Episode #180: Superman Comic Books Cover Dated January 1959: Superman #126 & Action Comics #248!

Superman 126 & Action Comics 248, January 1959!

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SUPERMAN 126, January 1959, was published around November 6, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10 cents. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. All three stories were reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I.

- SUPERMAN'S HUNT FOR CLARK KENT (10 pgs.) written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE SPELL OF THE SHANDU CLOCK (8 pgs.) written by Jerry Coleman, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE TWO FACES OF SUPERMAN (8 pgs.) written by Jerry Coleman and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger.

ACTION COMICS #248, January 1959, was published around November 27, 1958. It contained 32 pages 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.

The 12 page Superman story was titled THE MAN NO PRISON COULD HOLD, written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

- Congo Bill starred in the 7 page story THE AMAZING CONGORILLA, written by Robert Bernstein and drawn by Howard Sherman. It told the origin story of Congorilla.

- Tommy Tomorrow starred in the 6 page story, THE GRAVEYARD OF SPACE, written by Otto Binder and drawn by Jim Mooney.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 32 titles carried the January or January/February 1958 cover date.

Next episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED DECEMBER 1955: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #9!

In 2 weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED FEBRUARY 1959: SUPERMAN 127 & ACTION COMICS 249!

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Episode #179: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated November/December 1955: World's Finest Comics #79!

World's Finest Comics 79, November/December 1955!

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WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 79, November/December 1955, was published around September 29, 1955. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. The editor was Jack Schiff, and the cover was drawn by Win Mortimer.

The 12 pg. Superman/Batman story was titled THE 3 MAGICIANS OF BAGDAD!, written by Edmond Hamilton, pencilled by Dick Sprang and inked by Stan Kaye. It was reprinted in WORLD'S FINEST COMICS ARCHIVES vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD'S FINEST vol. I.

The six page Green Arrow story was ARCHER FROM ACROSS THE SEA, written by George Kashdan and drawn by George Papp.

Tomahawk starred in the six page story WEAPON OF PEACE, written by France E. Herron, pencilled by Bruno Premiani and inked by Ray Burnley.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 29 titles carried the November or November/December 1955 cover date.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JANUARY 1959: SUPERMAN 126 & ACTION COMICS 248!

In two weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED DECEMBER 1955: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 9!

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Episode #178: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated December 1958: Action Comics #247 & Free Comic Book Day!

Action Comics 247, December 1958!

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ACTION COMICS 247, December 1958, was published around October 30, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was drawn by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

This issue's 13 page Superman story was titled SUPERMAN'S LOST PARENTS, written by Otto Binder and drawn by Al Plastino. It was reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I.

Tommy Tomorrow starred in the 6 page story, TOMMY TOMORROW: SPACE CONVICT X-146-93, written by Otto Binder and drawn by Jim Mooney.

Congo Bill starred in THE RIDDLE OF THE SUPER ZOO, a 7 page story written by Jack Miller and drawn by Howard Sherman.

Since this episode features only one title, we also look at the METROPOLIS MAILBAG!

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 33 titles carried the December or December 1958/January 1959 cover date.

I also discuss my Free Comic Book Day!

Next episode: THE SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1955: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 79!

In 2 weeks: THE SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED JANUARY 1959: SUPERMAN 126 & ACTION COMICS 248!

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Episode #177: The Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated October 1955: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #8!

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen  8, October 1955!

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SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 8, October 1955, was published around August 23, 1955. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10 cents. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley. All three eight page stories were written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley, and have been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. I.

- THE BETRAYAL OF SUPERMAN! 
- SUPERBOY FOR A DAY!
- JIMMY OLSEN, CROONER!

Elsewhere in DC Comics that month, 31 titles carried the October or October/November 1955 cover date.

Also, I share my opinions about the controversy in ACTION COMICS 900.

Next episode: THE SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED DECEMBER 1958: ACTION COMICS 247!

In two weeks: THE SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1955: WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 79!

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Episode #176: Superman Comic Books Cover Dated November 1958: Superman #125 & Action Comics #245!

Superman 125 & Action Comics 245, November 1958!

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SUPERMAN 125, November 1958, was published around September 18, 1958. It contained 32 pages 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. All three stories in this issue were written by Jerry Coleman, and were reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I. This issue was previously discussed back in EPISODE 126.

- LOIS LANE'S SUPER DREAM (8 pgs.) drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger. This story was also reprinted in LOIS LANE ANNUAL 1, Summer 1962, June 7, 1962.

- CLARK KENT'S COLLEGE DAYS (10 pgs.) drawn by Al Plastino. This story was also reprinted in THE GREATEST SUPERMAN STORIES EVER TOLD.

- SUPERMAN'S NEW POWERS (8 pgs.) pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN ANNUAL 7, Summer 1963, June 13, 1963, celebrating Superman's Silver Anniversary.

ACTION COMICS 246, November 1958, September 30, 1958, also contained 32 pages and sold for a dime. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- Superman: KRYPTON ON EARTH (13 pgs.) written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

- Congo Bill: THE KING OF CAGES (6 pgs.) written by Jack Miller and drawn by Howard Sherman.

- Tommy Tomorrow: DESTINATION UNKNOWN (6 pgs.) written by Otto Binder and drawn by Jim Mooney.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 32 titles carried the November or November/December 1958 cover date, including the 1958 issue of RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER 9, published around September 30, 1958. For more information about Rudolph's comic book history, listen to GOLDEN AGE OF COMIC BOOKS â DECEMBER 23, 2007 â 55 podcast, hosted by Bill Jourdain: http://goldenagecomics.org/wordpress/2007/12/23/golden-age-of-comics-books-december-23-2007-55/ .

Next Week: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED OCTOBER 1955: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 8!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED DECEMBER 1958: ACTION COMICS 247!

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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.

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Episode #175: Superman Family Of Comics Cover Dated September/October 1955: Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #7 & World's Finest Comics #78!

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 7 & World's Finest Comics 78!

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SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 7, September 1955, was published around July 14, 1955. Beginning with this issue, It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. All three eight page stories were written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley.

- THE AMAZING MIRAGES
- THE SCOOP OF 1869
- THE KING OF MARBLES (featured on the cover).

They were reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. I.

WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 78, September/October 1955, was published around July 28, 1955. It contained 32 pages and sold for the cover price of a dime. Jack Schiff was the editor, and the cover was drawn by Win Mortimer.

- The twelve page Superman/Batman story was titled, WHEN SUPERMAN'S IDENTITY IS EXPOSED, written by Otto Binder and drawn by the classic silver age Batman team of penciller Dick Sprang and inker Charles Paris. This story was reprinted in WORLD'S FINEST COMICS ARCHIVES vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD'S FINEST vol. I.

- The six page Green Arrow story was titled, GREEN ARROW - ACE REPORTER, drawn by George Papp.

- Tomahawk appeared in the issue's final six page story, THE FRONTIER PREACEMAKERS, drawn by Fred Ray.

Elsewhere in DC comics, 32 titles carried the September or September/October 1955 cover date.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMICS COVER DATED NOVEMBER 1958: SUPERMAN #125 & ACTION COMICS #246!

In two weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED OCTOBER 1955: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN #8!

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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.

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Episode #174: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated October 1958: Action Comics #245!

Action Comics 245, October 1958!

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During this era of comic books for the Man of Steel, the title SUPERMAN published issues ten times a year. It skipped this month, and would again for the cover date of December 1958. ACTION COMICS 245, the October 1958 issue, was published on or around August 28, 2011. It contained 32 pages and sold for the cover price of 10¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE SHRINKING SUPERMAN (13 pgs.) was written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES vol. I, SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I and SUPERMAN: THE BOTTLE CITY OF KANDOR.

- THE INTERPLANETARY SCARECROW (6 pgs.), starring Tommy Tomorrow, was written by Otto Binder and drawn by Jim Mooney.

- THE SECRET OF THE SUPER ANIMALS (6 pgs.), starring Congo Bill and Janu the Jungle Boy, was written by Jack Miller and drawn by Howard Sherman.

Elsewhere in DC Comics carrying the cover date of October, or October/November 1958, were 33 titles.

Next week: EPISODE 175: SUPERMAN FAMILY OF COMICS COVER DATED SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 1955: SUPERMAN'S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 7 & WORLD'S FINEST COMICS 78!

In two weeks: SUPERMAN COMICS COVER DATED NOVEMBER 1958: SUPERMAN 125 & ACTION COMICS 246!

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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.

MY PULL LIST is my spoiler free comic book review blog of the titles I read every week. It can be found at http://mypulllist.blogspot.com/. Send e-mail about this blog to mypulllist@gmail.com.

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