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Superman #181 (1965) · The Collector

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Superman (1939)
#181

DC Comics#181

Superman

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Superman #181

Part 1: The Super-Scoops of Morna Vine! / Part II: The Secret of the New Supergirl! / The Superman of 2965!

Publisher: DC Comics
Cover date: November 1965
On sale: Sep 16, 1965
Cover price: $0.12
Pages: 36
Rating: Approved by the Comics Code Authority

Key issue

1st appearance of Superman

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Printing not stated · $0.12
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Credits

Writers: Leo Dorfman, Henry Boltinoff, Edmond Hamilton
Pencillers: Curt Swan, Henry Boltinoff
Inkers: George Klein, Henry Boltinoff
Letterer: Henry Boltinoff

Sources

Grand Comics Database issue 19593

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Years ago, Klar Ken T5477 took over the role of Superman from his father, a role passed from father to son since the original Superman 1000 years before. The descendants of Superman have become immune to all forms of kryptonite, however a chemical residue left in sea water by a past atomic war paralyzes all people of Kryptonian descent. In the year 2965, Superman is deputized by the Federation of Planets to act as a lawman with unlimited powers. Klar is an ultra-news reporter who receives his latest assignment: Muto, one of this Superman's greatest foes, has been seen robbing a Neptunian bank.

Covers

Curt Swan, George Klein

Editor

Mort Weisinger

Cover letters

Ira Schnapp

Characters

Superman· 1st appearance
Clark Kent
Jimmy Olsen
Klar Ken T5477
Little Pete
Lois Lane
Muto
Perry White
Super-Turtle
Superman

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