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Elson's Presents Super Heroes Comics#1
Cover: Dick Giordano

Elson's Presents Super Heroes Comics #1

Jan 1981 · DC
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In "Where No Superman Has Gone Before," Superman pushes past his limits in a desperate attempt to save an unconscious Supergirl, only to find himself on the brink of shattering the golden veil that marks the boundary of mortal existence. Written by Len Wein and illustrated by Jim Starlin, with inks by Romeo Tanghal and colors by Jerry Serpe, this 1981 DC story sees the Spectre intervene to teach Superman a profound lesson about the true nature of power and restraint. The cover, penciled and inked by Dick Giordano, captures the moment of cosmic tension with striking intensity.

Contains 6 stories
Where No Superman Has Gone Before
17 pp
SupermanSupergirlThe Spectre [Jim Corrigan] (guest star)Mongul (flashback)Warworld (flashback)Lois Lane (flashback)Jimmy Olsen (flashback)Steve Lombard (flashback)Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz] (flashback)Jor-El (flashback)Lara (flashback)Jonathan Kent (flashback)The Grim ReaperGod

In "Where No Superman Has Gone Before," Superman pushes past his limits chasing an unconscious Supergirl into the forbidden reaches of space, only to face the golden veil that marks the edge of existence. Stopped by the spectral presence of The Spectre, he’s confronted with truths about power, restraint, and the weight of responsibility—lessons that challenge everything he thought he knew.

Whatever Happened to Dr. Mid-Nite?
8 pp · Superhero
Dr. Mid-NiteAlvin Miller (villain)Officer JansonDr. Gordon OgilvyLieutenant BurkeSenator B. J. PotterTim (villain)
Closed Circuit!
17 pp · Superhero
Guest Star: TaliaRobinThe Electrocutioner (introduction, villain)

In "Closed Circuit!", Batman confronts the Electrocutioner, a vigilante who executes criminals freed due to legal loopholes, blurring the line between justice and vengeance. As Gotham grapples with this new threat, Bruce Wayne grows uneasy about a rising rival to Wayne Enterprises—while Dick's probing into the company uncovers unsettling truths that challenge everything he thought he knew.

Wolf in the Fold
8 pp
BatmanCommissioner James Gordon
The Pied Piper's Paradox Peril!
12 pp · Superhero
Flash [Barry Allen]Pied Piper
The Deadliest Man Alive!
13 pp · Superhero

In "The Deadliest Man Alive!", Flash finds himself overwhelmed by radiation after accidentally freeing the Atomic Skull from Superman's Island prison, forcing him to seek help from Firestorm before the energy surge proves fatal.

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Cast · 24 characters

Full credits

writer Len Wein
colorist Jerry Serpe
letterer John Costanza
cover pencils, inks Dick Giordano

Reprints

↩ Reprints Batman #331 (1981), DC Comics Presents #29 (1981), The Flash #293 (1981)

Reprinted in Elson's Presents Super Heroes Comics #2 (1981), Elson's Presents Super Heroes Comics #3 (1981), Elson's Presents Super Heroes Comics #4 (1981)

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