Episode #354 Part II: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated March 1963: World's Finest Comics #132!

World's Finest Comics 132, March 1963!

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WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 132, March 1963, was published on January 17, 1963. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was drawn by Jim Mooney, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics. The Grand Comic Book Database credits Jim Mooney as the penciller and Sheldon Moldoff as the inker. Mooney and Moldoff are credited as the cover artists by the Comic Book Database but does not designate one as the penciller and the other as the inker.

- Superman and Batman starred in the thirteen page story titled, BATMAN AND ROBIN, MEDIEVAL BANDITS, written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Jim Mooney and inked by Sheldon Moldoff. This story was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD'S FINEST vol. II.

- Aquaman and Aqualad were featured in the seven page story, THE FISH IN THE IRON MASK, writer unknown according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits the writer as possibly ? Dave Wood ?. Ramona Fradon was the artist, and the story was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: AQUAMAN vol. II.

- Green Arrow and Speedy finished the issue in the six page story titled, THE GREEN ARROW DUMMY, maybe written by ? Ed Herron ? and drawn by Lee Elias. This story was also reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: GREEN ARROW vol. I.

Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 27 titles carried the March or March/April 1963 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics. They were covered at the end of Episode 300 for the week of August 6, 2014.

Next Episodes: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1963: PART I: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 40 & PART II: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 68.

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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.

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 #354 Part I: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated March 1963: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #67!

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 67, March 1963!

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SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 67, March 1963, was published on January 3, 1963. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan, inked by George Klein and lettered by Ira Schnapp. It featured the first of the issue's three stories.

- THE DUMMY THAT HAUNTED JIMMY OLSEN (9 pgs.), written by Edmond Hamilton and drawn by John Forte.

- LESLIE LOWE, GIRL REPORTER (9 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

- SUPER LUCY LANE (9 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by John Forte. This was Siegel's 71st silver age story we've covered on the podcast, and his 116th overall for the era. The story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN FAMILY 167, October/November 1974, published on July 25, 1974. It was a 100 Pg. Giant for 60¢.

Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features, including the JIMMY OLSEN'S PEN PALS letter column.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED MARCH 1963 PART II: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 132!

Then we will cover: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1963: PART I: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 40 & PART II: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 68!

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You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive and Stitcher.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of the following:

- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS,

- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK,

- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and

- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK!

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 #353 Part II: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated February 1963: Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #39!

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane 39, February 1963!

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SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 39, February 1963, was published around December 20, 1962. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger and inked by Ira Schnapp. It featured the issue's first of three stories.

- THE GIRL WHO HATED SUPERMAN (8 pgs.), writer unknown according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits Jerry Siegel as the writer. Because there is some disagreement about the writer credit, we will not count this story towards Siegel's silver age production. The artist was Kurt Schaffenberger. This was the 13th Imaginary Story covered on this podcast.

- LOIS LANE'S ROMANCE WITH CLARK KENT (9 pgs.), writer unknown, was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

- THE KRYPTONIAN COURTSHIP (10 pgs.), writer unknown, was drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger.

Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features, including the LETTERS TO LOIS column.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 32 titles carried the February or February/March 1963 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics. They were covered at the end of Episode 298 Part II, for the week of June 4, 2014.

Next Episodes: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MARCH 1963: PART I: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 67 & PART II: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 132!

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You can join the SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST Group or Page on facebook, and follow the podcast on twitter @supermanpodcast. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive and Stitcher.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of the following:

- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS,

- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK,

- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and

- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK!

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 #353 Part I: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated February 1963: World's Finest Comics #131!

World's Finest Comics 131, February 1963!

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WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 131, February 1963, was published on December 6, 1962. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. The editor was Jack Schiff, and the cover was drawn by Jim Mooney, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits penciller Dick Dillon, inker Sheldon Moldoff and letterer Ira Schnapp. The Comic Book Database credits artists Sheldon Moldoff and Jim Mooney for the cover, without designating which one was the penciller and who was the inker.

- THE MYSTERY OF THE CRIMSON AVENGER (13 pgs.), written by Bill  Finger and  pencilled by Dick Sprang. Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics credits Charles Paris as the inker, while the Grand Comic Book Database lists Sheldon Moldoff as the inker.

- The seven page Aquaman and Aqualad story was titled, THE MAN WHO CONTROLLED WATER, written by Jack Miller and drawn by Ramona Fradon. This story has been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: AQUAMAN vol. II.

- Green Arrow and Speedy were featured in the six page story, A CURE FOR BILLY JONES, written by Ed Herron and drawn by Lee Elias. This story was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS; GREEN ARROW vol. I.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1963 PART II: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 39!

Then we will feature: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MARCH 1963: PART I: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 67 & PART II: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 132!

The 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. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive and Stitcher.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of the following:

- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS,

- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK,

- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and

- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK!

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 #352 Part II: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated January 1963: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #66!

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 66, January 1963!

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SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 66, January 1963, was published on November 22, 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. It featured the issue's third and final story.

- THE BURGLAR KIT FROM THE FUTURE (9 pgs.), written by Edmond Hamilton, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. This story was reprinted in SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 131, August/September 1970, published on June 9, 1970. It was a 64-Pg. Giant for the cover price of a quarter.

- JIMMY OLSEN'S LAST STAND (8 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman and drawn by John Forte.

- THE CABINET FROM KRYPTON (9 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger. This story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 131.

Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features, including the JIMMY OLSEN'S PEN PALS letter column.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 30 titles carried the January or January/February 1963 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics. They were covered at the end of Episode 295 Part III, for the week of April 16, 2014.

Next Episodes: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1963: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 131 & PART II: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 39!

The 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. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive and Stitcher.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of the following:

- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS,

- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK,

- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and

- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK!

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 #352 Part I: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated January 1963: Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #38!

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane 38, January 1963!

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SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 38, January 1963, was published on November 15, 1962 (which, five years later, would by my sister's birthday). It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was drawn by Kurt Schaffenber and lettered by Ira Schnapp.

- THE INVISIBLE LOIS LANE (9 pgs.), writer unknown according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits Jerry Siegel as the writer. Since there is some disagreement over the writer credit, we won't count this story towards Jerry Siegel's silver age production. The story was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

- LOIS LANE'S SIGNAL WATCH (8 pgs.), writer unknown according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits Leo Dorfman as the writer. The artist was Kurt Schaffenberger.

- THE GIRL WHO REFUSED TO MARRY SUPERMAN (8 pgs.), writer unknown according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits Robert Bernstein as the writer. The artist was Kurt Schaffenberger.

Also highlighted in this episode are the issue's ads and other features, including the LETTERS TO LOIS column.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED JANUARY 1963 PART II: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 66!

Then we will feature: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1963: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 131 & PART II: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 39!

The 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. You can also keep track of the podcast on Tumblr, Medium, Flipboard, the Internet Archive and Stitcher.

SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of the following:

- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS,

- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK,

- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and

- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK!

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!