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The Superman Family, #165

Published: June-July 1974

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The Superman Family #165

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Issue Contents:
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]
  • Tlaca
  • Jimmy Olsen
  • Purple Pimpernel
  • Lois Lane
  • Superman
  • Brujo
  • Perry White
  • Superbaby
  • Krypto
Credits
Story Notes

Credits for pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Cover reads "Jimmy Olsen Presents The Superman Family", even though Supergirl stars in, and hosts the issue. After this gaffe, The starring character of the issue gets the presenting credit, until the book goes all-new with #182 (except for a missing Jimmy Olsen credit in #173)

Super-Contents
Story 1 1 page
Characters
  • Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]
  • Tlaca
  • Jimmy Olsen
  • Krypto
  • Lois Lane
  • Superbaby
  • Clark Kent
  • Perry White
Credits
Story Notes

This is a re-working of the cover from Adventure Comics #397. Supergirl figure is redrawn and stats of Superman family members appear alongside story titles. David Bachman has suggested new artwork could be by Pat Broderick.

Princess of the Golden Sun!
Story 2 20 pages superhero
Storyline

Supergirl moves to Florida and joins the faculty at the New Athens Experimental School. On her first day, she is attacked by Tlaca, an Aztec princess who gains the powers of anyone who defeats her.

Characters
  • Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]
  • Superman [Clark Kent]
  • Tlaca
  • Poxhuala
  • Mixcal (High-Priest)
  • Cortez (flashback, cameo)
  • Dean Betsy Lyman
  • Benjamin Pierce
  • Martin Hamilton
  • Eileen Falco
  • Kerry Berkman
  • Zor-El (on photo-gram)
  • Allura (on photo-gram)
Credits
Story Notes

Schwartz pay records indicate Saaf pencils and Colletta inks. Art Saaf pay receipts indicate he was paid for Pencils on the entire story and 6 pages of inks. Nick Caputo believes inks are entirely by Colletta. Schwartz records provided by DC Comics and Art Saaf pay receipts information provided by Steve Saaf.

Jimmy Olsen in Scotland Yard!
Story 3 9 pages superhero
Storyline

Perry sends Jimmy to England to work for Scotland Yard for a week. While there Jimmy tries to capture the Purple Pimpernel.

Characters
  • Jimmy Olsen
  • Perry White
  • Lucy Lane
  • Superintendent Baker
  • Purple Pimpernel [Lord Bunkley]
  • Sergeant Kipper
  • Superman
  • Stumpy
Credits
Superbaby's First Foster-Parents!

Featuring Superbaby

Story 4 11 pages superhero
Storyline

Superbaby lands on Earth and is discovered by Martha and Jonathan Kent. When they leave him at the orphanage another couple adopts him before the Kents can. This couple is trying to use the baby to fool some kidnappers and con them out of their money.

Characters
  • Superbaby
  • Jor-El
  • Lara
  • Jonathan Kent
  • Martha Kent
  • Reverend Blake
  • Millie
  • kidnappers
Credits
Supergirl's Career!
Story 5 1 page superhero
Storyline

Information on all the careers Supergirl/Linda Danvers has had.

Characters
  • Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]
  • Superman
  • Zor-El
  • Allura
Credits
Story Notes

Summary of Supergirl's adventures. Inks credits originally also given to Mike Sekowsky in error (per Tony Isabella). Jack Abel, as Mike Sekowsky's potential inker, from Ted Watson via the GCD Error List. One panel from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #252 (May 1959). Scene from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #285 (February 1962) with altered hairstyle. One panel from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #310 (March 1964). One panel from Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #318 (November 1964). Two panels from Adventure Comics (DC, 1938 series) #406 (May 1971). One panel and cover logo figure from Supergirl (DC, 1972 series) #1 (November 1972).

The Man Who Betrayed Superman's Identity!
Story 6 13 pages superhero
Storyline

Perry White attempts to capture Gentleman Jerry, a crook posing as a hobo. Perry is hit on the head and has amnesia and is tricked into trying to find out Superman's secret identity.

Characters
  • Superman
  • Lois Lane
  • Jimmy Olsen
  • Perry White
  • Dirk Denver (villain)
  • Superman Robots
  • Gentleman Jerry
  • Criminal Bureau of Information
  • Steve Bevan (actor)
  • Chuck Darren (F.B.I. Agent)
  • Rand Sterling (science-fiction writer)
Credits
Story Notes

Originally a Superman feature. Establishes Superman's height at 6'2" tall.

Lois Lane's Jungle Jeopardy!
Story 7 8 pages superhero
Storyline

Lois Lane travels to the Amazon with the Peace Corps. Secretly she is on the trail of the jewel thief Stace Lorin.

Characters
  • Lois Lane
  • Perry White
  • Stace Lorin [disguised as Van Coyle]
  • Rico (South American student)
  • Superman
Credits
Krypto's Three Amazing Transformations!
Story 8 8 pages superhero
Storyline

Bizarro gives Krypto a "gift" of a Red Kryptonite meteor. This Red Kryptonite turns Krypto into several different types of animals.

Characters
  • Krypto
  • Superboy
  • Bizarro
  • Sinbad
  • Mrs. O'Leary
  • Lana Lang (cameo)
  • Chief Parker
Credits
Story Notes

Originally a Superboy feature.

Clark Kent, Gangster!
Story 9 10 pages superhero
Storyline

When the Daily Planet goes on strike Superman decides to try out a new secret identity as a member of a criminal gang.

Characters
  • Pete the Penman (villain)
  • Kid Spade (villain)
  • "Pills" Paley (villain)
  • Mr. Kreep (villain)
  • Nitro Nick (all as Larceny, Inc., intro for all)
  • Superman
  • Perry White
  • Jimmy Olsen
  • Lois Lane
Credits
Story Notes

Originally a Superman feature.

Story 10 1 page
Credits