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Asteria (in greco antico: Ἀστερία) è un personaggio della mitologia greca, figlia della titanide Febe e del titano Ceo.  

Genealogia

Sorella di Latona, sposò il titano Perse che le diede la figlia Ecate.

Mitologia

Per sfuggire alle avances di Zeus, che si era trasformato in un'aquila per raggiungerla mentre tesseva Asteria si trasformò in una quaglia e si gettò nel mar Egeo dove si trasformò in un'isola che prese il nome di Ortigia, ovvero "isola delle quaglie".

Su quest'isola Leto (sorella di Asteria) trovò asilo e vi partorì Artemide ed il dio del Sole Apollo, facendo sì che l'isola si circonfondesse di luce e che per questo motivo fu chiamata Delo ("la chiara, la luminosa").
Il nome di Delo risulta inoltre in coerente simmetria con la parola "asteria" che significa "stella".

Nonno di Panopoli aggiunge un finale leggermente diverso scrivendo che dopo che Asteria si gettò in mare, fu Poseidone che continuando a cercarla fece sì che Asteria si trasformasse nell'isola di Delo (in greco Delos dal verbo deloo che significa “mostrare"), facendosi aiutare da Apollo che la radicò immobile tra le onde. 

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; Catalogue No. Boston 03.821; Attic Red Figure, Amphora

Attributed to the Kadmos Painter

 In Greek mythology, Asteria or Asterie (/əˈstɪəriə/; Ancient Greek: Ἀστερία, lit. 'of the stars, starry one') was a daughter of the Titans Coeus (Polus) and Phoebe and the sister of Leto. According to Hesiod, by the Titan Perses she had a daughter Hecate, goddess of witchcraft. Other authors made Asteria the mother of the fourth Heracles and Hecate by Zeus.

 

Mythology

Asteria was an inhabitant of Olympus, and like her sister Leto was beloved by Zeus. In order to escape the amorous advances of the god, who in the form of an eagle pursued her, she transformed herself into a quail (ortux) and flung herself into the Aegean Sea. It was there that Asteria metamorphosed into the island Asteria (the island which had fallen from heaven like a star) or the "quail island" Ortygia. This then became identified with the island of Delos, which was the only piece on earth to give refuge to the fugitive Leto when, pregnant with Zeus's children, she was pursued by vengeful Hera. According to Hyginus, Leto was borne by the north wind Boreas at the command of Zeus to the floating island, at the time when Python was pursuing her, and there clinging to an olive, she gave birth to Apollo and Artemis. On the island of Delos Asteria married Perses and gave birth to their child Hecate.

A different version was added by the poet Nonnus who recounted that, after Asteria was pursued by Zeus but turned herself into a quail and leaped into the sea, Poseidon instead took up the chase. In the madness of his passion, he hunted the chaste goddess to and fro in the sea, riding restless before the changing wind and thus she transformed herself into the desert island of Delos with the help of her nephew Apollo who rooted her in the waves immovable.

In the rare account where Asteria was the mother of Heracles by Zeus, the Phoenicians sacrifice quails to the hero because when he went into Libya and was killed by Typhon, Iolaus brought a quail to him, and having put it close to him, he smelt it and came to life again.

Asteria and Phoebe on the Pergamon Altar. 

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Asteria pursued by Zeus in the form of an eagle by Marco Liberi

 

Leto, Artemis, Apollo and Asteria as Delos, Athenian red-figure calyx krater C5th B.C., Regional Archaeological Museum Antonio Salinas

 

The Birth of Artemis and Apollo upon Delos - Workshop of Giulio Romano - 1530-1540 - PD-art-100

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Superman

 

Superman #270 - The Viking from Valhalla! / I can't go Home Again released by DC Comics on December 1973. 

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Viking from Valhalla!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted in Superman in the Seventies #1 - TPB.
3. "I can't go Home Again" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled and inked by Murphy Anderson. Clark Kent visits his childhood house in Smallville, which is scheduled for demolition to make way for a new highway.

Notes:

• The last appearance of the "DC Superman" logo.

Superman #271 - The Man Who Murdered Metropolis!; The Warriors of Lightning Valley! released by DC Comics on January 1974.  

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Man Who Murdered Metropolis!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. While the WGBS news team is on strike, a mirror image of Metropolis appears in the sky above and slowly descends upon the city. Superman finds out that Brainiac is behind it, but can he stop the evil alien computer before he destroys millions? Reprinted in Superman in the Seventies #1 - TPB.
3. "The Warriors of Lightning Valley!" A "A Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled and inked by Dick Giordano.

Notes:

• The first appearance of the "DC The Line of Super-Stars" logo.

 

Superman #272 - Special All-Magic Issue! released by DC Comics on February 1974.  

DC 100 page spectacular all reprint issue.

All reprint issue dedicated to magic.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Mr Mxyztplk Returns!" reprinted from Action Comics #80.
3. "The Demons from Pandora's Box!" reprinted from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #81.
4. "Super-Puzzle" A 1 page crossword puzzle in the shape of Superman's "S" by Bob Rozakis.
5. "The Magicians' Convention!" reprinted from Action Comics #97.
6. "The Other Side of the World!" reprinted from Green Lantern #42.
7. "The Enchanted Mountain!" reprinted from Action Comics #86.
8. "Beauty and the Super-Beast!" reprinted from Superman #165.
9. "Play the Graffiti Game with Superman" various black and white head shots of Clark Kent and Superman draw to look like famous individuals or given different looks by various artists. Reprinted in The Best of DC #1.

Superman #273 - The Wizard with the Golden Eye! / Blind Date! released by DC Comics on March 1974.  

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Wizard with the Golden Eye!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Vince Colletta.
3. "Blind Date!" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Dick Giordano.

Superman #274 - Protectors of Earth, Inc. released by DC Comics on April 1974. 

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Protectors of Earth, Inc." written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Vince Colletta.

Superman #275 - The Dragonfly Invasion of Metropolis! / The Princess and the Glass Treeman! released by DC Comics on May 1974.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Dragonfly Invasion of Metropolis!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Vince Colletta.
3. "The Princess and the Glass Treeman!" A "A Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Dick Giordano and Frank McLaughlin. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40.

Superman #276 - Make way for Captain Thunder! released by DC Comics on June 1974. 

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Make way for Captain Thunder!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. Reprinted in The Best of DC #16, Superman in the Seventies #1 - TPB & Shazam: The Greatest Stories Ever Told #1 - TPB.

A young boy, Willie Fawcett, materializes in a dingy alleyway. His clothes and his hairstyle look at least "twenty years behind the times." He is surprised to learn about Superman whom he's never heard of before. During an armored car robbery, Superman is distracted by an illusion of a flying monster. Willie rubs his magic belt buckle and says the magic word, "Thunder!" Willie Fawcett is secretly the super hero Captain Thunder. But, instead of helping the police, Willie's alter ego helps the crooks. After Superman deals with the illusion, he goes after Captain Thunder and the crooks. Thunder manages to get away and later, as Willie Fawcett, goes to see Clark Kent. He tells Clark the origin of Captain Thunder, of how he was on a camping trip for orphans and followed an owl to the last medicine man of the Mohegan tribe. There he is invested with the powers of Tornado, Hare, Uncas, Nature, Diamond, Eagle, and Ram: the acronym spells THUNDER. The last thing Willie remembers is fighting the Monster League of Evil which appears to be comprised of Frankenstein's monster, the mummy, the wolf man, and Dracula. He imprisons them in another dimension, but they laugh about how they have done something to him secretively and "you'll never be the same!" Clark is not entirely convinced and decides to take Willie to the police and see if he has been reported missing. Just as they arrive, a jail break is going on and Clark slips off to change into Superman. When he tries to stop the jailbreak, Captain Thunder appears. They have a tremendous battle in the skies and the fight goes back and forth. Superman realizes that he can not defeat Thunder in a battle of strength, so he decides to use "super wits." He uses static electricity to generate a bolt of lightning directed at Captain Thunder and manipulates the conversation so that as his foe says the word "thunder," Superman forces him to rub his magic belt buckle. This causes Thunder to revert to his Willie Fawcett identity. Superman explains that he has figured out that Thunder comes from another dimension. His plan is to put a full nelson on Willie and have him change into Thunder in order to use Thunder's wisdom to overcome the Monster League of Evil's hold. When Thunder comes back, he tries to break free, but can not. Eventually, Thunder breaks free of their hold and figures out how to get home. The epilogue shows Clark and Lois walking down the street and she spots an expensive restaurant and drags Clark inside. Clark is comforted by the knowledge that he is not alone in the universe and that "...Captain Thunder...like Superman... champions the weak and the helpless...for no other reason than because it is right!"

Superman #277 - The Biggest Game in Town! / The Pizzeria Peril! released by DC Comics on July 1974.  

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Biggest Game in Town!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Vince Colletta.
3. "The Pizzeria Peril!" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Frank Giacoia.

  Superman #278 - Super-Showdown at Buzzard Gulch! released by DC Comics on August 1974. 

100 page spectacular.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Super-Showdown at Buzzard Gulch!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner.
3. "Lola Barnett's Metropolis Gossip!" written by Unknown, penciled and inked by Nick Cardy.
4. "The Mermaid from Atlantis!" reprinted from Superman #138.
5. "The Compass Points to Murder!" reprinted from Superman #33.
6. "The Seven Secrets of Superman" reprinted from World's Finest Comics #62.
7. Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man gag strip by Henry Boltinoff.
8. "Clark Kent, Coward!" reprinted from Action Comics #298.
9. "The Superman Spectaculars" reprinted from Action Comics #211.

Superman #279 - Menace of the Energy-Blackmailers! / The Magic Master of Krypton! released by DC Comics on September 1974.  

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Menace of the Energy-Blackmailers!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Phil Zupa. Reprinted in The Best of DC #13 & Showcase Presents: Batgirl #1.
3. "The Magic Master of Krypton!" A "A Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Tex Blaisdell. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40.

Superman #280 - Duel of the Diamond Demons!; The Last Headline! released by DC Comics on October 1974.  

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Duel of the Diamond Demons!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner.
3. "The Last Headline!" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Tex Blaisdell. Reprinted in The Best of DC #6 & Superman: The Daily Planet #1 - TPB.

Notes:

• This issue appears in Happy Days Season 5 Episode 7 The Apartment. It is an error that this issue is seen because the television show Happy Days takes place in the 1950s and this issue came out in 1974.

Superman #281 - Mystery Mission to Metropolis! released by DC Comics on November 1974.  

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Mystery Mission to Metropolis!" "The Mystery Unravels..." (Chapter 1) "...And the Mission Begins!" (Chapter 2) written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. Reprinted in The Best of DC #32.

Fans of John Boorman's 1974 science fiction film "Zardoz", starring Sean Connery in red revealing spandex could appreciate writer Cary Bates and artist Curt Swan's inspiration for Vartox of Valeron. A hyper-powered protector from another galaxy, Vartox came to earth after the death of his wife Elyra, who had been psychically linked to a Metropolis woman gunned down by robber Frank Sykes. A "time-scanpscope" revealed that Vartox'a attempts st retribution would lead to the accidental death of Lois Lane. So, he extradited Sykes to his world then aged him six decades within minutes, making justice terribly swift.

Superman #282 - Lex Luthor-- Super Scalp-Hunter! / The Loneliest Man in the Universe released by DC Comics on December 1974.  

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Lex Luthor-- Super Scalp-Hunter!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Kurt Schaffenberger. Reprinted in The Best of DC #27.
3. "The Loneliest Man in the Universe" A "A Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Cary Bates, penciled and inked by Ernie Chua. Reprinted in The Best of DC #40.

Notes:

• This is the first appearance of Lex Luthor's purple and green uniform.

Superman #283 - Superman's Mystery Masquerade! / One of Our Imps is Missing! released by DC Comics on January 1975.
 Cover by Nick Cardy.

1. "Superman's Mystery Masquerade!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. (Superman vs Dr. Vandt, with Lois Lane)
2. "One of Our Imps is Missing!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. (Superman vs Mr. Mxyzptlk)

"Another job well done by Superman! Now to resume my identity as... Chris Delbart-- the Wolf of Wall Street!"

Superman #284 - The Secret Guardian of Smallville! released by DC Comics on February 1975.

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "The Secret Guardian of Smallville!" "Enter the Guardian..." (part 1) "Exit the Guardian..." (part 2) written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner.
3. "Super-Puzzle" A one page crossword puzzle in shape of Superman's emblem by Bob Rozakis.
4. "The Interplanetary Olympics!" reprinted from Action Comics #304.
5. "King of the Comic Books!" reprinted from Superman #25.
6. "A Modern Alice in Wonderland!" reprinted from Superman #41.
7. "Gate-Crashers in the Fortress of Solitude" A two page recap of various times someone penetrated the Fortress of Solitude. The following comics are mentioned: Action Comics #241, Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #87, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #97 & World's Finest Comics #164.
8. "Superman owes a Billion Dollars!" reprinted from Superman #148.
9. "The Death of Clark Kent!" reprinted from Superman #42

 
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Superman #285 - Search for the Impossible Man! / The Kid with the Million Dollar Smile! released by DC Comics on March 1975. 

1. Cover by Nick Cardy.
2. "Search for the "Impossible" Man!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Tex Blaisdell.
3. "The Kid with the Million Dollar Smile!" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. Reprinted in The Best of DC #25.

Superman #286 - The Parasite's Power Play! / The Demon in Superboy's Body! released by DC Comics on April 1975. 

1. Cover by Bob Oksner.
2. "The Parasite's Power Play!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. Parasite steals Luthor's powers and his voice, so now Parasite has Luthor's weapons at his disposal against Superman. How can a statue of Superman help? (Superman, Parasite, Lex Luthor, Josh Coyle, Steve Lombard & Dan Reed) Reprinted in Superman in the Seventies #1 - TPB.
3. "The Demon in Superboy's Body!" A "A Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Tex Blaisdell. (Superboy vs. Ner-Gal, Thought-Beast, with Martha and Jonathan Kent, Jor-El, Lara, & Super Baby)

Notes:

• This issue contains the first in a series of Hostess Superhero Ads. These ads will continue to appear for the next seven years up to Superman #369.
• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman and Robin and "The Mummy".

Superman #287 - Who was that Dog I Saw You with Last Night? / Bogus Batman! released by DC Comics on May 1975. 

1. Cover by Dick Giordano.
2. "Who was that Dog I Saw You with Last Night?" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. Superman and Lois Lane's date in the park is interrupted when Krypto and his doggie love interest unearth a criminal conspiracy. Reprinted in Superman in the Seventies #1 - TPB.
3. "Bogus Batman!" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by E. Nelson Bridwell, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Tex Blaisdell.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman and Robin and "The Mummy".

 Superman #288 - The Computer with a Secret Identity! released by DC Comics on June 1975.

1. Cover by Dick Giordano.
2. "The Computer with a Secret Identity!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Kurt Schaffenberger.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Superman in "The Spy".

Superman #289 - The Phantom Horseman of Metropolis! / Right Down My Alley! released by DC Comics on July 1975. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Bob Oksner.
2. "The Phantom Horseman of Metropolis!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner.
3. "Right Down My Alley!" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by E. Nelson Bridwell, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Superman in "The Spy".

Superman #290 - The Man Who Cried Super-Wolf! / Babble, Babble Toil and Trouble! released by DC Comics on August 1975.

1. Cover by Bob Oksner.
2. "The Man Who Cried Super-Wolf!" written by Jim Shooter, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Tex Blaisdell and scissors and paste by Bob Rozakis.
3. "Babble, Babble Toil and Trouble!" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Tex Blaisdell.ù

Superman #291 - The Time-Powered Peril! released by DC Comics on September 1975. 

1. Cover by Dick Giordano.
2. "The Time-Powered Peril!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Shazam! in "Minerva Menace!".

Superman #292 - The Luthor Nobody Knows! / Hey, You--with the Glasses--I Don't like your Face! released by DC Comics on October 1975. 

1. Cover by Bob Oksner.
2. "The Luthor Nobody Knows!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. Reprinted in The Best of DC #27 & Superman vs. Lex Luthor #1 - TPB.
3. "Hey, You--with the Glasses--I Don't like your Face!" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Allan Milgrom.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Shazam! in "Minerva Menace!".

Superman #293 - The Miracle of Thirsty Thursday! released by DC Comics on November 1975. 

1. Cover by Bob Oksner.
2. "The Miracle of Thirsty Thursday!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. An accident at S.T.A.R. Labs throws Metropolis into turmoil! And how does the recently arrival Joann Jaime fit into it all?

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Shazam! in "Minerva Menace!".

Superman #294 - The Man who Slept the World Away! / The Tattoo Switcheroo! released by DC Comics on December 1975.

1. Cover by Ernie Chua.
2. "The Man who Slept the World Away!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Tex Blaisdell.
3. "The Tattoo Switcheroo!" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and inked by Vince Colletta. Reprinted in Adventures of Superman: José Luis García-López #1 - TPB.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman and Robin in "The Captive Commissioner".

Superman #295 - "Costume, Costume -- Who's Got the Costume?" released by DC Comics on January 1976. 

1. Cover by Bob Oksner.
2. "Costume, Costume -- Who's Got the Costume?" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. Legion of Super-Heroes cameo appearance. Reprinted in in Superman: Past and Future TPB.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman and Robin in "The Captive Commissioner".

Superman #296 - Who took the Super out of Superman! released by DC Comics on February 1976. 

1. Cover by Bob Oksner.
2. "Who took the Super out of Superman!" written by Cary Bates and Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Shazam! in "The Cup Cake Caper".
• The cover is a homage to the cover of The Amazing Spider-Man #50.

Superman #297 - Clark Kent Forever - - Superman Never! released by DC Comics on March 1976. 

1. Cover by Bob Oksner.
2. "Clark Kent Forever -- Superman Never!" written by Cary Bates and Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. Superman manages to foil Intergang's plot to turn a powerful telescope into a dangerous weapon! Little does The Man of Steel realize, but he's played right into Intergang's hands!
3. "Justice for All includes Children!" A Public Service ad.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Shazam! in "The Cup Cake Caper".

Superman #298 - Clark Kent, Get Out of My Life! released by DC Comics on April 1976. 

1. Cover by Bob Oksner.
2. "Clark Kent, Get Out of My Life!" written by Cary Bates and Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. Whilst The Last Son of Krypton wrestles with his most difficult decision, he must also deal with the pesky Solarman!
3. "Justice for All includes Children. 2" A Public Service ad.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman, Robin and the Penguin in "Twinkieless Gotham City".

Superman #299 - The Double-or-Nothing Life of Superman! released by DC Comics on May 1976. 

1. Cover by Ernie Chua.
2. "The Double-or-Nothing Life of Superman!" written by Cary Bates and Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman, Robin and the Penguin in "Twinkieless Gotham City".
• Solarman has a flashback appearance.

 

Superman #300 - Superman, 2001! released by DC Comics on June 1976. 

1. Cover by Curt Swan and Bob Oksner.
2. "Superman, 2001!" written by Cary Bates and Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner. Reprinted in The Best of DC #19 & Superman: Past and Future TPB.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, The Joker as "The Cornered Clown".

Superman #301 - Solomon Grundy Wins on a Monday! released by DC Comics on July 1976. 

1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Bob Oksner.
2. "Solomon Grundy Wins on a Monday!" written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and inked by Bob Oksner.

Notes:

• This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, The Joker as "The Cornered Clown".

• For the first time since 1947, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's names were back in Superman comics, and listed as the Man of Steel's co-creators.

   

  
  
  Superman #302 - Seven-Foot-Two... and Still Growing! released by DC Comics on August 1976. 
  
  1. Cover by Ernie Chan and Bob Oksner.
  2. "Seven-Foot-Two... and Still Growing!" written by Elliot S. Maggin, penciled by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and inked by Bob Oksner. Superman's arch nemesis Lex Luthor employed a device that exponentially increased Superman's size while decreasing his mental acuity. The Man of Steel received some super sized help from his friend the Atom, to reverse the effects and defeat Luthor.
  3. "Justice for All includes Children. 6" Public Service Ad art donated by Continuity Associates Inc..

  Notes:

  • The Daily Planet headlines were: Con-- --Man Wiacek Convicted On Tax Swindl-. And, Austin-Bates Hold-Up Team Arrested. In reference to creators: Bob Wiacek, Terry Austin and Cary Bates.

   
  

  Superman #303 - When Lightning Strikes... Thunder Kills! released by DC Comics on September 1976. 
  1. Cover by Ernie Chan and Bob Oksner.
  2. "When Lightning Strikes... Thunder Kills!" "Thunder and Lightning!" (Chapter One) "When Storm Clouds Gather..." (Chapter Two) written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 76 Issue 6 the week of June 7, 1976 edited by Bob Rozakis and lettered by Typeset. Featuring Batman kills Superman.

   
   

  

  
  

  

  Superman #304 - The Parasite's Prism of Peril! released by DC Comics on October 1976. 

  1. Cover by Ernie Chan and Bob Oksner.
  2. "The Parasite's Prism of Peril!" written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Aquaman and Mera in "Twinkies and Kelp".
  • First appearance of Jenet Klyburn.
  • A letter to the editor from Peter Sanderson from Columbia University, New York , New York.

   

  

  
  

  

  Superman #305 - The Man who Toyed with Death! released by DC Comics on November 1976.  

  
  

  1. Cover by Ernie Chan and Bob Oksner.
  2. "The Man who Toyed with Death!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 76 Issue 15 week of August 9, 1976 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring a battle between the Teen Titans and Dr. Light.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Green Lantern and the "Fruit Pie Scene".
  • Jack Nimball (Toyman) is murdered by Winslow Schott (Toyman).

  

  

  Superman #306 - Backward Battle for the Bizarro World! released by DC Comics on December 1976. 

  1. Cover by Ernie Chan and Bob Oksner.
  2. "Backward Battle for the Bizarro World!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Bob Oksner.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 76 Issue 19 week of September 6, 1976 edited by Bob Rozakis and lettered by Typeset. Featuring a team-up between Batman and Wonder Woman against the Catwoman.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman and Robin in "The Muse".

  Superman is fighting Toyman when Bizarro comes in and slams in to Superman. Then Superman comes back and slams him to the ground. And then Superman picks up his own statue of himself and slams it on Bizarro's head. And Bizarro is only on earth because a meteor shower destroyed his planet. What will happen between Superman and Bizarro? Cameo flashback appearances by Professor Dalton and Lex Luthor.

  

  

  Superman #307 - Krypton -- No More! released by DC Comics on January 1977. 

  Superman goes on a rampage and begins destroying super tankers and spilling oil into the ocean. Supergirl comes up with a plan to stop him, but it involves destroying the Fortress of Solitude!

  1. Cover by Neal Adams.
  2. "Krypton -- No More!" written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and inked by Frank Springer.
  3. "Justice for All Includes Children. 8" A Public Service Ad by Curt Swan.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman and Robin in "The Muse".
  • The last appearance of the "DC The Line of Super-Stars" logo.

  

  Superman #308 - This Planet is Mine! released by DC Comics on February 1977. 

  1. Cover by Neal Adams.
  2. "This Planet is Mine!" written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and inked by Frank Springer.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 76 Issue 28 week of November 8, 1976 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring DC's 12-3 trouncing of Marvel in a friendly game of Softball.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman and Cup Cakes in "The Maltese Cup Cake".
  • The last appearance of Professor Jasper Pepperwinkle.
  • The first appearance of the DC Bullet logo.

  

  

  Superman #309 - Blind Hero's Bluff! released by DC Comics on March 1977. 

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Bob Oksner.
  2. "Blind Hero's Bluff!" written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and inked by Frank Springer.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Aquaman and Twinkies Cakes in "That Dirty Beach".

  

  

  Superman #310 - The Man with the Kryptonite Heart released by DC Comics on April 1977. 

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Bob Oksner.
  2. "The Man with the Kryptonite Heart" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan and inked by Tex Blaisdell.
  3. "Justice for All includes Children. 10" Public Service ad.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman in "The whole World's Upside Down".
  • First appearance of Roger Corben as Metallo.

  

  

  Superman #311 - Plague of the Antibiotic Man! released by DC Comics on May 1977. 

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Bob Oksner.
  2. "Plague of the Antibiotic Man!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Springer and colored by Jerry Serpe.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 77 Issue 6 week of February 7, 1977 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring a battle between Starro and Aquaman plus a crossword puzzle.

  Notes:

  • Last .30 cent issue.
  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman in "The whole World's Upside Down".
  • This is the first issue that began to credit the colorist.

  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #312 - Today the City... Tomorrow the World released by DC Comics on June 1977. 

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Bob Oksner.
  2. "Today the City... Tomorrow the World" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Springer and colored by Jerry Serpe.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 77 Issue 10 week of March 7, 1977 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring Superman a killer plus a mini-puzzle.

  Notes:

  • First .35 cent issue.
  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman and Robin in "Birds of a Feather".
  • This issue appears in the television show Mork & Mindy season 4 episode 6 "My Dad Can't Beat Up Anybody".

  

  

  Superman #313 - The only way You'll Save the Earth... Is over My Dead Body! released by DC Comics on July 1977. 

  1. Cover by Dick Dillin and Neal Adams.
  2. "The only way You'll Save the Earth... Is over My Dead Body!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Dan Adkins and colored by Jerry Serpe.
  3. "DC Publishorial: "Remember the Five-Cent Phone Call?" text piece by Jenette Kahn.
  4. "DC Profiles #10 Trevor Von Eeden" text piece by Mike Gold.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman and Robin in "Birds of a Feather".
  • Lois Lane, Steve Lombard, Flash and Iris Allen flashback appearances only.
  • Letter to the editor from Peter Sanderson of Columbia University, New York, New York.

  The story so far. An alien plague has been unleashed, at a journalist's convention, in Central City. Superman mistakenly believed that Nam-Ek, a mutated Kryptonian scientist, was the party responsible for the epidemic. After a pitched confrontation, Superman believed that Nam-Ek had been killed. In reality, Nam-Ek was teleported to an alien spacecraft, in Earth's orbit, under the command of Amalak, the true architect of the plague. After constructing a special infirmary for the plague victims, Superman and Supergirl discovered Amalak's spaceship. While Superman was again able to defeat Nam-Ek, encasing him in a jeweled coffin that blocked out the sun's power giving rays, Amalak bested Supergirl. Holding Supergirl at gunpoint, Amalak demands Superman return to Earth, though he allows Superman to keep Nam-Ek as his prisoner.

  Accepting the fact that he cannot kill Superman, Amalak has engaged in a campaign to psychologically cripple the Man of Steel. Amalak's first weapon is guilt, the overwhelming guilt Superman will feel when people begin dying from a plague he cannot stop The second arm of Amalak's strategy is to place Superman in a situation where he absolutely has to break his code against killing, thus ending the Man of Steel's career. Having no further use for Supergirl, Amalak shoots her with his star-cannon, to no effect. Unbeknownst to Amalak, while Superman was on board the ship, he used his heat vision to fuse the barrel of the star-cannon shut. Supergirl takes this opportunity to break free of her bonds and beat Amalak into unconsciousness. Superman delivers the imprisoned body of Nam-Ek to the infirmary. Nam-Ek's mutation is the result of drinking a potion made from a Kryptonian animal's horn. Nam-Ek, himself, sprouted a Rondor horn when he mutated. The horn emits a universal healing radiation, which begins to cure the plague. Before Supergirl can completely tie Amalak down, the alien villain escapes. Reaching his weapon's console, Amalak activates an electro-surrogate of himself, a warrior composed entirely of animated electrically charged particles. Supergirl battles valiantly against Amalak's electro-surrogate, while Amalak finishes freeing himself from his bonds. Unbeknownst to the two adversaries, the trigger of Amalak's star-cannon jammed, and the weapon has been building up a massive charge of cosmic energy the entire time. It detonates, resulting in an explosion that destroys Amalak's starship.

  Back at the journalist's convention, Clark Kent checks on Steve Lombard's nephew, Jamie and his dog Ralphie. When more people begin collapsing from the plague, Kent realizes that not only is the crisis far from over, but the source of the plague must be in the convention center. Needing a distraction to switch to his guise as Superman, Kent forces Jamie's dog to bite his hand. When the dog refuses to unclench it's jaws, Kent focuses his heat vision on the dog's tail. The dog leaps from Jamie's arms and runs off, with Kent's watch still gripped between it's teeth. Kent gives chase, but only long enough to switch to Superman. As Superman prepare to double back, to collect the new plague victims, he is attacked by Jevik, a winged alien. The two battle it out, in the skies above a ski resort. When Jevik momentarily gains the advantage over Superman, the alien flees to the convention center. Having noticed that Jevik emits a strange ticking sound, Superman is easily able to track him. Entering the convention center, Superman is surprised to find Supergirl waiting for him. Supergirl attacks the Man of Steel, then reveals herself as Jevik. Whirling Jevik around at super speed, dislodges Kent's watch from the alien. Now Superman sees the truth. The shape shifting alien Jevik, disguised as Jamie Lombard's dog, has been Amalak's plague carrier. As Superman prepares to destroy Jevik, to save humanity, Jamie Lombard enters the room. Seeing only that Superman is about to kill his dog, Jamie puts himself in between Jevik and the Man of Steel. Jamie declares that the only way Superman will save the Earth is over Jamie's dead body.

  

  

  Superman #314 - Before this Night is over, Superman will Kill! released by DC Comics on August 1977. 

  1. Cover by Curt Swan and Neal Adams.
  2. "Before this Night is over, Superman will Kill!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Dan Adkins and colored by Jerry Serpe.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 77 Issue 18 week of May 2, 1977 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring the origin of the JSA plus a mini-puzzle.

  Has Amalak truly destroyed the Last Son of Krypton?

  

  Superman #315 - Good Evening, Superman I'm Clark Kent... and You're not! released by DC Comics on September 1977. 

  1. Cover by Al Milgrom and Jack Abel.
  2. "Good Evening, Superman I'm Clark Kent... and You're not!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Dan Adkins and colored by Jerry Serpe.
  3. "DC Publishorial: Swamp Thing from the Beginning" text piece by Jenette Kahn.

  

  

  Superman #316 - The "Heart Attack" that Crippled Superman! released by DC Comics on October 1977. 

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.
  2. "The "Heart Attack" that Crippled Superman!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Dan Adkins, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 77 Issue 28 week of July 11, 1977 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring the Haunted Tank plus "Ask the Answer Man!"

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "Cooky La Moo on Broadway".
  • This is the first issue that began to credit the letterer.

  

  Superman #317 - The Killer with the Heart of Steel! released by DC Comics on November 1977.
  

  1. Cover by Neal Adams.
  2. "The Killer with the Heart of Steel!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Dan Adkins, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "DC Publishorial" "The Greatest Superman Story Ever Told" 1 page text piece by Jenette Kahn.
     

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "Cooky La Moo on Broadway".
  • Letter to the editor from Peter Sanderson from Columbia University, New York, New York.
  • Martin Korda doesn't appear in this issue; Metallo is disguised as him.

  Metallo is killing agents of the criminal gang SKULL, and Superman can't figure out how? Also, what surprise does Morgan Edge have in store for Clark Kent?

  

  Superman #318 - The Wreck of the Cosmic Hound released by DC Comics on December 1977. 

  1. Cover by Rich Buckler and Bob Oksner.
  2. "The Wreck of the Cosmic Hound" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "DC Publishorial" "The Greatest Superman Story Ever Told" 1 page text piece by Jenette Kahn.
     

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Penguin in "The Cuckoo Cuckoos".

  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #319 - How to make a Marshland Monster! released by DC Comics on January 1978. 

  1. Cover by Rich Buckler and Bob Oksner.
  2. "How to make a Marshland Monster!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Milt Snapinn.
  3. "The Great Superman Movie Contest Winners" 2/3 page text piece announcing the winners of DC Comics Superman contest by Mike Gold. And the winners were Tim Hussey 13 of San Lorenzo, California and Ed Finneran 14 of Springfield, Massachusetts. Both Tim and Ed would be flown to Alberta, Canada to appear in the Superman movie scene involving Smallville High School, plus they would travel to New York City for a tour of DC Comics and the Big Apple.
  4. "DC Profiles Number 26: Marshall Rogers" 1/3 page text piece highlighting artist Marshall Rogers.
     

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, the Penguin in "The Cuckoo Cuckoos".
  • First appearance and brief origin of Solomon Grundy of Earth-1.
  • Flashback appearance of Solomon Grundy of Earth-2.
  • Flashbacks and continuation of the story in Superman #301.

  

  Superman #320 - The Absolute-Power Play of the Parasite! released by DC Comics on February 1978.
  

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Bob Oksner.
  2. "The Absolute-Power Play of the Parasite!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 77 Issue 45 week of November 7, 1977 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring Power Girl plus "Ask the Answer Man!"

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman and Robin in "Sable Lady".

  

  

  Superman #321 - Too Strong to Survive! released by DC Comics on March 1978. 

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Too Strong to Survive!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Milt Snapinn.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 77 Issue 49 week of December 5, 1977 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring Wonder Woman plus "Ask the Answer Man!"

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman and Robin in "Sable Lady".

  

  
  

  
   

  

  Superman #322 - Laser War over Metropolis! released by DC Comics on April 1978. 

   

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.
  2. "Laser War over Metropolis!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "Dilemma".

   

  

  Superman #323 - The Man with the Self-Destruct Mind! released by DC Comics on May 1978. 

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.
  2. "The Man with the Self-Destruct Mind!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Dan Adkins, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "DC Publishorial" one page text piece by Jenette Kahn.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "Dilemma".

  

  
  

  

  Superman #324 - Beware the Eyes that Paralyze! released by DC Comics on June 1978.

  1. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Beware the Eyes that Paralyze!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 78 Issue 10 week of March 6, 1978 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring Hawkman plus "Ask the Answer Man!"

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Aquaman and Aqualad in "Aquaman and the Imperiled Sub".

  "Those green beams from his eyes-- --they're Kryptonite!" "He's Titano, the Super-Ape!... ...and if looks can kill...he's about to become Superman's executioner!" Story also gives Titano's origin.

  

  

  Superman #325 - The Super Sellout of Metropolis! released by DC Comics on July 1978. 

  1. Cover by Rich Buckler and Joe Rubinstein.
  2. "The Super Sellout of Metropolis!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Aquaman and Aqualad in "Aquaman and the Imperiled Sub".
  • Letter to the editor from Cat Yronwode from Mountain Grove, Missouri.

  

  
  

  

  Superman #326 - A Million Dollars a Minute! released by DC Comics on August 1978. 

  1. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia.
  2. "A Million Dollars a Minute!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "The DC Feature Page" 1 page text piece featuring "Ask the Answer Man!" and "DC Profiles Number 36: Gerry Conway".

  Notes:

  • Lola Barnett doesn't appear in this issue; Wonder Woman was disguised as her character.
  • Last .35 cent issue and last 32 page issue until Superman #330.

  

  
  

  

  Superman #327 - The Sandstorm That Swallowed Metropolis!; Two Can Die As Cheaply As One released by DC Comics on August 1978. 

  1. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia.
  2. "The Sandstorm that swallowed Metropolis!" (Superman) written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Two can Die as Cheaply as One" (Mr. & Mrs. Superman) written by Cary Bates, penciled by Kurt Schaffenberger, inked by Joe Giella, colored by Gene D'Angelo and lettered by Jean Simek.
  4. "The Answer Man's Guide to the DC Explosion!" 1 page of information on DC's Explosion of character appearances by Bob Rozakis.

  Notes:

  • Justice League of America and the three members have flashback appearances.
  • Colonel Future is not seen in this issue but he is talking to a Colonel Future Gang member (C-F Gang) over a walkie talkie.
  • Lois Lane and Metropolis of Earth-1 and Earth-2 appears in this issue.
  • First .50 cent and 40 page issue.

  

  
  

  

  Superman #328 - The Attack of the Kryptonoid!; Clark Kent, How would You like to Meet your Real Father? released by DC Comics on October 1978. 

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Attack of the Kryptonoid!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Clark Kent, How would You like to Meet your Real Father?" A "The Private Life of Clark Kent" story written by Cary Burkett, penciled by Kurt Schaffenberger, inked by Tex Blaisdell, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Shelly Leferman.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 78 Issue 28 week of July 10, 1978 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring Deadman lives plus "Ask the Answer Man!"

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman, Robin and Commissioner Gordon in "Batman and the Corsair of Crime".

  

  
  

  

  Superman #329 - I have met the Enemy and it is Me!; Secret of the Talking Car released by DC Comics on November 1978. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "I have met the Enemy and it is Me!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Jean Simek.
  3. "Secret of the Talking Car" A "Mr. & Mrs. Superman" story written by Cary Bates, penciled by Kurt Schaffenberger, inked by Frank Giacoia, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Todd Klein.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman, Robin and Commissioner Gordon in "Batman and the Corsair of Crime".
  • Lois Lane and Metropolis of Earth-1 and Earth-2 appears in this issue.
  • Metropolis Police Department and Gotham City of Earth-2 appears in this issue.
  • Last .50 cent and 40 page issue.

  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #330 - The Master Mesmerizer of Metropolis! released by DC Comics on December 1978. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Master Mesmerizer of Metropolis!" written by Martin Pasko from a story concept by Al Schroeder III, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • First .40 cent and 32 page issue.

  Superman: Lana-- Now do you believe I'm Clark Kent?

  Lana Lang: Of course not! What kind of idiot do you take me for? This is what Clark looks like!

  "Revealed at last-- the startling secret of how Superman fools the world with his Clark Kent identity! A secret endangered by the sinister schemes of the Spellbinder!"

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #331 - Lockup at 20,000 Feet! released by DC Comics on January 1979.

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Lockup at 20,000 Feet!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 78 Issue 42 week of October 23, 1978 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring is the Flash losing control plus "Ask the Answer Man!"
  4. "Hembeck" written, penciled and inked by Fred Hembeck.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, The Penguin in "Penguins on Parade".
  • This issue appears in the television show Diff'rent Strokes season 1 episode 3.

  In a captivating tale, writer Martin Pasko and artist Curt Swan introduced the Smallville prison designer Carl "Moose" Draper, It was Draper's love for Lana Lang and jealously of Superman that spurred him to become the gray costumed incarcerator, the Master Jailer. Pushed over the edge when the Man of Steel made enhancements to his prison for super criminals, Draper abducted Lana and detained Superman, using a power siphoning key ring that utilized the powers of the Parasite, Metallo and the Atomic Skull. Lana eventually destroyed the key ring, enabling Superman to escape and put the Master Jailer behind bars.

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #332 - The Eternity Cage! released by DC Comics on February 1979. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Eternity Cage!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 78 Issue 46 week of November 26, 1978 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring life or death for Jonah Hex plus "Ask the Answer Man!"
  4. "Hembeck" written, penciled and inked by Fred Hembeck.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, The Penguin in "Penguins on Parade".

  

  
  

  

  Superman #333 - Happy New Year... Rest in Peace! released by DC Comics on March 1979. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Happy New Year... Rest in Peace!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 78 Issue 50 week of December 25, 1978 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring 40 years of Batman in Detective Comics plus "Ask the Answer Man!"
  4. "Hembeck" written, penciled and inked by Fred Hembeck.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "Wonder Woman vs. "The Cheetah".

  

  

  Superman #334 - The Man who stole Superman's Eyes! released by DC Comics on April 1979.

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Man who stole Superman's Eyes!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Milt Snapinn.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 79 Issue 3 week of January 22, 1979 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring Superman and Wonder Woman together plus "Ask the Answer Man!"
  4. "Hembeck" written, penciled and inked by Fred Hembeck.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "The Golden Treasure".

  Superman and Lois Lane run a ruse in which Lois pretends to be Opticus, a villain who robs Superman of his sight, in order to trap the Skeleton Gang. Later, Superman admits that Lois Lane is the only woman he will ever love, and Lana Lang decides to leave Metropolis.

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #335 - Mxyzptlk spelled backward is T-R-O-U-B-L-E released by DC Comics on May 1979. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Mxyzptlk spelled backward is T-R-O-U-B-L-E" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "The Golden Treasure".

  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #336 - A Rose by Any Other Name! released by DC Comics on June 1979. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Bob Oksner.
  2. "A Rose by Any Other Name!" written by Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Glynis Wein and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 79 Issue 11 week of March 19, 1979 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring Batman tackles Two-Face plus "Ask the Answer Man!"
  4. "Hembeck" written, penciled and inked by Fred Hembeck.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman and Commissioner Gordon in "Someone is Kidnapping the Great Chefs of Gotham City".
  • Phil Forrest, Danny Stone and the 100 cameo flashbacks.

  Rose Forrest is given a necklace from her doctor which helps suppress her alter ego Thorn by releasing ultrasonic impulses. Superman senses the ultrasonic device and unintentionally releases the havoc of Thorn.

  

  
  

  

  
   

  

  Superman #337 - Too Many Crooks! released by DC Comics on July 1979. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Too Many Crooks!" written by Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Glynis Wein and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman and Commissioner Gordon in "Someone is Kidnapping the Great Chefs of Gotham City".
  • Terra-Man, Nova, Metallo, Toyman, Brainiac and Bizarro do not appear in this issue. They are actually Superman in disguise.

   

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #338 - Let My People Grow! released by DC Comics on August 1979. 

  40th anniversary issue. Superman and Supergirl use the energy of a supernova to try and enlarge Kandor to its original size; Brainiac guest-stars.

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Let My People Grow!" "The Lilliput Problem!" (part 2) "All Creatures Great and Small...!" (part 3) written by Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Glynis Wein, lettered by Ben Oda and a special thanks to Marv Wolfman.

  The story opens with Superman trying to get to the core of a supernova. He is clad in a space-suit and is armed with an energy absorption unit. He tries to absorb as much energy as the unit can take. With this energy, he will restore the Kandorians, inhabitants of the Bottle City to their original size. The Kandorians are relatives of Superman and Supergirl, who were shrunk by Brainiac’s shrinking ray.

  Superman’s absorption unit’s shielding melts away in the extreme heat and the unit charges itself fully. Superman goes away from the Supernova. But returning to Earth, he feels dizzy due to the radiation overdose and faints. He starts falling through the atmosphere, but Supergirl catches him in mid-air. When Superman comes to his senses, he shows her the unit and says that the energy it contains might be enough to restore Bottle City to its original size.

  They come to the Fortress of Solitude. Superman speaks to the Kandorians via the com-link, telling them of his success in assimilating the energy needed for their restoration. The Kandorians thank him. But when one of them asks if the energy will be safe for them, Superman falls deep in thought. One Kandorian offers to volunteer himself for the test, but Superman refuses. He later talks with Kara, saying that he will subject himself to the test and will lure Brainiac into shrinking him. Then they go out.

  The next day, Clark comes to his office to find it empty. Lois comes and takes him to Perry White’s 40th anniversary celebration. Other friends are relieves to see him. But in the middle of the function, suddenly the city starts shaking. Clark knows that Brainiac has come for him and slips away.

  Superman flies out of the atmosphere and confronts Brainiac. Brainiac says that Superman’s sonic signal has brought him here. Superman tries to force Brainiac to use his shrinking ray, but the latter just employs his force-fields to shake Superman off. Superman hurls a meteorite towards Brainiac’s ship. This time Brainiac deploys his shrinking ray. He targets the meteorite, but Superman destroys it and takes the full brunt of the ray. He shrinks to an ant’s size. Brainiac fails to understand Superman’s ploy and tries to shrink him further. But Kara comes between them and fires a short burst of the enlarging ray. This deflects Braniac’s shrinking ray back to him, shrinking him and his ship into nothingness within moments. Superman and Kara fly back to their fortress.

  Later, upon the Kandorians’ request, Superman and Kara fly them to a lonely planet under a red sun. Upon landing, Superman places the bottle city on the ground and fires the enlarging ray at full power. Inside seconds, the city of Kandor is restores to its towering heights. Kara meets her parents, Zor-El and Alura, while Superman wishes that his parents were still alive to see this. But suddenly, the buildings start turning to disintegrating. They shimmer and turn to dust, disappearing completely.

  Superman realizes that his enlarging ray was designed to work on animate objects only. One Kandorian hurls abuses at Superman. But another one, named Van-Zee stops him. He comes to Superman and thanks him for restoring them to their original size. Superman requests to stay back and help them rebuild their city, but Van-Zee declines. He then punches Superman senseless. He tells Kara that they insisted upon bringing them to this planet, because this planet appears briefly in the known universe, due to a shift in the cosmic axis. They are grateful to Superman and Kara for looking after them, but now they must learn to fend for themselves. He then bids the duo goodbye.

  By the time Superman regains his senses, the unknown planet has already disappeared. Kara prays that the Kandorians live safely.

  

  
  

  

  Superman #339 - Nuclear Nightmare! released by DC Comics on September 1979. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Nuclear Nightmare!" written by Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Glynis Wein and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "The DC Feature Page" "It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Winner!" 1 page text piece on the Second Movie Superman Contest with 2 photos: a photo of Christopher Reeves and Sol Harrison with the winning postcard and a photo of the contest winner Darvin Metzger of Bountiful, Utah who won a Superman cape from the movie.

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
   

  

  Superman #340 - The Night of the Walking Bomb! released by DC Comics on October 1979. 

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.
  2. "The Night of the Walking Bomb!" written by Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Glynis Wein and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 79 Issue 30 week of July 16, 1979 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring the Best of Batman plus "Ask the Answer Man!"
  4. "Hembeck" written, penciled and inked by Fred Hembeck.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "Wonder Woman Saves the Astronauts".
  • Letter to the editor from Tamsyn O'Flynn from Massapequa Park, New York.

  

  
  

  

  Superman #341 - The Man who Could Cause Catastrophe!; The Man who Could Cancel Catastrophe! released by DC Comics on November 1979. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Man who Could Cause Catastrophe!" written by Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Glynis Wein and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "The Man who Could Cancel Catastrophe!" written by Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Glynis Wein and lettered by Ben Oda.
  4. "The DC Feature Page" featuring "Ask the Answer Man".
  5. "DC Profiles Number 50 Joe Letterese" 1/2 page text piece.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Green Lantern in "Green Lantern vs Triclops Three-Eyed Keeper of the Cave".
  • Green Lantern has a cameo flashback appearance from Green Lantern #57 In "The Man who Could Cause Catastrophe!".
  • First appearance of J. Wilbur Wolfingham on Earth-One in "The Man who Could Cancel Catastrophe!".

  

  
  

  

  Superman #342 - Hero under Glass! released by DC Comics on December 1979. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Hero under Glass!" written by Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Glynis Wein and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 79 Issue 37 week of September 10, 1979 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Typeset. Featuring Black Lightning takes on Dr. Polaris plus "Ask the Answer Man!"
  4. "Hembeck" written, penciled and inked by Fred Hembeck.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, The Flash in "The Stony-Eyed Medusa".
  • Letter to the editor from Tamsyn O'Flynn from Massapequa Park, New York.

  

  Superman #343 - The Last Days of Metropolis! released by DC Comics on January 1980. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Last Days of Metropolis!" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Glynis Wein and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, The Flash in "The Stony-Eyed Medusa".
  • Batman has a cameo vision appearance.

  What does a magician from Ancient Pompeii have against the Man of Steel?

  

  
  

  

  Superman #344 - The Monsters among Us! released by DC Comics on February 1980. 

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.
  2. "The Monsters among Us!" written by Paul Levitz and Len Wein, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Glynis Wein and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 79 Issue 45 the week of November 5, 1979 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Lynne Gelfer and lettered by Typeset. Featuring the Penguin and Terra-Man team up plus "Ask the Answer Man!"
  4. "Hembeck" written, penciled and inked by Fred Hembeck.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Hawkman in "Hawkman Makes a Safe Landing".

  
   

  

  

  Superman #345 - When Time ran Backward! released by DC Comics on March 1980.

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "When Time ran Backward!" written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Gene D'Angelo and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 79 Issue 52 dated September 7, 1979 edited by Unknown, production by Unknown and lettered by Typeset. Sports section describing DC Comics' 14-10 victory over Marvel Comics in a friendly softball game. Plus an exclusive interview by Steve Lombard with the winning pitcher.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman in "Batman and Professor Plutonium".
  • Letter to the editor from Tamsyn O'Flynn of Massapequa Park, New York.

  

  
  

  

  Superman #346 - Superman’s Streak of Bad Luck! released by DC Comics on April 1980. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Superman’s Streak of Bad Luck!" written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 80 Issue 2 the week of January 7, 1980 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Lynne Gelfer and lettered by Typeset. Featuring a team up between Batman and Adam Strange. Plus "Ask the Answer Man!".
  4. "Hembeck" written, penciled and inked by Fred Hembeck.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Green Arrow in "An Arrow in Time".

  What's making Clark Kent act like such a klutz in front of the camera?

  

  
  

  

  

  Superman #347 - The Sleeper out of Time! released by DC Comics on May 1980. 

  1. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.
  2. "The Sleeper out of Time!" written by Gerry Conway, penciled and inked by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Daily Planet" Volume 80 Issue 6 the week of February 11, 1980 edited by Bob Rozakis, production by Lynne Gelfer and lettered by Typeset. Featuring Johnathan Kent is alive!. Plus "Ask the Answer Man!".
  4. "Hembeck" written, penciled and inked by Fred Hembeck.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "The Borrower".

  

  
  

  
   

  

  Superman #348 - The Master of Wind and Storm! released by DC Comics on June 1980. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Master of Wind and Storm!" written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "The DC Feature Page" Featuring "Ask the Answer Man!" #F-133 plus a crossword puzzle.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman, Robin and Catman in "Catman on the Prowl".

  
   

  

  
  

  
   

  

  Superman #349 - The Turnabout Trap! released by DC Comics on July 1980. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Turnabout Trap!" written by Martin Pasko, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman, Robin and Catman in "Catman on the Prowl".
  • Letter to the editor from Tamsyn O'Flynn of Massapequa, New York.

  All characters have their genders reversed. Clark Kent-Clara Kent, Lois Lane-Louis Lane, Perry White-Penny White, Jimmy Olsen-Jenny Olsen, a female flash, Batman-Batwoman, Black Canary-Black Condor, Wonder Woman-Wonder Man, Supergirl-Superboy and a Superman-Superwoman plus photos of Superman villains Leslie Luthor, Toywoman and Bizarress.

  

  
   

  

  Superman #350 - Clark Kent's Vanishing Classmates released by DC Comics on August 1980. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Clark Kent's Vanishing Classmates" written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "The DC Feature Page" one page featuring a crossword puzzle and "Ask the Answer Man!" by Bob Rozakis.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Green Lantern in "The Bobsled Run".
  • Last .40 cent 32 page issue.

  

  
   

  

  Superman #351 - The Fiend with Nine Faces!; Mister Mxyzptlk’s Circus Caper! released by DC Comics on September 1980. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Fiend with Nine Faces!" written by Gerry Conway, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Mister Mxyzptlk’s Circus Caper!" written by Denny O'Neil, penciled and inked by Jose Luis Garcia Lopez, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batgirl in "A Matter of Good Taste".
  • First .50 cent and 40 page issue.
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  Superman #352 - Day of Destiny!; The Mark of a Citizen! released by DC Comics on October 1980.

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Day of Destiny!" written by Marv Wolfman, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Shelly Leferman.
  3. "The Mark of a Citizen!" A "The Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Paul S. Newman, penciled by Rich Buckler, inked by Joe Giella, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Hawkman in "She's No Angel".
  • In "The Mark of a Citizen!" it was mentioned that Mike was Jimmy Olsen's cousin.

  

  Superman #353 - The Fantastic Foe Superman could never Meet!; The Secret Origin of Bruce (Superman) Wayne released by DC Comics on November 1980. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Fantastic Foe Superman could never Meet!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "The Secret Origin of Bruce (Superman) Wayne" A "Bruce (Superman) Wayne" story written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Gene D'Angelo and lettered by Milt Snapinn.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman in "The League of Assassins".
  • In the story "The Secret Origin of Bruce (Superman) Wayne" a homage to writer Bob Rozakis with the name Rozakis as a business advertisement on the side of a building.

  

  
  

  

  Superman #354 - Twice Upon a Time!; The Debut of Superman III! released by DC Comics on December 1980.

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Twice Upon a Time!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "The Debut of Superman III!" A "Superman 2020" story written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Joe Staton, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "The Baron!".

  

  
  

  

  Superman #355 - Momentus, Master of the Moon!; The Destruction of New Metropolis! released by DC Comics on January 1981. 

  1. Cover by Jim Starlin.
  2. "Momentus, Master of the Moon!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "The Destruction of New Metropolis!" A "Superman 2020" story written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Joe Staton, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Aquaman in "The Space Capsule".

  

  
  

  
   

  

  
  

  
   

  

  
  

  

  Superman #356 - Battle of the Super-Hyper Powers!; The Exile from Krypton! released by DC Comics on February 1981. 

  1. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Battle of the Super-Hyper Powers!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "The Exile from Krypton!" A "The Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Paul S. Newman, penciled by Jose Delbo, inked by Kim DeMulder, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Shelly Leferman.

  Notes:

  This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, The Flash in "Meets the Bureauc-Rat"
  

  

  Superman #357 - Food for a God!; The Troublemaker of New Metropolis! released by DC Comics on March 1981.
   

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Food for a God!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "The Troublemaker of New Metropolis!" A "Superman 2020" story written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Deny Cowans, inked by Joe Giella, colored by Phil Rachelson and lettered by Milt Snapinn.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "The Baron!".

  

  Superman #358 - Father Nature's Folly!; A Day in the Life of Bruce (Superman) Wayne released by DC Comics on April 1981. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Father Nature's Folly!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "A Day in the Life of Bruce (Superman) Wayne" A "Bruce (Superman) Wayne" story written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Deny Cowans, inked by Dick Giordano, colored by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Shelly Leferman.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "Old Gold".

  Story:

  Clark is about to pay a visit to a class, and give a lecture on journalism. The students are anxious to see Superman. Clark asks the teacher, his friend Margaret about the matter. Margaret replies that Superman had paid the class an unexpected visit a few months ago. Anyway, Kent is about to start an audio-visual presentation when there is a blackout due to a thunderstorm. The students start getting bored, when Clark tells them that being a close friend of Superman, he could narrate one of his latest adventures. The students are excited by the proposal.

  Clark narrates that Superman was flying over Colorado’s Rocky Mountains during a thunderstorm. Suddenly he had spotted a most startling event. A lightning spark had transformed a cluster of pine trees into a forest of unearthly growths, right before his eyes. Superman came down to investigate, finding unknown chemical compounds, when suddenly he was greeted by an alien warrior. Introducing himself as Cron and having the ability to read Superman’s mind, he told Superman that he had come to reshape the planet in his own way. Superman became impatient and was about to attack Cron, when suddenly he found that the ambient atmospheric conditions around him had changed to potentially lethal conditions. He disposed of it in space, but coming back, he failed to locate Cron.

  The next day, Superman was working in his office as Clark, when he made a sketch of a strange object, but did not remember ever seeing it before. He sped to his Fortress of Solitude, and programmed his dreams into the Supercomputer. The results showed that the object was a power source of unknown origin. Superman scourged the Earth’s surface in search of it and found it camouflaged as a tree. It was a massive 50 feet tall “power prong”. Superman was about to destroy it but his attacks were in vain.

  He was suddenly targeted by a “Trosm Ray”, and fed the knowledge of the history of the origin of life on Earth. Superman somehow felt that the knowledge was given to him by “Mother Nature”. But suddenly Cron reappeared with his own Power Prong. He told Superman that “Mother Nature” was in reality known as “Nutra”, and was Cron’s ethereal mate. He shifted into his true shape and started burning down Nutra’s prong. Superman, fearing for Earth’s future sped away. When he was back, he had a Rigellian Plasmo-bomb in his hand, and threatened to detonate it, saying that was the only way he could ensure a swift and merciful death to his fellow Terrans. Cron realized that Superman was telling the truth and gave up.

  Clark is just about to finish when a student interrupts, saying that Superman couldn’t possibly kill all human beings. Clark told her that Superman had taken the caution to remove a crucial filament from the bomb, before he had brought it to Cron.

  Bonus Story:

  This features Bruce Wayne as Superman !!

  Bruce Wayne works in at the Book Cellar with Barbara Gordon, simultaneously leading his other life as Superman. One day he receives a message from James Gordon that terrorists have planted a bomb on an aircraft and are threatening to blow it up. The plane is carrying Nobel Prize winners and Superman's adopted parents Doctor Thomas and Martha Wayne. Superman gets into the plane, renders the bomb harmless and waits until the time comes for the terrorists to go through with their plan. Superman tells the pilot to dive at 2000 feet and follows the detonation signal back to its source. He finds the terrorists in a hangar and turns them over to the Gotham State Prison after a brief fight.

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #359 - Today Superman... Tomorrow the World!; The Last Time I saw Smallville! released by DC Comics on May 1981. 

  1. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Today Superman... Tomorrow the World!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "The Last Time I saw Smallville!" A "Superman the In-Between Years" story written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Joe Giella, colored by Anthony Tollin and lettered by Milt Snapinn.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman, Robin and Commissioner Gordon in "Hearts of Darkness".

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #360 - Is Superman Going...Going...Gone?; Day into Night--Night into Day! released by DC Comics on June 1981. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Is Superman Going...Going...Gone?" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Gene D'Angelo and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "Day into Night--Night into Day!" A "The Fabulous World of Krypton" story written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Alex Saviuk, inked by Vince Colletta, colored by Gene D'Angelo and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Hawkman in "She's no Angel".

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #361 - Stowaway from the Stars!; The Ace of New Metropolis! released by DC Comics on July 1981. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Stowaway from the Stars!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "The Ace of New Metropolis!" A "Superman 2020" story written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Alex Saviuk, inked by Vince Colletta, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Todd Klein.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Plastic Man and Woozy Winks in "Gold for Dessert".

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #362 - The Last Days of Lois and Lana!: Metropolis: Day 1 released by DC Comics on August 1981.

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Last Days of Lois and Lana!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by John Costanza.
  3. "Metropolis: Day 1" A "Superman the In-Between Years" story written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Kurt Schaffenberger, inked by Dan Adkins, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by John Costanza.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Aquaman and Aqualad in "Pirates' Gold".

  

  Superman #363 - The Dying Day of Lois and Lana!: A Night in the Life of Bruce (Superman) Wayne! released by DC Comics on September 1981. 

  1. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Dying Day of Lois and Lana!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Todd Klein.
  3. "A Night in the Life of Bruce (Superman) Wayne!" A "Bruce (Superman) Wayne" story written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Rich Buckler, inked by Joe Giella, colored by Jerry Serpe and lettered by Milt Snapinn.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Wonder Woman in "The Robot Master".
  • Last appearance of the Bruce (Superman) Wayne feature.
  • Last .50 cent issue.

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #364 - The Sounds that Menaced Metropolis!: Sun-Death! released by DC Comics on October 1981. 

  "The Sounds That Menaced Metropolis!"

  Superman attempts to battle the Metro-Monster, a new menace whose secret identity a rival reporter has discovered, but which he refuses to divulge.

  "Sun-Death!"

  Three generations of Supermen unite to defeat a solar menace set in action years before by Lex Luthor, and which, in years past, caused the first Superman to age years overnight.

  1. "The Sounds that Menaced Metropolis!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Rich Buckler, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  2. "Sun-Death!" A "Superman 2020" story written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Alex Saviuk, inked by Vince Colletta, colored by Gene D'Angelo and lettered by John Costanza.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman in "Lights...Camera...Crime!".
  • First .60 cent issue.

  

  
  

  

  Superman #365 - When Kryptonians Clash!; Where, Oh Where has Superboy Gone? released by DC Comics on November 1981.

  A Superman Revenge Squad member named Blymm subjects Supergirl to radiation that gives her the crazed symptoms of sleep deprivation. Where, oh where has Superboy gone?

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "When Kryptonians Clash!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by John Costanza.
  3. "Where, Oh Where has Superboy Gone?" A "The In-Between Years" story by written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Kurt Schaffenberger, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Milt Snapinn.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Red Tornado in "Clean Sweep".
  • Letter to the editor from Todd McFarlane of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

  Can an exhausted Superman deal with a Supergirl gone rogue?

  

  
  

  

  Superman #366 - Revenge, Superman-Style; Perry White's Superboy Scoop! released by DC Comics on December 1981. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "Revenge, Superman-Style" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by John Costanza.
  3. "Perry White's Superboy Scoop!" A "The In-Between Years" story by written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Kurt Schaffenberger, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by John Costanza.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, The Penguin in "Penguins on Parade".
  • Continued from previous issue.
  • First appearance of George Taylor of Earth-One.
  • Letter to the the editor by a young Todd MacFarlane of Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #367 - The Revengers Strike Back!; ...And not a Drop to Drink released by DC Comics on January 1982. 

  1. Cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.
  2. "The Revengers Strike Back!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  3. "...And not a Drop to Drink" A "The Fabulous World of Krypton" story by written by Martin Pasko, penciled and inked by Gil Kane, colored by Tom Ziuko and lettered by Shelly Leferman.

  

  
  

  

  Superman #368 - The Revenger of Steel!; Deadly New Year--2021! released by DC Comics on February 1982.

  "The Revenger of Steel!"

  “Vlatuu” leaves the Revenge Squad’s homeworld and is transformed back into Superman once he nears Earth. But, unknown to himself, he is under a hypnotic command of the Squad to gain revenge on Superman by executing Lois Lane.

  "Deadly New Year--2021!"

  Superman III saves the people of New Metropolis from a plague begun by the Purists, who are opposed to marriage between humans and aliens.

  1. "The Revenger of Steel!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Curt Swan, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.
  2. "Deadly New Year--2021!" A "Superman 2020" story by written by Bob Rozakis, penciled by Alex Saviuk, inked by Frank Chiaramonte, colored by Tom Ziuko and lettered by John Costanza.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, The Flash in "Marathon Madman".

  

  
  

  

  
  

  

  Superman #369 - Superman's Last Christmas! released by DC Comics on March 1982.

  1. Cover by Rich Buckler and Frank Giacoia.
  2. "Superman's Last Christmas!" written by Cary Bates, penciled by Rich Buckler, inked by Frank McLaughlin, colored by Adrienne Roy and lettered by Ben Oda.

  Notes:

  • This issue contains the last in a series of Hostess Superhero Ads. These ads first appeared seven years earlier in Superman #286.
  • This issue contains the Hostess Superhero Ad, Batman in "The K-9 Caper!".

  
  

   
  

...A SUIVRE...