The Superman Family, #166
Published: August-September 1974
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The Murdering Arm of Metropolis
Characters
- Bizarro No. 1
- Linda Lee Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Jimmy Olsen (mainstream Universe)
- Superbaby
- Supergirl (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Pencils: Nick Cardy
- Inks: Nick Cardy
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Characters
- Bizarro No. 1
- Linda Lee Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Lex Luthor (mainstream Universe)
- Jimmy Olsen (mainstream Universe)
- Superbaby
- Superboy (mainstream Universe)
- Supergirl (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
- Pencils: John Rosenberger
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Pencils: George Papp
- Pencils: John Forte
- Inks: John Rosenberger
- Inks: George Klein
- Inks: Jim Mooney
- Inks: George Papp
- Inks: John Forte
- Letters: Gaspar Saladino
Story Notes
Art from stories in this issue.
The Murdering Arm of Metropolis [Part I]
Storyline
When Dr. Foxley is killed, Lois Lane is an eyewitness. She is taken to SIA headquarters by Simon Cross for debriefing and the SIA chief teams her up with Simon to find the killer.
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Dr. Foxley
- Simon Cross
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: John Rosenberger
- Inks: John Rosenberger
- Letters: Ben Oda
Part II: Lois Lane, Undercover Agent!
Storyline
Lois Lane trains with Simon Cross and then they go out to investigate Spangle and are attacked.
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Simon Cross
- Roger Tempton
- Spangle
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: John Rosenberger
- Inks: John Rosenberger
- Letters: Ben Oda
Part III: The Secret of Spangle's Garden
Storyline
Lois Lane discovers who killed Simon Cross and Dr. Foxley.
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Simon Cross
- Roger Tempton
- Spangle
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: John Rosenberger
- Inks: John Rosenberger
- Letters: Ben Oda
Olsen's Super-Survival Kit!
Storyline
Jimmy travels to a South American country as a secret agent.
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Lucy Lane
- Jimmy Olsen (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
- Rosita
- Carmenita
- Professor Juarez
- General Pedro
Credits
- Script: Otto Binder
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
- Letters: Joe Letterese (uncertain)
The Great Supergirl Double-Cross!
Storyline
When Supergirl mistakes Lena Thorul's new boyfriend for an enemy agent she breaks up their romance. Upon finding out she was wrong she has to get them back together.
Characters
- Jeff Colby
- Edna Danvers
- Fred Danvers
- Linda Lee Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Lex Luthor (mainstream Universe)
- Supergirl (mainstream Universe)
- Lena Thorul
Credits
- Script: Leo Dorfman
- Pencils: Jim Mooney
- Inks: Jim Mooney
- Letters: Joe Letterese
Story Notes
In this story, Lena Thorul weds Jeff Colby, an FBI agent who once arrested Lex Luthor.
Credits
- Script: Guy Lillian
- Pencils: Ross Andru
- Inks: Mike Esposito
Superbaby Captures the Pumpkin Gang!
Storyline
Superbaby and Officer Parker stop the Pumpkin Gang.
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Jonathan Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Martha Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Officer Parker
- Superbaby
- The Pumpkin Gang [Krimp
- Spider
- third unnamed criminal] (villains)
- Mayor of Smallville
Credits
- Script: Leo Dorfman
- Pencils: George Papp
- Inks: George Papp
- Letters: Joe Letterese
Story Notes
"An Untold Story of Superman When He Was Superbaby!"
Lex Luthor and Clark Kent: Cell-Mates!
Storyline
Lex Luthor frames Clark Kent after Clark's father, as a member of the parole board, refuses to parole Luthor. Clark ends up having to share a cell with Luthor.
Characters
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Jonathan Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Krypto (mainstream Universe)
- Lex Luthor (mainstream Universe)
- Superboy (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Edmond Hamilton
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: George Klein
- Letters: Joe Letterese
Story Notes
Originally a Superboy feature. Writer credit from Martin O'Hearn.
Car 45, Get Lost!
Storyline
Bizarro and Bizarro Junior come to Earth and join the Metropolis Police Force.
Characters
- Bizarro Junior No. 1
- Bizarro No. 1
- Clark Kent (mainstream Universe)
- Superman (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: Jerry Siegel
- Pencils: John Forte
- Inks: John Forte
- Letters: Joe Letterese
Fact File on the Superman Family
Characters
- Linda Lee Danvers (mainstream Universe)
- Lois Lane (mainstream Universe)
- Lucy Lane
- Lana Lang (mainstream Universe)
- Jimmy Olsen (mainstream Universe)
- Supergirl (mainstream Universe)
- Perry White (mainstream Universe)
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
- Pencils: John Rosenberger
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Pencils: Bob Oksner
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Inks: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Inks: Bob Oksner
- Inks: George Klein