Episode #185: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated February 1956: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #10!

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 10, February 1956!

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SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 10, February 1956, was published around December 1, 1955. It contained 32 pages 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. They were the art team for all three 8 page stories in this issue, which were written by Otto Binder. This issue has been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. I.

- JIMMY OLSEN'S MARTIAN PAL!

- JIMMY OLSEN'S FORGOTTEN ADVENTURE!

- JUNGLE JIMMY OLSEN!

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Episode #184: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated March 1959: Action Comics #250!

Action Comics, March 1959!

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ACTION COMICS 250, March 1959, was published around January 29, 1959. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Al Plastino.

THE EYE OF METROPOLIS (13 pgs.) was written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. It was reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES, vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I.

Tommy Tomorrow starred in the issue's second story, THE BOY PLANETEER. The 7 page story was written by Otto Binder and drawn by Jim Mooney.

Congo Bill starred in his 3rd appearance as Congorilla in the 6 page story, THE DUNCE OF THE JUNGLE, drawn by Howard Sherman.

Since in this episode we only feature one Superman title, we look at this issue's METROPOLIS MAILBAG letters page.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 33 titles carried the March, or March/April 1959 cover date.

Next episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1956: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #10!

In 2 weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1959: SUPERMAN #128 & ACTION COMICS 251!

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Episode #183: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated January/ February 1956: World's Finest Comics #80!

World's Finest Comics 80, January/February 1956!

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WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 80, January/February 1956, was published around November 29, 1955. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. Jack Schiff was the editor, and the cover was drawn by Win Mortimer.

The 12 page Superman and Batman story was titled THE SUPER NEWSPAPER OF GOTHAM CITY, written by Edmond Hamilton, and drawn by the classic Batman art team of penciller Dick Sprang and inker Charles Paris. It was reprinted in WORLD'S FINEST COMICS ARCHIVE vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD'S FINEST vol. I.

Green Lantern starred in the 6 page story THE BEWITCHED BOW, drawn by George Papp.

Tomahawk starred in the final story of the issue, the 6 page tale, THE BRAVE OF FORT FEARLESS, drawn by Fred Ray.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 32 titles carried the January, or January/February 1956 cover date.

Next episode: THE SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED MARCH 1959: ACTION COMICS 250!

In 2 weeks: THE SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1956: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 10!

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Episode #182: Superman Comic Books Cover Dated February 1959: Superman #127 & Action Comics #249!

Superman 127 & Action Comics 249, February 1959!

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SUPERMAN 127, February 1959, was published around December 18, 1958. It contained 32 pages 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. All three stories in this issue were reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES vol. II & SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I.

- WHEN THERE WAS NO CLARK KENT (9 pgs.) written by Jerry Coleman, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE MAKE-BELIEVE SUPERMAN (8 pgs.) written by Jerry Coleman, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

- TITANO THE SUPER APE (8 pgs.) written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES.

ACTION COMICS 249, February 1959, was published around December 30, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- The 13 page Superman story was titled THE KRYPTONITE MAN, written by Otto Binder and drawn by Al Plastino.

- Congo Bill starred in the six page second story of the issue: THE MAN APE'S MOUNTAIN MISSION, his second story as the unusual hero Congorilla, written by Robert Bernstein and drawn by Howard Sherman.

- Tommy Tomorrow starred in the six page final story of the issue: THE GAMBLING ASTEROID, written by Otto Binder and drawn by Jim Mooney.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 34 titles carried the February or February/March 1959 cover date.

Next episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1956: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 80!

In 2 weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED MARCH 1959: ACTION COMICS 250!

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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.

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Episode #181: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated December 1955: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #9!

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 9, December 1955!

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SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 9, December 1955, was published around October 18, 1955. It contained 32 pages 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.

All three 8 page stories were created by the same team, writer Otto Binder, penciller Curt Swan and inker Ray Burnley. They have been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. I.

- JIMMY OLSEN, CUB INVENTOR!

- THE MILLION DOLLAR QUESTION!

- THE MISSLE OF STEEL!

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 29 titles carried the December 1955, or the December 1955/January 1956 cover date.

I also share my feelings about the recently announced reboot of the entire line of DC Comics with 52 No. 1 issues in September of this year.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1959: SUPERMAN 127 & ACTION COMICS 249!

In 2 weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1956: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 80!

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SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is at http://thesupermanfanpodcast.blogspot.com/ . Send e-mail about this podcast to supermanfanpodcast@gmail.com.

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.

MY PULL LIST is my spoiler free comic book review blog of the titles I read every week. It can be found at http://mypulllist.blogspot.com/. Send e-mail about this blog to mypulllist@gmail.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.

Thanks for listening to the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST and, as always, thanks to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster.