The Superman Family, #176

Published: April-May 1976

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The Superman Family #176

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Issue Contents:
Jimmy Olsen Nashville Super-Star
1 page superhero
Characters
  • Jimmy Olsen
  • Superman [Clark Kent]
  • Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]
  • Lois Lane
  • Krypto
Twinkieless Gotham City
Story 1 1 page superhero
Characters
  • Batman
  • Robin
  • Penguin
  • Commissioner Gordon
Credits
Story Notes

Inside front cover.

Jimmy Olsen, Nashville Super-Star
Story 2 18 pages superhero
Storyline

When country music signer Red Tucker is killed in a plane crash, Jimmy travels to Nashville to uncover the details of his friend's death.

Characters
  • Jimmy Olsen
  • Morgan Edge
  • Clams Baker
  • Bonnie Lou Parker
  • Marsha Larch
  • Max Larch
  • Marty Wilson
  • Superman [Clark Kent]
  • Red Tucker
Story Notes

Jimmy notes that in attendance at Red Tucker's funeral are country music stars Chet Atkins, Roy Clark, Loretta Lynn. References to other music stars Hank Williams and Jim Croce.

Justice for All Includes Children, 2
Story 3 1 page advocacy; superhero
Credits
Story Notes

Public service announcement by National Periodical Publications for Juvenile Justice.

I Betrayed Superman
Story 4 10 pages superhero
Storyline

Perry assigns Lois to do a story on Maestro Stanislav's method acting school.

Characters
  • Lois Lane
  • Superman [Clark Kent]
  • Perry White
  • Marlon Brando (photo, cameo)
  • Dustin Hoffman (photo, cameo)
  • Paul Newman (photo, cameo)
  • Maestro Stanislav
  • Herschel
  • Johnny
Linda Danvers-- Movie Star!
Story 5 12 pages superhero
Storyline

Supergirl travels to a remote movie location as Linda Danvers as a guest of the producer and gets a bit part in a movie.

Characters
  • Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]
  • Brand Burton
  • Zita Monroe
  • Mrs. Seldon
Jimmy Olsen's Other Identities
Story 6 2 pages superhero
Storyline

Various secret identities that Jimmy Olsen has had in the past.

Characters
  • Jimmy Olsen
Credits
Story Notes

Reprints bits and pieces from past issues.

Story 7 1 page
Credits
Krypto's Super-Movie Stunts!
Story 8 8 pages superhero
Storyline

Krypto loses his collar and is adopted by movie producer Dan Diamond to be the stunt dog for Jowls.

Characters
  • Krypto
  • Superboy [Clark Kent]
  • Dan Diamond
  • Jowls (Movie dog)
Credits