Episode 329 Part I: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated June 1961: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #53!

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 53, June 1961!

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SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 53, June 1961, was published on April 16, 1961. It contained 32 pages STILL for the cover price of 10¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. It featured the issue's second story. All three stories were reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. IV.

- THE BOY IN THE BOTTLE (9 pgs.), was written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. This was the 61st silver age Superman Family Siegel story covered on this podcast, and his 102nd overall for the silver age.

- THE GIANT TURTLE MAN (8 pgs.), was written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by John Forte. This was Jerry's 62nd silver age Superman Family story covered in an episode of this podcast, and his 103rd overall for the silver age. The story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 104, August/September 1967, published on June 13, 1967. It was an 80 Page Giant with a cover price of a quarter. It was also reprinted in, SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES and SUPERMAN: THE AMAZING TRANSFORMATIONS OF JIMMY OLSEN.

- THE BLACK MAGICIAN (8 pgs.), writer unknown according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database credits Jerry Siegel as the author of this story. Since there is some disagreement about the writer credit for this story, I will not count it toward Jerry Siegel's silver age comic book production.

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 finally review ACTION COMICS 41, August 2015, which was released on June 3, 2015.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED JUNE 1961 PART II: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 118!

Then we will feature: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MAY 1964! PART I: SUPERMAN 169 & PART II: ACTION COMICS 312!

After that we return to: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JULY 1961: PART I: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 26 & PART II: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 54!

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- 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 #328 Part II: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated April 1964: Action Comics #311!

Action Comics 311, April 1964!

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ACTION COMICS 311, April 1964, was published around February 27, 1964 (26 years before my son was born. I mistakenly said 30 years during the ELSEWHERE IN DC COMICS segment). 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 Sheldon Moldoff.

- SUPERMAN, KING OF THE EARTH (13 pgs.), writer unknown according to Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics, while the Grand Comic Book Database and the Comic Book Database credit Leo Dorfman as the author. This story was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein and lettered by Joe Letterese, and apparently has not been reprinted.

- Supergirl starred in the 13 page story titled, THE DAY SUPER-HORSE BECAME HUMAN, written by Leo Dorfman and drawn by Jim Mooney. This story was reprinted in ADVENTURE COMICS 390, March/April 1970, published around January 13, 1970, a 64 page Giant for the cover price of a quarter, as well as SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERGIRL vol. II.

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

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

The next episodes will feature: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JUNE 1961: PART I: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 53 & PART II: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 118!

Then we return to: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MAY 1964: SUPERMAN 169 & ACTION COMICS 312!

The Superman Fan Podcast is now available on Stitcher, for your smart phone, tablet or computer.

The new 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.

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 #328 Part I: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated April 1964: Superman 168!

Superman 168, April 1964!

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SUPERMAN 168, April 1964, was published around February 6, 1964. 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, who were the art team for the story in this issue. This story has not been reprinted.

- LUTHOR -- SUPER-HERO (25 pgs.), had two writers. Part I (12 pgs.) was written by Edmond Hamilton. Part II (13 pgs.), was not titled, but the Grand Comic Book Database calls this second part LEX LUTHOR, DAILY PLANET EDITOR, which was written by Leo Dorfman.

Also covered in this episode are the issue's ads and other features, including a very special METROPOLIS MAILBAG letter column, which was in honor of the late President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated as this issue was about to be printed. The column mentioned the story,SUPERMAN'S MISSION FOR PRESIDENT KENNEDY. This latter story would be printed in SUPERMAN 170, which was covered way back in Episode 49. Mark Evanier wrote this column at his website http://www.newsfromme.com/ about the history of this story.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED APRIL 1964 PART II: ACTION COMICS 311!

Then we will feature: THE SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JUNE 1961: PART I: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 53 & PART II: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 118!

After that, we will return to: THE SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MAY 1964: PART I: SUPERMAN 169 & PART II: ACTION COMICS 312!

The Superman Fan Podcast is now available on Stitcher, for your smart phone, tablet or computer.

The new 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.

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 #327 Part II: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated May 1961: Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #25!

Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane 25, May 1961!

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SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 25, May 1961, was published on March 23, 1961. It contained 32 pages, STILL for the cover price of a dime. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger. It featured the issue's first story. All three stories have been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. IV.

- LOIS LANE AND SUPERMAN, NEWLYWEDS (9 pages), written by Jerry Siegel, according to the Grand Comic Book Database, while Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics and the Comic Book Database list the writer as unknown. This was Siegel's 60th silver age Superman Family story, and his 102nd overall covered in this podcast so far. The artist was Kurt Schaffenberger.

- LOIS LANE'S DARKEST SECRET (8 pgs.), was written by Robert Bernstein, according to the Grand Comic Book Database. Mike's Amazing World Of DC Comics and the Comic Book Database list the writer as unknown. Kurt Schaffenberger was the artist.

- THE THREE LIVES OF LOIS LANE (9 pgs.), writer unknown, was drawn by John Forte.

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

The episode begins with MY PULL LIST review of the August 2015 comic books I received from the Discount Comic Book Service.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 28 titles carried the may or May/June 1961 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of Comics.

Next episodes will feature: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1964: PART I: SUPERMAN 168 & PART II: ACTION COMICS 311!

Then we will return to: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JUNE 1961: PART I: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 53 & PART II: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 118!

The Superman Fan Podcast is now available on Stitcher, for your smart phone, tablet or computer.

The new 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.

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 327 Part I: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated May 1961: World's Finest Comics #117!

World's Finest Comics 117, May 1961!

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WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 117, May 1961, was published around March 2, 1961. It contained 32 pages, STILL for the cover price of only 10¢. Jack Schiff was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye, who were the art team for the Superman/Batman story in this issue.

- THE SUPER-BATWOMAN AND THE SUPER-CREATURE (13 pgs.), was written by Jerry Coleman and was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD'S FINEST vol. II.

- Tommy Tomorrow starred in the seven page story titled, THE DEVIL'S ISLAND OF SPACE, drawn by Jim Mooney.

- Green Arrow and Speedy starred in the six page story titled, THE CARTOON ARCHER, written by Dave Wood and drawn by Lee Elias. This story has been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: GREEN ARROW vol. I.

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

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED MAY 1961 PART II: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 25!

Then we will feature: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1964: PART I: SUPERMAN 168 & PART II: ACTION COMICS 311!

We return to the Superman Family titles with: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JUNE 1961: PART I: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 53 & PART II: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 118!

The Superman Fan Podcast is now available on Stitcher, for your smart phone, tablet or computer.

The new 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.

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 #326: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated March 1964: Action Comics #310!

Action Comics 310, March 1964!

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ACTION COMICS 310, March 1964, was published on January 30, 1964. 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 Sheldon Moldoff.

- SECRET OF KRYPTONITE SIX (13 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by George Klein. This story was reprinted in SUPERMAN 227, June/July 1970 (a 60-Page Giant for the cover price of a quarter), published on April 14 of that year, and BEST OF DC 36, May 1983, published on February 3 of that year.

- SUPERGIRL'S RIVAL PARENTS (13 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman and drawn by Jim Mooney. This story was also reprinted in ADVENTURE COMICS 416, March 1972, published on January 4 of that year, a 100 page Super-Spectacular with the cover price of 50¢, and in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERGIRL vol. II.

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

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 28 titles carried the March or March/April 1964 cover date.

Next Episodes: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MAY 1961 : PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 117 & PART II: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 25!

Then we return to: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED APRIL 1964; PART I: SUPERMAN 168 & PART II: ACTION COMICS 311!

The Superman Fan Podcast is now available on Stitcher, for your smart phone, tablet or computer.

The new 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.

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 325 Part II: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated April 1961: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #52!

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, April 1961!

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SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 52, April 1961, was published around February 16, 1961. It contained 32 pages, still 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. It featured the issue's third and final story. All three stories in this issue have been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. IV.

- THE SPECTER OF THE HAUNTED HOUSE (9 pgs.), written by Leo Dorfman, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE PERILS OF JIMMY OLSEN (9 pgs.), writer unknown, was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by John Forte.

- JIMMY OLSEN, WOLF-MAN (9 pgs.), written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was Siegel's 59th silver age Superman family story, and his 99th overall which we have covered on this podcast so far.

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, 28 titles carried the April or April/May 1961 cover date, according to Mike's Amazing World Of Comics.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED MARCH 1964: ACTION COMICS 310!

Then we will return to the: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED MAY 1961: PART I: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 117 & PART II: SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 25!

The Superman Fan Podcast is now available on Stitcher, for your smart phone, tablet or computer.

The new 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.

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!