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

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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