Superman, #61

Published: November-December 1949

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Story Featuring Superman

Credits
The Prankster's Radio Program!

Story Featuring Superman

Storyline

The Prankster takes over Superman's radio show--and Supes has to fill 24 hours of radio time HIMSELF!!

Credits
Story Notes

Previously credited to Bill Woolfolk, but not in his pay records according to Martin O'Hearn.

The Courtship of the Three Lois Lanes!

Story Featuring Superman

Storyline

Lois decides Superman might be more likely to fall in love with her if she changed her hair color.

Credits
Story Notes

Previously credited to Bill Woolfolk, but not in his pay records according to Martin O'Hearn.

How to Be a Sports Announcer
Superman Returns to Krypton!

Story Featuring Superman

Storyline

Superman tails Lois as she investigates Swami Riva. When the swami hexes Superman, he appears to weaken, and the swami begins to sell his ability to hex Superman to members of the underworld. Superman traces the gem in the swami's turban to a meteorite, then follows the path of the meteorite back in time and across space to the planet Krypton, which he surveys as a phantom. He learns how Jor-El failed to convince his people of their impending down and sent his son to Earth where he was adopted by the elderly Kents. Superman returns to the present and puts Swami Riva out of business.

Credits
Story Notes

Writer credit by Martin O'Hearn. Superman learns his origin for the first time. Green Kryptonite introduced in this story, though colored red.

Captain Tootsie Saves the Day!

Ad Featuring Captain Tootsie , Ad Featuring Tootsie Roll

Credits

"That's me!"

Story Featuring Little Pete

"R-rip" "Gosh, no wonder, look at the splinters!"

Story Notes

Back cover.

Story Notes

Inside back cover.

Superman's Secret Message

Story Featuring Shorty

"The jackpot winner is--"

Spoiling the Gangsters' Scheme
Story Notes

On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.

Editorial Advisory Board
Story Notes

On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.

Story Notes

On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.

Hollywood's Top Adventure Star!
Story Notes

On the page immediately preceding page 7 of the previous story sequence.

Story Notes

On the page immediately following page 6 of the previous story sequence.

Hal Newhouser
Story Notes

Inside front cover.