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Issue: Giant Superman Annual #1 Replica Edition #[nn]
Publication Date: October 1998
 
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Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: object(PgSql\Result)#3 (0) { }
Indicia Publisher: DC Comics
On Sale Date: 08/05/1998
Volume:
Pages: 86
ISBN: 1563894661
UPC/EAN: 76194121497900111
Price: $6.95 CAD
$4.95 USD
Indicia Frequency: Approved by the Comics Code Authority
Content Items: 22 (10 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Bob Kahan (replica edition); Rick Taylor (replica edition); Jim Spivey (associate editor, replica edition); Mort Weisinger (original editor)
Disclose Notes: Cover and some interior art reconstruction by Rick Keene.
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Publication Type: Comic Book
Color: Color
Dimensions: Standard Modern Age U. S.
Paper Stock: cardstock cover
Binding: Squarebound
Publishing Format: One-Shot
Format Notes:  
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Cover, Wraparound
Original Artwork
Digital Edition
Adult Image
Title Page
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Assets1
 
 
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[untitled]

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Curt Swan
Stan Kaye
Rick Taylor
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Superbaby; Lois Lane; Superboy; Jimmy Olsen; Krypto; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]; Jor-El; Lana Lang; Lori Lemaris; Perry White
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FlagSuperman Annual #1 published January 1960
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]
 
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1
Front cover folds out.
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Every Comic Book Is Someone's First Comic Book

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Mike Carlin
typeset
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1
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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typeset
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Inside front cover.
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Superman's First Exploit

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Edmond Hamilton
Wayne Boring
Stan Kaye
Rick Taylor
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Reprinting
FlagSuperman #106 published July 1956
was Superman's First Exploit [Story on Interior Page(s)]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
Miscellaneous
8
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The Witch of Metropolis

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Otto Binder
Kurt Schaffenberger
Kurt Schaffenberger
Rick Taylor
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Lois Lane
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Perry White
Lois thinks she turns into a witch at night.
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FlagSuperman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #1 published March 1958
was The Witch of Metropolis [Story on Interior Page(s)]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
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The Supergirl from Krypton!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Otto Binder
Al Plastino
Al Plastino
Rick Taylor
?
Mort Weisinger (original)
Subject Matter
superhero
Supergirl
Superman [Kal-El; Clark Kent]; Supergirl [Kara Zor-El] (introduction, first appearance, origin); Zor-El (introduction); Miss Hart (introduction)
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.
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FlagAction Comics #252 published May 1959
was The Supergirl from Krypton! [Story on Interior Page(s)]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
Miscellaneous
7.67
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Flag of Krypton

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
?
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Rick Taylor
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Krypton Flag
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FlagSuperman Annual #1 published January 1960
was Flag of Krypton [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
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0.33
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
Otto Binder
Curt Swan
Ray Burnley
Rick Taylor
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superboy
Superboy; Jimmy Olsen
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FlagSuperboy #55 published March 1957
was A Visit from Superman's Pal [Story on Interior Page(s)]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
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8
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The Girl in Superman's Past!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Bill Finger
Wayne Boring
Stan Kaye
Rick Taylor
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]; Lori Lemaris (introduction, first appearance); Lois Lane
Superman recalls his college romance with Lori Lemaris, a mermaid from sunken Atlantis.
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FlagSuperman #129 published May 1959
was The Girl in Superman's Past! [Story on Interior Page(s)]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
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9.67
First appearance of Lori Lemaris.
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Map of Krypton

Illustration  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Siegel
Al Plastino
Al Plastino
Rick Taylor
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Jor-El; Lara; Kal-El
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FlagSuperman Annual #1 published January 1960
was Map of Krypton [Illustration on Interior Page(s)]
 
Miscellaneous
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Sequentially after page 7 of the previous sequence.
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Coming... in the Next Giant Superman Annual

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
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FlagSuperman Annual #1 published January 1960
was Coming... in the Next Giant Superman Annual [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
 
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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
Otto Binder?
George Papp
George Papp
Rick Taylor
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superboy
Superboy [Clark Kent]; Krypto
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FlagSuperboy #67 published September 1958
was The Execution of Krypto [Story on Interior Page(s)]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
Miscellaneous
8
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The Fattest Girl in Metropolis

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Otto Binder
Kurt Schaffenberger
Kurt Schaffenberger
Rick Taylor
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Lois Lane
Lois Lane; Superman; Professor Colby; Perry White; Jimmy Olsen
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FlagSuperman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #5 published November 1958
was The Fattest Girl in Metropolis [Story on Interior Page(s)]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
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7.67
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
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FlagSuperman Annual #1 published January 1960
was Coming... Super-Attractions! [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]
 
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0.33
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
Otto Binder
Curt Swan
Ray Burnley
Rick Taylor
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Jimmy Olsen
Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane; Superman; Perry White; Professor Potter (first appearance)
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FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #22 published August 1957
was The Super-Brain of Jimmy Olsen [Story on Interior Page(s)]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
Miscellaneous
8
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The Super-Key to Fort Superman

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Jerry Coleman
Wayne Boring
Stan Kaye
Rick Taylor
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman; Lois Lane; Jimmy Olsen; Batman; Joker (image on trophy)
Someone has broken into Superman's Fortress of Solitude, so Superman searches the place for clues.
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FlagAction Comics #241 published June 1958
was The Super-Key to Fort Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
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[untitled]

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Alvin Schwartz
Win Mortimer
Win Mortimer
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Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
These three strips are samples...
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FlagSuperman Annual #1 published January 1960
was [untitled] [Promotional Material (from Publisher) on Interior Page(s)]in this form
 
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Black and white Superman daily newspaper strips (strips #4503-4505). Promo to ask the reader to contact their local newspaper to add the strip.
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Famous First Issues! [Superman #1]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Leo O'Mealia
Leo O'Mealia
Rick Taylor
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman
Superman [Clark Kent]
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FlagSuperman #[1] published January 1939
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
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"No. 1" added.
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Famous First Issues! [Superboy #1]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Wayne Boring
Stan Kaye
Rick Taylor
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superboy
Superman (no Superboy)
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FlagSuperboy #1 published March 1949
was [untitled] [Illustration on Cover, Front]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
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Minus Red Cross symbol and price moved.
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Famous First Issues! [Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #1]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Curt Swan
Stan Kaye
Rick Taylor
Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
superhero
Jimmy Olsen
Jimmy Olsen; Superman [Clark Kent]
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FlagSuperman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #1 published September 1954
was The Boy of 100 Faces! [Illustration on Cover, Front]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
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"No. 1" added and Independent Distributors logo removed.
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Famous First Issues! [Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #1]

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Curt Swan
Stan Kaye
Rick Taylor
Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
superhero
Lois Lane
Lois Lane; Superman [Clark Kent]
Reprinting
FlagSuperman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #1 published March 1958
was The Witch of Metropolis! [Illustration on Cover, Front]as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
 
Miscellaneous
0.25
"No. 1" added, but minus the price and the Independent Distributors logo.
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Famous First Issues!

Cover Reprint (on Interior Page)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Joe Shuster; Leo O'Mealia; Wayne Boring; Curt Swan
Joe Shuster; Leo O'Mealia; Stan Kaye
?
?
Subject Matter
superhero
Superman; Superboy; Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen; Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane
Superman [Clark Kent]; Jimmy Olsen; Lois Lane
Reprinting
 
Miscellaneous
1
Back cover.

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