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Superman Fan Podcast Episode #256: Superman Family Comic Books Cover Dated December 1958: Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #33 & World’s Finest Comics #98!

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Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #33 & World’s Finest Comics #98!

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SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 33, December 1958, was published around October 2, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. All three stories were pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley, and have been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II.

- THE LEGENDS THAT CAME TO LIFE (10 pgs.), written by Otto Binder.

- THE LADY KILLER FROM METROPOLIS (8 pgs.), written by Alvin Schwartz.

- THE HUMAN FLAME THROWER (8 pgs.), featured on the cover and written by Otto Binder. This story was also reprinted in 80 PG. GIANT 2, September 1964, and SUPERMAN: THE AMAZING TRANSFORMATIONS OF JIMMY OLSEN.

WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 98, December 1958, was published around October 16, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. Jack Schiff was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley.

- The 12 page Superman/Batman story was titled THE MENACE OF THE MOONMAN, written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Dick Sprang and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was reprinted in WORLD’S FINEST COMICS ARCHIVE vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD’S FINEST vol. I.

- Tomahawk starred in the 6 page story, THE STRANGE HERO OF FORT MASON, drawn by Fred Ray.

- Green Arrow and Speedy starred in the 6 page story, THE UNMASKED ARCHERS, written by Ed Herron, pencilled by Jack Kirby and inked by Roz Kirby.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 33 titles carried the December or December 1958/January 1958 cover date, according to Mike’s Amazing World Of DC Comics. These titles were covered back in Episode 178.

Next Episode: BOOK REVIEW: SUPERMAN: THE HIGH FLYING HISTORY OF AMERICA’S MOST ENDURING HERO, WRITTEN BY LARRY TYE!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED NOVEMBER 1961: SUPERMAN 149 & ACTION COMICS 281!

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

Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- 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!

Superman Fan Podcast Episode #254: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated November/December 1958: Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane #5!

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Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane #5!

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SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 5, November/December 1958, was published around September 11, 1958. All three stories have been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II and SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE ARCHIVE vol. I. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- SUPERMAN’S GREATEST SACRIFICE (9 pgs.), dcindexes.com does not list a writer, but comics.org identifies him as Robert Bernstein, but both websites identify the artist as classic Lois Lane artist Kurt Schaffenberger. This story was also reprinted in 80 PG. GIANT 3, September 1964, published around July 30, 1964.

- THE GIRL OF 100 COSTUMES (8 pgs.), was drawn by Al Plastino.

- THE FATTEST GIRL IN METROPOLIS (8 pgs.), written by Otto Binder and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger. This story was also reprinted in GIANT SUPERMAN ANNUAL 1, covered in Episode 222.

Since this episode only covers one comic book issue, also highlighted will be the other ads and features in this issue, including what might be the first letter page for Lois Lane, LETTERS TO LOIS.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 32 titles also carried the November or November/December 1958 cover date. They were covered in Episode 176, according to Mike’s Amazing World Of DC Comics.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED OCTOBER 1961: SUPERMAN 148 & ACTION COMICS 281!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED DECEMBER 1958: SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 33 & WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 98!

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

Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- 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!

Superman Fan Podcast Episode #253: Superman 2012: Year In Review!

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This is the 5th Year In Review episode for this podcast! Time flies when you’re having fun. 2012 was the first full year of the New 52 DC Universe. This episode will highlight the story lines of first ACTION COMICS then SUPERMAN, beginning with issues 5 through 15 for ACTION, and issue 14 for SUPERMAN, including the 0 issue and both Annuals. (SUPERBOY and SUPERGIRL will not be covered, since I did not subscribe to either title only because of budgetary reasons.) Then I will give my review of both titles and pick my favorite title for 2012.

Coming up in 2013 will be my annual coverage of MegaCon, and for the first time ever I will attend the Superman Celebration! Future episodes will also feature this festival.

Next episode, beginning the podcast’s 6th year: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1958: SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 5!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED OCTOBER 1961: SUPERMAN 148 & ACTION COMICS 281!

I also briefly discuss my Christmas holiday. May everyone have a safe and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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

Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- 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!

Superman Fan Podcast Episode #252: Superman Comic Book Cover Dated September 1961: Action Comics #280!

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Action Comics #252!

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ACTION COMICS 280, September 1961, was published around July 27, 1961. 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, who were the art team for the Superman story in this issue.

- BRAINIAC’S SUPER REVENGE (13 pgs.), was written by Jerry Siegel, and was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III, continuing the story published in  ACTION COMICS 275 (covered in Episode 240. This story was Siegel’s 32nd silver age Superman story, and his 81st overall for this era. Previously he wrote JIMMY OLSEN’S KOOKIE SCOOPS for ADVENTURE COMICS 287, August 1961, which was pencilled by John Forte and inked by George Klein. Siegel also wrote SUPERBOY’S CIVIL WAR TIME TRIP for SUPERBOY 91, September 1961, which was drawn by George Papp.

- The 12 page Supergirl story was titled TRAPPED IN KANDOR, also written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Jim Mooney. This story was reprinted in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERGIRL vol. I. It was Siegel’s 50th silver age Superman Family story and his 82nd overall in this era. This story is the third part of a Supergirl saga that began in ACTION COMICS 278 and was continued in issue 279. A caption in the story’s final panel stated that the story would conclude in the next issue.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 28 titles carried the September or September/October 1961 cover date, according to MIKE’S AMAZING WORLD OF DC COMICS.

Also highlighted in this episode are the issue’s ads and other features, including the METROPOLIS MAILBAG!

Next Episode: SUPERMAN 2012: YEAR IN REVIEW!

In 2 weeks, for the first episode in 2013: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED NOVEMBER 1958: SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 5!

May all of you have a fun and safe MERRY CHRISTMAS, HAPPY HOLIDAYS and HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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

Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- 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!

Superman Fan Podcast Episode #251: Superman Family Comic Books Cover Dated October 1958: Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #32 & World’s Finest Comics #97!

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World’s Finest Comics #97 & Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #32!

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SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 32, October 1958, was published around August 21, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. The art team for all three stories was penciller Curt Swan and inker Ray Burnley, and the stories themselves have been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II.

- THE SUPER NOSE FOR NEWS (8 pgs.), was written by Otto Binder, and was also reprinted in 80 PG. GIANT 2, September 1964, published around July 2, 1964.

- THE ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SUPERMAN (8 pgs.), was also written by Otto Binder.

- THE JIMMY OLSEN FROM JUPITER (10 pgs.), was written by Alvin Schwartz and was featured on the cover of this issue. This story was also reprinted in 80 PG. GIANT 2, as well as THE GREATEST 1950′S STORIES EVER TOLD and SUPERMAN: THE AMAZING TRANSFORMATIONS OF JIMMY OLSEN.

Also highlighted in this episode is what I believe is the first Jimmy Olsen letter page, JIMMY OLSEN’S PEN PALS.

WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 97, October 1958, was published around August 26, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. The editor was Jack Schiff, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- The 12 page Superman/Batman story was titled, THE DAY SUPERMAN BETRAYED BATMAN, written by Bill Finger, pencilled by Dick Sprang and inked by Stan Kaye. It was also reprinted in 80 PG. GIANT 5, October 1965, published around August 19, 1965, as well as WORLD’S FINEST COMICS ARCHIVES vol II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD’S FINEST vol. I.

- Tomahawk starred in the issue’s second 6 page story titled, THE STRANGE JOURNAL OF OLD BLUE JAY, written by Dave Wood and drawn by Fred Ray.

- Green Arrow starred in the issue’s final 6 page story titled, THE MENACE OF THE MECHANICAL OCTOPUS, written by Ed Herron, pencilled by Jack Kirby and inked by Roz Kirby.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 39 titles carried the October or October/November 1958 cover date. These titles were covered back in Episode 174, April 13, 2011. If you would like to explore these issues for yourself, you can go to the web page at Mike’s Amazing World Of DC Comics.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED SEPTEMBER 1961: ACTION COMICS 280!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN 2012: YEAR IN REVIEW!

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

Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- 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!

Superman Fan Podcast Episode #250: Superman Comic Books Cover Dated August 1961: Superman #147 & Action Comics #279!

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Episode #250: Superman Comic Books Cover Dated August 1961!

Superman #147 & Action Comics #279!

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SUPERMAN 147, August 1961, was published on June 13, 1961. It contained 32 pages 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 recreated the classic cover of ADVENTURE COMICS 247, which introduced the Legion Of Super-Heroes. All three stories have been reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III.

- THE GREAT MENTO (7 pgs.), was written by Robert Bernstein and drawn by Al Plastino.

- KRYPTO BATTLES TITANO (8 pgs.), was written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Al Plastino. This was Siegel’s 35th silver age Superman Family story, and his 75th overall for this era. He also wrote BIZARRO, PRIVATE DETECTIVE for ADVENTURE COMICS 286, July 1961, drawn by John Forte.

- THE LEGION OF SUPER-VILLAINS (11 pgs.), was written by Jerry Siegel, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Sheldon Moldoff. This story was Siegel’s 36th silver age Superman story, and his 76th overall for this era. Not only did this story introduce the Legion Of Super-Villains, but the Adult Legion Of Super-Heroes as well. It was also reprinted in SUPERBOY 147, May/June 1968, published on May 14, 1968, which itself was reprinted in a replica edition released on January 2, 2003. This story was also reprinted in   LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES ARCHIVE vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES vol. I.

ACTION COMICS 279, August 1961, was published on June 29, 1961. 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, sporting a bright pink cover.ACTION COMICS 279, August 1961, was published on June 29, 1961. 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, sporting a bright pink cover.

- The 13 page Superman story was titled THE SUPER RIVALS. MIKE’S AMAZING WORLD OF DC COMICS website at dcindexes.com does not list a writer, but THE GRAND COMIC BOOK DATABASE at comics.org lists the writer as possibly being Robert Bernstein. Both websites agree on the artist, John Forte.- The 13 page Superman story was titled THE SUPER RIVALS. MIKE’S AMAZING WORLD OF DC COMICS website at dcindexes.com does not list a writer, but THE GRAND COMIC BOOK DATABASE at comics.org lists the writer as possibly being Robert Bernstein. Both websites agree on the artist, John Forte.

- Supergirl starred in the 12 page story titled, SUPERGIRL’S SECRET ENEMY, written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Jim Mooney. This story was Siegel’s 37th silver age Superman Family story, and his 77th overall for this era. it continued the story begun in ACTION COMICS 278, covered in Episode 246.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 31 stories carried the August or August/September 1961 cover date, according to  Mike’s Amazing World Of DC Comics.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED OCTOBER 1958: SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 32 & WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 97!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOK COVER DATED SEPTEMBER 1961: ACTION COMICS 280!

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 Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!


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 thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- 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!

Superman Fan Podcast Episode #249: Superman Family Comic Books Cover Dated September 1958: Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane #4, World’s Finest Comics #96 & Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #31!

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Episode #249: Superman Family Comic Books Cover Dated September 1958!

Superman’s Girl Friend Lois Lane #4, Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #31 & World’s Finest Comics #96!

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SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 4, September/October 1958, was published around July 10, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye. All three 8 page stories were reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II and SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE ARCHIVE vol. I.

- SUPER COURTSHIP OF LOIS LANE was written by Otto Binder and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger.

- LOIS LANE, WORKING GIRL was written by Jerry Coleman (according to comics.org.) and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger.

- ANNIE OAKLEY GETS HER (SUPER) MAN was written by Alvin Schwartz (according to comics.org) , pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 96, September 1958, was published around July 15, 1958. it contained 32 pages for the cover price of a dime. The editor was Jack Schiff and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- The 12 page Superman/Batman story was titled THE SUPER – FOES FROM PLANET X, was written by Edmond Hamilton, pencilled by Dick Sprang and inked by Stan Kaye. This story was reprinted in WORLD’S FINEST ARCHIVE vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: WORLD’S FINEST vol. I.

The two 6 page stories which finished the issue were:

- Tomahawk in TOMAHAWK’S PONY PARTNER, written by Dave Wood and drawn by Bob Brown.

- Green Arrow in FIVE CLUES TO DANGER, pencilled by Jack Kirby and inked by Jack and Roz Kirby.

SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 31, September 1958, was published around July 17, 1958. It contained 32 pages for the cover price of 10¢. Mort Weisinger was the editor, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye and Al Plastino. All three 8 page stories were drawn by the creative team of penciller Curt Swan and inker Ray Burnley, and was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II.

- THE E – L – A – S – T – I – C LAD was written by Otto Binder and was reprinted, in 80 PG. GIANT 2, September 1964, which was published around July 4, 1964. This story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE AMAZING TRANSFORMATIONS OF JIMMY OLSEN.

- THE MAD HATTER OF METROPOLIS was written by Bill Finger. At the bottom of the final page of the story was an ad for a historic story in SUPERBOY 68, October 1958, THE AMAZING BIZARRO, which was covered way back in Episode 67 Part I.

- THE BOY WHO HOAXED SUPERMAN was written by Otto Binder.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 35 titles carried the September or September/October 1958 cover date. These issues were covered at the end of Episode 172.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED AUGUST 1961: SUPERMAN 142 & ACTION COMICS 279!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED OCTOBER 1958: SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN & WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 97!

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

Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- 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!

Superman Fan Podcast Episode #248: Giant Superman Annual #3!

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Episode #248: Giant Superman Annual #3!

Giant Superman Annual #3!

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GIANT SUPERMAN ANNUAL 3, Summer 1961, was published on June 22, 1961, the same month as SUPERMAN 146 and ACTION COMICS 278 (which were covered in Episode 246). It contained 80 pages for a quarter. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE SUPER PRISONER OF AMAZON ISLAND (12 pgs.), was reprinted from ACTION COMICS 235, December 1957, which was published around October 31, 1957. This story was written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

- SUPERMAN’S NEW FACE (12 pgs), was reprinted from ACTION COMICS 239, March 1958, published around February 27, 1958. This story was written by Edmond Hamilton, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye.

- THE UGLY SUPERMAN (9 pgs.), was reprinted from SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 8, April 1959, published around February 12, 1959. This story was written by Robert Bernstein and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger, and was also reprinted in SUPERMAN IN THE FIFTIES, SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. III and SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE ARCHIVE vol. I.

This Superman Annual also listed the most popular Superman stories from yesteryear, as voted on by the readers.

- THE LADY AND THE LION (12 pgs.), was originally published in ACTION COMICS 243, August 1958, published around June 26, 1958. It was written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye, and was also reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I. This story was featured in Episode 168.

A map of Superman’s Fortress of Solitude was also featured in Superman Annual 3.

- THE SUPERMAN OF THE FUTURE (12 pgs.), was reprinted from ACTION COMICS 256, September 1959, published around July 30, 1959. It was written by Otto Binder, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Stan Kaye, and was also reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I. This story was featured in Episode 196.

- THE OLDEST MAN IN METROPOLIS (13  pgs.), was originally published in ACTION COMICS 251, April 1959, published on February 26, 1959. It was written by Robert Bernstein and drawn by Al Plastino, and was featured in Episode 186. This story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVE vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I.

- THE TWO FACES OF SUPERMAN (6 pgs.), was reprinted from SUPERMAN 126, January 1959, published around November 6, 1958. It was written by Jerry Coleman and drawn by Kurt Schaffenberger. This story was also reprinted in SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW ARCHIVES vol. I and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. I, and was featured in Episode 180.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 26 titles carried the July or July August 1961 cover date. They were covered in Episode 246, and if you would like to explore these titles on your own, click here.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED SEPTEMBER 1958: SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 4, WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 96 & SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 31!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED AUGUST 1961: SUPERMAN 147 & ACTION COMICS 279!

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

Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- 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 #247: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated August 1958: Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #30!

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Episode #247: Superman Family Comic Book Cover Dated August 1958!

Superman’s Pal Jimmy Olsen #30!

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SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 30, August 1958, was published around June 5, 1958. 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. All three 8 page stories were reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN FAMILY vol. II.

- THE SON OF SUPERMAN, written by Otto Binder, pencilled b Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley.

- THE CUB WHO CRIED WOLF, written by Alvin Schwartz, pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Ray Burnley.

- SUPERMAN’S GREATEST ENEMY, written by Otto Binder, pencilled  by Dick Sprang and inked by Ray Burnley.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, according to Mike’s Amazing World Of DC Comics, 35 titles carried the August or August/September 1958 cover date. Click on the link to explore the other DC titles this month. These books were covered at the end of Episode 168.

Next Episode: GIANT SUPERMAN ANNUAL 3!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOKS COVER DATED SEPTEMBER 1958: SUPERMAN’S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE 4, WORLD’S FINEST COMICS 96 & SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 31!

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

Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- 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!

Superman Fan Podcast Episode #246: Superman Comic Books Cover Dated July 1961: Superman #146 & Action Comics #278!

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Episode #246: Superman Comic Books Cover Dated July 1961!

Superman #146 & Action Comics #278!

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SUPERMAN 146, July 1961, was published on May 4, 1961. It contained 32 pages, still for the cover price of 10¢. The editor was Mort Weisinger, and the cover was pencilled by Curt Swan and inked by Sheldon Moldoff.

- THE STORY OF SUPERMAN’S LIFE (12 pgs.), was written by Otto Binder and drawn by Al Plastino. This story was reprinted in 80 PG. GIANT 8 MORE SECRET ORIGINS, March 1965 (published on January 14, 1965), and a replica edition of this issue published in 1999, SUPERMAN IN THE SIXTIES, DC UNIVERSE: SECRET ORIGINS and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III.

Physics Professor James Kakalios has some interesting observations about Krypton and what could make it explode, as detailed in his book, THE PHYSICS OF SUPERHEROES. To listen to a few podcast interviews with Professor Kakalios, click here.

- SUPERMAN’S GREATEST FEATS (13 pgs.), was written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Al Plastino, and was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERMAN vol. III. This was Siegel’s 30th silver age Superman story, and his 70th overall for this era. Previously, he wrote THE SHAME OF THE BIZARRO FAMILY, published in ADVENTURE COMICS 285, June 1961 (published on April 27, 1961). It was pencilled by Wayne Boring and inked by Stan Kaye, and was the first in a series of stories under the banner TALES OF THE BIZARRO WORLD.

ACTION COMICS 278, July 1961, was published on May 31, 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, who were the art team for the Superman story in this issue.

- THE SUPER POWERS OF PERRY WHITE (13 pgs.), was written by Jerry Coleman, and was reprinted in SHOWCASE PRESENTS:SUPERMAN vol. III.

- Supergirl starred in the 13 page story, THE UNKNOWN SUPERGIRL, written by Jerry Siegel and drawn by Jim Mooney, which was reprinted in SUPERGIRL ARCHIVES vol. II and SHOWCASE PRESENTS: SUPERGIRL vol. I. This was Jerry’s 42nd silver age Superman Family story, and his 71st overall for this era. Previously, he wrote THE UNWANTED SUPER-TOT, drawn by George Papp and published in SUPERBOY 90, July 1961.

Elsewhere in DC Comics, 26 titles carried the July or July/August 1961 cover date, according to Mike’s Amazing World Of DC Comics.

Next Episode: SUPERMAN FAMILY COMIC BOOK COVER DATED AUGUST 1958: SUPERMAN’S PAL JIMMY OLSEN 30!

In 2 Weeks: SUPERMAN ANNUAL 3!

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

Tuesday 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. Clockwork Comics is the home website for amazing web comics and e-books!

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 thefollowing:
- The LEAGUE OF COMIC BOOK PODCASTERS at http://www.comicbooknoise.com/league ,
- The COMICS PODCAST NETWORK! - http://www.comicspodcasts.com/,
- 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!