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Issue: Superman #61
Publication Date: November 1949
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Issues: #61 of 423 Issues (608 Printings)
Title:
Variant: unnamed
Rating: [no rating]
Publisher: FlagDC
Brand: Superman DC National ComicsView Brand Images3
Indicia Publisher: National Comics Publications Inc.
On Sale Date: 08/29/1949
Volume: none
Pages: 52
ISBN: none
UPC/EAN: none
Price: $0.10 USD
Indicia Frequency:
Content Items: 23 (6 stories, 1 cover)
Editor(s): Whitney Ellsworth (credited); Mort Weisinger (actual)
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 #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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Illustration  on  Cover, Front
Credits
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): Ira Schnapp
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman; Lois Lane
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman #61 published February 1950
as Does Superman Prefer Lois Lane as a Blonde, Brunette or Red-Head? [Illustration on Cover, Front]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Kodak
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside front cover.
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The Prankster's Radio Program!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; The Prankster (villain); Lois Lane
Synopsis: The Prankster takes over Superman's radio show--and Supes has to fill 24 hours of radio time HIMSELF!!
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman #61 published February 1950
as The Prankster's Radio Program! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Previously credited to Bill Woolfolk, but not in his pay records according to Martin O'Hearn.
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Hal Newhouser

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Wheaties
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Pages: 1
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Captain Tootsie Saves the Day!

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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 Rolls
Character(s): Captain Tootsie; Rollo; Marybelle
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
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The Courtship of the Three Lois Lanes!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): Wayne Boring
Inker(s): Stan Kaye
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent]; Peggy Wilkins (introduction, Lois Lane's roommate); Lois Lane; Bill Smith; Perry White
Synopsis: Lois decides Superman might be more likely to fall in love with her if she changed her hair color.
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman #61 published February 1950
as The Courtship of the Three Lois Lanes! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 10
Disclose Notes: Previously credited to Bill Woolfolk, but not in his pay records according to Martin O'Hearn.
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daydream Mike and His Wonderful Bike!; Columbia
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Kellogg's Pep
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Pages: 1
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Jack Callahan
Penciller(s): Jack Callahan
Inker(s): Jack Callahan
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: childrens, humorous
Feature(s): Sunshine Nelly
Character(s): Sunshine Nelly
First Line: That's me!
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Pages: 1
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How to Be a Sports Announcer

Text Article  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Stern
Penciller(s): Raymond Perry ?
Inker(s): Raymond Perry ?
Colorist(s): Raymond Perry ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Genres: biography
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In Content Item: FlagSuperman #61 published February 1950
as How to Be a Sports Announcer [Text Article on Interior Page(s)]
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Miscellaneous
Pages: 2
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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): Henry Boltinoff
Subject Matter
Genres: celebrity, humorous
Feature(s): Little Pete
Character(s): Little Pete
First Line: R-rip" "Gosh, no wonder, look at the splinters!
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Pages: 0.5
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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
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Hollywood's Top Adventure Star!

Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): The Adventures of Alan Ladd
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Pages: 1
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Superman Returns to Krypton!

Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Bill Finger
Penciller(s): Al Plastino
Inker(s): Al Plastino
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: superhero
Feature(s): Superman
Character(s): Superman [Clark Kent] (origin retold); Jor-El; Lara; Pa Kent (unnamed); Ma Kent (unnamed); Swami Riva [Dan Rivers] (introduction, villain); Lois Lane; Perry White
Synopsis: Superman tails Lois as she investigates Swami Riva. When the swami hexes Superman, he appears to weaken, and the swami begins to sell his ability to hex Superman to members of the underworld. Superman traces the gem in the swami's turban to a meteorite, then follows the path of the meteorite back in time and across space to the planet Krypton, which he surveys as a phantom. He learns how Jor-El failed to convince his people of their impending down and sent his son to Earth where he was adopted by the elderly Kents. Superman returns to the present and puts Swami Riva out of business.
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In Issue: FlagMundo de Aventuras #128 published January 1952
In Issue: FlagMundo de Aventuras #130 published January 1952
In Issue: FlagMundo de Aventuras #129 published January 1952
In Issue: FlagSuperman - Kryptonite #[nn] published February 2013
In Content Item: FlagMundo de Aventuras #126 published January 1952
as Assim nasceu o Superhomem! [2/6] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMundo de Aventuras #127 published January 1952
as Assim nasceu o Superhomem! [3/6] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagMundo de Aventuras #125 published January 1952
as Assim nasceu o Superhomem! [1/6] [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagThe Greatest Golden Age Stories Ever Told #[nn] published March 1990
as Superman Returns to Krypton! [Story on Interior Page(s)]
In Content Item: FlagSuperman in the Forties #[nn] published December 2005
as Superman Returns to Krypton [Story on Interior Page(s)]
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Pages: 12
Disclose Notes: Superman learns his origin for the first time. Green Kryptonite introduced in this story.
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Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Bazooka
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.
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Promotional Material (from Publisher)  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Superman Socks
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Pages: 0.5
Disclose Notes: On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.
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Spoiling the Gangsters' Scheme

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Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: adventure
Feature(s): "U. S." Royal; U. S. Royal Bike Tires
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Pages: 1
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Story  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): Henry Boltinoff
Penciller(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Inker(s): Henry Boltinoff (signed)
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Genres: humorous
Feature(s): Shorty
First Line: The jackpot winner is--
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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): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Supermen of America
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Pages: 0.33
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Letterer(s): typeset
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Daisy B-B Guns
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Inside back cover.
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Advertisement  on  Interior Page(s)
Credits
Writer(s): ?
Penciller(s): ?
Inker(s): ?
Colorist(s): ?
Letterer(s): ?
Subject Matter
Feature(s): Electric Football
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Pages: 1
Disclose Notes: Back cover.

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