DC Released January 1960

Superboy #78 (1960)

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Superboy #78 is an issue of the Superboy series from DC, released January 1, 1960. Written by Otto Binder with artwork by Curt Swan. Notable appearances include Mr. Mxyzptlk, Superboy. This page represents the regular first-print edition.

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Published January 1960
Pages 26

Claire Kent, Alias Super-Sister! (Superboy, Ma and Pa Kent, Lana Lang, Superboy robots / written by Otto Binder : reprinted in: 80 Page Giant #1) Because he was sexist, Superboy is turned into Supergirl! Casey the Cop (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) The Origin of Superboy's Costume! (Superboy, Super-Baby, Ma and Pa Kent) How did Superboy's costume get made from blankets from Krypton? Varsity Vic (gag strip by Henry Boltinoff) The Ghost of Jor-El! (Superboy, Jor-El, Mr. Mxyzptlk / written by Jerry Siegel : reprinted in: Superman Annual #8, Limited Collectors' Edition C-45) Is it really Jor-El, or one of Mxy's tricks?

Key Facts

  • First meeting of Superboy and Mr. Mxyzptlk
  • Origin of Superboy

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Cover art for Superboy #78
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