The Superman Family, #198
Published: November-December 1979
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Characters
- Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]
- Superboy [Clark Kent]
- Lois Lane
- Jimmy Olsen
- Clark Kent (Earth-2)
- Lois Lane (Earth-2)
Credits
- Pencils: José Luis García-López
- Inks: José Luis García-López
- Letters: Todd Klein
Challenge of the Green K-tastrophe!
Storyline
Mr. Wenton has invented synthetic liquid Green Kryptonite. He travels to Smallville to ask Superboy to test it but criminals discover his plans and kidnap him and the Green Kryptonite.
Characters
- Superboy [Clark Kent]
- "Marbles"
- Sedgeworth Wenton
- Chief Parker
- Lana Lang
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Inks: Joe Giella
- Colors: Gene D'Angelo
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Clark and Lana are travelling by train to a Beatles concert. Last Superboy in Superman Family; his stories continue in The New Adventures of Superboy.
The Leaning Tower of Metropolis!
Storyline
Colonel Future tries to destroy the Daily Star building. Clark must make sure he stops Colonel Future without revealing his secret identity to his mother-in-law.
Characters
- Superman [Clark Kent] (Earth-2)
- Ella Lane (Lois Lane's mother)
- Lois Lane (Earth-2)
- Colonel Future
- Jimmy Olsen (Earth-2)
Credits
- Script: Cary Bates
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Inks: Dave Hunt
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Milt Snapinn
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics. Earth-2 story.
Green Lantern vs Triclops Three-Eyed Keeper of the Cave
Characters
- Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]
- Triclops
Credits
- Pencils: Curt Swan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
Phantom of the Opry
Featuring Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen
Storyline
Jimmy Olsen must figure out who is trying to destroy the Metropolis Opry House.
Characters
- Jimmy Olsen
- Hank Rogers (country music singer)
- Barbara Bench
- Winston J. Cartwright
- Perry White
- Lois Lane
- Stella
- Catherine Sloan St. James
- Penny Sue Klemmer
Credits
- Script: Gerry Conway
- Pencils: John Calnan
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Jerry Serpe
- Letters: Ben Oda
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
The Riddle of the Runaway Rocket!
Featuring Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane
Storyline
Lois Lane investigates a Roller Derby team that skates inhumanly fast.
Characters
- Lois Lane
- Regine Williams
- Bobbi
- Perry White
- Jimmy Olsen
- Wani
- Louie
Credits
- Script: Gerry Conway
- Pencils: Bob Oksner
- Inks: Vince Colletta
- Colors: Jerry Serpe
- Letters: Shelly Leferman
Story Notes
Credits for script, pencils and inks confirmed from Julius Schwartz's editorial records, provided by DC Comics.
Credits
- Script: E. Nelson Bridwell
- Pencils: Kurt Schaffenberger
- Inks: Kurt Schaffenberger
The Cosmic Abduction!
Storyline
When Brad Reynolds, a famous Science Fiction writer, disappears off a full plane in mid-flight Supergirl must determine what happened.
Characters
- Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]
- Brad Reynolds (science fiction writer)
- Peter Barton
- Valerie Myles
- Ralph Painter
Credits
- Script: Jack C. Harris
- Pencils: Don Heck
- Inks: Joe Giella
- Colors: Adrienne Roy
- Letters: Ben Oda