Superman #61 (1949)
Superman #61 is an issue of the Superman series from DC, released November 1, 1949. Written by Bill Woolfolk with artwork by Wayne Boring. Notable appearances include Kryptonite, Superman. This page represents the regular first-print edition.
The Prankster's Radio Program! (Superman vs the Prankster, with Lois Lane / written by Bill Woolfolk) -- 2. The Courtship of the Three Lois Lanes! (Superman, Lois, Perry White / written by Bill Woolfolk) -- 3. How To Be a Sports Announcer (full text article by Bill Stern) -- 4. Superman Returns To Krypton! (Superman, Lois, Perry, Jor-El, Lara, Ma and Pa Kent, red Kryptonite : Superman's origin retold, the first use of Kryptonite in a comic book / written by Bill Finger)
Key Facts
- Introduction of Kryptonite, an element that weakens Superman, depicted as a red gemstone in the turban of an enemy
- Origin of Superman retold
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