Superman , #171

Published: August 1964

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Issue Contents:
The Nightmare Ordeal of Superman!

Story Featuring Superman

"This caveman stole my costume...and now he's clobbering me!"

Credits
Superman's Sacrifice!

Story Featuring Superman

"Superman! Either you kill someone here on Earth, or I'll use my mental energy to shatter this planet!"

Credits
The Curse of Magic!

Story Featuring Superman

"Did all my chores for today... this is one occasion I've got time on my hands!"

Storyline

Mr. Mxyzptlk from the 5th dimension stops by briefly to curse Superman: everything he says becomes a reality -- literally! Soon, Superman is afraid to even open his mouth, but the curse is lifted when Superman says his own name backwards.

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The Nightmare Ordeal of Superman

Story Featuring Superman

"I was the strongest man in the world, on Earth... but on this planet, I'm the weakest!"

Storyline

Superman ends up on a planet under a red sun and loses his superpowers. A caveman strikes him down and steals the Superman suit -- Superman, who was once the strongest man alive, is now the weakest! Eventually, Superman is rescued by his friends Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane, who have arrived from Earth in a spaceship.

Credits

Letter Column Featuring Metropolis Mailbag

Story Notes

Letters from Fay Chastain, Joel Caldwell, Robert Keyes, Norman Strobel, Janet Lafargue, Ted Green.

Ad Featuring Revolutionary War Soldiers

"204 pc. revolutionary war soldiers set only $1.98"

Story Notes

Back cover.

Ad Featuring Junior Sales Club of America Cards

"Nationally famous prizes at no cost to you!"

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Ad Featuring 100 Toy Soldiers

"100 pc. toy soldiers set $1.25"

Ad Featuring Roman War Soldiers

"132 pc. Roman soldiers set only $1.98"

Ad Featuring Tootsie [all other candies]

"I like chocolate fudge best!"

Ad Featuring Palisades Amusement Park Admission

"Be my guest at Americas greatest amusement park"

Ad Featuring Lucky Charms , Ad Featuring L.C. Leprechaun

"Look...a leprechaun!"

Ad Featuring Tootsie [all other candies]

"What makes a Tootsie Pop so special?"

How Superman Has Tricked Mr. Mxyzptlk

"Ever since he first met the Fifth-Dimensional imp, when he was Superboy in Smallville, the Man of Steel has had to resort to numerous strategies to get Mr. Mxyzptlk to say his name backwards--the only way to return him to his own world of Zrfff for..."

Story Notes

On the page between page 4 and page 5 of the previous story sequence.

Worth Shopping Around For...

Ad Featuring Trix , Ad Featuring Trix Rabbit

"Trix ...the corn cereal with... the tangy taste of natural fruit!"

Story Notes

On the page between page 4 and page 5 of the previous story sequence.

Ad Featuring Silly Putty

"You can have hours and hours of fun with Silly Putty"

Rocky and Bullwinkle

Story Featuring Rocky & Bullwinkle , Ad Featuring Cheerios

"Are Cheerios your favorite cereal, Bullwinkle?"

Ad Featuring Tootsie Roll

Rx Against Accidents!

"Now, boys, remember all the things I've told you about--and we'll have a lot of fun on this overnight hike."

Story Notes

The inside front cover PSA is produced in sequential comics-form format.