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Issue: Superman Annual #1
Publication Date: January 1960
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Issues: #1 of 12 Issues (20 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: All American Printing Co. Inc.
On Sale Date: 06/23/1960
Volume: none
Pages: 84
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.25 USD
Indicia Frequency: none
Content Items: 17 (9 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Silver Age U. S.
Paper Stock: Glossy cover; Newsprint interior; #10 Mando
Binding: Perfect Bound
Publishing Format: Was Ongoing Series
Format Notes:  
Disclose Reprinted In14
Disclose Reprinted From10
Disclose Images2
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Superbaby; Lois Lane; Superboy; Jimmy Olsen; Krypto; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]; Jor-El; Lana Lang; Lori Lemaris; Perry White
First Line: An all-star collection of the greatest super-stories ever published!
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagThe Superman Gallery #1 [1st Printing] published April 1993
as [untitled] [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant Superman Annual #1 Replica Edition #[nn] published October 1998
as [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #2 published August 2006
as Superman Annual #1 [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Superman's First Exploit

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Edmond Hamilton
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent; Superbaby]; Perry White; Lois Lane; Dr. Reese Kearns
Synopsis: Discredited scientist Dr. Kearns suggests a competition to Perry White to find Superman's first super feat, but he has an ulterior motive.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #106 published July 1956
was Superman's First Exploit [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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The Witch of Metropolis

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Kurt Schaffenberger
Inker(s): Kurt Schaffenberger
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White
Synopsis: Lois thinks she turns into a witch at night.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #1 published March 1958
was The Witch of Metropolis [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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The Supergirl from Krypton!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Supergirl
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El; Clark Kent]; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El] (introduction, first appearance, origin); Zor-El (introduction); Miss Hart (introduction)
Synopsis: Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin Supergirl. She tells him how Argo City survived the destruction of Krypton and how her father sent her to Earth when the inhabitants of Argo City were threatened by Kryptonite poisoning. Superman sets her up in Midvale Orphanage so she can adjust to life on Earth.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #252 published May 1959
was The Supergirl from Krypton! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
Disclose Notes: Final caption altered.
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Flag of Krypton

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman Annual #5 published January 1962
as Flag of Krypton [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]minus the caption
In Content Item: FlagGiant Superman Annual #1 Replica Edition #[nn] published October 1998
as Flag of Krypton [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman in the Sixties #[nn] published November 1999
as Flag of Krypton [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #3 published June 2007
as Flag of Krypton [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Notes that the Krypton flag was first introduced in Action Comics #246.
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A Visit from Superman's Pal

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Ray Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy [Clark Kent]; Jimmy Olsen; Lana Lang
Synopsis: Jimmy Olsen travels into the past and becomes Superboy's pal, to the extent that the Boy of Steel even reveals his secret identity to him!
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperboy #55 published March 1957
was A Visit from Superman's Pal [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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The Girl in Superman's Past!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lori Lemaris (introduction, first appearance); Lois Lane
Synopsis: Superman recalls his college romance with Lori Lemaris, a mermaid from sunken Atlantis.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #129 published May 1959
was The Girl in Superman's Past! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9.67
Disclose Notes: First appearance of Lori Lemaris.
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Map of Krypton

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Jor-El; Lara; Kal-El
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #100 published October 1962
as Map of Krypton [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagGiant Superman Annual #1 Replica Edition #[nn] published October 1998
as Map of Krypton [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman in the Sixties #[nn] published November 1999
as Map of Krypton [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagShowcase Presents: Superman #2 published August 2006
as Map of Krypton [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Sequentially after page 7 of the previous sequence. Credits from the Superman Annual reprint.
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Coming... in the Next Giant Superman Annual

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagGiant Superman Annual #1 Replica Edition #[nn] published October 1998
as Coming... in the Next Giant Superman Annual [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Announces the theme of the next Superman Annual: All-Menace issue featuring monsters and villains from past stories. Readers are invited to vote for their favorite menace via postcard.
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The Execution of Krypto

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): George Papp
Inker(s): George Papp
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy [Clark Kent]; Krypto
Synopsis: Superboy frames Krypto for killing Clark Kent.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperboy #67 published September 1958
was The Execution of Krypto [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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The Fattest Girl in Metropolis

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Kurt Schaffenberger
Inker(s): Kurt Schaffenberger
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane
Character(s): Lois Lane; Superman; Professor Colby; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen
Synopsis: Professor Colby's growth ray accidentally doubles Lois Lane's weight for one month.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #5 published November 1958
was The Fattest Girl in Metropolis [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 7.67
Disclose Notes: Lois gets candy from "Schaff's Candy", a self-reference by Kurt Schaffenberger.
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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): Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane; Action Comics; Adventure Comics
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagGiant Superman Annual #1 Replica Edition #[nn] published October 1998
as Coming... Super-Attractions! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad for Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane #19, Action Comics #267, and Adventure Comics #275.
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The Super-Brain of Jimmy Olsen

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Ray Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen [The Cosmic Brain]; Lois Lane; Superman; Perry White; Professor Potter (first appearance)
Synopsis: Professor Potter's Z-ray evolves Jimmy Olsen into the Cosmic Brain, he then forces Superman into performing some seemingly strange acts.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #22 published August 1957
was The Super-Brain of Jimmy Olsen [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
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The Super-Key to Fort Superman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Coleman
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Batman; Joker (image on trophy)
Synopsis: Someone has broken into Superman's Fortress of Solitude, so Superman searches the place for clues.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #241 published June 1958
was The Super-Key to Fort Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Titled "The Key to Fort Superman" in the table of contents.
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alvin Schwartz
Penciller(s): Win Mortimer
Inker(s): Win Mortimer
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
First Line: These three strips are samples...
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagGiant Superman Annual #1 Replica Edition #[nn] published October 1998
as [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]in this form
Reprint Notes: from Superman dailies (McClure Newspaper Syndicate) 1953.05.25 - 1953.05.27
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Black and white Superman daily newspaper strips (strips #4503-4505). Promo to ask the reader to contact their local newspaper to add the strip. Credits from the Superman Annual reprint.
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Famous First Issues!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster; Leo O'Mealia; Wayne Boring; Curt Swan
Inker(s): Joe Shuster; Leo O'Mealia; Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman; Superboy; Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen; Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]"No. 1" added; 1/4 page
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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