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Issue: Superman #123
Publication Date: August 1958
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Issues: #123 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 Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 06/17/1958
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 14 (4 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Mort Weisinger (actual)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: color
Dimensions: standard Golden Age U.S.; then standard Silver Age U.S.; then standard Modern Age U.S.
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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Original Artwork
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Adult Image
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
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Adult Image
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The Girl of Steel!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Super-Girl
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman from the Thirties to the Eighties #[nn] published January 1983
as Superman in the 1950s [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #1 published December 2001
as "The Girl of Steel!" [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #1 published December 2001
as back cover [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]cover
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #1 published November 2004
as The Girl of Steel! [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #1 published November 2005
as The Girl of Steel! [Superman #123 cover] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #1 published January 2007
as Superman #123 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Lettering credit confirmed on Todd Klein's blog: https://kleinletters.com/Blog/ira-schnapp-in-superman-part-1/.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Jowett Institute of Physical Training
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Three Magic Wishes, Chapter I: The Girl of Steel

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Super-Girl (introduction, a magically-created female partner for Superman, death); Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen
Synopsis: Jimmy Olsen is granted three wishes by an Indian totem, the first wish being for a Super-Girl with powers equal to Superman to be his companion. When she feels as if she's always in the way, Super-Girl sacrifices herself to save Superman.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Annual #6 published January 1962
as The First Supergirl! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #217 published June 1969
as The First Supergirl! [Story on Interior Page(s)]retitled and edited
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] published March 1987
as The Girl of Steel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] [First Printing] published May 1987
as The Girl of Steel; (The Three Magic Wishes part 1) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #1 published December 2001
as The Girl of Steel [The Three Magic Wishes Chapter I] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #1 published November 2004
as The Girl of Steel [The Three Magic Wishes Part 1 of 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #1 published November 2005
as The Girl of Steel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #1 published January 2007
as The Three Magic Wishes: The Girl of Steel (Part 1) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Overall title given at the end of Chapter I.
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous, western
Feature(s): Bullseye Billy
First Line: You're some sheriff! You haven't tracked down a single bandit yet!
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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): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
Reprinting
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Pages: 0.5
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[The Three Magic Wishes] Part II: The Lost Super-Powers

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Jimmy Olsen
Synopsis: Criminals steal the magic totem and use the second wish to remove Superman's powers.
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] published March 1987
as The Lost Super Powers [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] [First Printing] published May 1987
as The Lost Super-Powers; (The Three Magic Wishes part 2) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #1 published December 2001
as The Lost Super-Powers [The Three Magic Wishes Chapter II] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #1 published November 2004
as The Lost Super-Powers [The Three Magic Wishes Part 2 of 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #1 published November 2005
as The Girl of Steel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #1 published January 2007
as The Three Magic Wishes: The Lost Super-Powers (Part 2) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 6
Disclose Notes: Overall title given at the end of Chapter I.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Stephens Credit Sales
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Wanted: A Pal!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Lou Cameron
Inker(s): Lou Cameron
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: opinion
Reprinting
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Gag Bag
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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[The Three Magic Wishes] Part III: Superman's Return to Krypton

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Dick Sprang
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Jimmy Olsen; Jor-El; Lara; Kil-Lor (introduction, death)
Synopsis: Superman time travels back to Krypton and meets his parents for the first time, and arranges their betrothal!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Annual #8 published January 1963
as Krypton's First Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] published March 1987
as Superman's Return to Krypton [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] [First Printing] published May 1987
as Superman's Return to Krypton; (The Three Magic Wishes part 3) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSupergirl Archives #1 published December 2001
as Superman's Return to Krypton [The Three Magic Wishes Chapter III] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #1 published November 2004
as Superman's Return to Krypton [The Three Magic Wishes Part 3 of 3] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #1 published November 2005
as The Girl of Steel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Supergirl #1 published January 2007
as The Three Magic Wishes: Superman's Return to Kypton (Part 3) [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Overall title given at the end of Chapter I.
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Littleton Stamp Co.
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Reprint Notes:  
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): Daisy Air Rifle
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Junior Sales Club of America
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): Daisy Air Rifles
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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