Synopsis
Criminal John Corben, who is nearly killed in an auto accident, is given a robot body powered by uranium. When he is hit by bullets meant for Lois, she assumes he is really Superman. Recognizing a good idea, Corben impersonates Superman to collect more uranium. Running out of sources of uranium, Corben learns that he can also be powered by kryptonite. But he doesn't realize that the kryptonite he steals is fake, prop kryptonite and collapses.
Notes
Facsimile reproduction of Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #252 May 1959 issue (first appearance of Supergirl), including the cover, stories, letter pages and advertisements from the original issue. The interior paper stock is a lightweight newsprint similar to the original issue. Modern DC logo, barcode, and age rating have been added to the back cover.
Reprinted from
Reprinted in
- Superman Annual #1
- Superman Annual #2— page 8, panel 6 through page 9, panel 2 cut
- Action Comics #334
- Superman #217
- Secret Origins #2
- DC Special Series #19
- Superman from the Thirties to the Eighties #[nn]
- Giant Superman Annual #1 Replica Edition #[nn]— as reprinted in Superman Annual #1
- Supergirl Archives #1
- Millennium Edition: Action Comics 252 #[nn]
- Showcase Presents: Superman #1
- DC Silver Age Classics Action Comics 252 #[nn]
- The Great Superman Comic Book Collection #[nn]
- Supermann #15/1969
- Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #2
- Superman #4/1966
- Superman Mannen av stål [Alle Tiders Superhelter] #[nn]— 2. translation
- Superman in the Fifties #[nn]
- Showcase Presents: Supergirl #1
- Superserien spesialnummer #[nn]
- Albi del Falco #205
- Superman en Batman #6/1967
- DC Comics Graphic Novel Collection #23
- Supergirl: The Silver Age Omnibus #1
- Supergirl: The Silver Age #1
- Action Comics 80 Years of Superman: The Deluxe Edition #[nn]
- The Great Superman Comic Book Collection #[nn]
- Superman in the Fifties #[nn]
- DC Finest: Supergirl: The Girl of Steel #[nn]
- Star Album (Supermoça) #1
Credits
- Script
- Robert Bernstein, Henry Boltinoff, Otto Binder
- Pencils
- Curt Swan, Al Plastino, Henry Boltinoff, Howard Sherman
- Inks
- Al Plastino, Henry Boltinoff, Howard Sherman
- Editor
- Mort Weisinger
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