprint of the first issues of Superman #1, Superboy #1, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #1 and Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #1.
6. 1 page reprint of the first issue of the Giant Superman Annual #1.

How will Superman and Lois cope with the super-snobby Super-Genius Baby?

 Superman #225 - The Secret of the Superman Impostor! released by DC Comics on April 1970.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
2. "The Secret of the Superman Impostor!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Roussos.
3. "The Superman Legend" A two page text piece providing a brief history of Superman.

Clark Kent is sneezing, but why? The answer may surprise you!

  Superman #226 - When Superman became King Kong! / Uncle Sam's Prize Prisoner! released by DC Comics on May 1970.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
2. "When Superman became King Kong!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Roussos.
3. "Uncle Sam's Prize Prisoner!" written by Bob Haney, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Joe Giella.

 Superman #227 - Special All-Kryptonite Issue! released by DC Comics on June 1970.

64 page giant G 72 an all reprint issue.

A 64 page giant G 72 which is an all reprint issue.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
2. "The Super-Powers of Perry White!" reprinted from Action Comics #278.
3. "The Great Kryptonite Mystery" reprinted from Superboy #58.
4. "The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!" reprinted from Superman #157.
5. "The Invasion of the Super-Ants!" reprinted from Action Comics #296.
6. "Secret of Kryptonite Six!" reprinted from Action Comics #310.

  Superman #228 - The Mystery Bombers! / Execution Planet! released by DC Comics on July 1970.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
2. "The Mystery Bombers!" written by Bob Haney, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Roussos.
3. "Execution Planet!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by George Roussos.

 Superman #229 - The Ex-Superman! / Clark Kent, Assassin! released by DC Comics on August 1970. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
2. "The Ex-Superman!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Joe Giella.
3. "Clark Kent, Assassin!" written by Leo Dorfman, penciled and inked by Wayne Boring.

 Superman #230 - Killer Kent versus Super Luthor released by DC Comics on October 1970.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
2. "Killer Kent versus Super Luthor" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Dan Adkins.

Superman #231 - The Wheel of Super-Fortune! released by DC Comics on November 1970.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Neal Adams.
2. "The Wheel of Super-Fortune!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Dan Adkins.
3. "Superman's Fatal Costume" reprinted from Superman #112.

 Superman #232 - Krypton Lives Again! released by DC Comics on January 1971.

64 page giant G-78 an all reprint issue.

1. Superman's Return to Krypton!" reprinted from Superman #141.
2. "Father's Day on Planet Krypton!" reprinted from Adventure Comics #313.
3. "The Fugitive from the Phantom Zone!" reprinted from Superman #164.
4. "The Wizard City" reprinted from Adventure Comics #216.

 Superman #233 - Superman Breaks Loose / Jor-El's Golden Folly released by DC Comics on January 1971.

A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism.

1. "Superman Breaks Loose" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Superman helps with a Kryptonite-powered generator test, but something goes wrong and there's a massive explosion. But the explosion's side effect transforms all Kryptonite on Earth into ordinary iron. Good news for Superman - but was there also a downside? Reprinted in Action Comics #485, Superman in the Seventies, Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #2, DC Comics Classics Library: Superman - Kryptonite Nevermore! #1.
2. "Super-Turtle" gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
3. "Jor-El's Golden Folly" "The Fabulous World of Krypton" written by E. Nelson Bridwell, penciled and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40 & Superman: World of Krypton TPB.

Notes:

• The Julius Schwartz era begins with this issue.
• First appearance of the backup feature "The Fabulous World of Krypton".
• Both stories reprinted in Millennium Edition: Superman 233.

  Superman #234 - How to Tame a Wild Volcano! / Prison-in-the-Sky released by DC Comics on February 1971.

“How to Tame a Wild Volcano!” Working for WGBS, Clark Kent is sent to a South Seas island to cover a volcano that's about to erupt. Weather and Climate science article. Prison in the Sky--The Fabulous World of Krypton starring Tron-Et, Jor-El, Lara, Ken-Dal, Nali-Ilv, Ed-Ilv, and Jax-Ur.

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "How to Tame a Wild Volcano!" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in DC Comics Classics Library: Superman - Kryptonite Nevermore! #1.
3. "Prison-in-the-Sky" A "The Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by E. Nelson Bridwell, penciled and inked by Curt Swan.

 Superman #235 - Sinister Scream of the Devil's Harp! released by DC Comics on March 1971.

“Sinister Scream of the Devil's Harp!” Superman takes on Ferlin Nyxly, who is surprisingly fast, smart, and strong.

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "Sinister Scream of the Devil's Harp!" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in DC Comics Classics Library: Superman - Kryptonite Nevermore! #1.

  Superman #236 - Planet of the Angels; The Doomsayer! released by DC Comics on April 1971.

Superman tells Green Arrow and Black Canary the story of a Kryptonian scientist whose warnings of impending doom went unheeded because his fellow citizens of Surrus were too distracted by musical flowers, in “Planet of the Angels.”

1. "Planet of the Angels" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #12 & DC Comics Classics Library: Superman - Kryptonite Nevermore! #1.
2. "The Doomsayer!" A "The Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by E. Nelson Bridwell, penciled and inked by Dick Giordano. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40 & Superman: World of Krypton TPB.

 Superman #237 - The Enemy of Earth released by DC Comics on May 1971.

Superman is carrying a virus that turns the people of Earth into monsters, in “Enemy of Earth.”
"The Enemy of Earth" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in DC Comics Classics Library: Superman - Kryptonite Nevermore! #1.

  Superman #238 - Menace at 1000 Degrees!; A Name is Born! released by DC Comics on June 1971.

“Menace at 1,000 Degrees!” starring Superman. Du-Vor tells a fellow teacher the story of how two space explorers came to be stranded on ancient Krypton and began the Kryptonian race.

1. "Menace at 1000 Degrees!" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in DC Comics Classics Library: Superman - Kryptonite Nevermore! #1.
2. "A Name is Born!" A "The Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Cary Bates, penciled and inked by Gray Morrow. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40 & Superman: World of Krypton TPB.

  Superman #239 - Superman's Greatest Battles released by DC Comics on July 1971.

64 page giant G-84 an all reprint issue.

This 64 page "Giant G-84" an all-reprint issue that recounts Superman's greatest battles.

1. "Hercules in the 20th Century!" Reprinted from Action Comics #267.
2. "Superman's Battle with Hercules!" Reprinted from Action Comics #268.
3. "Titano the Super-Ape!" Reprinted from Superman #127.
4. "The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman!" Reprinted from Superman #164.
5. "Map of Krypton's Old and New World Hemispheres" A two page map of Krypton and various locations across the planet penciled and inked by Sal Amendola.

 Superman #240 - To Save A Superman / The Man Who Cheated Time released by DC Comics on July 1971.

Under the Scarlet Jungle of Krypton lies a condemned device, with which scientist Mal-Va planned to send his assistant, Zol-Mar, into the past and then return him after ten minutes.

1. "To Save a Superman" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Dick Giordano. Reprinted in DC Comics Classics Library: Superman - Kryptonite Nevermore! #1.
2. "The Man who Cheated Time" A "The Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Cary Bates, penciled and inked by Michael W. Kaluta. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40 & Superman: World of Krypton TPB.

  Superman #241 - The Shape of Fear! released by DC Comics on August 1971.

I-Ching helps Superman return to full power, but something is wrong with Superman's mind. Plus, one of Clark Kent's neighbors is monitoring his comings and goings.

1. "The Shape of Fear!" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Dick Giordano. Reprinted in DC Comics Classics Library: Superman - Kryptonite Nevermore! #1.
2. "Superman's Neighbors" "A Demand Classic" reprinted from Superman #112.
3. "Superman's Day of Truth!" "A DC Extra" reprinted from Superman #176.

Notes: The real Morgan Edge appears as a shadowy figure. Up to this point the clone of Morgan Edge was seen throughout the comics.

  Superman #242 - The Ultimate Battle! released by DC Comics on September 1971.

Superman loses half of his power in “The Girl Who Didn't Believe in Superman!” And Superman restores the sight of a blind girl and reunites her family, in “The World's Mightiest Weakling!”

1. "The Ultimate Battle!" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #32 & DC Comics Classics Library: Superman - Kryptonite Nevermore! #1.
2. "The Girl who didn't Believe in Superman!" "A Superman Classic" reprinted from Superman #96.
3. "The World's Mightiest Weakling!" "A DC Extra" reprinted from Strange Adventures #54.

 Superman #243 - The Starry-Eyed Siren of Space! / The Death-Trails of Krypton! released by DC Comics on October 1971.

1. Cover by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano.
2. "The Starry-Eyed Siren of Space!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #12.
3. "The Death-Trails of Krypton!" "The Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Cary Bates, penciled by Bob Brown and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40.
4. "Famous First Issues! of the "Superman Family"!" Reprints of covers of the first issues of Superman #1, Superboy #1, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #1 and Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #1.
5. "The Battle of the Atoms!" "A Superman Classic" Reprinted from Superman #38.

 Superman #244 - The Electronic Ghost of Metropolis! released by DC Comics on November 1971.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
2. "The Electronic Ghost of Metropolis!"written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #56.
3. "The Superman of 2465" reprinted from Superman #181.
4. "The Lady or the Tiger-Man" "A Superman Extra" reprinted from Strange Adventures #34.

Notes:

• Both Morgan Edge the clone and Morgan Edge the real person appears in this issue.

 Superman #245 - World's Greatest Super-Heroes released by DC Comics on January 1972.

A DC-7 100 page all reprint issue.

1. Cover by Murphy Anderson.
2. "The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!" reprinted from Superman #167.
3. "The Count" reprinted from Kid Eternity #3.
4. "The Time Trap!" reprinted from The Atom #3.
5. "The Crowning of Super-Chief!" reprinted from All-Star Western #117.
6. "The Adventure of the Shooting Spooks!" reprinted from Detective Comics #66.
7. "The Super-Motorized Menace" reprinted from Mystery in Space #89.
8. "The Prankster's Greatest Role!" reprinted from Superman #87.
9. "The Man of Many Faces" 10 different expressions of Superman by Curt Swan.

Notes:

• DC-7 An all reprint issue.
• Also listed under DC 100-Page Super Spectacular #7.

 Superman #246 - Danger-Monster at Work! / Marriage, Kryptonian Style! released by DC Comics on December 1971.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
2. "Danger - - Monster at Work!" written by Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. An experimental blob of algae created at S.T.A.R. Labs runs amok. Debut of S.T.A.R. Labs. Reprinted in The Best of DC #56.
3. "Marriage, Kryptonian Style!" "The Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Cary Bates, penciled by Rich Buckler and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40.
4. "There is no Superman!" "A Superman Classic" Reprinted from Superman #40.

  Superman #247 - Must there be a Superman? / When on Earth... released by DC Comics on January 1972.

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.
2. "Must there be a Superman?" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. The Guardians of the Universe ask Superman to intervene in a galaxy-threatening crisis, but once the work is done, they have a somewhat more philosophical dilemma for him to solve. Reprinted in The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told (1987), Superman in the Seventies, Superman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #1 & Green Lantern: In Brightest Day #1.
3. "When on Earth..." "The Private Life of Clark Kent" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.
4. "Muto--Monarch of Menace!" "A Superman Special!" reprinted from Action Comics #338.

 Superman #248 - The Man who Murdered the Earth!; All in the Mind! released by DC Comics on February 1972.

“THE MAN WHO MURDERED THE EARTH!” Lex Luthor creates a galactic golem to destroy Superman once and for all…but at what cost?

1. "The Man who Murdered the Earth!" written by Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Luthor prepares a recorded memoir about the events that lead to the destruction of the Earth - a destruction he caused in his final triumph over his old foe Superman! Reprinted in The Best of DC #32 & Superman in the Seventies.
2. "All in the Mind!" "The Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Marv Wolfman, penciled and inked by Dave Cockrum. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40 & Superman: World of Krypton TPB.
3. "Muto Versus the Man of Tomorrow!" "A Superman Special" Reprinted from Action Comics #339.

  Superman #249 - The Challenge of Terra-Man! / The Origin of Terra-Man released by DC Comics on March 1972.

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "The Challenge of Terra-Man!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. (Superman vs Terra Man, with Nova, Martha and Johnathan Kent and Superboy (flashbacks)) - Introduction of Terra Man, a villain who looks like he's from the old West, but has futuristic weapons. Reprinted in Superman in the Seventies.
3. "The Origin of Terra-Man" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Dick Dillin and inked by Neal Adams. (Terra-Man, Collector and Nova) - Tera-Man's origin. Reprinted in Limited Collectors' Edition #39.
4. "High Man on a Flagpole!" Reprinted from Superman #46. A flagpole sitting contest is held for the love of a woman. Can Superman make sure the contest is fair?

  Superman #250 - Have Horse, will Fly! released by DC Comics on April 1972.

1. Cover by Neal Adams and Dick Giordano.
2. "Have Horse, will Fly!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.
3. "The Superman Time Capsule" "A Superman Special" written by Jerry Coleman, splash page penciled by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson originally penciled and inked by Win Mortimer. Reprinted from a 1955 promotional giveaway.

  Superman #251 - The Island that Invaded the Earth! / The Day Krypton didn't Die! released by DC Comics on May 1972.

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "The Island that Invaded the Earth!" written by Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #56.
3. "The Case of the Living Trophies!" "A Superman Classic" reprinted from Superman #45.
4. "The Day Krypton didn't Die!" "The Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled and inked by Rich Buckler.

  Superman #252 - Superman with the World's Greatest Flying Heroes! released by DC Comics on June 1972.

DC 100 Page Super Spectacular DC-13 an all reprint issue.

This "DC 100 Page Super Spectacular DC-13" is an all reprint issue that contains stories about DC heroes who can fly.

1. Cover by Neal Adams.
2. "Powerstone" Reprinted from Action Comics #47.
3. "When Titans Clash!" Reprinted from Superman #17.
4. "The Fire Murders" Reprinted from More Fun Comics #57.
5. "Meet Hawkwoman" Reprinted from Flash Comics #24.
6. "The Dreaded Black Condor..." Reprinted from Crack Comics #18.
7. "The Return of Zor" Reprinted from More Fun Comics #57.
8. "The Menace of the Invisible Raiders!" Reprinted from Adventure Comics #67.
9. "Music Hath Charm" Reprinted from Smash Comics #17.
10. "Superman's Greatest Feats!" Reprinted from Superman #146.
11. "Giant Metropolis Mailbag" letter column.
12. "Key to DC's Flying Heroes!" 1/2 page text piece with a brief history of the characters that appeared on the front and back cover.

  Superman #253 - The Kid who saved Superman! released by DC Comics on June 1972.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Kid Who Saved Superman!" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.
3. "Just Imagine: Another Ice Age!" reprinted from Real Fact Comics #12.
4. "Baby on the Doorstep" "A Superman Classic" reprinted from Superman #13.

 Superman #254 - The Kid who stole Superman's Powers! / The Baby who walked through Walls! released by DC Comics on July 1972.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Kid who stole Superman's Powers!" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.
3. "The Baby who walked through Walls!" "The Private Life of Clark Kent" written by Len Wein, penciled and inked by Neal Adams. Reprinted in The Best of DC #25, The Super Heroes Monthly #9 & DC Universe: Illustrated by Neal Adams #1.

Superman #255 - The Sun of Superman! / Moon-Crossed Love! released by DC Comics on August 1972. 

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Sun of Superman!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #12.
3. "Moon-Crossed Love!" "The Fabulous World of Krypton" written by Mike Friedrich, penciled and inked by Dick Giordano.

  Superman #256 - The Dagger that Ripped the Sky! / Brother for a Day! released by DC Comics on September 1972.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Dagger that Ripped the Sky!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.
3. "Brother for a Day!" "The Private Life of Clark Kent" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.

 Superman #257 - Superman battles the War-horn!; The Greatest Green Lantern of All! released by DC Comics on October 1972.

1. "Superman battles the War-horn!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.
2. "The Greatest Green Lantern of All!" The Fabulous World of Krypton" written by Elliot S. Maggin from an idea by Neal Adams, penciled by Dick Dillin and inked by Dick Giordano. Reprinted in The Greatest Team-Up Stories Ever Told (HC/TPB) & Superman: The World of Krypton TPB.

  Superman #258 - Fury of the Energy Eater! / Who is Mr. X? released by DC Comics on November 1972. 

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Fury of the Energy Eater!" written by Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #56.
3. "Who is Mr. X?" "The Private Life of Clark Kent" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Dick Giordano.

  Superman #259 - The Kid who Knocked out Superman! released by DC Comics on December 1972.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Kid who Knocked out Superman!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.

  Superman #260 - The Keeper of the Eternal Flame! / Let my People Live! released by DC Comics on January 1973.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Keeper of the Eternal Flame!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.
   
3. "Let my People Live!" A "A Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Bob Brown and inked by Dave Cockrum. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40.

  Superman #261 - Slave of the Star Sapphire! released by DC Comics on February 1973.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Slave of the Star Sapphire!" "Superman Slave of Star Sapphire!" (part 2) written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.

 Superman #262 - The Skyscraper that Screamed for its Life! / Puzzle of the Telepathic Twins! released by DC Comics on March 1973.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Skyscraper that Screamed for its Life!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. What is the secret of the screaming skyscraper?
3. "Puzzle of the Telepathic Twins!" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.

  Superman #263 - Man of Molten Steel! / Unhappy Birthday to You! released by DC Comics on April 1973.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Man of Molten Steel!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.
   
3. "Unhappy Birthday to You!" A "A Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Cary Bates, penciled by Dick Dillin and inked by Frank McLaughlin. The story states that June 18th is the date that Kal-El's rocket landed on Earth.

 Superman #264 - Secret of the Phantom Quarterback! / The Headband Warriors of Krypton! released by DC Comics on June 1973.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Secret of the Phantom Quarterback!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. The first appearance of Steve Lombard.
3. "The Headband Warriors of Krypton!" A "A Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled and inked by Dave Cockrum. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40.

 Superman #265 - Attack by the Army of Tomorrow! released by DC Comics on July 1973. 

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Attack by the Army of Tomorrow!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #1.

 Superman #266 - The Nightmare Maker!; The Face on the Falling Star! released by DC Comics on August 1973.

“THE NIGHTMARE MAKER!” Superman learns that the rocket that brought him to Earth also awakened the Abominable Snowman!

1. "The Nightmare Maker!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.
2. "The Face on the Falling Star!" A "A Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Dick Dillin and inked by Joe Giella. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40 & Superman: World of Krypton TPB.
   Superman #267 - The World Beneath the North Pole! / The Man in the Public Eye! released by DC Comics on September 1973.  
   1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
   2. "The World Beneath the North Pole!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #25.
   3. "The Man in the Public Eye!" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner.

   
   

   

     Superman #268 - Wild Week-End in Washington! / A Tale of Time and Tide! released by DC Comics on October 1973.
   

   1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
   2. "Wild Week-End in Washington!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. Reprinted in The Best of DC #48 & Showcase Presents: Batgirl #1.
   3. "A Tale of Time and Tide!" A "A Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Dick Dillin and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40 & Superman: World of Krypton TPB.

   
   

   

     Superman #269 - The Secret of the Eighth Superman! released by DC Comics on November 1973.
   
   

   1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
   2. "The Secret of the Eighth Superman!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson.