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Superman  (1939)

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DC May 1939

Superman #1

Superman #1
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Premiere issue of headlining Superman title
Origin of Superman
1st appearance of Ma and Pa Kent - Superman was first said to be found by a passing motorist in Action Comics #1
First pin-up poster in comics, back cover
2nd and 3rd printings exist
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DC Jun 1939

Superman #1

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Superman #1
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There were three printings of Superman #1 in 1939:
First printing - 500,000 copies
Second printing - 250,000 copies
Third printing - 150,000 copies
All printings have an advertisement on page 32 for Action Comics #14
The advertisement in copies of the first printing states an on-sale date of Action Comics #14 as June 2nd
The second and third printings of Superman #1 are indistinguishable from one another but differ from the first printing with ad copy that states "Now on Sale"
CGC does not differentiate the printings on the label but as of 2024 distinguishes between the two in the grader's notes
DC Jan 1999

Superman #1

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Superman #1
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Reprint of Superman #1, complete with full story and advertisements
Distributed with the Superman Masterpiece Edition Boxed Set by Chronicle Books which was packaged with an 8-inch statue and a hardcover book that chronicled the Golden Age of Superman
Values listed represent the comic book as a standalone item
DC Jul 2025

Superman #1

SDCC Alex Ross Exclusive Limited: 1,000
Superman #1
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Golden Age-sized format
DC Jul 2023

Superman #1

Convention Exclusive Limited: 1,200
Superman #1
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$65
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2023 convention exclusive
Facsimile foil edition
DC Jun 1940

Superman #5

Superman #5
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Lex Luthor appears with grey hair
Debut of Superman's photographic memory
First mention of Superman's suit being indestructible
DC Sep 1940

Superman #6

Superman #6
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First use of a splash page in a Superman comic
DC Nov 1940

Superman #7

Superman #7
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1st appearance of Perry White, editor-in-chief at the Daily Planet who was originally created for The Adventures of Superman radio program
DC May 1941

Superman #10

Superman #10
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Lex Luthor appears as a bald-headed man for the first time in standard comic books
DC Nov 1941

Superman #13

Superman #13
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Previously referred to only as Office Boy in Action Comics #6, the character is first called 'Jimmy' in this issue and will be given the full name Jimmy Olsen in Superman #15
DC Mar 1942

Superman #15

Superman #15
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Previously referred to only as Office Boy in Action Comics #6 and 'Jimmy' in Superman #13 - the character's full name, Jimmy Olsen is first used in this issue
DC May 1942

Superman #16

Superman #16
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1st cover appearance of Lois Lane on the Superman title and third cover appearance overall
DC Jul 1942

Superman #17

Superman #17
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Cover art featuring Hitler and Hirohito
Prototype of the Fortress of Solitude, referred to as the secret citadel and mountain retreat
DC Sep 1942

Superman #18

Superman #18
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Advertisement for Wonder Woman #1, published prior to the issue's release
DC Sep 1944

Superman #30

Superman #30
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1st appearance and origin of Mr. Mxyzptlk
First time Superman references his ability to "fly", previously he was known to leap
DC Jan 1946

Superman #38

Superman #38
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Classic story about an atomic bomb that was originally meant to be published in Superman #34 but was delayed due to government intervention resulting from heightened security during World War II
The first page of the comic book depicts Lex Luthor unleashing a weapon of mass destruction on Superman with the following text:
Now It Can Be Told. Due to wartime censorship restrictions on subjects dealing with Atomic experiments (see Time [Magazine], Aug. 20 1945, p. 72 and Newsweek, Aug 20 1945 p. 68), this story was not previously released to the public. You'll understand why as you read about the astounding weapon that Superman's ancient foe, Luthor, turns loose against a city in..."The Battle of the Atoms!"
DC May 1947

Superman #46

Superman #46
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First mention of Superboy in the Superman series, appears in a flashback
DC Jul 1948

Superman #53

Superman #53
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Origin of Superman retold
10 year anniversary of the Superman title
DC Nov 1948

Superman #55

Superman #55
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Referenced in Seduction of the Innocent, led to establishing the Comics Code Authority
Reason: a policeman is shot in the mouth with a water pistol and also advertisements for B-B guns
DC May 1949

Superman #58

Superman #58
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1st appearance of Tiny Trix
First mention of the Fortress of Solitude, a cave hideaway different than the traditional fortress introduced in Action Comics #241
DC Nov 1949

Superman #61

Superman #61
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Introduction of Kryptonite, an element that weakens Superman, depicted as a red gemstone in the turban of an enemy
Origin of Superman retold
DC Feb 1950

Superman #62

Superman #62
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Cover art featuring actor and director Orson Wells whose 1938 War of the Worlds radio program was so realistic it caused mass hysteria with the public believing the USA had been invaded by aliens
DC Jul 1950

Superman #65

Superman #65
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1st team appearance of Kryptonian Foes: Mala, Kizo, U-Ban
DC Jan 1951

Superman #68

Superman #68
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1st cover appearance of Lex Luthor in the Superman title

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