Episode #249: Superman Family Comic Books Cover Dated September 1958: Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #4, World's Finest Comics #96 & Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #31!

Superman's girl Friend Lois Lane #4, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #31 & World's Finest Comics #96!

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SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 4, September/October 1958, was published around July 10, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. All three 8 page stories were reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II and SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE ARCHIVE vol. I.

- SUPER COURTSHIP OF LOIS LANE was written by Otto Binder and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger.

- LOIS LANE, WORKING GIRL was written by Jerry Coleman (according to comics.org.) and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger.

- ANNIE OAKLEY GETS HER (SUPER) MAN was written by Alvin Schwartz (according to comics.org) , pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 96, September 1958, was published around July 15, 1958. it contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. The editor was Jack Schiff and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- The 12 page Superman/Batman story was titled THE SUPER - FOES FROM PLANET X, was written by Edmond Hamilton, pencilled by Dick Sprang and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was reprinted in WORLD'S FINEST ARCHIVE vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD'S FINEST vol. I.

The two 6 page stories which finished the issue were:

- Tomahawk in TOMAHAWK'S PONY PARTNER, written by Dave Wood and drawn by Bob Brown.

- Green Arrow in FIVE CLUES TO DANGER, pencilled by Jack Kirby and inked by Jack and Roz Kirby.

SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 31, September 1958, was published around July 17, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye and Al Plastino. All three 8 page stories were drawn by the creative team of penciller Curt Swan and inker Ray Burnley, and was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II.

- THE E - L - A - S - T - I - C LAD was written by Otto Binder and was reprinted, in 80 PG. GIANT 2, September 1964, which was published around July 4, 1964. This story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE AMAZING TRANSFORMATIONS OF JIMMY OLSEN.

 - THE MAD HATTER OF METROPOLIS was written by Bill Finger. At the bottom of the final page of the story was an ad for a historic story in SUPERBOY 68, October 1958, THE AMAZING BIZARRO, which was covered way back in Episode 67 Part I.

- THE BOY WHO HOAXED SUPERMAN was written by Otto Binder.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 35 titles carried the September or September/October 1958 cover date. These issues were covered at the end of Episode 172.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED AUGUST 1961: SUPERMAN 142 & ACTION COMICS 279!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED OCTOBER 1958: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN & WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 97!

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Tuesday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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Episode #248: Giant Superman Annual #3!

Giant Superman Annual #3!

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GIANT SUPERMAN ANNUAL 3, Summer 1961, was published on June 22, 1961, the same month as SUPERMAN 146 and ACTION COMICS 278 (which were covered in Episode 246). It contained 80 pages for a quarter. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE SUPER PRISONER OF AMAZON ISLAND (12 pgs.), was reprinted from ACTION COMICS 235, December 1957, which was published around October 31, 1957. This story was written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

- SUPERMAN'S NEW FACE (12 pgs), was reprinted from ACTION COMICS 239, March 1958, published around February 27, 1958. This story was written by Edmond Hamilton, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE UGLY SUPERMAN (9 pgs.), was reprinted from SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 8, April 1959, published around February 12, 1959. This story was written by Robert Bernstein and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger, and was also reprinted in SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES, SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. III and SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE ARCHIVE vol. I.

This Superman Annual also listed the most popular Superman stories from yesteryear, as voted on by the readers.

- THE LADY AND THE LION (12 pgs.), was originally published in ACTION COMICS 243, August 1958, published around June 26, 1958. It was written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye, and was also reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I. This story was featured in Episode 168.

A map of Superman's Fortress of Solitude was also featured in Superman Annual 3.

- THE SUPERMAN OF THE FUTURE (12 pgs.), was reprinted from ACTION COMICS 256, September 1959, published around July 30, 1959. It was written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye, and was also reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I. This story was featured in Episode 196.

- THE OLDEST MAN IN METROPOLIS (13  pgs.), was originally published in ACTION COMICS 251, April 1959, published on February 26, 1959. It was written by Robert Bernstein and drawn by Al Plastino, and was featured in Episode 186. This story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVE vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I.

- THE TWO FACES OF SUPERMAN (6 pgs.), was reprinted from SUPERMAN 126, January 1959, published around November 6, 1958. It was written by Jerry Coleman and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger. This story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I, and was featured in Episode 180.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 26 titles carried the July or July August 1961 cover date. They were covered in Episode 246, and if you would like to explore these titles on your own, click here.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED SEPTEMBER 1958: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 4, WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 96 & SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 31!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED AUGUST 1961: SUPERMAN 147 & ACTION COMICS 279!

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Tuesday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #247: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated August 1958: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #30!

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen#30!

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SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 30, August 1958, was published around June 5, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. All three 8 page stories were reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II.

- THE SON OF SUPERMAN, written by Otto Binder, pencilled b Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley.

- THE CUB WHO CRIED WOLF, written by Alvin Schwartz, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley.

- SUPERMAN'S GREATEST ENEMY, written by Otto Binder, pencilled  by Dick Sprang and inked by Ray Burnley.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, 35 titles carried the August or August/September 1958 cover date. Click on the link to explore the other DC titles this month. These books were covered at the end of Episode 168.

Next Episode: GIANT SUPERMAN ANNUAL 3!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED SEPTEMBER 1958:
SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 4, WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 96 & SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 31!

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each
Tuesday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!

Episode #246: Superman Comic Books Cover Dated July 1961: Superman #146 & Action Comics #278!

Superman #146 & Action Comics #278!

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SUPERMAN 146, July 1961, was published on May 4, 1961. It contained 32 pages, still for the cover price of 10¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Sheldon Moldoff.

- THE STORY OF SUPERMAN'S LIFE (12 pgs.), was written by Otto Binder and drawn by Al Plastino. This story was reprinted in 80 PG. GIANT 8 MORE SECRET ORIGINS, March 1965 (published on January 14, 1965), and a replica edition of this issue published in 1999, SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES, DC UNIVERSE: SECRET ORIGINS and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III.

Physics Professor James Kakalios has some interesting observations about Krypton and what could make it explode, as detailed in his book, THE PHYSICS OF SUPERHEROES. To listen to a few podcast interviews with Professor Kakalios, click here.

- SUPERMAN'S GREATEST FEATS (13 pgs.), was written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Al Plastino, and was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III. This was Siegel's 30th silver age Superman story, and his 70th overall for this era. Previously, he wrote THE SHAME OF THE BIZARRO FAMILY, published in ADVENTURE COMICS 285, June 1961 (published on April 27, 1961). It was pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye, and was the first in a series of stories under the banner TALES OF THE BIZARRO WORLD.

ACTION COMICS 278, July 1961, was published on May 31, 1961. It contained 32 pages still for the cover price of a dime. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye, who were the art team for the Superman story in this issue.

- THE SUPER POWERS OF PERRY WHITE (13 pgs.), was written by Jerry Coleman, and was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS:SUPERMAN vol. III.

- Supergirl starred in the 13 page story, THE UNKNOWN SUPERGIRL, written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Jim Mooney, which was reprinted in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERGIRL vol. I. This was Jerry's 42nd silver age Superman Family story, and his 71st overall for this era. Previously, he wrote THE UNWANTED SUPER-TOT, drawn by George Papp and published in SUPERBOY 90, July 1961.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 26 titles carried the July or July/August 1961 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED AUGUST 1958: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 30!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN ANNUAL 3!

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each
Tuesday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

The new home for THE SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com. Send e-mail to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST group or page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

The theme of this podcast is PLANS IN MOTION, composed by Kevin MacLeod, and part of the royalty free music library at http://incompetech.com/.

Superman and all related characters are trademark and copyright DC Comics. Any art shown on this podcast is for entertainment purposes only, and not for profit. I make no claims of ownership of these images, nor do I earn any money from this podcast.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman!