Episode #268: Free Comic Book Day & Superman Comic Books Cover Dated February 1962: Superman #151 & Action Comics #285!

Superman 151 & Action Comics 285!

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SUPERMAN 151, February 1962, was published around December 19, 1961. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 12¢. According to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, its circulation was 820,000. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. All three stories were reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III.

- THE THREE TOUGH TEEN-AGERS (9 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Al Plastino. This story was Siegel's 37th silver age Superman story, and his 96th overall for the era. Previously, he wrote BIZARRO CREATES A MONSTER, in ADVENTURE COMICS 292, January 1962, pencilled by John Forte and inked by George Klein.

- THE MAN WHO TRAINED SUPERMAN (9 pgs.),written by Robert Bernstein, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein.

- SUPERMAN'S GREATEST SECRET (8 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. This story was Siegel's 38th silver age Superman story, and his 97th overall for the era.

ACTION COMICS 285, February 1962, was published December 28, 1961. 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. This was Supergirl's 9th cover appearance for this title. At this point she has also made one appearance on the cover of SUPERMAN.

- THE WORLD'S GREATEST HEROINE (the title of the entire story, as well as the 12 page part I.) It was written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Jim Mooney. This story was Siegel's 61st silver age Superman Family story, and his 98th overall for the era.

- THE INFINITE MONSTER (12 pgs. Part II)

Elsewhere in DC Comics 29 titles carried the February or February/March 1962 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics.

I also share what I picked up from Free Comic Book Day, as well as a letter that was printed by DC Comics on the inside front cover of all of its titles which carried the February cover date. That almost apologetic letter was an explanation of the reasons DC Comics raised its cover price from a dime to 12¢.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MARCH 1959: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 35 & WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 100!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED MARCH 1962: ACTION COMICS 286!

In 3 Weeks: METROPOLIS, HERE WE COME!

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Episode #224: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated September 1960: Action Comics #268!

Action Comics #268!

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ACTION COMICS 268, September 1960, was published around July 28, 1960. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

The Man of Steel starred in the 13 page story, SUPERMAN'S BATTLE WITH HERCULES, written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. This story has been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. II.

The Maid of Might starred in the 13 page story, THE MYSTERIOUS SUPERGIRL, written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Jim Mooney. This story has been reprinted in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERGIRL vol. I.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 29 titles carried the September or September/October 1960 cover date.

Since this episode features only a single comic book issue, the ads and other features of this issue are highlighted, including the METROPOLIS MAILBAG. Also, Saturday's FREE COMIC BOOK DAY is previewed.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED SEPTEMBER 1957: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN, SHOWCASE 10 (featuring SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE) and WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 90!

In 2 Weeks" SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED OCTOBER 1960: SUPERMAN 140 & ACTION COMICS 269!

Check out SLIPSTREAM, the weekly web comic book I'm drawing and lettering, which is written by Jeffrey Taylor, co-host of the FROM CRISIS TO CRISIS PODCAST and contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE. New pages of SLIPSTREAM can be found each Saturday at http://www.clockworkcomics.co.uk. Adam Dechanel, another contributor to the SUPERMAN HOMEPAGE, also writes and draws E. O. S. for Clockwork Comics, and new pages are available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

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SUPERMAN FAN PODCAST is a proud member of thefollowing:
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- The SUPERMAN WEBRING of websites, and
- The SUPERMAN PODCAST NETWORK at http://supermanpodcastnetwork !

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 #125: Happy Birthday, Dennis O'Neil & Free Comic Book Day 2010!

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Dennis O'Neil was born on May 3, 1939 in St. Louis, Missouri. He had a long career and prolific career as a comic book writer and editor. His most famous work was with artist Neal Adams on GREEN LANTERN / GREEN ARROW and the Batman titles, and Denys Cowan on THE QUESTION. He also had a short but famous run on Superman in the early 1970's under editor Julius Schwartz. Dennis wrote stories for SUPERMAN issues 233 - 254, cover dated January 1971 - July 1972.
You can read this storyline in the hardcover SUPERMAN: KRYPTONITE NEVERMORE.

At the end of the episode I talk about what I got for Free Comic Book Day, on Saturday, May 1, 2010/ To read more about my time on FCBD, go to:
http://mypulllist.blogspot.com/2010/05/issue-85-free-comc-book-day-2010-grab.html,
http://mypulllist.blogspot.com/2010/05/issue-86-free-comic-book-day-2010.html,
http://mypulllist.blogspot.com/2010/05/issue-86-free-comic-book-day-2010-part.html.

NEXT EPISODE: ACTION COMICS 125 & SUPERMAN 125!

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