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... to change the Kryptonians minds about using the Zone as a place of punishment? That secret history was revealed in a book-length story in _Superboy_ #104, April 1963, by Robert Bernstein and George Papp. The story begins on Krypton where scientist Jor-El not only invented the robots which make housework a thing of the past, but the weather satellite which controls the planetary climate and a special suspended animation gas which allows criminals to be put to sleep and launched into orbit for the duration of their sentences. Since Jor-El invented the gas, it's his responsibility to administer it. Jor-El hates the job because Kryptonian science ha ...

... only Green Arrow. With MORE FUN #103 (Green Arrow and Dover and Clover), a little blurb in the corner asked "What was Superman like as a boy?". With #104 (and #106) Superboy got to share the cover with Dover and Clover. For #105 he got the cover solo for the story "The Million Dollar Marbles Tournament!" Exciting stuff indeed. On number 106, Superboy flipped pancakes while Dover and Clover watched. He received no mention at all on #107. MORE FUN was apparently not one of the publisher's best selling titles. Superboy only ran there for six issues before the entire book's line up was changed radically. In April 1946 came the big switchover. Superb ...

... Super Friends Superman vs. Muhammed Ali, by Joe Crowe Into the Archives Superman #8, by Neil Ottenstein The Girl Friend and the Pal Jimmy Olsen Giant #104, by Jon Knutson Section 9: TELEscopic VISION "We Have Been Through So Much..." by Zoomway Episode Review #3-06: "Don't Tug on Superman's Cape", by Marta Olson Section 10: Coming Attractions STAFF: ------ Jeffery D. Sykes, Editor-in-Chief Arthur E. LaMarche, Executive Coordinator of Reviews Nancy Jones, Executive Coordinator of Lois and Clark Section Editors: Chip Chandler Curtis Herink William O'Hara Joe Crowe Bill Meeks Shane Travis Steve Hanes Steven Younis LEGAL DISCLAIMERS: ---------------- ...

... yrne Blackout: Part 4 Superman #62, by Mark Lamutt Section 7: The Phantom Zone The Girl Friend and the Pal Lois Lane Giant #113 and Jimmy Olsen Giant #104 by Jon B. Knutson Into the Archives Superman #7, by Neil Ottenstein Super Friends DC Comics Presents #24 and #42, by Joe Crowe Section 8: The Phantom Zone The Wedding of Lois and Clark Action Comics #484, by Emes Votzedek TELEscopic VISION: Superman on the Small Screen Great X-Pectations (Episode Review) #3-10: "Virtually Destroyed", by Diane Levitan Section 9: TELEscopic VISION (cont) An Interview With K Callan Conducted by Nancy Jones Section 10: TELEscopic VISION (cont) It It To LAFF The Los ...

... introduction to the Man of Steel for new readers, featuring ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #526, ACTION COMICS #713, SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF STEEL #48, SUPERMAN #104, ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #527, and ACTION COMICS #714. The set also includes a free phonecard featuring 4-color art of Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, good for 5 minutes of credit on phones in the US. Scheduled to arrive April 24 PI Superman in Action Comics Vol. I Tiny Folio Abbeville Press Featuring the complete covers -- 300 images in full color -- from the first 25 years of ACTION COMICS! Introduction by fan favorite writer Mark Waid. SC, 4x4, 320pgs, FC $11.95 Superman in Action Comics ...

... reatest battles the Man of Steel has ever fought. The comics included in this set are ADVENTURES OF SUPERMAN #520 (ÒNight of 100 VillainsÓ); SUPERMAN #104 (featuring Darkseid and the Cyborg); SUPERMAN: MAN OF STEEL #30 Standard Edition (guest-starring Lobo); ACTION COMICS #713 (featuring Saviour); SUPERMAN: THE MAN OF TOMORROW #1 (featuring the return of Lex Luthor); and SUPERMAN/TOYMAN #1. Scheduled to arrive on February 14 PI Outburst: DC Firepower Premier Edition Cards SkyBox Feel the excitement with Outburst: DC Firepower Ñ the first DC Comics trading card series to feature an all-embossed format! With original computer-enhanced artwork, ...

... ory - Part 2 (of 2) Tomasi, Eaton, Eklund Cover by Jurgens & Austin 48 pgs, $2.95 Steel Annual #2 L. Simonson, Sharpe, & Pepoy 56 pgs, $3.95 Superman #104 Jurgens, Garcia-Lopez, & Rubinstein $1.95 July 25: Adventures of Superman #527 K. Kesel, Immonen, Marzan Jr $1.95 Steel #19 Michelinie, Gosier, & Faber $1.95 Superman vs. Aliens #3 (of 3) from DC and Dark Horse Dan Jurgens with Kevin Nowlan $4.95 JULY Super-FanÕs Total: $26.05 Hopeless CompletistÕs Total: $41.20 (!!!) August 1: Action Comics #714 Michelinie, Dwyer, & Rodier $1.95 Green Arrow #101 (Superman) Dixon, Damaggio, Campanella $2.25 August 8: Superboy #20 K. Kesel, Grummett, & Hazlewood ...

... ory - Part 2 (of 2) Tomasi, Eaton, Eklund Cover by Jurgens & Austin 48 pgs, $2.95 Steel Annual #2 L. Simonson, Sharpe, & Pepoy 56 pgs, $3.95 Superman #104 Jurgens, Garcia-Lopez, & Rubinstein $1.95 July 25:Adventures of Superman #527 K. Kesel, Immonen, Marzan Jr $1.95 Steel #19 Michelinie, Gosier, & Faber $1.95 Superman vs. Aliens #3 (of 3) from DC and Dark Horse Dan Jurgens with Kevin Nowlan $4.95 JULY Super-FanÕs Total: $26.05 Hopeless CompletistÕs Total: $41.20 (!!!) August 1: Action Comics #714 Michelinie, Dwyer, & Rodier $1.95 Green Arrow #101 (Superman) Dixon, Damaggio, Campanella $2.25 August 8: Superboy #20 K. Kesel, Grummett, & Hazlewood ...

... ory - Part 2 (of 2) Tomasi, Eaton, Eklund Cover by Jurgens & Austin 48 pgs, $2.95 Steel Annual #2 L. Simonson, Sharpe, & Pepoy 56 pgs, $3.95 Superman #104 Jurgens, Garcia-Lopez, & Rubinstein $1.95 July 25: Adventures of Superman #527 K. Kesel, Immonen, Marzan Jr $1.95 Steel #19 Michelinie, Gosier, & Faber $1.95 Superman vs. Aliens #3 (of 3) from DC and Dark Horse Dan Jurgens with Kevin Nowlan $4.95 JULY Super-FanÕs Total: $26.05 Hopeless CompletistÕs Total: $41.20 (!!!) 2. Spoilers: ÑÑÑÑÑÑ July 4: ÑÑÑ Action Comics #713 The serial killer plaguing Metropolis gains metahuman abilities and adopts the symbol of SupermanÕs death as he sets out to make ...

... via a report from a DC Panel at the New York Con last month. Ron Frenz *will* be the new regular penciller on SUPERMAN (probably beginning with issue #104 or #105), and Kieron Dwyer is the new regular penciller of ACTION COMICS (beginning with issue #712). SPOILERS! Here comes the info about stories happening later this year! S S U P P O E I R L M E A R N S Later this year, the Superman titles will feature a storyline depicting the trial and conviction of Superman by an intergalactic court for the destruction of Krypton [DidnÕt they do this on Buck Rogers? ÑJeff]; before itÕs over, the Man of Steel will be imprisoned in the heart of the nebula th ...