Released November 1949
Superman #61
Key Issue
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)
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)
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
Details
- Series
- Superman
- Cover Date
- November 1949
- Pages
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- UPC
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- Cover Price
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- Final Order Cutoff
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Creators
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ArtistWayne Boring
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WriterBill Woolfolk