Monday, June 1, 2015

Episode #322 Part I: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated January 1964: Superman #166!

Superman 166!



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SUPERMAN 166, January 1964, was published on November 7, 1963. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢.The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. They were also the art team for the story in this issue.

The 26 page story was titled THE FANTASTIC STORY OF SUPERMAN'S SONS, written by Edmond Hamilton. This 6th Imaginary Story covered in this podcast was reprinted in SUPERMAN 222, December 1969/January 1970, published on October 7, 1969. It was a 60 Pg. Giant (G-66) with a cover price of 25¢. This story has also been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. IV and DC'S GREATEST IMAGINARY STORIES.

- Part I: JOR-EL II AND KAL-EL II (9 pgs.)

- Part II: THE NEW NIGHTWING AND FLAMEBIRD (8 pgs.)

- Part III: KAL-EL'S MISSION TO KRYPTON (9 pgs.)

Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features, including the METROPOLIS MAILBAG letter column.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED JANUARY 1964 PART II: SUPERMAN ANNUAL 8!

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In 1 Month: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED MARCH 1961 PART II: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 116!

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