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Issue: Superman #53
Publication Date: July 1948
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Issues: #53 of 423 Issues (608 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: A Superman DC PublicationView Brand Images2
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 05/03/1948
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 23 (8 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Jack Schiff (managing); Mort Weisinger (actual)
Disclose Notes: On-sale date from copyright registration. On-sale date of May 5 in blurb at the end of the Superman story in Action Comics #121.
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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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The Origin of Superman

Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman #53 published September 1948
as The Origin of Superman [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagStålmannen #1/1952 published June 1952
as Stålmannen verdens største eventyrhelt [Illustration on Cover, Front]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] published January 2013
as The Origin of Superman [Cover Reprint (on Interior Page) on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Editorial Advisory Board

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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An Open Letter to Superman Fans

Text Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ? [as Lois Lane]
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Synopsis: List of Superman's accomplishments in the "real world."
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Pages: 0.67
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Origin of Superman!

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]; Jor-El (flashback); Lara (flashback); Luthor (cameo); John Kent (1st named, flashback); Mary Kent (flashback); Nitro Kale (criminal)
Synopsis: After a prologue which demonstrates Superman's amazing abilities, his origin is recounted. On the scientifically advanced planet of Krypton, Jor-El fails to convince the Council of Five that Krypton is doomed. As Krypton explodes, Jor-El and Lara send their son to Earth, where he is found and adopted by the elderly Kents. As Clark grows to maturity he manifests abilities far beyond that of mortal men. On his deathbed, his father urges Clark to become a powerful force for good as Superman.
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In Content Item: FlagStålmannen #1/1952 published June 1952
as Hvorledes Stålmannen kom til jorden! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThree-Dimension Adventures Superman #[nn] published November 1953
as The Origin of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman from the Thirties to the Seventies #[nn] [Original Edition] published January 1971
as The Origin of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]black and white
In Content Item: FlagThe Best of DC #16 [Direct Sales] published September 1981
as The Origin of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] published March 1987
as The Origin of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] [First Printing] published May 1987
as The Origin of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman in the Forties #[nn] published December 2005
as The Origin of Superman [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman: A Celebration of 75 Years #[nn] published January 2013
as The Origin of Superman! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: The name John Kent appears on Superman's father's tombstone. This is the only time this name is used. Kryptonians are shown to have x-ray vision.
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You Run Faster in Keds!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): U. S. Keds
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement from U. S. Keds.
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Captain Tootsie Traps the Circus Culprit

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): C. C. Beck (signed)
Inker(s): C. C. Beck (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: informational, superhero
Feature(s): Captain Tootsie; Tootsie Roll Pop
Character(s): Captain Tootsie
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Pages: 1
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The Oracle from Metropolis!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Alvin Schwartz
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Professor Grog; Mike Mooney; Agamemnon; the Delphic Oracle; Denoxes
Synopsis: Professor Grog accidentally sends Superman and mechanic Mike Mooney back to ancient Egypt. The cynical Mooney tries to come up with ways to make money off of the Delphic Oracle, but Superman teaches him not to scoff at things he doesn't understand.
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Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: time-travel story
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Get Your Free Movie Star Pictures

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Schwinn
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Pages: 1
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Won - By a Whisper!

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: sports
Feature(s): Another Jim Wise "P-F" Sports Story; "P-F" Canvas Shoes
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Pages: 1
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff
Letterer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Shorty
First Line: Tryouts for the Baseball Team Today at the Stadium
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Pages: 2
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Look Kids! Get Your Own Scale Model of the History Making Freedom Train!

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Kellogg's Variety
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for premium from Kellogg's Variety.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Lit-Win
Penciller(s): Lit-Win
Inker(s): Lit-Win
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Daffy & Doodle
First Line: Puff! Puff!" "Last stop... all fares please!
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Pages: 0.67
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Superman's Secret Message

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Supermen of America
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 0.33
Disclose Notes: House ad for Supermen of America club.
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The Tiniest Things in the World

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Joe Samachson [as William Morrison]
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: informational
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Pages: 2
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Show Time

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Adventures of "Popsicle Pete"
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement from Popsicle, Fudgsicle & Creamsicle.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Phil Berube (signed)
Penciller(s): Phil Berube (signed)
Inker(s): Phil Berube (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Mister Grumble
First Line: Grrr - I'm hungry as a bear this morning...
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Pages: 1
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Rounding Up the Rustlers

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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): "U. S." Royal with His Jet-Propelled Bike; U. S. Bike Tires
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for bike tires from United States Rubber Company.
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A Job for Superhombre!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Don C. Cameron
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Lois Lane; Don Camero; Estrellita; The Eye [El Ojo]; Perry White; Mike the Clip; Horseface; the TNT Kid; Muggsy; Duke; Miss Tweek; Glass Jaw Grogan; One-Ear Eddie; Snapper
Synopsis: The Eye takes all the criminals in Metropolis to South America to set up a giant piracy operation, using the home of an old friend of Lois' as a front.
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Pages: 13
Disclose Notes: Don Camerro is named after writer Don Cameron.
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[untitled]

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Homer
First Line: Housewares? Two aisles over?
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Pages: 0.5
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Hi-Kids! Get This Cracker Jack Magic Pencil

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Cracker Jack
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: Advertisement from The Cracker Jack Co.
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How Much Do You Really Know About Baseball?

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Thom McAn
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Advertisement for Bobby Feller Photo Certificate from Thom McAn.
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New Handbook and New Air Rifle Catalog Ready

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy Air Rifles
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover. Advertisement for catalog from Daisy Manufacturing Company.
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Taste Treat to Share...

Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Milky Way
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover. Advertisement for Milky Way candy bars.

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