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Issue: Superman #162
Publication Date: July 1963
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Issues: #162 of 423 Issues (608 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Periodical Publications, Inc.
On Sale Date: 05/02/1963
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 21 (5 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from Action Comics #301 and copyright registration.

© 1963 by National Periodical Publications, Inc.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age US; then standard Silver Age US; then standard Modern Age US
Paper Stock: glossy cover; newsprint interior
Binding: saddle-stitched (squarebound #183, 187, 193, 197, 202, 207, 212, 217, 222, 227, 245, 252, 272, 278, 284)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Kurt Schaffenberger
Inker(s): Kurt Schaffenberger
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman-Red; Lana Lang; Superman-Blue; Lois Lane; Krypto
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
First Line: Hi! Boys and girls...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! Part I: The Titanic Twins!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Leo Dorfman
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [becomes Superman-Red; becomes Superman-Blue] (introduction); Supergirl (guest star); Perry White; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Brainiac (flashback); Lex Luthor (flashback); Superman Emergency Squad
Synopsis: Superman splits into two Supermen.
Reprinting
In Content Item: Flag100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-18 published July 1973
as The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! Part I: The Titanic Twins! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of DC #19 [Direct Sales] published December 1981
as The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! Part I: The Titanic Twins! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] published March 1987
as The Titanic Twins [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red & Superman-Blue Part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] [First Printing] published May 1987
as The Titanic Twins! (The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! part 1] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC's Greatest Imaginary Stories #[1] published October 2005
as [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!, Part 1] The Titanic Twins! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Giant Batman Annual
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Little Pete
Character(s): Little Pete
First Line: Today we will study about Christopher Columbus!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagWorld's Finest Comics #97 published October 1958
was [untitled] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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Try a Tongue Teaser!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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[The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!] Part II: The Anti-Evil Ray!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Leo Dorfman
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [as Superman-Red; as Superman-Blue]; Brainiac (villain); Supergirl; Lori Lemaris; Krypton II; Krypto; Superman Revenge Squad (villains); Lex Luthor (villain); Lena Thorul; Phantom Zone inhabitants [Jax-Ur; Dr. Xadu; two unnamed prisoners]
Synopsis: Luthor, Brainiac, Phantom Zoners, Khruschev, and Castro reform. Lex Luthor cures all illness.
Reprinting
In Content Item: Flag100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-18 published July 1973
as [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!] Part II: The Anti-Evil Ray! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of DC #19 [Direct Sales] published December 1981
as [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!] Part II: The Anti-Evil Ray! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] published March 1987
as The Anti-Evil Ray [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue Part 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] [First Printing] published May 1987
as The Anti-Evil Ray! (The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue part 2] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC's Greatest Imaginary Stories #[1] published October 2005
as [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!, Part 2] The Anti-Evil Ray! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll Pop
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Missile Attack
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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A Tree Grows on Second Street

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Inker(s): Sheldon Moldoff
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Joe Letterese
Subject Matter
Genres: non-fiction
Character(s): Fred Clark
Synopsis: The Badger Club learns about the rules for planting trees along the streets in their town.
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Published in cooperation with the National Social Welfare Assembly.
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Metropolis Mailbag
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: Letters from readers - Larry Phillips, Mickey Gaither, Marcia Koogan, Sandy Taffet, John Rossi and John Curtis.
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Coming... Super-Attractions!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Action Comics; Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane; Adventure Comics
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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[The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! Part III] The End of Superman's Career!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Leo Dorfman
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein; Kurt Schaffenberger (Lois and Lana figures pages 1, 3-7)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Legion of Super-Heroes [Bouncing Boy; Saturn Girl; Sun Boy; Cosmic Boy] (cameo); Superman [as Superman-Red; as Superman-Blue]; Lois Lane; Lana Lang; Supergirl; Lex Luthor; Mr. Mxyzptlk; Krypto; Comet the Super-Horse; Jimmy Olsen; Perry White; Lucy Lane; Phantom Zone inhabitants [Jax-Ur; General Zod; Dr. Xadu; Professor Vakox; two unnamed prisoners]
Synopsis: The Supermen marry Lois Lane and Lana Lang. Jimmy Olsen marries Lucy Lane. Mr. Mxyzptlk reforms.
Reprinting
In Content Item: Flag100-Page Super Spectacular #DC-18 published July 1973
as [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! Part III] The End of Superman's Career! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of DC #19 [Direct Sales] published December 1981
as [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!] Part III: The End of Superman's Career! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] published March 1987
as The End of Superman's Career [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue Part 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] [First Printing] published May 1987
as The End of Superman's Career! (The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue part 3) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagDC's Greatest Imaginary Stories #[1] published October 2005
as [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!, Part 3] The End of Superman's Career! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Subject Matter
Genres: anthropomorphic, superhero
Feature(s): Super-Turtle
Character(s): Super-Turtle
First Line: A tree fell on that lumberjack.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
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Great Masterpieces

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll Fudge
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Fight Global Air Battles with Planes of All Nations

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Convoy Terror
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Task Force
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): American Bodybuilding Club
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Best Values Co.
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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