Friday, February 28, 2014

Episode #295 Part I: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated January 1963: Superman #158!

Superman 158!


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SUPERMAN 158, January 1963, was published on November 8, 1962. 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, who were the art team for this issue's 3-part story.

-SUPERMAN IN KANDOR (26 pgs.), was written by Edmond Hamilton. This story has been reprinted in, SUPERMAN: THE BOTTLE CITY OF KANDOR, SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. IV and SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 140, August/September 1971, published on June 3, 1971 and containing 64 pages for the cover price of 35¢. This back issue is where I first read this story.

- PART I: INVASION OF THE MYSTERY SUPER-MEN (9 pgs.)

- PART II: THE DYNAMIC DUO OF KANDOR (8 pgs.)

- PART III: THE CITY OF SUPER-PEOPLE (9 pgs.)

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

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED JANUARY 1963 PART II: SUPERMAN ANNUAL 6!

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