XOW Logo
  • Location
    • Home
    • Issue Detail, List Content Items
in for
   
by
Facebook Logo
Report a Bug Ask for Support Review Site Apply to be an Editor
Issue: The Great Superman Comic Book Collection #[nn]
Publication Date: January 1981
 
Disclose Detail
Issues: #[nn] of 1 Issue
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating:
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: DC [bullet]View Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics Inc.
On Sale Date: (not set)
Volume: 1
Pages: 208
ISBN: 0446303569
UPC/EAN:
Price: $6.95 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 32 (15 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Laurie S. Sutton
Disclose Notes: Subtitled "Time-Honored Classics" on cover.

Has the same ISBN as the softcover.

Production work by Todd Klein, per http://kleinletters.com/.
  Does this data need corrections? Become an editor.
Disclose Format
Publication Type: Trade Paperback
Color: Color
Dimensions: 8.5" x 11"
Paper Stock: Cardstock cover
Binding: Hardcover
Publishing Format: Collected Edition
Format Notes:  
Disclose Reprinted In0
There is currently no data for this Issue being reprinted anywhere.
Disclose Reprinted From21
reprinted 21 times from Content Items in other Issues.
Disclose Images1
Cover, Front
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
Indicia on this Page
 
 
Assets0
 
spacer
Disclose Content Items (32 total)
Disclose Issue Images
[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez
Inker(s): Dick Giordano
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
[untitled]

Foreword, Introduction, Preface, Afterword  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Letterer(s): typeset
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
Disclose Notes: introduction
Disclose
The Origin of Superman!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
The Origin of Superman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell
Penciller(s): Carmine Infantino (Layouts); Curt Swan
Inker(s): Murphy Anderson
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (editorial advisor, original); E. Nelson Bridwell (assistant editor, original); Sol Harrison (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El, aka. Clark Kent]; Jor-El (flashback); Lara (flashback); Jonathan Kent (flashback); Martha Kent (flashback); Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Perry White
Synopsis: Superman's origin is retold.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagThe Amazing World of Superman, Metropolis Edition #[nn] published January 1973
was The Origin of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 15
Disclose
Superboy's First Duel with Luthor!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy; Lex Luthor
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #271 published April 1960
was Superboy's First Duel with Luthor! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
How Luthor Met Superboy!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
How Luthor Met Superboy!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superboy
Character(s): Superboy [Kal-El, a.k.a. Clark Kent]; Lex Luthor (origin); Krypto; Jonathon [Pa] Kent; Martha [Ma] Kent; Lana Lang
Synopsis: Young Lex and Superboy start out as friends, but after Superboy accidentally destroys Luthor's laboratory and accidentally causes Lex to lose his hair, Luthor vows revenge.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAdventure Comics #271 published April 1960
was How Luthor Met Superboy! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Pages 4 & 5 are printed in reverse order.
Disclose
The Supergirl from Krypton!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Supergirl
Character(s): Superman; Supergirl
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagAction Comics #252 published May 1959
was The Supergirl from Krypton! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
The Supergirl from Krypton!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Supergirl
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
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, aka. Clark Kent]; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El] (introduction, 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: 8
Disclose
Superman's Return to Krypton!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Jor-El; Lara
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #141 published November 1960
was Superman's Return to Krypton! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: The art has been retouched, particularly Lara's face
and the building behind her.
Disclose
Superman's Return to Krypton!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again [Superman's Return to Krypton! part 1]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Jor-El (marriage, death); Lara (marriage, death); Superman [Kal-El]; Lyla Lerrol; Professor Galsworthy; Krypto's parents
Synopsis: Superman accidentally travels through time and across space to Krypton, where he meets actress Lyla Lerrol and his parents.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #141 published November 1960
was Superman's Return to Krypton! Part I: Superman Meets Jor-El and Lara Again! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose
Superman's Kryptonian Romance [Superman's Return to Krypton! part 2]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El]; Lyla Lerrol (death); Jor-El; Lara; Jonathan Kent; Martha Clark; Snark McGill (intro, villain); Brainiac (cameo); Gregg Halliday
Synopsis: Superman romances Lyla and witnesses Jonathan Kent's proposal to Martha, while Brainiac shrinks and steals Kandor.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #141 published November 1960
was [Superman's Return to Krypton!] Part II: Superman's Kryptonian Romance [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose
The Surprise of Fate! [Superman's Return to Krypton! part 3]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jerry Siegel
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El]; Jor-El; Lara; Lyla Lerrol
Synopsis: Superman accidentally escapes Krypton, leaving behind Lyla.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #141 published November 1960
was Superman's Return to Krypton! Part III: The Surprise of Fate! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose
Three Nights in the Fortress of Solitude!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Three Nights in the Fortress of Solitude!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Kurt Schaffenberger
Inker(s): Kurt Schaffenberger
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane
Character(s): Lois Lane; Superman [Kal-El]
Synopsis: Lois spends three nights in the Fortress of Solitude.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #14 published January 1960
was Three Nights in the Fortress of Solitude! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose
The Boy of Steel!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; Superman [Kal-El, aka. Clark Kent]
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #16 published October 1956
was The Boy of Steel! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
The Boy of Steel!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
The Boy of Steel!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Otto Binder
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Ray Burnley
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Jimmy Olsen
Character(s): Jimmy Olsen; Superman [Kal-El, aka. Clark Kent]; Lois Lane
Synopsis: Jimmy Olsen believes that he has gained invulnerablity by eating space cherries.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #16 published October 1956
was The Boy of Steel [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 8
Disclose
Brainiac and Luthor Team Up to Destroy Superman!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El]; Brainiac; Lex Luthor
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #167 published February 1964
was Brainiac and Luthor Team Up to Destroy Superman! [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
The Deadly Duo! [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! part 1]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates (plot); Edmond Hamilton (script)
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El, aka. Clark Kent]; Lex Luthor; Brainiac
Synopsis: Lex Luthor escapes prison and discovers the existence of Brainiac.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #167 published February 1964
was The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! Part I: The Deadly Duo! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose
The Downfall of Superman! [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! part 2]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates (plot); Edmond Hamilton (script)
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Lex Luthor; Brainiac; Superman [Kal-El]; Tharla
Synopsis: Lex Luthor releases Brainiac from prison, re-programs him, and teams with him to shrink Superman.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #167 published February 1964
was [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!] Part II: The Downfall of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose
The Hour of Kandor's Vengeance! [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! part 3]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates (plot); Edmond Hamilton (script)
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): George Klein
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Mort Weisinger (original editor)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El]; Lex Luthor; Brainiac; Superman Emergency Squad; Nor Kann
Synopsis: With the help of the Kandorians, Superman turns the tables on Luthor and Brainiac.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #167 published February 1964
was [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!] Part III: The Hour of Kandor's Vengeance! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 9
Disclose
Who Took the Super Out of Superman?

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Bob Oksner
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Clark Kent
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #296 published February 1976
was Who Took the Super Out of Superman? [Illustration on Cover, Front]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Who Took the Super Out of Superman!

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): E. Nelson Bridwell?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose
Who Took the Super Out of Superman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates (plot); Elliot S! Maggin (script)
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El; aka. Clark Kent]; Xviar; Steve Lombard; Lois Lane; Mrs. Goldstein
Synopsis: Superman finds himself powerless when out of his Superman costume.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #296 published February 1976
was Who Took the Super Out of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
Disclose
Clark Kent Forever -- Superman Never!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates (plot); Elliot S! Maggin (script)
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El; aka. Clark Kent]; Morgan Edge; Lois Lane; Steve Lombard; May Marigold; Gregory Reed
Synopsis: Superman tries to live his life as Clark Kent only.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #297 published March 1976
was Clark Kent Forever-- Superman Never! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
Disclose
Clark Kent, Get Out of My Life!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates (plot); Elliot S! Maggin (script)
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El; aka. Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Morgan Edge; Xviar; Steve Lombard; Solarman; Jimmy Olsen
Synopsis: Superman tries to live his life only as Superman.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #298 published April 1976
was Clark Kent, Get Out of My Life! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
Disclose
The Double-Or-Nothing Life of Superman!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Cary Bates (plot); Elliot S! Maggin (script)
Penciller(s): Curt Swan
Inker(s): Bob Oksner
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Editor(s): Julius Schwartz (original)
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Kal-El; aka. Clark Kent]; Xviar; Steve Lombard; Lois Lane; Terra-Man; The Prankster; The Toyman; Mr. Mxyzptlk; The Parasite; Lex Luthor; Brainiac; Amalak; The Kryptonite Man
Synopsis: Superman must face several of his greatest foes, but it is part of Xviar's master plan.
Reprinting
From Content Item: FlagSuperman #299 published May 1976
was The Double-or-Nothing Life of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 18
Disclose
Superman Shield

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Reprinting
Reprint Notes:  
Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Large version of the Superman "S" shield by itself.

Site designed and hosted by XOWTech, Inc..
Any questions or problems with this site should be directed to REMOVE-webmaestro-THESE@xowcomics.com.

XOW, XOWComics.com, XOWTech and XOWTech.com are registered trademarks of XOWTech, Inc.
© XOWTech, Inc., 2010 - 2024. All rights reserved.

Some data courtesy of the Grand Comics Database under a Creative Commons Attribution license.