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Issue: Superboy #100
Publication Date: October 1962
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Issues: #100 of 230 Issues
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: 08/14/1962
Volume: none
Pages: 36
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.12 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 20 (3 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 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 (#129, 138, 147, 156, 165, 185, 202, 205, 208)
Publishing Format: was ongoing series
Format Notes:  
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Disclose Reprinted From5
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Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Ma and Pa Kent's Incredible Delusion!

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): John Forte
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy; Ma Kent [Martha Kent]; Pa Kent [Jonathan Kent]
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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For the Best in Comics Entertainment

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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Ma and Pa Kent's Incredible Delusion!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Superboy [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; Lana Lang; Jor-El (flashback); Lara (flashback); Phantom Zone inhabitants [Erndine (introduction); Dr. Xadu]
Synopsis: Two villains escape from the Phantom Zone and try to trick Superboy into giving them the Phantom Zone Projector.
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10.67
Disclose Notes: Flashback of Superman's origin.

Dr. Xadu and Erndine are stranded on the planet Exon at the end of this story. Given that Dr. Xadu is depicted many times in the Phantom Zone in Superman's era, he must be returned to the Zone some time following this story.
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Tootsie Roll Makes History!

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Tootsie Roll
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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Nature's Prize Pupil!

Public Service Announcement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Schiff
Penciller(s): Bob Brown
Inker(s): Bob Brown
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Editor(s): Jack Schiff
Subject Matter
Genres: nature, non-fiction
Synopsis: "...Nature's ways are amazing--and man is the most amazing because, by reading, observing and understanding the world about him, he constantly enriches himself!"
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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): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Palisades Amusement Park
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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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): Zenith Company
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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Letters Page  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Mort Weisinger
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Smallville Mailsack
First Line: Dear Editor: My heartiest congratulations to you...
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Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Letters of comment from Edward Shantung, L. Oberto, Bobby La Rue, Sanford Bendix, Max Regean, Theresa Brady, Morgan Dennis, and Claire Latham.
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Special 100th Anniversary Souvenirs...

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): Leo O'Mealia; Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Leo O'Mealia; Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #157 published June 1969
as Special Anniversary Souvenirs [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]in this form
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]1/4 page
From Content Item: FlagSuperboy #1 published March 1949
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: Reproductions of covers of Superman (1939 series) #1 and Superboy (1949 series) #1.
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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): Tootsie Roll Fudge
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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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
From Content Item: FlagSuperman Annual #1 published January 1960
was Map of Krypton [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: Double page spread. Credits from Giant Superman Annual #1 Replica Edition (DC, 1998 series) #[nn].
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The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Coleman
Penciller(s): George Papp
Inker(s): George Papp
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy [Clark Kent]; Pete Ross; Chief Parker; Legion of Super-Heroes statues; Jonathan Kent; Martha Kent; Ultra-Boy; Lightning Lad; Saturn Girl; Cosmic Boy; Chameleon Boy
Synopsis: While Superboy is in the future with the Legion, Pete Ross accidentally breaks the Superboy Robot that was left behind to take care of any emergencies.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #12/1969 published December 1969
as Den dagen Pete Ross ble en robot! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Superman Family #167 published October 1974
as The Day Pete Ross Became a Robot! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #5/1977 published July 1977
as Pete Ross blir robot! [Story on Interior Page(s)]2. translation. Panel 2 and 3, page 1 + panel 1 and 2, page 2 removed.
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 10.67
Disclose Notes: Flashback details how Pete Ross found out Superboy's secret identity.
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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): Tootsie Roll Pop
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
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How the Super-Family Came to Earth from Krypton

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Character(s): Superboy [Kal-El]; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]; Krypto
Reprinting
In Content Item: FlagSuperman #2/1966 published October 1966
as Wie die Super-Familie vom Krypton zur Erde kam [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperboy #157 published June 1969
as How the Super-Family Came to Earth from Krypton [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Amazing World of Superman, Metropolis Edition #[nn] published January 1973
as How the Super-Family Came to Earth from Krypton [Character Profile on Interior Page(s)]
From Content Item: FlagSuperman Annual #2 published January 1960
was How the Super-Family Came to Earth from Krypton [Story on Interior Page(s)]in black and white
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: map
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Joe Shuster
Inker(s): Joe Shuster
Letterer(s): Joe Shuster
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
First Line: As the lad grew older, he learned to his delight that he could hurdle skyscrapers...
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was Two Page Origin of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]page 2 only
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: reprint of page 2 from Superman #1, in black and white, obviously screened from a color copy
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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): Best Values Co.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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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): Chet Atkins Method
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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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): Frontier Cabin
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.5
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[untitled]

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wallace Brown, Inc.
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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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): Revolutionary War Soldiers
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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