SUPERMAN v1 #101-200 (1955-1967)

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Superman v1 #101
Luthor’s Amazing Rebus

Fecha: 1955.11| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 85, LIBRO-COMIC 19 (NOVARO).

Luthor escapa de la cárcel y comienza a realizar una serie de extraños delitos. Luthor roba varios objetos con el fin de plantear un jeroglífico al Hombre de Acero. Cuando Luthor intenta robar el elemento final para completar su jeroglífico, Superman lo detiene, a pesar de que Luthor pretendía crear el mensaje “Superman es un cabeza hueca”.

Superman v1 #101/2
The Meek Man’s Club

Fecha: 1955.11| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 85, LIBRO-COMIC 19 (NOVARO).

Miembros del Club del Hombre Manso deciden convertir a otro hombre apocado en valiente. El elegido es Clark Kent quien teme que los actos del club expongan su identidad secreta. Clark Kent le da la vuelta a la situación ayudando a dos miembros del Club a superar su falta de valentía.

Superman v1 #101/3
The Rainbow Doom

Fecha: 1955.11| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 85, LIBRO-COMIC 19 (NOVARO).

Unos ladrones roban una bola gigante de oro cuando iba a ser subastada para la beneficencia. Superman no encuentra a los ladrones y pronto tiene que detener una bola de fuego que iba a arrasar Metrópolis. El suceso aparentemente altera los poderes de Superman haciendo que todo lo que toque se convierta en cristal. Cuando los ladrones conocen que Superman está en desventaja intentan mover la bola de oro pero el Hombre de Acero los detiene revelando la alteración de sus poderes era solo una trampa.

Superman v1 #102
Superman For Sale

Fecha: 1956.01| Créditos: Bill Finger (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 89, LIBRO-COMIC 21 (NOVARO).

A Perry White y tres empresarios se les pide formar parte de la “Compañía Bursátil de Superman” por la que recibirán beneficios en función de los criminales que capture el Hombre de Acero. Los empresarios piensan que es un timo hasta que reciben la primera paga, la cual tratan de ocultar del fisco. Superman aparece con un agente del Departamento del Tesoro pues todo era parte de un plan para exponer a un grupo de chantajistas, mientras que Perry participó como señuelo.

Superman v1 #102/2
The Midget Menace

Fecha: 1956.01| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 89, LIBRO-COMIC 21 (NOVARO).

Superman escucha una voz incorpórea quien le muestra conocer su identidad secreta. Pronto descubre que la voz procede de un grupo de diminutos aliens cuyas naves han sido camufladas como tanques de oxígeno y cuya misión es la conquista de la Tierra. Los aliens derrotan a Superman con Kryptonita y crean una máquina para duplicar su súper fuerza. Superman engaña a los aliens dotando a Lois Lane de súper poderes lo que les lleva a pensar que su máquina no funciona, abandonando la Tierra.

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The Million-Dollar Mistake

Fecha: 1956.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 89, LIBRO-COMIC 21 (NOVARO).

El estafador Soapy Martin consigue un empleo en el Daily Planet donde se presenta bajo el nombre de Don Kelton. Soapy pronto descubre que Superman está ayudando a los reporteros del periódico. Martin publica una noticia falsa sobre un campo de beisbol en venta, pidiendo ayuda a Superman para terminar la venta. Soapy piensa que obtendrá un gran beneficio pues al parecer hay un depósito de uranio bajo el terreno. Todo forma parte de un plan de Superman quien deja a Soapy en la ruina.

Superman v1 #103
The Superman of Yesterday

Fecha: 1956.02| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 93, LIBRO-COMIC 13, ESPECIAL.ene-67 (NOVARO).

Superman recibe una carta de Jeremy Bird, procedente de un ciudad de Dakota del Norte, quien afirma que el Hombre de Acero estuvo en dicha ciudad 60 años en el pasado y los salvó de unos indios Sioux. Superman se entrevista con Jeremy Bird quien conoce detalles de Krypton que nadie podía conocer. Finalmente descubre que quien estuvo en la ciudad en el pasado fue su abuelo.

Notas: Superman descubre que su abuelo, Jor-El I (sin nombrar), hizo un viaje a la Tierra en el pasado y que ese viaje inspiró a su padre, Jor-El II, a enviarlo a la Tierra.


Superman v1 #103/2
The Revenge of Mr. Mxyzptlk

Fecha: 1956.02| Créditos: Alvin Schwartz? (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 93, LIBRO-COMIC 36 (NOVARO).

Mr. Mxyzptlk regresa a la Tierra y se enfrenta a Superman con un “seguro” que le impide volver a su dimensión al pronunciar su nombre al revés. Gracias a Lois Superman descubre el origen de este “seguro” (una propiedad algebraica del mundo del duende relacionada con la letra X) consiguiendo hacerlo desaparecer.

Superman v1 #103/3
The Man Who Could Read Superman’s Mind

Fecha: 1956.02| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 93, LIBRO-COMIC 15, HISTORIA SUPERM. 1 (NOVARO).

Superman se enfrenta con el Gran Cosmo, un hombre quien afirma que puede leer las mentes y que conoce la identidad secreta de Superman. El Hombre de Acero descubre que todo es una farsa y que Cosmo es, en realidad, un agente de policía llamado Tom McLain, convertido en villano.

Superman v1 #104
Lois Lane, Super-Genius

Fecha: 1956.03| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 101, LIBRO-COMIC 25 (NOVARO).

Los rayos de un científico confieren súper inteligencia a Lois Lane durante un breve periodo de tiempo durante el cual peligra la identidad secreta de Superman. Superman crea un robot de Mr. Mxyzptlk para mantenerla ocupada mientras sus poderes persisten.

Superman v1 #104/2
Clark Kent, Jailbird

Fecha: 1956.03| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 101, LIBRO-COMIC 25 (NOVARO).

Un preso fugado llamado Ed Rowse atrae a Clark Kent y otras personas responsables de su condena a la ciudad fantasma de Boneville. Clark y el resto de personas son detenidas por un falso sheriff siendo enviados a prisión. Clark usa sus poderes para evitar que Rowse dañe a nadie a la par que lo asusta haciéndose pasar por un fantasma.

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The Super-Family From Outer Space

Fecha: 1956.03| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 101, LIBRO-COMIC 23 (NOVARO).

La familia Vall del planeta Skar llega a la Tierra creyendo Clark Kent es allí su primo perdido hace mucho tiempo. Clark les convence de que no es su familiar pero los aliens deciden quedarse en la Tierra poniendo en peligro su identidad secreta. Superman localiza al primo perdido de los Vall haciendo que se marchen de nuestro planeta.

Superman v1 #105
Superman’s Three Mistakes

Fecha: 1956.05| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 97, SUPERCOMIC 13, LIBRO-COMIC 22, HISTORIA SUPERM. 1 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent recibe una carta que indica que alguien conoce su identidad secreta. Para resolver el misterio, Superman busca en su memoria algún error cometido en el pasado que pudo exponer su secreto. El Hombre de Acero recuerda tres errores y los subsana aunque descubre que ninguna de las personas afectadas envió la carta. Finalmente determina que la carta fue enviada por correo a título póstumo por Jonathan Kent para que Clark estuviera atento de no perder su secreto.

Superman v1 #105/2
Mr. Mxyzptlk’s Secret Identity

Fecha: 1956.05| Créditos: Alvin Schwartz? (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 97, LIBRO-COMIC 25 (NOVARO).

Para frustrar el plan de Superman de enviarlo de regreso a su propia dimensión, Mr.. Mxyzptlk adopta una identidad secreta comenzando a trabajar como reportero del Planet. Superman, junto con el astrónomo Waldemar Hunt, organiza un plan para que el genio lea su nombre al revés y vuelva a su dimensión.

Superman v1 #105/3
Superman, Slave

Fecha: 1956.05| Créditos: Jerry Coleman (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 97, LIBRO-COMIC 24 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent cae por un accidente de avión en un valle perdido donde conoce un pueblo gobernado por un tirano medieval llamado Eldric. Superman finge ser su esclavo y consigue derrocarlo.

Superman v1 #106
Superman’s First Exploit

Fecha: 1956.07| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 105, SUPERCOMIC 16, LIBRO-COMIC 13 (NOVARO).

Un científico llamado Reese Kearns intenta desacreditar a Superman haciéndole preguntas sobre viaje desde Krypton hasta la tierra. . Superman sospecha que el científico de tratar de descubrir su identidad secreta así que se niega a responder a las preguntas. Kearns convence a Perry que organice un concurso en el Planet para narrar la primera misión de Superman. Cuando Superman es requerido para determinar el ganador, Kearns lo fuerza a que cuente detalles de su viaje a la Tierra, para ello, Superman utiliza su súper-memoria. Durante el mismo, el bebé Kal-El sin querer desvió un meteorito que iba a caer sobre nuestro planeta, algo que había predicho Kearns y que destruyó su reputación. El recuerdo de Superman hace que el científico vuelva a ganar el prestigio perdido.

Superman v1 #106/2
The Thefts of Clark Kent

Fecha: 1956.07| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 105, LIBRO-COMIC 24 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent comienza a robar unos extraños meteoritos de plomo. Jimmy Olsen y Lois Lane sospechan Clark es el ladrón después de descubrir una huella de zapato. Clark es sometido al detector de mentiras que le declara culpable. Superman es avistado organizando un incendio lo que también le implica como criminal. Superman explica a Jimmy Olsen que los meteoritos contienen Kryptonita y que, en secreto, está organizando un plan para detener al criminal Balas Barton, quien recientemente consiguió uno de los meteoros. Jimmy ayuda a Superman recuperar el último meteorito, y Clark es exonerado.

Superman v1 #106/3
The Super-Outlaw of Metropolis

Fecha: 1956.07| Créditos: Jerry Coleman (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 105, LIBRO-COMIC 25 (NOVARO).

Luthor inventa un súper-traje que se alimenta de la energía de Superman. A continuación, crea situaciones de emergencia en Metrópolis, obligando a Superman para generar energía y cargar el traje. Usando el traje Luthor se convierte en un súper-criminal, cuando más fuerte ataca Superman, más fuerza obtiene Luthor. Superman decide envenenarse con Kryptonita la cual pasa al traje de Luthor debilitándolo y haciendo posible su arresto por la policía. Luthor es despojado de su armadura mientras que Jimmy ayuda a Superman a superar el envenenamiento. Finalmente el Hombre de Acero luego destruye traje de Luthor.

Notas: Debut del traje de combate de Luthor.

Superman v1 #107
The Make-Believe Superman

Fecha: 1956.08| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 109, SUPERCOMIC 19, LIBRO-COMIC 20 (NOVARO).

Un viejo actor llamado Hal Hannon inicia un espectáculo en el que imita los poderes de Superman. Unos criminales deciden utilizar a Hannon para ayudarles con los robos. Superman se hace pasar por su imitador con el fin de conocer la identidad del jefe de la banda a quien consigue capturar.

Superman v1 #107/2
The Impossible Haircut

Fecha: 1956.08| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 109, LIBRO-COMIC 20 (NOVARO).

Clark y Lois visitan una barbería y conoce a Antoine, un barbero que afirma haber cortado el pelo de Superman. Clark recuerda que en el pasado hizo que un ladrón llamado Dandy Jim descubriera que él era Superman y, para convencerlo de lo contrario, lo llevó a la barbería de Antoine, donde usando su visión de rayos X hizo creer a todos que el barbero podía cortar su pelo y, por tanto, no era Superman.

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Rip Van Superman

Fecha: 1956.08| Créditos: Bill Finger (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 109, LIBRO-COMIC 22 (NOVARO).

Un cyclotron de Kryptonita estalla hacienda que Superman quede en animación suspendida. Superman despierta en el siglo XXX donde toda la población de la Tierra ha desarrollado súper poderes y se sirven de robots como asistentes. Un científico renegado, Drago, crea un motín en la cárcel de la luna causando grandes olas y desactivando los robots. Superman inspira a los ciudadanos a actuar para derrotar a Drago. Finalmente, los ciudadanos del futuro utilizan una máquina del tiempo para enviar a Superman minutos después de que entrara en coma.

Superman v1 #108
The Brain From the Future

Fecha: 1956.09| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 113, LIBRO-COMIC 39 (NOVARO).

Un ordenador procedente del espacio cae en Metrópolis y comienza a hacer predicciones sobre la destrucción de la ciudad a menos que Superman revele su identidad secreta a los presos de la cárcel de la ciudad. El Hombre de Acero piensa que las predicciones son un timo pero pronto se vuelven reales. Superman descubre que las profecías son falsas y fueron creadas por el malvado el profesor Martin a quien consigue capturar sin revelar su secreto.

Superman v1 #108/2
Perry White, Jr., Demon Reporter

Fecha: 1956.09| Créditos: Alvin Schwartz (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 113, LIBRO-COMIC 20 (NOVARO).

Perry White Jr., el hijo del editor del Planet ha sido contratado por el rotativo poco después de terminar sus estudios. Perry Jr. Intenta averiguar quién es el criminal llamado Mr. Wheels sospechando que puede ser Clark Kent, quien continuamente desaparece. Perry Jr. expone la idea a su padre quien la rechaza. Poco después el joven firma la noticia en un periódico rival. El verdadero Mr. Wheels secuestra al joven pero Superman lo salva y con su súper- ventriloquía le convence de la inocencia de Clark. Finalmente Superman detiene a Mr. Wheels.

Notas: Debut de Perry White Jr.


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The Girl Cops of Metropolis

Fecha: 1956.09| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 113 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent visita la academia de policía de Metrópolis. Con su súper oído detecta una bomba y pronto cambia a Superman, neutralizando la amenaza. La mujeres policía comienzan a sospechar que Clark es Superman y tratan de demostrarlo usando las huellas dactilares y cualquier otro truco. Superman se ríe de las mujeres policía a quienes convence de que no es Clark Kent.

Superman v1 #109
The Man Who Stole Superman’s Powers

Fecha: 1956.11| Créditos: Jerry Coleman (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 117, LIBRO-COMIC 28 (NOVARO).

El publicista Abner Hokum engaña a Superman para atraerlo a una tienda para promocionarla. Hokum sigue engañando al Hombre de Acero quien debe participar en un circo y vender ceniceros. Superman le da la vuelta al último plan de Hokum dándole una lección. Abner decide cambiar su modo de ser y trabajar en un agencia de publicidad honesta.

Superman v1 #109/2
The Puppet With X-Ray Eyes

Fecha: 1956.11| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 117 (NOVARO).

Clark y Lois acuden una noche a un club nocturno donde actua el ventrílocuo Paul Berg con un espectáculo de Súper-Títeres que imitan los poderes de Superman. Unos criminales creen erróneamente que los títeres realmente tienen poderes de rayos-x cuando uno de ellos revela el contenido del bolso de Lois. Los criminales tratan de robar el títere pero Clark lo impide. Finalmente se revela que la marioneta no tenía poderes sino que había una máquina de rayos-x en la mesa de Lois

Superman v1 #109/3
The Duplicate Disasters

Fecha: 1956.11| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 117, LIBRO-COMIC 28 (NOVARO).

Grandes desastre de la historia comienzan a repetirse: el hundimiento del Titanic, el terremoto de San Francisco, y la erupción del Monte Vesubio. Superman descubre que los desastres se han producido tras la emisión de películas de desastre por la cadena WRAV. El Hombre de Acero descubre que unos aliens han interceptado las ondas de televisión convirtiendo las imágenes en realidad. Superman hace emitir la creación de un montón de oro que se vuelve real y con el cual se pagan los daños causados por los desastres.

Superman v1 #110
The Secret of the Superman Trophy

Fecha: 1957.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 119, LIBRO-COMIC 45 (NOVARO).

Superman persigue a unos presos fugados pero no puede apresar a uno de ellos llamado Les Keegan. Superman descubre por los socios de Les Keegan que planeaban robar uno de los objetos de del Salón de Trofeos del Hombre de Acero con el fin de acabar con la carrera del alcalde. Superman no consigue recordar qué trofeo puede afectar al alcalde. Superman atrapa a Keegan quien revela que iba a robar un martillo con el que el alcalde intentó destruir un puente. Superman revela que el alcalde intentó destruir el puente solo para demostrar que estaba mal construido.

Superman v1 #110/2
The Mystery Superman

Fecha: 1957.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Ruben Moreira (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 119, LIBRO-COMIC 49 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent y Lois Lane llegan a la ciudad de Highville donde se celebra una fiesta en honor a Superman. Clark se convierte en Superman y Lois acusa al reportero de ser el Hombre de Acero. Hal, uno de los habitantes de Highville quien también es acusado de ser el Hombre de Acero decide probar que ni él ni Clark son Superman. En un momento preparado, Superman utiliza unos productos químicos para causar la erupción simulada de un volcán inactivo. Superman entra en escena mientras Clark y Hal observan. El plan de Clark funciona, limpiando el nombre de ambos.

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The Defeat of Superman

Fecha: 1957.01| Créditos: Bill Finger (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 119, LIBRO-COMIC 48 (NOVARO).

Luthor ha inventado una máquina que hace crecer de tamaño a los objetos. Luthor comienza a agrandar objetos que se convierten en amenazas para Superman, incluida una mota de Kryptonita convertida en una roca. Superman intenta llegar a Luthor pero es detenido por un platillo volante. El dueño del platillo proclama que Superman es ahora el Emperador de la Tierra, el suceso hace enfurecer a Luthor quien sale de su guarida secreta. Luthor ataca a Superman con Kryptonita pero no le afecta. El verdadero Hombre de Acero aparece y atrapa a Luthor revelando que su otro yo era un robot.

Superman v1 #111
The Non-Super Superman

Fecha: 1957.02| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Ruben Moreira (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 128, SUPERCOMIC 25, LIBRO-COMIC 29 (NOVARO).

Superman le entrega a Jimmy Olsen un objeto espacial que hace que ambos intercambien sus cuerpos. Superman descubre qué es ser humano. Jimmy utiliza los poderes de Superman para realizar rescates aunque acusa la falta de experiencias del Hombre de Acero. Jimmy descubre la identidad secreta de Clark Kent y la revela a Lois, pero cuando ésta lo somete a una prueba caligráfica que falla, no cree a Jimmy.

Superman v1 #111/2
Clark Kent’s Crooked Cousin

Fecha: 1957.02| Créditos: Alvin Schwartz (Guiones), Ruben Moreira (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 128, LIBRO-COMIC 29 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent es llamado por un criminal recientemente arrestado, Judd Kent, quien afirma se su primo y quien afirma conocer que él es Superman pues lo vio cambiarse a Superboy años atrás en Smallville. Superman investiga descubriendo que Judd no es su primo. Años atrás su tío George escribió un diario en el que hablaba de la familia de Jonathan Kent. Cuando Judd Kent murió, un ladrón llamado ladrón llamado Mike Dow lo suplantó, y el hijo de éste, Judd se hizo pasar por un Kent. Con lo que ha investigado Clark es capaz de convencer a Judd que años atrás no le vio a él cambiar a Superboy.

Notas: Debut en flasback de George Kent, tío de Clark.


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The Magical Superman

Fecha: 1957.02| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Ruben Moreira (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 128, LIBRO-COMIC 29 (NOVARO).

Lois Lane persigue a un mafioso, Joe Scott, lo que le lleva hasta un espectáculo de magia protagonizado por Mysto, un mago que puede convocar a Superman. Los mafiosos capturan a Mysto y le obligan a que su Superman trabaje para ellos. Mysto resulta ser un muñeco siendo el mago quien se disfraza de Superman. El verdadero Hombre de Acero rescata a Lois Lane antes de que se exponga su identidad como Clark Kent.

Superman v1 #112
Superman’s Neighbors

Fecha: 1957.03| Créditos: Bill Finger (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 136, SUPERCOMIC 27, LIBRO-COMIC 29 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent pasa un día ayudando a su vecinos, apoya a un niño tullido, hace que una joven pareja se reconcilie y frustra el intento de un detective aficionado, Alexander Ross, de descubrir su identidad secreta, al verlo salir de su apartamento a horas extrañas, así, Clark convence a Ross de que es un delincuente que se hace pasar por reportero.

Notas: En esta historia se detlla la dirección de Clark Kent en el 344 de Clinton Street.


Superman v1 #112/2
Superman’s Fatal Costume

Fecha: 1957.03| Créditos: Jerry Coleman (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 136, LIBRO-COMIC 29 (NOVARO).

Luthor utiliza un espectroscopio para estudiar el traje de Superman y conocer sus propiedades especiales. Con el conocimiento obtenido Luthor hace que el traje del Hombre de Acero emita calor, transmute el metal en madera e incluso explote. Superman logra descubrir que ha ocurrido, capturar a Luthor y poner las medidas para que su uniforme no vuelva a ser alterado.

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The Three Men of Steel

Fecha: 1957.03| Créditos: Jerry Coleman? (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 136, LIBRO-COMIC 29 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent y Lois Lane visitan un espectáculo en el que actúan tres hombres fuertes: Hércules, Atlas, y Sansón, pare sorpresa de Clark la súper fuerza de los hombres es real. La investigación lleva a Lois hasta el profesor Wilton, un científico que presta sus servicios al mundo del hampa. Lois encuentra el dispositivo que concede la súper fuerza consiguiendo un gran poder. Superman descubre que los poderes desaparecen al tiempo y que el profesor ha dejado la ciudad. Superman pone en aviso a los forzudos sobre lo efímero de sus poderes mientras localiza a Wilton quien acaba destruyendo su invención.

Superman v1 #113
The Superman of the Past

Fecha: 1957.05| Créditos: Bill Finger (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

Superman encuentra un casco pegado en un meteoro Kryptonita. Después limpiarlo descubre que es un visor de imagen mental que perteneció a su padre, Jor-El. Superman conoce que su padre conoció a la civilización del asteroide Vergo, liderados por la reina Latora, quienes planeaban invadir Krypton. Jor-El viajó a al mundo de los Vergoanos para detenerlos donde obtuvo súper poderes similares a los de Superman. Jor-El descubrió que los Vergoanos necesitaban el núcleo de uranio de Krypton para volver a encender su sol y que eligieron Krypton pues era un planeta condenado a la destrucción. Jor-El puso en aviso a los habitantes de Krypton pero nadie le creyó, mientras que la reina Latora buscó el uranio en otro planeta, sabiendo que disponía de un plazo de 50 años antes de la destrucción de Vergo. Ya en el presente Superman localiza a Latora y un núcleo de uranio válido, terminando la misión que inició su padre.

Notas: Primera historia larga de Superman. Se narra cuando Jor El descubrió que Krypton estaba condenado. Se revela el nombre original de Superman como Kal-El por primera vez en los cómics.

Superman v1 #114
The Soundproof Superman

Fecha: 1957.07| Créditos: Jerry Coleman (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

Debido a una tremenda explosión, el súper oído de Superman queda dañando haciendo que cualquier sonido moleste al Hombre de Acero. Para protegerse Superman construye un caso sellado al vacío en el que no oye nada dentro. Los delincuentes conocen la debilidad de Superman e intentan aprovecharla así como Lois Lane, quien, de nuevo, pretende demostrar que Clark en Superman. El Hombre de Acero se burla de los ladrones y Lois hasta que, finalmente, su súper oído regresa a la normalidad.

Superman v1 #114/2
The Man Who Discovered Superman’s Identity

Fecha: 1957.07| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

Superman asiste a un espectáculo en el que un mentalista llamado Mento afirma que puede leer su mente y descubrir su identidad secreta. Mento vende el secreto al gánster Big Joe y poco después chantajea a Clark Kent con el conocimiento de su identidad como Superman. Aunque inicialmente Superman cree a Mento pronto descubre que es un farsante. Los gánster tirotean a Clark Kent quien no sufre heridas, aunque Superman consigue engañar a todos afirmando que el reportero llevaba un chaleco anti balas.

Superman v1 #114/3
Superman’s Billion-Dollar Debt

Fecha: 1957.07| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

Un agente de la Servicio Interior de Impuestos (IRS, Internal Revenue Service) convoca a Superman para que pague 1.000.000.000 de dólares en impuestos bajo pena de ir a la cárcel. Superman afirma que nunca pagó impuestos pues lo dona todo a la caridad pero el agente le responde que el límite de donaciones está en 3.000 dólares, así, dispone de 24 horas para hacer frente al pago. Superman viaja por el mundo buscando cosas de valor pero no consigue la cantidad. El Hombre de Acero entrega al agente Brand un cheque del Banco de Krypton pero éste no lo acepta. El jefe de Brand le dice que puede deducirse los importe de todos aquellas personas a los que Superman ha ayudado y así, la deuda queda saldada.

Notas: Esta historia es vuelta a contar en Superman #148/3 por lo que ésta version debe asociarse a la continuidad de Tierra-2.

Superman v1 #115
The Midget Superman

Fecha: 1957.08| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: ESPECIAL.jun-58 (NOVARO).

El Hombre de Acero conoce a dos actores enanos que realizan una obra de teatro actuando en el papel del “Súper-enano”. Debido a una interferencia con la visión de la rayos-x uno de los enanos, Tom Thumb, crece hasta un tamaño normal. Superman se siente mal por lo sucedido así que se intercambia en el tiempo con su yo infantiles, Super-Tot, quien actúa en la función del “Súper-enano”. Superman descubre que Tom Thumb estaba siendo acosado por otro actor, soluciona el problema y vuelve todo a la normalidad.

Superman v1 #115/2
Jimmy Olsen’s Lost Pal

Fecha: 1957.08| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: ESPECIAL.jun-58, LIBRO-COMIC 43 (NOVARO).

Superman se embarca en una misión peligrosa, pero antes de partir le da a Jimmy una carta para que se abierta si no regresa en una semana. La nota contiene su identidad secreta. Jimmy pronto recibe la noticia que Superman ha sido asesinado en el espacio. Jimmy vuelve al Daily Planet para abrir la carta pero descubre que ha sido engañado por un criminal disfrazado. Superman regresa de su verdadera misión (recolectar un gran montón de Kryptonita) a tiempo para evitar que la carta con su identidad sea leída.

Superman v1 #115/3
The Three Substitute Supermen

Fecha: 1957.08| Créditos: Jerry Coleman (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: ESPECIAL.jun-58, LIBRO-COMIC 44 (NOVARO).

Superman se embarcan en una nueva misión pero decide su traje a disposición de otras personas quienes podrán conseguir súper poderes exponiéndose a la Kryptonita. Varias personas comienzan a actuar como Superman substituto. La gente del bajo mundo intenta localizar a Sam Baron, un delincuente que supuestamente ha conseguido poderes como Superman Substituto. Baron resulta ser Superman quien orquestó el plan para atrapar a un criminal conocido como el Organizador.

Superman v1 #116
The Ray That Changed Superman

Fecha: 1957.09| Créditos: Jerry Coleman (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 141, SUPERCOMIC 32, LIBRO-COMIC 30 (NOVARO).

Superman es alcanzado por un rayo verde lo que le causa un extraño comportamiento: comienza a emular a las personas cuyos carteles están cerca de él, así, el Hombre de Acero se comporta como un payaso, un fanfarrón y un bebé. Unos criminales le ofrecen a la persona que ha creado el rayo verde la compra de la máquina con el fin de controlar a Superman. Finalmente se descubre que todo es parte de un plan del Hombre de Acero para capturar a los ladrones.

Superman v1 #116/2
Disaster Strikes Twice

Fecha: 1957.09| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 141, LIBRO-COMIC 30 (NOVARO).

Superman regresa a Smallville, la ciudad en la que creció, en el aniversario de su partida, como Superboy, hacia Metrópolis. Pronto es honrado por los ciudadanos y se reencuentra con Lana Lang pero una serie de amenazas comienzan a perturbar el pueblo, amenazas similares a las que hizo frente años atrás como Superboy. Superman descubre que varios ciudadanos han creado las amenazas para que regrese a Smallville, pero Superman les expone su error y les hace ver su responsabilidad con Metrópolis.

Notas: Smallville celebra la fiesta de la partida de Superboy. Tercera aparición de Lana Lang adulta.


Superman v1 #116/3
The Mechanized Superman

Fecha: 1957.09| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 141, LIBRO-COMIC 30 (NOVARO).

Superman construye varias máquinas que pueden reemplazar a sus súper-poderes, porque una nube de polvo Kryptonita se ha acercado a la Tierra haciendo desaparecer sus poderes. Mientras que el polvo está presente, Superman utiliza las máquinas para combatir el crimen y hacer rescates, pero un científico maléfico Efraín Snively recoge el polvo para usarlo contra el Hombre de Acero. Superman intenta detener Snively, pero se siente debilitado por el mineral mortal. Lois Lane interviene y utiliza una de las máquinas de Superman para detener Snively. Superman es capaz de enviar la Kryptonita en el espacio restaurando sus poderes.

Superman v1 #117
Clark Kent, Man of Mystery

Fecha: 1957.11| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 149, SUPERCOMIC 39, LIBRO-COMIC 32 (NOVARO).

Cada vez que Superman se convierte en Clark Kent siente unos deseos irrefrenables de asesinar a Perry White, aunque segundo después lo salva como Superman, sin recordar lo ocurrido. Superman investiga el suceso descubriendo que su comportamiento es debido a un artefacto atlante que había quedado incrustado en sus gafas. Superman destruye el artefacto mientras Perry piensa que Clark fue hipnotizado por unos delincuentes

Superman v1 #117/2
The Secret of Fort Superman

Fecha: 1957.11| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 149, LIBRO-COMIC 32 (NOVARO).

Luthor utiliza una máquina para contactar con tres forajidos de otra dimensión, a los que planea llevarlos a la Tierra. Superman arresta Luthor y destruye su máquina, pero los forajidos se encuentran en camino de la Tierra. Superman construye una fortaleza sobre su punto de llegada y lo protege con objetos peligrosos. Cuando los forajidos tratan de robar los tesoros de Fuerte Superman quedan asustados por los objetos que Superman ha colocado para proteger la fortaleza.

Superman v1 #117/3
The Man With the Zero Eyes

Fecha: 1957.11| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 149, LIBRO-COMIC 32 (NOVARO).

Superman descubre un planeta congelado en el espacio donde se ve afectado por un virus que transforma su visión de rayos-x en visión de hielo lo que le convierte en una amenaza. Tras varios contratiempos, Superman viaja al Sol donde restaura sus poderes.

Superman v1 #118
The Prehistoric Pet

Fecha: 1958.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 167, LIBRO-COMIC 6, EXTRA 2 (NOVARO).

Un terremoto hace que se libere un dragón desde el centro de la Tierra. Superman le lanza un meteoro pero el dragón lo devora. El dragón sigue a Superman como su mascota, haciendo justo lo contrario que el Hombre de Acero. Superman descubre que el meteoro que le lanzó al dragón era de Kryptonita, cuando se lo vuelve a lanzar, el dragón se lo come como si fueran caramelos. Superman atrae a la criatura de vuelta a través de una grieta con otro meteorito, enviándolo de nuevo al centro de la Tierra.

Superman v1 #118/2
The Boy Napoleon

Fecha: 1958.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 167, LIBRO-COMIC 7 (NOVARO).

Jimmy Olsen pasa por un test de estrategia militar. Las vibraciones de su reloj de señales hacen que el ordenador que pasa el test funcione mal, dando como resultado una altísima puntación por lo que el ejército pide a Jimmy que se una a ellos en unas maniobras. Jimmy desarrolla unas estrategias erróneas pero Superman hace parecer que Jimmy es brillante, al tiempo que detiene a unos espías. Poco después Jimmy regresa a su empleo en el Daily Planet.

Superman v1 #118/3
The Death of Superman

Fecha: 1958.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 167, LIBRO-COMIC 6, EXTRA 1 (NOVARO).

Un miembro del sindicato del crimen llamado Blacky Barton asiste a una fiesta de disfraces vestido como Superman. El criminal baila con Lois haciéndose pasar por el verdadero Hombre de Acero, afirmando que los zapatos de Lois son de Kryptonita, la cual le debilita. Superman se enfrenta con el falso Hombre de Acero quien lo conduce hasta su guarida secreta donde lo expone ante auténtica Kryptonita. Superman aparentemente cae muerto en el río. El villano intenta robar el Daily Planet pero el verdadero Superman reaparece ya que solo fingió su muerte para exponer el plan de los criminales. Superman detiene al resto de la banda y los entrega a la policía.

Superman v1 #119
The Second Superman

Fecha: 1958.02| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 175, LIBRO-COMIC 1, EXTRA 1 (NOVARO).

Superman discovers that a planet named Xenon is a smaller twin world of Krypton, and that it contains doubles of his father and himself. Kell Orr, Superman’s double, exchanges places with him on Earth, until the Man of Steel learns of a deadly threat to all of Xenon.

Notas: Debut de Zoll Orr y Kell Orr, dobles de Jor-El y Kal-El en el planeta Xenon.

Superman v1 #120
The Day That Superman Married

Fecha: 1958.03| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino, Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 180, LIBRO-COMIC 2, EXTRA 1 (NOVARO).

Superman appears to have a whirlwind courtship with a beautiful blonde who claims to be Perry White’s niece, and marries her, to Lois Lane’s tearful regret.

Superman v1 #120/2
The Super-Feats Superman Forgot

Fecha: 1958.03| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 180, LIBRO-COMIC 2, EXTRA 1 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent judges an amateur photography contest for Superman photos, and discovers a picture of a feat he hasn’t accomplished yet.

Superman v1 #120/3
The Human Missile

Fecha: 1958.03| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 180, LIBRO-COMIC 2, EXTRA 2 (NOVARO).

A criminal’s special magnet attracts Superman’s costume, drawing him away from the sites of emergencies.

Superman v1 #121
The Bride of Futureman

Fecha: 1958.05| Créditos: Jerry Coleman, Alvin Schwartz, Otto Binder (Guiones), Kurt Schaffenberger, Wayne Boring, Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 186, LIBRO-COMIC 4, EXTRA 2 (NOVARO).

XL-49, an employee of the Library of Superman in the 30th Century, is sent back in time with super-powers which he has acquired from the science of his era in order to learn whether or not Superman and Lois Lane married. When he finds that they have not yet wed in the era in which he emerges, he takes on the secret identity of Futureman and tries to woo Lois in order to make Superman jealous and get him to propose to her. The plan doesn’t quite work out, but Lois is convinced that Superman secretly loves her.

Superman v1 #121/2
The Great Superman Swindle

Fecha: 1958.05| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 186, LIBRO-COMIC 4, EXTRA 1 (NOVARO).

Eldredge Coram convinces his adopted father Merton that his brother William is Superman in order to become the sole heir of the Coram estate. The plan works, but William gains the aid of the real Man of Steel to fool the public into believing Eldredge is Superman. Eldredge then confesses that he tricks Merton into changing his will. Once they get the confession, Superman and William stop their hoax.

Superman v1 #121/3
Jimmy Hits the Jackpot

Fecha: 1958.05| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 186, LIBRO-COMIC 3, EXTRA 1 (NOVARO).

Jimmy Olsen goes undercover as Rajah Rupee to capture Honest John, leader of an offshore gambling racket. Jimmy’s plan is to lose all his money, then lure John back to land for payment where the authorities can arrest him. However, Honest John lets Jimmy win, then turns his ship over to Jimmy before a rival gang raids it. Superman rescues Jimmy and captures both gangs, turning them over to the authorities.

Superman v1 #122
The Secret of the Space Souvenirs

Fecha: 1958.07| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Al Plastino, Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 189, LIBRO-COMIC 3, EXTRA 1 (NOVARO).

Superman is compelled by a mental command from the 50th Century to place souvenirs in a time capsule from planets or moons that will spell out his name as an acrostic: Saturn, Uranus, Pluto, Earth, Rhea, Mars, Ariel, and Neptune.

Superman v1 #122/2
Superman In the White House

Fecha: 1958.07| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 189 y 1173, LIBRO-COMIC 2, EXTRA 1 (NOVARO).

Perry White assigns Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen to write biographies of famous presidents for the Daily Planet’s Patriots’ Day edition. Jimmy falls asleep and dreams of Superman becoming president, and, when he awakes, decides to write it up as a story of a great possible future president. Clark Kent reminds Jimmy that only native-born Americans can be elected president of the U.S.A., and Superman was born on Krypton.

Superman v1 #122/3
The Super-Sergeant

Fecha: 1958.07| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 189 y 1173, LIBRO-COMIC 2 (NOVARO).

When a freak accident duplicates Superman’s powers in the body of Private Jones of the U.S. Army, he allows Jones to retain the powers long enough to make enemy spies think that Superman has the power to equip every soldier in the army with his great abilities.

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Superman v1 #123
The Girl of Steel

Fecha: 1958.08| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Dick Sprang (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 193 (NOVARO).

Superman and Jimmy Olsen rescue a trapped archaeologist, who gratefully gives Jimmy a magic Indian totem that can grant three wishes. Jimmy’s first wish is for a super-girl to appear with powers equal to Superman, to become his companion. A lovely blonde Super-Girl comes into existence and attempts to become Superman’s crime-fighting and romantic partner, but her inexperience causes her to blunder time and again. Finally, she saves Superman from Kryptonite, but gains a fatal dose of Kryptonite poisoning herself. Jimmy cancels out her wish, allowing her to disappear without suffering a painful death.

Notas: Superman viaja en el tiempo hasta Krypton antes de estallar. Debut del criminal kryptoniano Kil-Lor. Debut de una Super-Girl mágica. La verdadera Supergirl debutará en Action Comics #252/3 (1959.05).

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Superman v1 #124
The Super-Sword

Fecha: 1958.09| Créditos: Jerry Coleman, Otto Binder (Guiones), Al Plastino, Kurt Schaffenberger, Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 201, LIBRO-COMIC 3, EXTRA 1 (NOVARO).

To trap gangster Bull Mathews, Perry White pretends to be the Black Knight, an outlaw from Camelot whose magic sword can wound Superman himself.

Superman v1 #124/2
Mrs. Superman

Fecha: 1958.09| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 201, LIBRO-COMIC 3, EXTRA 1 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent and Lois Lane’s helicopter is knocked out of the sky by a Kryptonite meteor, forcing them down on a small, uncharted volcanic isle. Since the Kryptonite meteor’s dust is being spurted like an umbrella over the island, Clark believes he is to be marooned there for life. Accordingly, he reveals his secret identity to Lois and proposes marriage. She accepts. Before the chieftain of the tribe living on the island can conduct the ceremony, the meteor falls through a crevice into the Earth, and Superman is able to leave the island again. As Clark Kent, he convinces an angry Lois that it was just a hoax and he is not Superman. However, when they return to America, Lois sees a headline about the Green Hand Gang being captured. Since the gang was after Lois for revenge, she thinks that the island crash was a plot of Superman’s to keep her out of danger, and falls in love with him again.

Superman v1 #124/3
The Steeplejack of Steel

Fecha: 1958.09| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 201, LIBRO-COMIC 3, EXTRA 1 (NOVARO).

In order to expose a crooked construction racket, Superman goes undercover as a steeplejack.

Superman v1 #125
Lois Lane’s Super-Dream

Fecha: 1958.11| Créditos: Jerry Coleman (Guiones), Kurt Schaffenberger (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 203, LIBRO-COMIC 5, EXTRA 2 (NOVARO).

After falling off a second-story ledge, Lois Lane has a dream while convalescing that Superman has given her a blood transfusion, she has acquired super-powers and become a heroine named Power Girl, and her nebbish partner Powerman (alias Clark Kent) destroys her career.

Superman v1 #125/2
Clark Kent’s College Days

Fecha: 1958.11| Créditos: Jerry Coleman (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 203, LIBRO-COMIC 5, EXTRA 2 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent gets an invitation to a reunion of his college graduating class, and recalls how, during his sophomore year, a professor tried to learn whether or not Clark Kent was really Superboy–only to fail because Clark began to think of himself as Superman.

Notas: La historia es etiquetada como «Historia jamás contada de Superman #1». Se narra cuando Clark Kent comenzó a usar el nombre de Superman en lugar de Superboy.


Superman v1 #125/3
Superman’s Mystery Power

Fecha: 1958.11| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 203, LIBRO-COMIC 5, EXTRA 2 (NOVARO).

The explosion of an alien space-ship takes away Superman’s powers, but leaves him with the power to project a tiny duplicate of himself with all his former powers.

Superman v1 #126
Superman’s Hunt For Clark Kent

Fecha: 1959.01| Créditos: otto Binder, Jerry Coleman (Guiones), Wayne Boring, Kurt Schaffenberger (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 210, LIBRO-COMIC 5, EXTRA 2 (NOVARO).

Superman loses his memory of Clark Kent, takes the identity of Clarence Kelvin, a British reporter, and gets a job at the Daily Planet.

Superman v1 #126/2
The Spell of the Shandu Clock

Fecha: 1959.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 210, LIBRO-COMIC 5, EXTRA 2 (NOVARO).

Superman appears to be under the mystic spell of a clock left behind by a supposedly-dead mystic, and gangleader Fallon intends to exploit it to his advantage.

Superman v1 #126/3
The Two Faces of Superman

Fecha: 1959.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 210, LIBRO-COMIC 5, EXTRA 2 (NOVARO).

After seeing Lois make herself look unattractive so that a man to whom she had promised a date will let her off the hook in time to make a later date with Superman, the Man of Steel pretends that his handsome face is only a mask, and that his true face is that of a buck-toothed, freckle-faced, cowlicked weirdo.

Superman v1 #127
When There Was No Clark Kent

Fecha: 1959.02| Créditos: Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman (Guiones), Curt Swan, Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 219, LIBRO-COMIC 8 (NOVARO).

A chemical plant explosion that appeared to have destroyed Clark Kent gave Superman a chance to try operating without a secret identity. But the world soon found out he was rooming with Jimmy Olsen, which caused difficulties with tourists and made him a target for the underworld. Finally, Superman contrived a way to bring back Clark Kent, and resumed his secret identity.

Superman v1 #127/2
The Make-Believe Superman

Fecha: 1959.02| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 219, LIBRO-COMIC 7, EXTRA 2 (NOVARO).

Harry Winters, a double for Superman, dresses up as the Man of Steel and tries to impress his son. But when he is mistaken for the real hero by two crooks who want him to find hidden loot, Winters has to be helped out by the real Superman.

Superman v1 #127/3
Titano the Super-Ape

Fecha: 1959.02| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 219, LIBRO-COMIC 38 (NOVARO).

A chimpanzee named Toto is sent into orbital flight in a rocket, but is exposed to radiation from uranium and Kryptonite meteorites in space. After he returns to Earth, he grows to gigantic size, exhibits Kryptonite vision powers, and defies Superman until Lois Lane tricks him into putting on a pair of lead glasses to screen out his K-vision. Superman hurls Titano into the distant past, so that the ape can coexist with dinosaurs and not endanger humanity.

Superman v1 #128
Supermen Versus the Futuremen

Fecha: 1959.04| Créditos: Bill Finger (Guiones), Wayne Boring, Kurt Schaffenberger (Dibujos)| Edición española: LIBRO-COMIC 13, LIBRO-COMIC 13 (NOVARO).

Vard and Boka, two villains from the future, come to the 20th Century and convince the FBI that Superman is in reality a space pirate from their era, fled to the past. They de-power Superman with Red Kryptonite, take him to their time era, and show him that Earth now has no water, thanks to a bomb they detonated. They intend for him to restore water to Earth, for a price, or risk having them go back to the 20th Century and destroy the oceans of that time. Luckily, Superman breaks free, defeats Vard and Boka, and restores Earth’s oceans. The president of the United Worlds gives Superman a certificate which clears his name with the FBI of the 20th Century.

Superman v1 #128/2
The Sleeping Beauty From Krypton

Fecha: 1959.04| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: LIBRO-COMIC 13, LIBRO-COMIC 13, ESPECIAL.feb-60 (NOVARO).

To trick Superman into admitting he is Clark Kent, Lois Lane disguises herself as Rama, ostensibly Kal-El’s babysitter from Krypton. Superman is indeed convinced of her authenticity, and admits his secret identity to her. Then he deduces she could not be a Kryptonian and is in fact Lois Lane, and convinces her he has been playing a hoax on her, with the help of Bruce Wayne, who disguises himself as Clark Kent.

Superman v1 #129
The Ghost of Lois Lane

Fecha: 1959.05| Créditos: Jerry Coleman, Otto Binder, Bill Finger (Guiones), Al Plastino, Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 240, LIBRO-COMIC 47 (NOVARO).

When Lois Lane is thrown into the fourth dimension by the combination of a scientist’s device and Superman’s X-ray vision, the Man of Steel thinks he has caused her death and that her ghost is haunting him.

Superman v1 #129/2
Clark Kent, Fireman of Steel

Fecha: 1959.05| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 240, LIBRO-COMIC 47 (NOVARO).

To get a story, Clark Kent spends a week as a volunteer fireman with the Metropolis Fire Department.

Superman v1 #129/3
The Girl From Superman’s Past

Fecha: 1959.05| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 240, LIBRO-COMIC 14 (NOVARO).

While watching a football game at Metropolis University with Lois Lane, Clark Kent remembers how he first met a girl named Lori Lemaris there during his college days. He fell in love with her and planned to marry her, only to learn that she was really a mermaid from Atlantis on a mission to learn of the surface people of Earth. She confessed that she, too, was in love with Superman, whom she had telepathically learned was Clark Kent, but that she had to return to Atlantis. After kissing Superman goodbye, she did. In the present, Lois opines to Clark that Superman will never propose to her because he would not give up his career. Clark silently muses that, for Lori, he was ready to do just that.

Superman v1 #130
The Curse of Kryptonite

Fecha: 1959.07| Créditos: Otto Binder, Robert Bernstein (Guiones), Al Plastino, Curt Swan, Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 229 (NOVARO).

When Superman falls prey to a Kryptonite meteor, Krypto saves him by blowing it out of range with his super-breath. Superman has a reunion with his super-pet afterwards.

Superman v1 #130/2
The Super-Servant of Crime

Fecha: 1959.07| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 229, LIBRO-COMIC 41 (NOVARO).

In order to get access to gold for charity, Superman offers to perform six requests to the crook who owns the land on which the gold is buried.

Superman v1 #130/3
The Town That Hated Superman

Fecha: 1959.07| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 229, LIBRO-COMIC 42 (NOVARO).

Superman discovers that he is outlawed in Cyrusville, a town which is controlled by its mayor and richest citizen, Bruce Cyrus. When he asks Cyrus why, Superman learns that Bruce was an orphan in Smallville Orphanage at the same time as Superbaby, whose identity he deduced after seeing his feats of super-strength, and blames him for a mishap that cost him a chance to be adopted. But Superman takes himself and Cyrus back in time to show that he accidentally saved Cyrus’s life by his action, and that the couple who did not adopt him did so because they wanted a younger child. Confronted with that, Cyrus cancels the town’s anti-Superman laws.

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The Menace of Mr. Mxyzptlk

Fecha: 1959.08| Créditos: Jerry Coleman, Robert Bernstein, Otto Binder (Guiones), Al Plastino, Kurt Schaffenberger (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 245, LIBRO-COMIC 47 (NOVARO).

Mr. Mxyzptlk returns to Metropolis to pull pranks with his magic, and this time employs an alarm which warns him when he is about to say his name backwards.

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Superman’s Future Wife

Fecha: 1959.08| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 245, LIBRO-COMIC 47 (NOVARO).

Lois Lane sits in a chair that, once a century, grants a human a prophetic vision. Lois sees Superman married, with a super-powered son and daughter, but cannot see the face of the woman he has married in the future.

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Superboy: The Unknown Super-Deeds

Fecha: 1959.08| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 245, LIBRO-COMIC 47 (NOVARO).

Superboy has a fairly routine day, not knowing he has helped three of his greatest future friends–Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, and Lois Lane.

Superman v1 #132
Superman’s Other Life

Fecha: 1959.10| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 253, LIBRO-COMIC 40 (NOVARO).

Batman and Robin have Superman feed his Fortress of Solitude computer the question, “What would Superman’s other life have been like if Krypton had not exploded?” The answer: he would have had a younger brother, Zal-El; he would have become a member of the Space Patrol; he would be the best pal of Futuro, a Kryptonian turned into a super-hero by a ray bombardment; and, when Futuro left Krypton to marry Lois Lane and live on Earth, he would have been given super-powers by the same radiation and protect Krypton as Superman. Unfortunately, Jor-El, Lara, and Zal-El would die in an accident.

Superman v1 #133
The Super-Luck of Badge 77

Fecha: 1959.11| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 258, LIBRO-COMIC 42 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent is assigned to do three days’ service as a policeman for a story, and must conceal his Superman identity and super-abilities at the same time.

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How Perry White Hired Clark Kent

Fecha: 1959.11| Créditos: Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 258, LIBRO-COMIC 41, HISTORIA SUPERM. 1 (NOVARO).

After graduating from college, Clark Kent takes an apartment in town and applies for a reporting job at the Daily Planet. Neither editor Perry White nor reporter Lois Lane think much of his chances, and he doesn’t perform up to Perry’s exacting standards in his first two trials. But he does come through with his third assignment, getting a photo of Superman, and is hired as a Planet reporter.

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Superman Joins the Army

Fecha: 1959.11| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 258, LIBRO-COMIC 41 (NOVARO).

An Army major insists Superman be drafted, so the Man of Steel serves his country in basic training…which is more than the major bargained on.

Superman v1 #134
The Super-Menace of Metropolis

Fecha: 1960.01| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 270, LIBRO-COMIC 11, ESPECIAL.nov-60 (NOVARO).

Kull-Ex, a Kandorian scientist, takes Superman’s place on Earth with an “exchange ray” and begins committing destructive acts while impersonating Superman in order to blacken the Man of Steel’s reputation. The Kandorian is motivated by a belief that Superman’s father Jor-El cheated his father, Zell-Ex, out of important patent rights. But Superman, Supergirl, and Krypto convince Kull-Ex that Jor-El did not do such a thing, and he makes a public confession, rehabilitating Superman’s public image.

Superman v1 #135
When Lois First Suspected Clark Was Superman

Fecha: 1960.02| Créditos: Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Al Plastino, Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 270, LIBRO-COMIC 39 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent, trying to conceal his Superman identity from Lois Lane, recalls the time not long after he began work at the Daily Planet in which she first began to consider him as the person who could secretly be Superman.

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Superman’s Mermaid Sweetheart

Fecha: 1960.02| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 270, LIBRO-COMIC 39 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent hears a fisherman rail about the mermaid who has been ruining his catches for years, and decides he must be speaking of Lori Lemaris. Superman seeks out the mermaid, who is indeed Lori, and asks her to marry him. She says that she must get permission from the Atlantean elders first, but the fisherman appears and accidentally injures her. The Man of Steel goes on an interplanetary search for a surgeon who can save her life, finally finding Ronal, a merman doctor, whom he brings to Earth from an alien world. Ronal does save Lori, but she falls in love with him as a result. Superman realizes he has lost her, and accepts a goodbye kiss from Lori.

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The Trio of Steel

Fecha: 1960.02| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 270, LIBRO-COMIC 40 (NOVARO).

Mr. Mxyzptlk bedevils Superman by mentally controlling him with his magic, but promises to let him alone if he’ll give him a Superman robot to take back to the 5th Dimension. Superman gives him a choice of three robots, representing Superman, Superboy, and Superbaby.

Superman v1 #136
The Man Who Married Lois Lane

Fecha: 1960.04| Créditos: Robert Bernstein, Jerry Coleman, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Wayne Boring, Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 274 (NOVARO).

X-Plam, a green-skinned, antennaed man from the 23rd Century, comes back in time to see Lois Lane and Superman, bearing a Daily Planet edition that reveals he is to marry Lois Lane that very day. X-Plam and the people of his remote valley have been given super-powers but a grotesque appearance by the gases of a passing comet. Once in the 20th Century, however, X-Plam’s countenance changes to that of a handsome human. Lois agrees to marry him, and the two are wed and go to the future. However, once in the 23rd Century X-Plam reverts to his normal appearance and Lois also gains a grotesque green face. When he sees her sadness coupled with her longing for Superman, Zak-Kul acquires enough radioactive material to power his time-travel craft and sends Lois back to the 20th Century, though he dies from radiation exposure.

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The Secret of Kryptonite

Fecha: 1960.04| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 274; Batman 443 (NOVARO).

When Superboy was living in Smallville, early in his career, his weakness to Kryptonite was inadvertently exposed to the world by Professor Mel Evans. In remorse, Evans left Smallville and changed his name, but, years later on the anniversary of his coming to Earth, Superman discovers it, exposes Evans’s identity in public, and lets him know there were no hard feelings.

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The Super-Clown of Metropolis

Fecha: 1960.04| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 274 (NOVARO).

Superman has to make Sad Sam Smith laugh, or Sad Sam dies, and will not leave a billion dollars to a children’s fund.

Superman v1 #137
The Super-Brat From Krypton

Fecha: 1960.05| Créditos: Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 281 (NOVARO).

On its trip to Earth, Kal-El’s rocket bumps into a spaceship from another world and triggers a duplicator ray that creates a copy of the rocket and Kal-El. The rocket lands on Earth at the retreat of gangster Wolf Derek and his moll, Bonnie. Together they raise the young super-being they find within to be a super-outlaw, but to keep his existence a secret until he is grown to adulthood. As Super-Brat and Super-Bully, his hate for the Youth of Steel grows. He and his foster parents also learn he is immune to Kryptonite, being an energy-based life form. Finally, his father is elected head of a crime syndicate on the condition that his “son” destroy Superman. Super-Menace goes out to do just that, and, after a tremendous battle, is on the point of destroying Superman with Kryptonite. But, finding that the deed gives him no pleasure, and knowing that his father lied about loving him, Super-Menace saves Superman from the Kryptonite. Then he goes to his foster parents and destroys them and himself in an energy-burst just as Superman smashes in.

Superman v1 #138
Titano the Super-Ape

Fecha: 1960.07| Créditos: Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Wayne Boring, Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 287, LIBRO-COMIC 49 (NOVARO).

Titano returns to the 20th Century and begins a rampage, inexplicably looking for round objects.

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Superman’s Black Magic

Fecha: 1960.07| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 287, LIBRO-COMIC 49 (NOVARO).

While wearing a devil costume for a masquerade party, Clark Kent sights a pair of crooks and decides to use his disguise to its best advantage.

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The Mermaid From Atlantis

Fecha: 1960.07| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 287, LIBRO-COMIC 49 (NOVARO).

Lori Lemaris tries to help Superman over the pain of losing her by contriving ways to get him to marry Lois Lane, but they all go awry.

Superman v1 #139
The New Life of Super-Merman

Fecha: 1960.08| Créditos: Jerry Siegel, Jerry Coleman, Otto Binder (Guiones), Wayne Boring, Al Plastino, Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 294, LIBRO-COMIC 50 (NOVARO).

Wealthy Brett Rand proposes to Lois, and to allow her to accept in good faith, Superman contrives a hoax with Ronal and Lori Lemaris’s help to make her believe Ronal has died, Superman has become a merman, and he and Lori are to wed.

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The Jolly Jailhouse

Fecha: 1960.08| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 294, LIBRO-COMIC 50 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent is thrown in jail as a spy while covering a story in the nation of Voroda, and helps undermine the dictator, Col. Stradi.

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The Untold Story of Red Kryptonite

Fecha: 1960.08| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 294, LIBRO-COMIC 50 (NOVARO).

When a Red Kryptonite meteor smashes through the side of a submarine, Superman rescues the sub and its crew even though the Red K exposure will affect him. The effect produced this time is to make Superman’s hair, beard, and nails grow to great length, and even the heat of his own X-ray vision cannot cut his hair or nails. However, when both Supergirl and Krypto focus their X-ray vision on his beard, hair, and nails in unison, their double-power is able to shear the excess from his head and hands.

Superman v1 #140
The Son of Bizarro

Fecha: 1960.10| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 299, LIBRO-COMIC 52 (NOVARO).

Bizarro-Lois #1 gives birth to a baby son, who, to her and Bizarro #1’s chagrin, looks like a human–horrible to their sight. To save their son from a mob of Bizarroes, Bizarro #1 puts him in a spacecraft which, unknown to him, is headed back to Earth. The baby is found and put in Midvale Orphanage, where Supergirl discovers his powers and tells Superman of the «super-baby» she has found. Bizarro Jr. #1 is taken for safekeeping to the Fortress of Solitude, and accidentally creates Bizarro-Supergirl when the real Supergirl flies through the ray of the imperfect duplicating machine. A chemical explosion triggers a reaction that makes Bizarro-Jr. #1’s face like a normal Bizarro’s. Bizarro #1, seeing this with telescopic vision, thinks that Superman has hatched a plot to take away his baby, and raises an army of Bizarroes to make war on Earth. Meanwhile, Bizarro-Supergirl’s maternal instincts are aroused and she tries to keep Bizarro-Jr. #1 for herself. Eventually Bizarro-Jr. #1 is restored to his parents, Bizarro-Supergirl dies of Blue Kryptonite exposure, and it is discovered that all Bizarro babies undergo a brief time of appearing human before they transform into their normal, Bizarro selves.

Superman v1 #141
Superman’s Return To Krypton

Fecha: 1960.11| Créditos: Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 304, LIBRO-COMIC 51 (NOVARO).

Superman is hurled back in time and space after an encounter with a planet-sized creature. He winds up on Krypton, with no powers thanks to its higher gravity and red sun, some time before the wedding of Jor-El and Lara. Superman, who now goes by his name of Kal-El, gets work as an extra on an emotion-movie, and falls in love with the beautiful actress Lyla Lerrol. She also falls for Kal.

Superman v1 #142
Lois Lane’s Secret Helper

Fecha: 1961.01| Créditos: Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Kurt Schaffenberger, Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 310, SUPERCOMIC 78 (NOVARO).

Krypto, on patrol with Supergirl, sees Lois in tears over Superman’s refusal to marry her and decides to lend a paw to her romance with the Man of Steel.

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Superman Meets Al Capone

Fecha: 1961.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 310 (NOVARO).

Stranded temporarily in Chicago in 1921, Superman impersonates “Touch” Vincent, a member of Al Capone’s mob, and helps Perry White get his first scoop.

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Flame-Dragon From Krypton

Fecha: 1961.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 310 (NOVARO).

A flame-dragon from Krypton, which has survived that planet’s destruction, comes to Earth, burns off Clark Kent’s outer clothes in sight of Lois Lane, and reveals him to be Superman. The Man of Steel eventually puts the flame-dragon in suspended animation and exiles him to space. Then, to get around Lois’s suspicions, he has Batman and Supergirl pose as a doctor and nurse and, changing to Clark Kent, swathes himself in bandages, pretending to Lois that he has suffered severe burns.

Superman v1 #143
The Great Superman Hoax

Fecha: 1961.02| Créditos: Robert Bernstein, Jerry Siegel, Otto Binder (Guiones), Wayne Boring, John Forte (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 316, SUPERCOMIC 82 (NOVARO).

Professor Otto Juris pretends to be the secret identity of Superman in order to get access to Red Kryptonite kept in the Daily Planet’s safe.

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Lois Lane’s Lucky Day

Fecha: 1961.02| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 316 (NOVARO).

A crooked carnival tries to gyp Lois Lane in fixed games of “chance”, but Clark Kent and Superman tip the scales in her favor.

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Bizarro Meets Frankenstein

Fecha: 1961.02| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 316 (NOVARO).

Bizarro No. 1 is insulted by a TV program from Earth which states that Frankenstein is the most horrible monster in existence, since he thinks he can scare more Earth people than Frankenstein. Despite his best efforts, events conspire against Bizarro, and he is unable to scare anyone. He is on the point of rampage when Superman causes three stagehands’ hair to stand on end, thanks to a static electric generator, and Bizarro takes it for fright. Satisfied, he leaves Earth, and scares his kids on the Bizarro World with a Superman puppet.

Superman v1 #144
The Super-Weapon

Fecha: 1961.04| Créditos: Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan, Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 646 (NOVARO).

Lex Luthor has his henchman Bert Talbot stymie Superman with a weapon which draws its energy from the Man of Steel’s very super-feats.

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Superboy’s First Public Appearance

Fecha: 1961.04| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 646, ESPECIAL.jun-62 (NOVARO).

While taking pictures for Perry White, Superman remembers the occasion of his first public appearance as Superboy:Jonathan Kent had given his permission for Clark Kent to begin his super-career, which commenced with his jailing a gang of diving-suited crooks. In short ordeer, Superboy was taken to meet the mayor of Smallville, the governor of the state, and the president of the United States. After saving the president from assassination, Superboy was assigned to do many tasks, and finally called a halt to it, saying he would establish a regular patrol and take care of emergencies himself. Back in the present, Lana Lang points out their high school yearbook photos, which named Lana as Class Wit and Clark as Most Likely To Succeed.

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The Orphans of Space

Fecha: 1961.04| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 646 (NOVARO).

When Red Kryptonite settles on red flags used by Superman to decoy aircraft away from the Fortress of Solitude, its effect is to make Superman, Supergirl, and Krypto dream in unison that the Earth has been destroyed by a machine Superman rashly dismantled. In their dream, their powers are stripped from them by an interplanetary council. They are then sent to live on a primitive world, on which Supergirl and Krypto are killed. At that point, all three wake up, see that Earth has not exploded, and realize they were sharing a dream.

Superman v1 #145
The Secret Identity of Superman

Fecha: 1961.05| Créditos: Robert Bernstein, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan, Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 324 (NOVARO).

Lois Lane is in tears because she feels Superman will not marry her for fear she would give away his secret identity. To take away that objection, Jimmy Olsen pretends to know Superman is secretly science-fiction author Rock Stirling, and tells Lois through her sister Lucy. If Lois can keep the false secret a secret, Jimmy feels that Superman will know she is trustworthy.

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The Interplanetary Circus

Fecha: 1961.05| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 324 (NOVARO).

An Interplanetary Circus comes to Metropolis to perform and, after the Ringmaster gets a look at Superman, forces him to become one of their acts.

Superman v1 #146
The Story of Superman’s Life

Fecha: 1961.07| Créditos: Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 332 (NOVARO).

When the giant world of Krypton exploded, scientist Jor-El rocketed his son Kal-El to Earth, where he was adopted by Jonathan and Martha Kent of Smallville and raised as their foster son, Clark. Clark Kent displayed super-powers from the very day he arrived on Earth, and was trained in their proper use and how to keep them secret by Jonathan Kent. Martha Kent wove a playsuit for him from his blue, yellow, and red blankets of indestructible cloth found in the wrecked rocket from Krypton. Finally, after a costume was made from that same cloth and other artifacts from his rocket, Clark Kent became Superboy and made his public debut. His career as Superboy stretched from his eighth year of age through high school and early college, after which he became known as Superman. The Kents died after Clark’s graduation from high school, whereupon he left Smallville to attend college in Metropolis. After his college graduation, Clark Kent got a job as a reporter on the Daily Planet, and continued to fight crime and right wrongs as Superman.

Notas: The Story of Superman’s Life


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Superman’s Greatest Feats

Fecha: 1961.07| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 332 (NOVARO).

After Superman saves Atlantis from an atomic testing, Lori Lemaris begs him to try and change history so that Atlantis will not have sunk. Despite his knowledge from a trip back to Abraham Lincoln’s time as Superboy that history cannot be changed, Superman agrees to try. He goes back in time, prevents Atlantis from sinking, rescues Christians from the Colosseum, saves Nathan Hale from being hung by the British, rescues General Custer and his men at the Little Big Horn, stops John Wilkes Booth from shooting Abraham Lincoln, and builds a fleet of space arks which save the population of Krypton before their homeworld explodes. But, when he sees baby Kal-El in the arms of Lara at a time in which he still exists materially, he realizes that he cannot be in his own universe, where such a paradox would be impossible. Instead, he learns that he has gone into a parallel universe, where history can be changed. Since his existence there creates cosmic disturbances that threaten that universe, Superman returns to the Earth-One plane, and tells Lori that he cannot change their history–but in that other universe, Atlantis never sank and the people of Krypton live.

Superman v1 #147
The Great Mento

Fecha: 1961.08| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 351, SUPERCOMIC 79 (NOVARO).

Perry White poses as a masked criminal with extra-sensory powers who has divined Superman’s secret identity, and sells his services to the local mobs.

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Krypto Battles Titano

Fecha: 1961.08| Créditos: Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 351 (NOVARO).

Krypto learns that Titano smashed one of his favorite bones, and goes back to prehistoric times to get revenge.

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The Legion of Super-Villains

Fecha: 1961.08| Créditos: Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 351 (NOVARO).

The Legion of Super-Villains comes from the 30th Century to free Lex Luthor from prison, and soon fight the adult Legion of Super-Heroes, with Superman’s life hanging in the balance.

Superman v1 #148
The 20th Century Achilles

Fecha: 1961.10| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton, Robert Bernstein (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 363, SUPERCOMIC 80 (NOVARO).

A villain named Achilles claims to be invulnerable, as was his Styx-dipped namesake, and defies Superman, but the Man of Steel exposes his “invulnerability” as an anti-magnet.

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Mr. Mxyzptlk’s Super-Mischief

Fecha: 1961.10| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 363 (NOVARO).

Mr. Mxyzptlk legally changes his name to “John Trix”, and defies Superman to guess what his new name is so that he might be tricked into saying it backwards.

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Superman Owes a Billion Dollars

Fecha: 1961.10| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 363 (NOVARO).

An IRS employee discovers that Superman, thanks to reward money given for capturing criminals and squeezing diamonds out of coal, owes $1,000,000,000 in back taxes, and the Man of Steel has to figure out a scheme for making enough money to pay it off.

Superman v1 #149
The Death of Superman

Fecha: 1961.11| Créditos: Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 369, SUPERCOMIC 81 (NOVARO).

(Imaginaria) Un día en la prisión de Metropolis, Lex Luthor provoca a un guardia para conseguir que le pongan a picar piedras pues ha visto una zona donde la piedra le ha parecido singular. Efectivamente, picando la piedra, su genio científico se da cuenta de que no es una roca ordinaria sino restos de un meteorito. En su celda de castigo, aislado de todo el mundo como él quería, examina las pequeñas piedras que ha recogido de la cantera y se da cuenta que son el ‘Elemento Z’ que él había descubierto por el Universo y que por fin había llegado a la Tierra. Luthor se hace conducir hasta el director de la prisión y le pide que le deje usar la zona de hospital pues ha descubierto algo con lo que puede curar el cáncer. El director sospecha, pues muchas veces en el pasado, Luthor ha conseguido escapar de la prisión y le pregunta que de donde le ha salido ese interés por el bien de la humanidad si toda su vida la ha pasado inventanto algo para esclavizarla y dominarla. Luthor le contesta que ha comprendio su gran error al usar su genialidad para el mal en vez de ayudar con ella a la humanidad y le pide una oportunidad, dejándole usar el hospital por 24 horas a lo que el director finalmente accede. Lex pasa todo el día usando los aparatos del hospital hasta que consigue un suero que le presenta al director como la cura para el cáncer. Este que sigue desconfiando le dice que lo llevará a los científicos para que lo prueben pero mientras que continue en su celda. Más tarde, en el mismo día, le traen al director la noticia de que se han conseguido curar pacientes con cáncer en grado terminal y Luthor les dice que además eso es con efecto permanente. El propio director felicita a Luthor y le dice que su nombre pasará a la historia como el mayor benefactor de la humanidad, que ganará el Premio Nobel. Luthor le contesta que no quiere recompensas sino solo hacer algo que haga olvidar su pasado de maldad. En el Daily Planet, Perry White y los reporteros Clark Kent, Lois Lane y Jimmy Olsen están encantados de publicar su diario con un titular de primera página que dice: ‘Lex Luthor descubre la cura del cáncer’. Superman está deseoso de contribuir al descubrimiento y sale hacia el espacio para recoger todo el ‘Elemento Z’ que encuentre ya que Luthor ha dicho que necesita cuanto más mejor. Días después Luthor está delante del tribunal de la prisión que aún tienen dudas para dejarle en libertad, pero en eso aparece Superman pidiendo la palabra y le contestan que ayudará que alguien que ha intentado ser asesinado tantas veces por Luthor, diga algo. Superman habla en favor de Luthor y les pide que le den la oportunidad de que se regenere. Luthor está emocionado, dice que es el momento más feliz de su vida y le da la mano a Superman pidiéndole disculpas por los errores del pasado, quedando como amigos. Cuando Luthor sale de la prisión, Superman le está esperando y le pregunta si necesita alguna ayuda para empezar su nueva vida. Luthor le pide que le lleve volando a lo que fue su guarida, un museo abandonado en el que tenía instaladas cámaras para seguir los movimientos de Superman. En el interior tenía una sala dedicada a gente malvada del pasado como Atila, Rey de los Unos, Gengis Khan, El Capitan Kidd, Al Capone y Luthor le pide a Superman que destruya todas esas estatuas puesto que ahora va a convertir todo eso en un laboratorio. Paseando con Superman por el interior del museo, ambos recuerdan días del pasado cuando Luthor se lo puso difícil a Superman, como cuando le enfocó con un rayo y creó a Bizarro. Después anuncia ante la prensa que su próximo desccubrimiento será para curar las enfermedades del corazón. Pero cuando se queda solo después de que la gente de la prensa se han ido, le visitan dos personas que él reconoce. Son dos pillos, Duke Garner y Al Mantz que Luthor quiere echar de allí puesto que ahora se dedica al bien, pero los gangsters le dicen que o consigue eliminar a Superman o ellos le matarán a él. ¿Qué decidirá Luthor? Míralo en el siguiente capítulo.Part II: Luthor’s Super-Bodyguard! Los gangsters continuan amenazando a Luthor y le dicen que si no acaba con Superman eso significa que les está traicionando a ellos y como Luthor les contesta que no piensa traicionar a Superman, se disponen a dispararle pero en ese momento llega el Hombre de Acero que entra volando por una ventana y se interpone entre las balas y el cuerpo de Luthor. Superman le explica que suponía que eso iba a ocurrir por ello lo estaba vigilando y a continuación le entrega un reloj que emite ultraseñales, similar al que le regaló a Jimmy Olsen pero con una frecuencia sonora diferente. El mundo del hampa, como no pueden contra Superman, han decidido matar a Luthor a toda costa, así que empiezan a sucederse los atentados contra Lex, que son siempre desarticulados por Superman que se ha convertido en su Super-guardaespaldas. En otro momento, Superman habla con su prima Kara, Supergirl, explicándole que teme por la vida de Luthor, pues toda el hampa se ha propuesto eliminarle. Entre los dos discuten posibles soluciones y al final se les ocurre crear un laboratorio espacial donde Luthor pueda trabajar tranquilamente en sus descubrimientos. Luthor está muy agradecido y así se lo expresa a Superman, pero el hampa sigue pensando en destruir a Luthor y lanzan misiles contra el laboratorio espacial que Superman debe parar antes de que lleguen. Finalmente Superman construye alrededor del laboratorio espacial de Luthor un campo de fuerza capaz de resistir la explosión de la bomba de hidrógeno más potente y le proporciona a Luthor un misil que tiene la forma e imagen de Luthor donde está colocado el reloj de ultraseñales en caso de que le necesite. Una semana más tarde, Luthor envía el misil a la Tierra y Superman sabe que Luthor le pide ayuda así que acude rápidamente. Luthor ha dejado abierta una puerta para que pueda entrar Superman y una vez que está dentro Luthor toca un botón y un rayo de kryptonita es enfocado hacia Superman que cae al suelo debilitado. Luthor ata a Superman sobre una mesa y un aparato con una pantalla, lanza rayos de kryptonita permanetemente sobre él. La piel de Superman se empieza a poner verde y a través de una ventana de vidrio los amigos de Superman, Perry White, Lois Lane y Jimmy Olsen miran apenados sin poder hacer nada como Superman está muriendo poco a poco. Lex se burla de Superman diciéndole si no piensa que ha sido muy considerado raptando a sus amigos para que puedan verle morir. Luthor le explica que todo fue preparado para que él llegara a confiar en Luthor y así al tener la guardia bajada poder llegar a eliminarlo. Lex se asegura de que Superman no está parando el ritmo cardiaco, como ha hecho otras veces e intensifica las radiaciones de kryptonita hasta conseguir la muerte total y definitiva de Superman. Después, deja el cuerpo sin vida de Superman y a sus amigos periodistas en libertad para que den la noticia al mundo, noticia que él mismo se encarga de anunciar a través de micrófonos desde su laboratorio. La gente llora y los bandidos del hampa se quedan agradablemente sorprendidos de como Luthor les ha engañado hasta a ellos. Luthor piensa que ahora ya nada se opone para llegar a ser el Rey de la Tierra. Part III: The Death Of Superman! El sol se oculta en un mundo entristecido. Todas las personas decentes de la Tierra sienten una gran pena por la muerte del Hombre de Acero. Pronto las calles de Metropolis están llenas por multitud de personas que hacen cola para entrar en la capilla ardiente donde se ha colocado el cadaver de Superman para ser visto por última vez. Los más altos dignatarios de todos los países de la Tierra desfilan delante de la hurna de cristal dentro de la que se encuentra el cuerpo fallecido del mayor superhéroe de todos los tiempos, cuya piel ha quedado de color verde debido al efecto envenenador de la kryptonita. Todo tipo de personas y de seres pasan delante de él en señal de duelo, no solo de la Tierra sino que también han venido seres de otros planetas. Lois Lane y su hermana Lucy lloran amargamente delante del ser querido. Lois piensa que nunca más querrá a nadie, sólo a él. Tenía tanto amor para darle y no ha podido. Después pasan delante de él Perry White, Jimmy Olsen y Lori Lemaris que va en una silla conducida por Jimmy Olsen. Lana Lang llora delante de su amigo recordando su infancia y adolescencia juntos en Smallville y como todo eso se convirtió en amor. Su prima, bajo la personalidad secreta de Linda Lee le mira apenada recordando todas las aventuras que realizaron juntos. También le visitan Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl y Cosmic Boy de la Legión de Superhéroes. Incluso desde su Fortaleza de la Soledad, se despiden de él sus robots y todos los ciudadanos de la ciudad de Kandor. En la Splash Page de esta tercera parte, vemos que también se despiden de Superman, Batman, Robin, Aquaman, Green Arrow, Wonder Woman y Flash. Mientras, en el bajo mundo, Luthor celebra una gran fiesta con todos los criminales, visionando el video que filmó con la muerte de Superman. Luthor les cuenta todos los detalles y todos rien y brindan por el genio de Luthor que ha sido capaz de eliminar a Superman. Sin embargo en ese momento se produce una gran estruendo y una de las paredes del salón se deshace en pedazos apareciendo por ella Superman. Todos están asombrados y quen más el propio Luthor que no da crédito a sus ojos. En ese momento, Superman se quita la careta y el traje y debajo aparece una bella muchacha de cabellos largos y rubios que se presenta a todos como Supergirl, la prima de Superman. Les explica que ha sido hasta ahora su arma secreta y le dice a Lex: ‘Luthor, en el nombre del planeta Krypton, quedas arrestado por asesinato’. Todos los bandidos le disparan a Supergirl que les dice que ya pueden ir ahorrando balas pues tiene los mismos poderes que Superman y piensa continuar con su trabajo. Luthor es conducido por Supergirl a una corte de Kandor donde es juzgado y el juez le dice que como ha asesinado a un kryptoniano será juzgado como kryptoniano. Poco después empieza el juicio más sensacional de todos los tiempos que es visto a través de la TV en todos los hogares. Muchos testifican contra él, entre ellos Jimmy Olsen y Lois Lane que explican como vieron morir a Superman en manos de Luthor. Mientras Luthor, permanece impasible pensando que tiene una as escondido. Cuando llega el turno de que Luthor testifique, se declara culpable y el juez le condena a ser enviado a la Zona Fantasma. Antes de que le proyecten allí, Luthor se dirige al juez kandoriano y le dice que castigarle no le devolverá la vida a Superman, pero si le dejan libre se compromete a devolver a Kandor a su tamaño original. Pero el juez le dice que los kandorianos no acpetan tratos de bandidos y ordena que se ejecute la sentencia inmediatamente, por lo que un rayo envuelve a Luthor que se desvanece en la nada en medio de sus protestas de que no le pueden hacer eso, pero a tiempo de oir de boca del juez que la justicia se ha hecho y debido a su crimen, Luthor permanecerá en la Zona Fantasma por toda la eternidad y nunca regreará al mundo de los hombres. Los periódicos del día siguiente dan la noticia del relevo de Superman por su prima Supergirl y todos ven volar por los cielos a la Joven de Acero acompañada del superperro Krypto. En la tumba de Superman se ha levantado una enorme estatua del Hombre de Acero y cuando Supergirl y Krypto pasan volando cerca de ella, Kara piensa que ahora que está actuando libremente, en vez de ser el arma secreta de su primo, como hasta ahora, no se siente feliz. Supergirl y Krypto, volando entre las nubes ven la figura de Superman que les saluda y Supergirl siente una gran pena por la muerte del hombre más fuerte, más bueno y más poderosos de toda la humanidad, su primo Superman. La historia termina diciendo: Bien no nos sintamos demasiado mal, después de todo esto solo fue una historia imaginaria y las posibilidades de que ocurra son de una contra un millón.

Notas: The Death of Superman (maginary)

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The One Minute of Doom

Fecha: 1962.01| Créditos: Jerry Siegel, Robert Bernstein (Guiones), Al Plastino, Kurt Schaffenberger, Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

Superman, Supergirl, Krypto, the Kandorians, and even the prisoners of the Phantom Zone observe a minute of silence in memory of Krypton’s destruction at that time. Afterwards, the Man, Girl, and Dog of Steel terraform an unihabited world of Krypton’s size into a duplicate of Krypton and populate it with androids in the forms of Kryptonians, including duplicates of Superman’s and Supergirl’s parents.

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The Duel Over Superman

Fecha: 1962.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

Lois and Lana decide to convince Superman that they are duelling to the death over him, so that he will choose one of them for a wife.

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When the World Forgot Superman

Fecha: 1962.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

Superman comes back from a mission to a Metropolis in which Mr. Mxyzptlk has robbed the inhabitants of any memory of the Man of Steel’s existence.

Superman v1 #151
Three Tough Teen-Agers

Fecha: 1962.02| Créditos: Jerry Siegel, Robert Bernstein (Guiones), Al Plastino, Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

To help reform three juvenile delinquents, Superman agrees to grant one wish apiece for them, in a way that they are not expecting.

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The Man Who Trained Supermen

Fecha: 1962.02| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

Superman turns the tables on a swindler who claims that his elixir will make whomever drinks it as strong as Superman.

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Superman’s Greatest Secret

Fecha: 1962.02| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

Superman is bitten on the hand by another flame dragon from Krypton, and Lois Lane is certain that Clark Kent will have a similar wound on his hand.

Superman v1 #152
The Robot Master

Fecha: 1962.04| Créditos: Jerry Siegel, Leo Dorfman, Bill Finger (Guiones), Curt Swan, George Papp, Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

Superman discovers his best friends have been replaced by robots, who claim to have been created by “the Robot Master”, but it turns out to be a friendly hoax perpetrated by the Legion of Super-Heroes to commemorate the anniversary of Supergirl’s arrival on Earth.

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Superbaby Captures the Pumpkin Gang

Fecha: 1962.04| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

On the abandoned set of a science fiction movie, Superbaby and Officer Douglas Parker encounter a pumpkin-masked gang of thieves.

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The TV Trap For Superman

Fecha: 1962.04| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

Two members of the Anti-Superman Gang hide a TV camera in a big watch medallion worn by Superman, and learn that his secret identity is Clark Kent.

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Superboy: Superbaby Captures the Pumpkin Gang

Fecha: 1962.04| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: Inédito.

In a science-fiction movie set, Superbaby and rookie policeman Douglas Parker capture a mob of crooks known as the Pumpkin Gang.

Superman v1 #153
The Day Superman Broke the Law

Fecha: 1962.05| Créditos: Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Al Plastino, Curt Swan, John Forte (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 376 (NOVARO).

After Superman pays a visit to the town of Littledale, a crooked politician gets him imprisoned for minor offenses.

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The Secret of the Superman Stamp

Fecha: 1962.05| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 376 SUPERMAN 1040 (NOVARO).

The mayor of Rangoon wants to take a photo of Superman for a special commemorative stamp, and Superman must make certain that only a profile is shown, to safeguard his secret identity.

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The Town of Supermen

Fecha: 1962.05| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 376 (NOVARO).

Eight escapees from the Phantom Zone disguise themselves as cowboys in a ghost town and plan to send Superman into the Zone during an Old West-style showdown.

Superman v1 #154
The Underwater Pranks of Mr. Mxyzptlk

Fecha: 1962.07| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 384 (NOVARO).

Mr. Mxyzptlk is out to win the prize for best practical joke on his homeworld of Zrfff by proving he can play pranks on Superman and not be tricked into saying his name backwards. He plans to do this by staying in the water or in space, where he is unable to speak.

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Krypton’s First Superman

Fecha: 1962.07| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 384 (NOVARO).

When Superman begins committing destructive acts, after which he immediately repents and repairs the damages, Supergirl is teleported into Kandor and told by the Kryptonian scientist Lon-Es the reason for Superman’s behavior change. Years ago, on the planet Krypton, Ral-En, son of psychologist Mag-En, seemingly developed super-powers after being bathed in a chemical explosion. He used these powers to establish a dictatorship, which was short-lived. Jor-El deduced that Mag-En had been using mass hypnosis to convince everyone that his son Supergirl he is going to leave Earth, but she tells him the story of Mag-En and convinces him to stay.

Superman v1 #155
Superman Under the Green Sun

Fecha: 1962.08| Créditos: Bill Finger, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Wayne Boring, Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 450 (NOVARO).

On a distant planet on which Superman loses his powers due to a filter that turns the sun green, then his sight from a villain’s weapon, the Man of Steel nonetheless is able to defeat a tyrant.

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The Downfall of Superman

Fecha: 1962.08| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 450 (NOVARO).

Superman arranges a ruse with famed wrestler Antonino Rocca, Krypto, Lightning Man, and Cosmic Man to trick gangster and wrestling fan Duke Marple into revealing the hiding place of his stolen loot.

Superman v1 #156
The Last Days of Superman

Fecha: 1962.10| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 389 (NOVARO).

Superman, in the presence of Jimmy Olsen, reads Kryptonese inscriptions on a container from Krypton which has landed on Earth, emitting deadly Green Kryptonite radiation from its shell. The inscriptions note that the container holds deadly Virus X cultures. Superman smashes the container into the Earth with a boulder, but his weakness when Jimmy approaches him convinces him he is dying of Virus X. Superman isolates himself in a glass chamber and begins setting his affairs in order, with the help of Supergirl, the Legion of Super-Heroes, and his robots. He bids farewell to Lois Lane, Lana Lang, Batman, and Robin. Even Brainiac 5 cannot find a cure for Virus X. But Supergirl goes back in space and time to Krypton, shortly before it exploded, and hears Tharb-El, the biologist, saying he is destroying the sample of Virus X to be included in the space container. Supergirl returns to Earth in 1962 and explains her discovery; thus, Superman knows he is not dying of Virus X. Mon-El, in the Phantom Zone, telepathically informs Saturn Girl that Superman is being weakened by a chunk of Kryptonite which became lodged in Jimmy Olsen’s camera when Superman smashed the container into the ground. Jimmy finds and disposes of the Kryptonite, and Superman recovers, thanking all his friends for their great aid to him.

Superman v1 #157
The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner

Fecha: 1962.11| Créditos: Robert Bernstein, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan, Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 397 (NOVARO).

Phantom Zone criminal Quex-Ul is released from the Zone by Superman having completed his sentence. Quex-Ul swears revenge against Superman, whose father Jor-El sentenced him on Krypton. While Quex-Ul creates a magnet to gather Gold Kryptonite, Superman visits Krypton’s past to learn that Quex-Ul is innocent of his convicted crime. When Superman returns, Quex-Ul tries to use the Gold Kryptonite against him. Supergirl informs Quex-Ul that he has been cleared of his previous crimes. This revelation causes the former Zone resident to save Superman, sacrificing his own powers to the Gold Kryptonite. The accident gives him amnesia, so Superman gets him a job at the Daily Planet.

Notas: Debut de Quex-Ul


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The Super-Genie of Metropolis

Fecha: 1962.11| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 397 (NOVARO).

To trap a foreign agent, Perry White masquerades as a professor who has discovered the legendary lamp of Aladdin, with Superman disguised as the “genie”.

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Superman’s Day of Doom

Fecha: 1962.11| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 397 (NOVARO).

Metropolis is set to observe Superman Day with a great parade in which Superman and many of his friends, including Supergirl and some Legionnaires, will participate. Superman is also given a prediction machine from the Cybern Galaxy in return for a good deed he once did them. The machine, which turns up at the Daily Planet, has the power to predict the answers to three future problems. Since Clark Kent has been threatened by a gangster lately, he asks who will rescue him if he is endangered that day, and the answer comes back: «L.L.» Later, Superman’s life is endangered when Bizarro leaves him with a “gift” of Green Kryptonite, flying off seconds later. Superman hopes for aid from any of his «L.L.» friends, including Lana Lang, Lois Lane, Lori Lemaris, Lightning Lad, or Linda (Supergirl) Lee Danvers, but none of them are aware of his plight. Finally, Superman is saved in the nick of time by Steven Snapinn, a Little League baseball player. Superman presents Steven and his team for special recognition at the Superman Day rally.

Superman v1 #158
Superman In Kandor

Fecha: 1963.01| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 406, COLIBRI 19 (NOVARO).

A Kandorian scientist, Than Ol, convinces the people of the bottle city of Kandor that Superman knows how to enlarge Kandor but has refused, and the Man of Steel is declared an enemy of Kandor. Superman and Jimmy Olsen shrink themselves, enter Kandor, and first assume the secret identities of Nightwing and Flamebird to help them in their quest to prove Superman’s innocence, and to show the Kandorians that Than Ol’s enlarging process will not only make them normal-sized, but will also disintegrate them.

Superman v1 #159
Lois Lane, the Super-Maid of Krypton

Fecha: 1963.02| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 413 (NOVARO).

Imaginary: Lois Lane is sent to Krypton when Earth is destroyed. She is adopted by by Khal Kan and Maural, Kryptonian zoo-keepers. Before being sent to Earth, little Lois was exposed to a power ray which gives her super-powers on Krypton. When she grows to adulthood, she becomes Supermaid. Kal-El falls in love with her as does Len Landor. Also a female doctor, Lu Thoria, becomes evil and tries to kill Supermaid using Earthite fragments. Supermaid defeats Lu Thoria and is able to cure her. Later, a chunk of Purple Earthite transfers Supermaid’s power to Kal-El permanently, leaving her powerless.

Superman v1 #160
The Mortal Superman

Fecha: 1963.04| Créditos: Leo Dorfman, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 426 (NOVARO).

A Red Kryptonite exposure takes away Superman’s powers, and the underworld is quick to capitalize on it.

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The Super-Cop of Metropolis

Fecha: 1963.04| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 426 (NOVARO).

In order to trap a spy ring, Superman pretends that he has caused the entire police force of Metropolis to become sick, and substitutes for them himself.

Superman v1 #161
The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent

Fecha: 1963.05| Créditos: Leo Dorfman, Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Al Plastino, Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 433 (NOVARO).

On a trip to visit Jonathan and Martha Kent’s graves in Smallville, Superman remembers their last days, as both perished from a disease picked up from a buried treasure, and how their deaths almost caused him to abandon his superheroic career from guilt.

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Superman Goes to War

Fecha: 1963.05| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 433 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent, Perry White, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen are hired to act as extras in Invasion, a World War II epic movie being filmed in the Pacific. Unknown to the reporters and the movie-makers, a contingent of aliens from the planet Zhor have become marooned on Earth when their spacecraft is disabled by a meteor. When they see the «invading» fleet of ships from the movie, they assume they are being attacked, take over Japanese weaponry still left on the island, and try to repel the «invaders». Clark Kent, to cover for a supposed «injury» done him by a shell and to be able to operate with super-powers in public, summons Supergirl by ventriloquism. She fakes giving Clark temporary super-powers from a blood transfusion. The now openly-powerful Clark Kent defeats the Zhorians. When he hears their story, Superman repairs their ship and helps them take off again. Later, Clark pretends to have gained amnesia about recent events when the transfusion «wears off,» and also pretends not to believe Jimmy and Lois’s stories of his derring-do.

Superman v1 #162
The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue

Fecha: 1963.07| Créditos: Leo Dorfman (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 439 (NOVARO).

(Imaginary) Part I: The Titanic Twins… the publisher of the Daily Planet posts a notice of pay raises. Everyone got a raise except Clark Kent. Sliding next to Clark, Lois gloats. «Frankly Clark, those raises were given for getting scoops. You’ve got to be more dynamic… a go-getter.» Clark tries to be gallant. «I guess I’m just a flop, Lois» he says out loud, but to himself he is amazed that everyone has gotten a raise by writing stories about his exploits as Superman. When Perry offers to take everyone to lunch in celebration, Clark declines. Perry thinks that Kent is embarrassed but the fact is that he has been called to the Fortress of Solitude. When he arrives, he is greeted by Supergirl who tells him that the people of Kandor are anxious to speak with him. Turning on the view screen, the tiny people of Kandor, shrunken into a bottle by Brainiac, start off by complimenting Superman for his many accomplishments but then list his failures: restoring Kandor to it’s original size, finding an antidote to Kryptonite, and wiping out evil. For the second time that day, Superman is faced with his shortcomings. Kandorians give Superman an ultimatum: «Within six months, if you fail, we will ask you to let one of us change places with you and try to accomplish them!» Agreeing to the six-month trial period, Superman decides to take a bold move. For years he had been working on a brain-evolution machine, powered by the rays of every variety of Kryptonite, to increase his mental power a hundred times. Although Supergirl wants to test the machine on herself, Superman insists that the risk be his. Entering the chamber, Superman places the headband in position and tells Supergirl to adjust the machine to maximum power. As the power increases, Superman screams in pain, but before Supergirl can cut the power, it explodes. Staring in astonishment, two Supermen stand now before her, one in a solid-red costume and one in a solid-blue, each a hundred times smarter than the original. Wasting not a moment, the two set to work redesigning Brainiac’s enlarging ray and power source. Leaving Supergirl to guard earth, they fly Kandor to the fringes of the solar system and the two Supermen hurl fragments of «hyper-megneton», an element unknown on earth, together to form a small planetoid. The hyper-megneton then attracts the shattered remnants of Krypton, including every piece of Kryptonite, from the remote corners of space until it recreates Krypton. Using Brainiac’s ray, the two Supermen expand Kandor to original size, and in the presence of the yellow sun, every citizen of Kandor now has super-powers. Naming the new planet New Krypton, the people of Kandor use their powers to also recreate such wonders as the Jewel Mountains, the Scarlet Jungle, and the cities of Krypton. But, says Superman Red, «In this solar system, you will always be a planet of super-beings. Is that what you want?» Part II: The Anti-Evil Ray… The decision is made. Kandorians decide that they should return to their original galaxy to live a normal life. In anticipation, Superman Red and Superman Blue had already placed the planet on an orbit which would return it to the original constellation. Returning to the Fortress, they find the Bottle of Kandor in it’s usual place. Supergirl had created a copy of the city to serve as a memento, and celebrates by checking off two unsolved super-problems. However, a mental voice breaks the celebration. Lori Lemaris, and the people of Atlantis, had seen what the two Supermen had done for Kandor. For centuries, Atlantean mer-people had been considered freaks, hiding from the humans, and hoped that Superman Red and Blue could also help them find a new world. Remembering the Memorial World of Krypton, now unnecessary since New Krypton exists, the two Supermen, Supergirl and Krypto focus their heat vision on the polar ice-caps creating a waterworld. But how to transport the citizens of the underwater civilization of Atlantis through space to the new planet? Launching magnetic meteors in a spiral orbit between earth and the new planet, the two Supermen create an immense tunnel for the Atlanteans to «swim» to their new planet, «Hydra». Returning to the Fortress, the two Supermen address their next task: erasing crime and evil from earth. As Superman Blue draws out the designs for an «Anti-evil ray», Superman Red is already building the device. After only a few seconds of exposure to the ray, giant Warrior ants lose all aggression and cease their battle. With their test a success, the two quickly construct many of the devices, place them in satellites, and launching them into a precise orbit above the earth. Within seconds, criminals stop in their tracks, returning their loot. But there is more. In Russia, Prime Minister Kruschev orders his arsenal of missiles dumped into the sea. On Cuba, Castro releases all of his political prisoners. In space, Brainiac reconsiders his attack on earth. And Luthor creates a serum to cure every known disease. After the Supermen analyze the serum, they add a few drops to each of the major rivers of the world and miraculously the blind can see, the crippled can walk, and even Luthor re-grows his hair. As a reward, Luthor is paroled pledging to devote his life to science. However, when they return to the Fortress they are horrified to see Supergirl releasing the criminals of the Phantom Zone. «She’s gone berserk!» screams Superman Red. Part III: The End Of Superman’s Career… What had appeared to be a horrible mistake turned into a pleasant surprise. The «Anti-evil» ray had been so successful that even the Phantom Zone criminals had been reformed. Once released, they sought to travel to New Krypton and begin useful lives. Supergirl had also made this same decision. Unfortunately, to reach New Krypton, they would need a spacecraft. Miraculously, as if on cue, the Legion of Superheroes appear with a giant space arc to transport the travelers safely. Once they have gone, Superman Red and Superman Blue receive a frantic call from Luthor. Mxyzptlk has been sighted in the skies above Metropolis. Streaking to the city, the two are astonished to see Mxyzptlk using his magic to create a monument to all super-beings on earth. «It’s the least I could do to make up for all of the mischief I’ve done in the past,» says Mxyzptlk. And, to surprise them even more, Mxyzptlk speaks his name backwards voluntarily returning himself to the 5th dimension. With Kandor enlarged, Kryptonite eradicated and crime eliminated, the two Supermen realize that they are now free to marry. Lana Lang and Lois Lane have always been the loves of Superman’s life but how to decide which Superman marries whom. The two decided to construct giant steel «L’s». Standing on a distant Himalayan mount, they decide that whichever «L» is struck by lightning first would chose. As luck would have it, both are struck simultaneously. Sitting on the mountaintop, each is frustrated. «Frankly, if I had my choice, I’d marry Lois,» says Superman Red. «And I’d pick Lana,» says Superman Blue. «Then our problem’s solved,» they agree. The Supermen each reveal the truth to the woman they love and both Lana and Lois readily accept their Superman’s proposal. Later, the two couples meet in the park and each woman is surprised to see Clark Kent standing next to them. Soon, the confusion is explained and they decide to have a double wedding. After weeks of preparation, Jimmy Olsen arrives to be Superman’s Best Man and Lucy Lane is Lois’ Maid of Honor. Standing excitedly in the hallway, Lucy proposes to Jimmy and a triple wedding is performed. But all is not well in the Superman Red household. Lois senses that her Superman longs for New Krypton and arranges for Superman Blue to build a «Super-Suit», with jet controls, to get them to the planet. On the fateful day, Superman Red, Lois, Krypto and the Super-Horse wave goodbye to Lana and Superman Blue and head off to their new life. Lana turns to Superman Blue and asks, » Be honest with me dear. Wouldn’t you like to be with him on New Krypton?» «Frankly no,» he says. «I’ve come to love my home here on earth.» Several days later, Superman Blue visits Perry White in the Planet offices to make an announcement. «Now that crime and evil are wiped out, earth has no need for a Superman, so I’m going to retire.» Leaving his robots to take care of any disasters, Superman dedicates himself to science and his family.Four years pass, and Jimmy and Lucy visit the Kents and their two children. Later, after they return home, they look in on New Krypton. Kal-El, Lois and their twins appear content in their way of life, with no regrets that they came to New Krypton. But, suppose this story had actually happened. Which couple do you think would be happiest?

Notas: Superman-Red and Superman-Blue

Superman v1 #163
Wonder-Man, the New Hero of Metropolis

Fecha: 1963.08| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton, Robert Bernstein (Guiones), Curt Swan, Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 447 (NOVARO).

Superman’s place in Metropolis is usurped by a new super-hero, Wonder-Man, who has all of Superman’s powers plus no vulnerability to Kryptonite. Unknown to him, Wonder-Man is formerly one of his Superman robots, whose computer mind was transferred to an android body by members of the Superman Revenge Squad. The Squad attempts to get Wonder-Man to kill Superman, but the android turns against them, even though he dies shortly afterward.

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The Goofy Superman

Fecha: 1963.08| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 447 (NOVARO).

After a Red Kryptonite exposure turns Clark Kent into a mental case, he is institutionalized. The Red K wears off, and he decides to teach a super-lesson to the cruel attendant in the asylum.

Superman v1 #164
The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman

Fecha: 1963.10| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 464 (NOVARO).

Superman accepts the challenge of Lex Luthor to meet and fight on equal terms on a planet with higher gravity under a red sun. Though he takes some punishment due to his tendency to pull a punch, Superman eventually knocks out Luthor. Later, however, he must deal with the problem of the planet’s populance, who have been helped by Luthor and regard him as a hero.

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The Fugitive From the Phantom Zone

Fecha: 1963.10| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 464 (NOVARO).

Ras-Krom, a Phantom Zone villain, is freed by the force of an atomic test blast on Earth, but Superman uses Kryptonian superstition against him to put him back in the Zone.

Superman v1 #165
Beauty and the Super-Beast

Fecha: 1963.11| Créditos: Robert Bernstein, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan, Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 472 (NOVARO).

In order to help Superman conceal a secret from the Superman Revenge Squad, Saturn Woman impersonates Circe and pretends to have bewitched the Man of Steel.

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The Sweetheart Superman Forgot

Fecha: 1963.11| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 472 (NOVARO).

An exposure to Red Kryptonite robs Clark Kent of his memory and super-powers. He finds himself on the ranch of Digby Selwyn and, calling himself “Jim White”, falls in love with Selwyn’s lovely daughter Sally. Over the course of a week, Clark becomes a ranch hand and he and Sally fall in love. But a rival named Bart arranges for Clark to be crippled in a riding accident and then knocks him into a river. Clark is saved by Aquaman and taken to Atlantis, where he finally regains his memory and powers. But he has no memory of Sally, who believes that “Jim White” committed suicide.

Superman v1 #166
The Fantastic Story of Superman’s Sons

Fecha: 1964.01| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 483 (NOVARO).

(Imaginary) Part I: Jor-El II and Kal-El II. In a Metropolis hospital, on a day that may or may not ever happen, Superman is overjoyed when he learns that he is the father of twin boys. «They aren’t identical twins», explains the doctor sadly. Even without his explanation, differences are readily obvious. While Jor-El II appears to have inherited Superman’s powers, Kal-El II has inherited the characteristics of his human mother. As the years pass, Kal-El II grows up living in the big shadow of his super-brother. Even though Superman repeatedly asks Jor-El II to stop his taunting, and to include and protect his brother, Kal becomes more and more introverted prompting Superman to take a radical decision. In his travels in space, Superman had discovered a planet with unique radiation from two suns that would give even a normal earthman superpowers. Using a protective space suit, Superman transports Kal-El II through space to the planet and the boy is ecstatic. Here, he can fly, has all the super-powers of his father and decides to stay as this planet’s «Superman». But the joy that he receives from his powers does not last long. Realizing that it is Christmas back home, Kal uses his telescopic vision and watches his family opening presents. Everyone appears so happy there; all except Kal. Depressed and homesick, Kal throws a huge rock from the planet to strike a passing asteroid making a signal for his father to come retrieve him. Grabbing at straws, Superman then uses science to help his son. Slaving away in the laboratory, Superman eventually develops an elixir that he hopes will give Kal super-powers. To their amazement, when Kal drinks the liquid he can immediately lift a huge safe, but within moments he becomes invisible. Quickly, an antidote is administered. After he recovers, Kal thanks his father for all of the attempts, but asks that he just stop. The next morning, Superman takes Jor-El II to help round up some racketeers, leaving a robot to guard Kal-El and his wife. In a field near the house, Kal watches them leave and again feels left out. Turning, he begins to walk home when two racketeers jump from the bushes and grab him. «This is the brother that is non-super,» shouts one of the crooks. «Well hold him for a hostage.» But before they can move, the robot appears to capture the crooks and alert Superman. That night, Kal overhears his mother and father talking about the incident. «Since he’s the weaker of our two sons, you must always guard Kal-El against such perils», insists his mother. Feeling weak and humiliated, Kal rushes from the house and decides to run away. Lightning illuminates his face, and only the falling rain from a summer shower hides the tears running down his cheeks as he runs down the road. Realizing his son has left, Superman quickly searches the area and finds Kal asleep in a nearby barn. Realizing that he must do something to build the self-esteem of his son, Superman suggests that he, Kal and Jor visit Kandor where none of them will have powers. Part II: The New Nightwing and Flamebird. The three arrive at the Fortress of Solitude, and after reducing their size they parachute into the bottle city of Kandor, the last remaining city of Krypton. Superman takes his two sons to enroll them in Kandor University, to learn the history of Krypton. Their first assignment is a trip to view statues memorializing the greatest minds of the long-dead planet. Among them are Zan Zarn who discovered atomic power and Murn Abbas, inventor of the Repulsion-Halo which defeated an alien invasion of Krypton. And last, but not least, the two boys stop to stare at a statue of Jor-El, Krypton’s greatest scientist, and their grandfather. In Kandor, as he had on earth, Jor-El II excelled in physical endeavors, soon becoming a star in Sky Polo and Kandorian weight lifting, while Kal could not even make the team. Instead, Kal turned to academics, studying long nights in the library until, fatefully one night, Kal heard a loud crash and witnessed a masked thief using a rocket belt to fly away with a stolen device. The next night, the Mystery Raider strikes again stealing the only known specimen of the rare element, Volium. The two boys decide to alter the costumes that Jimmy Olsen and their father had used years before in Kandor with Jor becoming the new Nightwing and Kal the new Flamebird. Going to the hidden Night Cave, and powering up the Nightmobile, the two head out on patrol, and soon discover the Mystery Raider breaking into the aquarium which housed some of Krypton’s greatest ocean creatures. Searching through the halls, the brothers discover the Raider in the process of stealing the ancient Repulsion-Halo. Suddenly aware of the two, the Raider focuses the ray on the glass tank, shattering the walls enclosing a giant sea squid. Quickly, the boys ignite their jet-belts to pursue the raider, first flying over the talons of the squid then up through a skylight to the roof. As soon as they emerge into the open the Raider opens fire and Flamebird (Kal) is hit. Losing the power of his jet pack, Flamebird falls toward the rooftop and Nightwing (Jor) streaks down dives down to catch Kal. Safe on the ground, Kal realizes the one thing that should be so obvious… all of the stolen materials come from Old Krypton and no Kandorian would know how to use the ancient Repulsion-Halo. Back at the university, Kal scours the history books and finds a clue to the Raider but Jor dismisses it. Returning to patrol as Nightwing and Flamebird, the two use their jet-belts to fly to the edge of the city to watch the artificial sun set and near the Jungle, discover living examples of the two Kryptonian birds they were named for. The harmony of the moment is destroyed when suddenly the two harmless birds are transformed into huge monsters. In the split second before they can react, Kal notices the Raider flying off and realizes that this must be his doing. Suddenly, the monstrous Flamebird grabs Kal dragging him through the air. In an instant, Jor has flown after the bird and uses his power jets to scare the bird and drop Kal. Once free, the boys work together grabbing fisherman’s nets to capture the birds and head back to earth. «I told you I had a clue from history on that Raider, and now I know I’m right», screams Kal. «A terrible menace has come out of Krypton to threaten earth!… We have to warn the world of danger!» Part III: Kal-El IIs Mission to Krypton. Emerging from the bottle city, Kal and Jor enlarge themselves to normal size and realize that the Raider has also enlarged himself and escaped. With an urgency neither of them had ever felt before, the brothers speed off to warn Superman. But before they can prepare for anything, a strange ray strikes two lizards in the zoo enlarging them to monsters. Superman and Jor stop them easily, only then to be faced by a giant water snake and an ape. Finally the raider broadcasts an ultimatum. «I have given you a sample of my powers. Accept me as world ruler in 24 hours or I will turn loose monsters on every city of earth.» Superman and Jor prepare to take off looking for the dangerous Raider. Kal, again, is left behind wondering what to do because he is the weaker brother. Then it strikes him. The clues lead back to old Krypton. Somehow he must go back to that world before it exploded. Using a small super-speed plane, Kal hurries to the fortress by himself and uses a time bubble left for Superman by the Legion of Super Heroes to travel back in time to Krypton, before it exploded. Kal needs a pair of anti-grav shoes to displace the immense gravity of Krypton, and walks to an information machine to find Jor-El. With deep emotions, Kal-El II stands before the man that would be his grandfather and tells him that he has traveled a great distance in hopes of studying science with him. Jor-El agrees to give him a try, and when he asks the boy his name, Kal says, «My name is Kal-El Kent.» Entering Jor-El’s laboratory, Kal watches Gann Artar, a brilliant biologist, demonstrate his new devolutionary ray to the Science Council. Within seconds of energizing the ray, modern animals revert to their more primeval form, essentially making monsters from pets. Disgusted by the results of the ray, the council forbids any future experimentation with the ray, but Gann Antar shouts revenge. «Fools! You’re only jealous of me!» he screams. Perhaps it is an unspoken understanding, or simply good fate, but Kal and Jor-El form an immediate bond with one another and later that day Jor-El takes Kal to the Crypt of El. «It’s strange», says Jor-El, but you look like them. Suddenly feeling sad, and realizing that his grandfather’s life will be cut short when Krypton explodes, Kal give Jor-El the blueprints for the time bubble hoping in his heart that Jor-El can use the plans to save the planet. «This design is truly amazing, Kal-El Kent! I’ll build the thing as soon as I finish my freeze-force experiments.» A few nights later, while demonstrating the freezing force suspended animation ray, the devolutionary ray suddenly flashes from outside striking Krypto’s ancestor. Instantly, the dog becomes large, enraged and charges. Without hesitation, Kal focuses the freezing force on the dog placing it in suspended animation and giving them time to find an antidote for the terrible ray. An hour later, Jor-El has concocted an antidote to the induced atavism, returning Krypto to normal. After some further testing, they are able to revert all of the affected creatures to normal, and as a result Gann Artar is sentenced to the Phantom Zone, an inter-dimensional prison. Leaning over the projector, the executioner pushes a black button and Artar begins to fade between dimensions. «I’ll have vengeance yet. You’ll see.» Soon Kal realizes that he must leave Krypton, but as the time bubble materializes in the present, the plans he had left with Jor-El materialize with him. «History cannot be changed», he sobs. In the fortress, Kal uses the Zone-O-Phone, a device Superman uses to communicate with Phantom Zone prisoners to seek Gann Artar only to find the Phantom Zoners laughing. «He escaped when a space warp temporarily opened the zone», they laugh. «He is the Raider and he has conquered your father and brother.» Kal speeds home in his plane and then races toward the house. Frantic, his mother rushes out to tell him his father and brother have gone to Gann Artar’s base on Wild Mountain. Kal races after them, and finds his father and brother laying unconscious, poisoned by pieces of Green Kryptonite. Since Kal is human, he is not affected by the radiation and goes to face Gann Artar. Gann Artar flies down to confront Kal, and laughs. «Superman’s weakling son will soon join him and his other son in death!» But before Artar can even land, Kal pulls a Phantom Zone Projector from a lead-lined wrap and pushed the projector’s button returning Gann Artar to the Zone. Kal then rushes back to his father and brother, and drags them far away from the Green Kryptonite to safety. Back at home, «It’s wonderful how Kal-El II has changed», says his mother. Superman turns toward her and smiles. «If his grandfather, Jor-EL I were alive today, he would be proud indeed of his grandson Kal-El II.»

Notas: Superman’s Sons

Superman v1 #167
The Team of Luthor and Brainiac

Fecha: 1964.02| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Curt Swan, George Klein (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 490 (NOVARO).

Lex Luthor escapes from jail, learns Brainiac’s secret origin–that he is a humanoid computer, created by the now-destroyed computer tyrants of Yod–and frees Brainiac from the planet on which Superman had imprisoned him. Together they shrink and defeat Superman, but the Supermen Emergency Squad capture both of them, shrink them, and put them on trial in Kandor. But Superman is in a coma, and Brainiac buys both himself and Luthor their freedom by bringing him out of it. Superman enlarges himself, Luthor, and Brainiac, and sets the latter two free according to the agreement. Brainiac removes Luthor’s knowledge of his computer nature and takes him back to Lexor, where Luthor is embraced by Tharla, a woman who has come to love him.

Superman v1 #168
Luthor–Super-Hero

Fecha: 1964.04| Créditos: Leo Dorfman (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 498 (NOVARO).

Superman returns to planet Lexor where Luthor is a hero to apprehend his old foe. Superman is powerless on the red sun planet and hunted as a criminal. Luthor gives himself temporary super powers, becoming the Defender. Superman steals some rare crystals in an attempt to protect the people from their dangerous emissions. Luthor allows Superman to leave the planet to destroy the crystals and protect his people. Luthor then builds a spaceship to return him to Earth. During the trip he arrives in the past in San Francisco. Superman tracks him there, but Luthor uses artificial Red Kryptonite to remove some of Superman’s powers. Luthor then tries teleporting both of them back to Lexor. The device malfunctions causing the San Francisco earthquake of 1906. Luthor is teleported back to the present, trapped inside Alcatraz.

Superman v1 #169
The Infernal Imp

Fecha: 1964.05| Créditos: Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan, Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 504, SUPERCOMIC 71 (NOVARO).

Mr. Mxyzptlk gets a case of lockjaw. Ergo, when he comes to Earth to play pranks, Superman literally cannot trick him into saying his name backwards.

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The Man Who Stole Superman’s Secret Life

Fecha: 1964.05| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 504 (NOVARO).

Ned Barnes, a double for Clark Kent and a thief, falls into company with Sally Selwyn, who takes him for “Jim White”, the identity under which an amnesiac Superman once fell in love with her.

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The Bizarro Invasion of Earth

Fecha: 1964.05| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 504 (NOVARO).

Superman is dismayed when the Bizarros come to Earth saying that they will do him the favor of destroying the planet, not knowing they mean the advertising globe on top of the Daily Planet building.

Superman v1 #170
Superman’s Mission For President Kennedy

Fecha: 1964.07| Créditos: Bill Finger, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Al Plastino, Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 467 (NOVARO).

At the request of President Kennedy, Superman helps inspire American youth to get into physical fitness.

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If Lex Luthor Were Superman’s Father

Fecha: 1964.07| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 467 (NOVARO).

Lex Luthor travels back in time to an alternate Krypton and tries to romance Lara Lor-Van so that he can become the father of Superman, but Jor-El thwarts his plans. Luthor returns to his normal time and universe and is captured by Superman.

Superman v1 #171
Superman’s Sacrifice

Fecha: 1964.08| Créditos: Leo Dorfman (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 508, SUPERCOMIC 72 (NOVARO).

Two gamblers from outer space force Superman to kill one of his best friends or face having the Earth destroyed, and lay a bet as to who will be the victim.

Superman v1 #171/2
The Curse of Magic

Fecha: 1964.08| Créditos: Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 508 (NOVARO).

Mr. Mxyzptlk appears and curses Superman with the power to make any saying he says literally come true.

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The Nightmare Ordeal of Superman

Fecha: 1964.08| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 508 (NOVARO).

Superman is stranded on another planet when the yellow sun it orbits turns red, and he must deal with a tribe of cavemen, one of whom claims his costume.

Superman v1 #172
The New Superman

Fecha: 1964.10| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 511 (NOVARO).

When a green comet destroys Superman’s powers, the former Man of Steel selects Ar-Ual, a Kandorian he enlarges with a duplicate of Green Lantern’s ring, to take his place as the new Superman. But Ar-Val proves to be egotistical and glory-hungry, and refuses to go after an escaped Brainiac and Luthor. Thus, Clark Kent is temporarily given the powers of three Legionnaires and Elastic Lad and becomes the Old Superman, but his new powers are not up to the test of capturing the two villains. Ar-Val’s life is saved by the Old Superman, almost at the cost of the latter’s life. In gratitude, Ar-Val transfers his powers to the Old Superman, but is turned into unliving stone as a result. Clark Kent resumes his Superman identity.

Superman v1 #173
The ‘Untouchable’ Clark Kent

Fecha: 1964.11| Créditos: Leo Dorfman, Otto Binder, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan, Al Plastino, John Forte (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 516 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent and Lois Lane are mistaken for Dillinger and his moll by Ed Babson, a ‘30’s movie actor whose disturbed mind causes him to think he is an old-time gangster.

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Tales of Green Kryptonite No. 1

Fecha: 1964.11| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 516 (NOVARO).

A sentient piece of Green Kryptonite tells of how it was originally part of an award given to Jor-El for scientific achievement, only to be transformed into a chunk of Kryptonite by the atomic explosion that destroyed Krypton. On Earth, it first endangered Super-Monkey, then young Clark Kent, and, finally, Superboy, before it was temporarily neutralized and thrown to the Arctic by the Boy of Steel.

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The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac

Fecha: 1964.11| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 516 (NOVARO).

After Jimmy Olsen disobeys Superman’s orders about not handling an emergency situation on his own, the Man of Steel and Batman dress up as Lex Luthor and Brainiac, respectively, and try to teach Jimmy a lesson.

Superman v1 #174
Clark Kent’s Incredible Delusion

Fecha: 1965.01| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 520 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent becomes convinced that his life as Superman has been an hallucination and that he has no super-powers, but it is all the plot of an android duplicate of Superman who wishes to take his place.

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Super-Mxyzptlk–Hero

Fecha: 1965.01| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 520 (NOVARO).

Mr. Mxyzptlk comes to Metropolis as a crime-fighting super-hero and soon makes Superman seem obsolete.

Superman v1 #175
Clark Kent’s Brother

Fecha: 1965.02| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 542, EXTRA 1 (NOVARO).

(Imaginary) Superboy finished building a cabin cruiser as a gift for Martha and Jonathan Kent to take their dream vacation in the Caribbean. He was disappointed when he returned home to find that Ma Kent was ill with a cold and could not go on the trip, but his disappointment was short-lived… Superboys lamp-signal glowed indicating that Chief Parker, head of the Smallville police force, needed his help. Superboy soared into the sky and several people took special interest. Lana Lang watched with admiration, Pete Ross with envy, and a young Lex Luthor with pure hatred, for it was really Luthor that had caused this disaster. Streaking into the Chief’s office, Superboy saw the man being struck by bolts of force, however no sooner had Superboy appeared than they disappeared, and the startled Boy of Steel was left to wonder what has happened. The next day, a terrifying vortex appeared over Pete Ross, then a sphere of force appeared around Lana. Each time, Superboy sped to their rescue only to have the effect vanish as soon as he arrives. Curious, Superboy flew above Smallville searching for anything odd, and suddenly realizing that each event had been designed to draw him to a point. In an instant, he saw electronic eyes placed at crucial positions in the town and using his x-ray vision, discovered Luthors laboratory. Before him, Superboy watched Luthor triangulate his paths with all of the flights originating from the Kent’s house. If Luthor exposes my identity, all my enemies in the future will strike at me through Ma and Pa Kent! To prevent that, I… I have to leave them. Sadly, Clark gathered a few belongings, sneaking out of the Kent’s house and out of Smallville, vowing never to return. The next morning, Superboy went to Lana and Pete to explain that Clark had run away from home and that he was going to find him, no matter how long it took. «If he never comes back, it’ll be fine with me», says Pete Ross. That may be the way Pete feels, but the Kents are distraught and it takes time to heal this wound. Luthor, on the other hand, is ecstatic. «So, Clark Kent and Superboy are both gone… I’m almost sure now they’re the same person», he pondered. But to make sure, Luthor sought to get the Kents to confide in him. To accomplish this, Luthor first applied for a job at the Kent store replacing Clark. Once hired, he used his scientific skill to automate the stores ordering, and to avoid counterfeit money. Over time, the Kents are taken by Lex, and offer to adopt him. At first, Luthor sees this as an opportunity to make sure of Superboy’s identity, but then he changed his mind. They’re good to me, thought Luthor, I’ll try to be a good son to them. In the mean time, Superboy has traveled to the Arctic and prepared to build a fortress as a home, but can’t help feeling homesick. Using his telescopic vision, he saw his heartbroken parents crying, and decided to go return for a short visit, but when he flew through the window he was startled when Ma Kent screamed out his name with Luthor in the room. Amazingly, Luthor confessed that he had wanted to discover Superboy’s identity, but since Ma and Pa Kent were so kind to him, he could never hurt them. In a startling moment, Lex and Superboy shook hands, to form a surprising alliance. «I’ll use my scientific to help you», swore Luthor. The next day, Lana was thrilled that Superboy had found Clark and returned to Smallville. Pete Ross, on the other hand, is anything but thrilled. «I hoped he’d never come back. I’ll hate him for life.» Several years passed, and the loyalty of the two brothers only became stronger. After finishing college, Luthor was offered a position at the Metropolis Scientific Foundation, and Clark a job as cub reporter at the Metropolis Daily Planet. The news brought joy as well as sadness to the Kents, and seeing Martha’s tears Jonathan suggested that they all move to Metropolis. «You know we’ve been planning to sell the store and retire», he said. Getting the help of Lana Lang, who had already moved to Metropolis to be a TV reporter, the family found a new home, and with some aid from Superman, soon settled in. After several weeks, the Kents visited each son at their new place of work. At the Planet building, Clark introduces them to a young reporter named Lois Lane and Jonathan suggests Clark bring her to the house. Outside, Martha Kent gave Jonathan a stern lecture. Lana Lang is the ideal wife for Clark, she said. «Hummph,» mumbled Jonathan. «Women think they’re the best matchmakers… but you’ll see that it’s Lois Clark goes for.» Several weeks later, Pete Ross and Lana Lang dropped in for a visit at the Kent home, and immediately Lana began asking Clark about the new Superman, hero of Metropolis. «Lana still can’t see me for Superman,» fumed Pete, who strolled into Lex’s laboratory. Flattering Luthor, Pete Ross gained access to some of Luthor’s more dangerous inventions and planted a device which will ultimately wreak havoc. Several weeks later, the destruction began when the Sub-Treasury Building mysteriously disappeared and a Kryptonian Flying Magnet suddenly appeared in the sky destroying the 1st Metropolis Bank. In her haste to get the story, Lois Lane rushed to the scene. Seeing Lois in danger, Superman rushed to grab the magnet and protect Lois, but the device was studded with green Kryptonite, paralyzing Superman. Falling from the sky, Superman landed directly on Lois, and feared that he has killed her. Fortunately, she suffered only a concussion and was taken to Metropolis Hospital. As soon as she left, Superman sped to the Fortress to find the door blasted open and several Kryptonian machines stolen. Fearing the worst, Superman returned to Metropolis and went to Lois’ hospital room. Sitting beside her, Superman said, «When I thought for a moment you were dead, I realized how much I love you… I’m secretly Clark Kent and I want you to marry me as soon as you’re back on your feet.» Ecstatic, Lois agrees. Sadly, Lana Lang who had opened the door to hear his confession and proposal closes the door quietly. Wiping away the tears, Lana slipped out of the hospital, swearing never to reveal his secret. At Clark and Lois’ wedding, Pete Ross proposed again to Lana. Realizing that she would never marry Clark, Lana reluctantly agreed, but soon after they were married, Lana discovered blueprints for the machines that were looting Metropolis in Pete’s pockets. When she confronted her husband, Pete Ross angrily confirmed her worst suspicions. «Now I and my syndicate have weapons that even Superman can’t defeat. I always hated him and now I’m going to destroy him!» While Superman prepared defenses against his stolen weapons, Pete Ross used fourth dimensional-tongs to search space for Green Kryptonite. «…enough to kill Superman,» he laughed at Lana. Lana realized that she had to warn Superman, but Ross, knowing she still cared for Superman, locked her in the apartment, cut the telephone wire, then drove off to his own hidden base where he prepared for battle. Needing a way to lure Superman to him, Ross went to Clark and Lois’ suburban home. When Pete told Lois that Clark was hurt and she must come at once, she knows something is wrong and tries to warn Superman with her signal-watch. Before she could even push the button sending out the signal, Ross drew a strange gun and stunned Lois. Taking her back to his hideout as a hostage, he set off the signal and Superman arrived at blurring speed to find, «Pete Ross! And I never guessed…» said Superman. At the touch of a control, lead doors opened exposing Superman to huge amounts of Kryptonite radiation. Meanwhile, Lana was frantically trying to escape from Ross’ apartment. As a last resort, she set a wastepaper basket on fire, and the smoke brought the fire department. Lana was soon freed and, with fear in her heart, raced to Lois and Clark’s home, but found only an open door and an empty house. Desperate, Lana went to the Kents, and after explaining what Pete was about to do, Martha turned to Lex. «Lex, you’ve worked for years on that machine to give you a temporary charge of super-powers… could you use it now?» Lex knew that there was a major flaw in his machine, but said «I’d do anything for Clark! I’ll… I’ll do it!» Standing inside the machine, Lex flipped a switch and felt a terrific power flow through him. Stepping out, Lex grabbed a spare costume, and the second Superman blazed across the sky searching for Clark and in a moment burst into Pete Ross cavern hideout. Since Lex was not born on Krypton, Kryptonite had no effect on him. Desperately, Ross shot a Kryptonian Death ray at Lex, but the energy was deflected from Luthor’s now-invulnerable body to strike Pete directly, killing him instantly. «I haven’t much time, and I’ve got to make sure that these machines aren’t used for evil again,» said Luthor smashing all of Ross’ stolen weapons. Then, grabbing Lois and Superman, he flew from the cave. «Is Superman dead,» wept Lois. «No! Away from that Kryptonite he’ll recover,» said Lex weakly. Flying them to a distant cliff, Superman began to recover just as Luthor began to disappear. The defect in his super-charging invention was that it ultimately dissolved the cellular bonds causing his body to evaporate like dust in the wind. At the memorial ceremony, the family said their sad farewells to Lex Luthor Kent. In comfort, Lois turned to Lana offering friendship. In grief, Clark turned to the small bust of Lex marking his memorial. «Fate is strange!» said Clark. «When we were boys, I feared Lex would grow up into a lawless criminal… but instead he grew up to be the finest person of us all!»

Notas: Clark Kent’s Brother

Superman v1 #176
The Revenge of the Super-Pets

Fecha: 1965.04| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 524 (NOVARO).

To learn why the late Mark Dane left his fortune to be used for an animal shelter to atone for his uncle Cyrus Atwill’s unnamed wrongs, Superman takes the Legion of Super-Pets back to the 1960’s where they learn of Atwill’s abuses against animals and help teach him a lesson, with the help of SPCA founder Henry Bergh.

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Tales of Green Kryptonite No. 2

Fecha: 1965.04| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 524 (NOVARO).

The chunk of Green Kryptonite goes on to relate how, after a planeful of journalists had engine trouble in the Arctic, Clark Kent was briefly weakened by the Green K and later decided to construct his permanent Fortress of Solitude there. Later, a professor learned how to make Kryptonite non-deadly to Superman by a radiation treatment. However, the treatment was only temporarily effective, and would make the treated Kryptonite deadly to normal humans. Thus, Superman destroyed the professor’s apparatus and used giant tongs to throw the Green Kryptonite into space. It passed through the red cosmic cloud that transformed it into Red Kryptonite and sent it hurtling back towards Earth.

Superman v1 #176/3
Superman’s Day of Truth

Fecha: 1965.04| Créditos: Leo Dorfman (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 524 (NOVARO).

Superman and Supergirl win no popularity contests in Metropolis or Midvale when, for one 24-hour period, they tell the unvarnished truth or give their honest opinion whenever asked. When Superman has to testify at a trial, the lawyer for the plaintiff insists on having him write his secret identity’s name on a blackboard–which he does, then wipes away before anyone can see it. When asked to give the location of his Fortress of Solitude, Superman gives the coordinates for his long-abandoned underwater Fortress. Finally, Supergirl and Superman shrink themselves and go to Kandor, where they and the Kandorians celebrate the Day of Truth. This is a holiday observed in honor of the ancient hero Val-Lor, who spoke up boldly against the Vrang invaders who oppressed Kryptonians, died for his words, and sparked a revolt that liberated Krypton. Later, Superman and Supergirl reveal what they had to do to their friends, and are forgiven.

Superman v1 #177
Superman’s Kryptonese Curse

Fecha: 1965.05| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 529 (NOVARO).

The Red Kryptonite chunk returns to Earth and causes Superman to be able to speak or write only in Kryptonese. The Man of Steel copes with this problem with some help from Krypto, but, while he is doing so, a ray enters the Fortress of Solitude and changes the Red Kryptonite into Gold Kryptonite.

Superman v1 #177/2
The Menace Called It

Fecha: 1965.05| Créditos: Leo Dorfman (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 529 (NOVARO).

A strange, whirling glob-being comes to Metropolis with an insatiable appetite for things green, until Superman discovers that what it is really looking for is green vegetation to consume.

Superman v1 #177/3
When Jimmy Olsen Stole Krypto From Superman

Fecha: 1965.05| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), George Papp (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 529 (NOVARO).

Krypto has a nightmare in which Jimmy Olsen steals Superman’s powers.

Superman v1 #178
Project Earth-Doom

Fecha: 1965.07| Créditos: Leo Dorfman (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 533 (NOVARO).

Two aliens from the planet Duplor die giving Superman a warning about “Earth-Doom”, a plot by their ruler to destroy humanity.

Superman v1 #178/2
When Superman Lost His Memory

Fecha: 1965.07| Créditos: Leo Dorfman (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 533 (NOVARO).

A freak Kryptonite exposure robs Clark Kent of his memory, and the world thinks Superman is dead.

Notas: Una mezcla de kryptonitas roja y dorada deja a Superman con amnesia casi total.

Superman v1 #179
The Outlaw Fort Knox

Fecha: 1965.08| Créditos: Leo Dorfman (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 538 (NOVARO).

Gangster Pete Corey fixes and wins a Superman charity contest, and is awarded three wishes by the Man of Steel, all of which involve getting him money for an outlaw treasury.

Superman v1 #179/2
The Menace of Gold Kryptonite

Fecha: 1965.08| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 538 (NOVARO).

The chunk of Red Kryptonite is changed into Gold Kryptonite, capable of removing a Kryptonian’s super-powers permanently, by an atomic ray from a satellite’s battery. Jay-Ree, a member of the Supermen Emergency Squad, and his lover Joenne send the Gold Kryptonite into the Phantom Zone, but are exposed to it and lose their powers. For a time, they are given housing by Jimmy Olsen. Then they are married by Superman and are kept in a doll house in Clark Kent’s apartment.

Superman v1 #179/3
Private Kent, the Fighting Marine

Fecha: 1965.08| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 538 (NOVARO).

For a story, Clark Kent is allowed to undergo basic training in the U.S. Marine Corps, with a D.I. that wants to beat his time with Lois Lane.

Superman v1 #180
Clark Kent’s Great Superman Hunt

Fecha: 1965.10| Créditos: Leo Dorfman (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 546 (NOVARO).

In order to save the life of Lois Lane, Clark Kent agrees to a gangleader’s demand to try and discover the secret identity of Superman.

Superman v1 #180/2
The Girl Who Was Mightier Than Superman

Fecha: 1965.10| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 546 (NOVARO).

Superman is trapped on an island of Amazons from another planet and forced to face Orella, one of their number, in three tests of strength–all of which he loses. For his loss, Orella insists he marry her.

Superman v1 #181
The Super-Scoops of Morna Vine

Fecha: 1965.11| Créditos: Leo Dorfman (Guiones), George Klein (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 550 (NOVARO).

After a Superman robot is destroyed on an underwater mission, undersea explorer Mark Vine salvages its super-sensory apparatus, fashions them into gadgets his daughter Morna can use, and enables her to become a star reporter for the Daily Planet.

Superman v1 #181/2
The Superman of 2965

Fecha: 1965.11| Créditos: Edmond Hamilton (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 550 (NOVARO).

The Superman of 2465 begins his heroic career by changing the course of a rogue planet, catching two crooks, and getting on the trail of Muto, a mutated genius menace.

Superman v1 #182
The New Lives of Superman

Fecha: 1966.01| Créditos: Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 1022 (NOVARO).

A flash of light that would have blinded a normal man forces Clark Kent to pretend he has been blinded, leave the Daily Planet, and try his hand a being a butler and an English disc jockey.

Superman v1 #183
The Eye of Metropolis

Fecha: 1966.01| Créditos: – (Guiones), – (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 1022 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent is scheduled to appear on the TV program, the Eye of Metropolis. The show’s host, John Bates, suspects Clark of being Superman. Clark is interviewed by Bates and questioned about certain incidents in which it appeared that he was Superman. Clark is able to wiggle his way out of the questions without lying.

Superman v1 #182/2
The Menace of the Terrible Toyman

Fecha: 1966.01| Créditos: – (Guiones), – (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 1022 (NOVARO).

The Toyman gets out of jail and uses a Superman robot to commit crimes, pretending that the real Superman has been mesmerized by tiny Superman dolls he is selling.

Superman v1 #184
The Demon Under the Red Sun

Fecha: 1966.02| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 559 (NOVARO).

Superman investigates the phenomenon of Zonda, a world which zig-zags through space, but is trapped on it among its primitive people when it chances to near a red sun.

Superman v1 #185
Superman’s Achilles Heel

Fecha: 1966.04| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Pete Costanza (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 564 (NOVARO).

When one part of his body is made vulnerable by a Red K exposure, Superman is targeted for death–literally–by gangland assassins.

Superman v1 #185/2
Target: Superman

Fecha: 1966.04| Créditos: Desconocido (Guiones), Desconocido (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 564 (NOVARO).

Though South American multimillionaire Jose Rivera wants his daughter Dolores to marry Superman, she is attracted to Clark Kent…and Clark’s double on the Kandor Look-Alike Squad steps in to woo her.

Superman v1 #186
The Two Ghosts of Superman

Fecha: 1966.05| Créditos: Otto Binder, Leo Dorfman (Guiones), Al Plastino, Curt Swan, George Klein (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 568 (NOVARO).

To trap a phony mystic and his gang, Superman causes him to believe he really has psychic powers…and that he has correctly predicted Superman’s death.

Superman v1 #186/2
Clark Kent, Gangster

Fecha: 1966.05| Créditos: Leo Dorfman (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 568 (NOVARO).

During a time when the Daily Planet is shut down by a strike, Superman assumes the secret identity of Pete the Penman, an underworld forger, and cleans up on Larceny, Incorporated.

Superman v1 #187
Superman’s Fortresses of Solitude

Fecha: 1966.06| Créditos: – (Guiones), – (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 568 (NOVARO).

Reprinted from: Action Comics #261

Superman v1 #188
The School For Superman Assassins

Fecha: 1966.07| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 581, AVESTRUZ 54 (NOVARO).

The Galaxy Crimeteers, a group of interplanetary assassins who practice on a Superman android, send Zunial to Earth to kill Superman. He succeeds, and brings Superman’s Kryptonite-irradiated body back to his homeworld. But the Superman android empathizes with his counterpart, and takes the radiation into his own body. It destroys the android and revives Superman who, with the help of the Peace Vigilantes, brings in the Crimeteers.

Superman v1 #189
Krypton Lives Again

Fecha: 1966.08| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 599 (NOVARO).

Superman investigates a rogue planet nearing the solar system and discovers it is a duplicate of his homeworld of Krypton…except all the people there are androids.

Superman v1 #190
The Four Element Enemies

Fecha: 1966.10| Créditos: Jim Shooter (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 603 (NOVARO).

Amalak, a planetary conqueror, endows four humans with the power to transform themselves into solid matter, liquid matter, vaporous matter, or radiation, and programs them to destroy Superman.

Superman v1 #191
The Prisoner of DEMON

Fecha: 1966.11| Créditos: Jim Shooter (Guiones), Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 607 (NOVARO).

The Maharajah of Sinsubhani gives Superman a power-jewel formed at the heart of the universe, and bids him wear it to keep it from the evil organization DEMON, which seeks to claim it.

Superman v1 #192
Clark Kent’s Super-Son

Fecha: 1967.01| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Curt Swan, George Klein (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 611 (NOVARO).

(Imaginary) Superman is exposed to a composite form of Red, Green, and Gold Kryptonite. The result is the permanent loss of his super powers along with his memory of being Superman. He assumes his Clark Kent identity and wonders, along with the rest of the world where Superman has disappeared to. After a long period, Lois consents to marry Clark, fearing that Superman will never return. (cont in #194)

Notas: Clark Kent’s Super-Son

Superman v1 #193
The Death of Superman

Fecha: 1967.02| Créditos: – (Guiones), – (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 611 (NOVARO).

Reprinted from: Superman #149

Superman v1 #194
The Death of Lois Lane

Fecha: 1967.02| Créditos: Otto Binder (Guiones), Al Plastino, Curt Swan, George Klein (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 616 (NOVARO).

(Imaginary) After years of amnesia, Clark Kent finally remembers that he was Superman. Before he can tell Lois his secret, they are both kidnapped by Luthor. Using hypnosis, Luthor learns that Clark was his old enemy. To get his revenge he tries to make Lois kill him, but instead she dies in an accident. Luthor then decides to frame Clark by reprogramming a Superman robot. He convinces Clark, Jr. that his father murdered Lois. Luthor then sets up Clark, Jr. to kill his father. However, the boy discovers the robot and learns the truth. When he restores the robot’s original programming, it kills Luthor. Clark, Jr. then rescues his father, and together they mourn Lois Lane.

Notas: The Death of Lois Lane

Superman v1 #195
The Fury of the Kryptonian-Killer

Fecha: 1967.04| Créditos: Jim Shooter, Jerry Siegel (Guiones), Curt Swan, Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 620 (NOVARO).

Amalak brainwashes Rinol-Jag, last survivor of a planet which was destroyed by a planet-sized chunk of Kryptonite, into hating all things Kryptonian. Rinol-Jag goes on a hate crusade against the survivors of Krypton, destroying monuments to Superman, Supergirl, Jor-El and Lara, breaking into the Fortress of Solitude to capture the bottle-city of Kandor, and then using Kryptonite to capture Superman, Supergirl, and Krypto. But when Amalak tries to activate a device that will explode the Earth, Rinol-Jag questions his actions, and is shot by Amalak’s ray-gun. Falling, Rinol frees Superman, who is wounded by Amalak but nevertheless manages to knock him out and short-circuit his bomb. Later, Amalak is imprisoned, and Rinol-Jag makes friends with Superman and Supergirl.

Superman v1 #196
The Star of Steel

Fecha: 1967.05| Créditos: Bill Finger, Otto Binder (Guiones), Wayne Boring, Al Plastino (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 624 (NOVARO).

Clark Kent plays Superman in a movie and falls in love with an actress who is doomed to die.

Superman v1 #197
Clark Kent’s New Mother and Father

Fecha: 1967.07| Créditos: – (Guiones), – (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 624 (NOVARO).

Reprinted from: Action Comics #189

Superman v1 #198
The Real Clark Kent

Fecha: 1967.07| Créditos: Cary Bates (Guiones), Al Plastino, Curt Swan, George Klein (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 629 (NOVARO).

The Superman Revenge Squad attempts to lure the Man of Steel into an other-dimensional trap with a Clark Kent android.

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The Fate of the Super-Super-Superman

Fecha: 1967.07| Créditos: Cary Bates (Guiones), Curt Swan (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 629 (NOVARO).

In gratitude for a deed of kindness, an alien being magnifies Superman’s powers beyond his ability to control them.

Superman v1 #199
Superman’s Race With the Flash

Fecha: 1967.08| Créditos: Jim Shooter (Guiones), Curt Swan, George Klein (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 642 (NOVARO).

Superman and The Flash agree to a race around the world to benefit the United Nations. But two rival gambling syndicates set traps for the hero that they have individually bet against.

Superman v1 #200
Super-Brother Against Super-Brother

Fecha: 1967.10| Créditos: Cary Bates (Guiones), Wayne Boring (Dibujos)| Edición española: SUPERMAN 651 (NOVARO).

(imaginary) Prior to Krypton’s destruction Brainiac visits the planet. Instead of shrinking Kandor, Brainiac shrinks Kryptonopolis, the home city of Jor-El. Brainiac does so to save the city from Krypton’s destruction and is hailed as a hero. However, Brainiac is unable to enlarge the city back to normal size, so the residents remain trapped in the bottle for many years. During that time Jor-El and Lara have another son, Knor-El. Years later, Brainiac finally discovers a way to enlarge the city. However, a tragic accident occurs, killing Brainiac and leaving the bottled city abandoned on Earth. Enough of Brainiac’s rare elements still exist to enlarge one man, so citizens compete for the honor of becoming Earth’s Superman. Knor-El wins with Kal-El finishing second.