Superman #61

DC ⋅ 1949
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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

🥈 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

5.0 sold for $550 [$405 in 2013] +36%

Issue Details

Publisher

DC

Artist

Wayne Boring

Writer

Bill Woolfolk

Published

November 1949

Synopsis

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)

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