Episode #366 Part I: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated February 1964: World's Finest Comics #139!

World's Finest Comics 139, February 1964!

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WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 139, February 1964, was published on December 12, 1963. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Jack Schiff was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Jim Mooney, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics. The Grand Comic Book Database credits Dick Dillon as the penciller. Sheldon Moldoff was the inker and Ira Schnapp was the letterer.

- The fifteen page Superman/Batman story was titled, THE GHOST OF BATMAN, written by Dave Wood, pencilled by Jim Mooney and inked by Sheldon Moldoff. This story was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD'S FINEST vol. II.

- Aquaman and Aqualad starred in the ten page story, THE DOOM HUNTERS, written by Jack Miller and drawn by Ramona Fradon. This story was reprinted in TEEN TITANS 35, September/October 1971, published on July 15, 1971. It was also reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: AQUAMAN vol. II.

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

At the beginning of the episode, during the MY PULL LIST, i review the June 2017 cover dated issues that were published in April 2017, which I received from Discount Comic Book Service.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1964 PART II: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 47!

Then we will cover: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MARCH 1964: PART I: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 75 & PART II: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 140! (This issue was Jack Schiff's final issue as editor before Mort Weisinger took over.)

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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!

And don't forget to take care of each other out there!

Episode #365 Part II: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated January 1964: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #74!

Superman's aPal Jimmy Olsen 74, January 1964!

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SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 74, January 1964, was published on November 27, 1963 (one day before my Mother's 25th birthday). It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

- THE PRANKS OF JIMMY THE IMP (8 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by John Forte and inked by George Klein. This was Siegel's 75th silver age Superman Family story, and his 120th overall for the era.

- JIMMY OLSEN AND THE FORTY THIEVES (9 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

- JIMMY OLSEN'S SECRET LOVE (8 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. This story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN FAMILY 177, June/July 1976, published on March 4, 1976. It contained 48 pages for the cover price of 50¢. It was Jerry Siegel's 76th silver age Superman Family story, and his 121st overall for the era.

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

At the beginning of the episode I review STAR WARS; ROGUE ONE, which I received the blu-ray of for Father's Day.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 31 titles carried the January or January/February 1964 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of Comics.

Next Episodes: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1964: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 139 & PART II: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 47!

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!

And don't forget to take care of each other out there!

Episode #365 Part I: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated January 1964: Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #46!

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane 46, January 1964!

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SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 46, January 1964, was published on November 14, 1963 (the day before my Grandfather's 53rd birthday). It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger and lettered by Ira Schnapp.

- The 25 page story in this issue was divided into three parts. Part I carried the same title as the overall story. The writer was unknown, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics. The Grand Comic Book Database credits Jerry Siegel as the writer. The story was drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger. This is the 14th Imaginary Story we've covered on this podcast.

- Part I: LOIS LANE'S OUTLAW SON (8 pgs.)

- Part II: THE FATE OF SUPERMAN'S DAUGHTER (9 pgs.)

- Part III: THE WEDDING OF LOIS LANE'S SON AND SUPERMAN'S DAUGHTER (8 pgs.)

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

At the beginning of the episode I review the WONDER WOMAN film, which my wife and I saw Friday evening, June 9, 2017.

I have created a website as an online home for my artwork, WAYFARER COMICS. I am available for black and white pencil or ink commissions. For more information click on the Art Commissions tab at the website. The e-mail address for this website is wayfarercomics@gmail.com.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED JANUARY 1964 PART II: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 74!

Then we will feature: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1964: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 139 & PART II: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 47!

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!

And don't forget to take care of each other out there!

Episode #364 Part II: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated December 1963: World's Finest Comics #138!

World's Finest Comics 138, December 1963!

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WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 138, December 1963, was published on October 22, 1963. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. Jack Schiff was the editor, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics and the Grand Comic Book Database, while the Comic Book Database lists Murray Boltinoff and George Kashdan along with Jack Schiff as editors. The cover was pencilled by Jim Mooney, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics. The Grand Comic Book Database and the Comic Book Database credits Dick Dillon. The inker was Sheldon  Moldoff, and the inker was Ira Schnapp.

- The fifteen page Superman/Batman story was titled, THE SECRET OF THE CAPTIVE CAVEMEN, written by Bill Finger and drawn by Jim Mooney. This story was reprinted in WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 206, October/November 1971, published on August 5, 1971. It contained 64 pages for the cover price of 35¢. It was also reprinted in WORLD'S FINEST vol. II.

- Green Arrow and Speedy starred in the ten page story, THE SECRET FACE OF FUNNY ARROW, written by Ed Herron and drawn by Lee Elias. This story was also reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: GREEN ARROW vol. I.

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

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 30 titles carried the December or December 1963/January 1964 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of Comics.

The episode begins with the MY PULL LIST segment, where I review the May 2017 cover dated issues, which were released in March 2017, and I received from the Discount Comic Book Service.

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!

And don't forget to take care of each other out there!

Episode #364 Part I: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated December 1963: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #73!

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 73, December 1963!

Download Episode 364 Part I!

NOTE: Halk-Kar left a comment on Episode 363 Part II, about the story, THE SUPERMAN-LOIS HIT RECORD. He felt this story may have been inspired by a popular comedy album titled, THE FIRST FAMILY, by Vaughn Meader. It was a comedy spoof of the Kennedy White House. If you're interested in listening to the album, click on the link.

SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 73, December 1963, was published on October 10, 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.

- THE KID WITH THE GOLDEN TOUCH (8 pgs.), writer unknown, pencilled by John Forte and inked by George Klein.

- THE FIVE FANTASTIC FEATS OF JIMMY OLSEN (9 pgs.), writer unknown, drawn by Al Plastino.

- JIMMY'S INTER-DIMENSIONAL ROMANCE(9 pgs.), writer unknown, pencilled by John Forte and inked by George Klein.

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 DECEMBER 1963 PART II: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 138!

Then we will feature: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JANUARY 1964: PART I: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 46 & PART II: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 74!

Also, if you're listening to this episode Friday evening, June 2, 2017, or Saturday morning June 3, 2017 before 10:30 a.m. the social media platform Twitch is wrapping up a marathon run of the PBS series, MR. ROGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD. If you would like to watch some of the series' final episodes click on the link. It's free, and if you would like you can make a donation to public television, although it's not required.

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!

And don't forget to take care of each other out there!