Giant Superman Annual #1 Replica Edition #[nn]

Oct 1998 · DC · 4.95 USD; 6.95 CAD

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About this Collection

This 1998 replica edition faithfully reproduces the 1960 Giant Superman Annual #1, a treasury-sized collection of classic Silver Age tales. Featuring a wide array of Superman Family members—including Clark Kent, Superboy, Supergirl, Krypto, and Superbaby—the stories span whimsical adventures and heartfelt moments, all presented in the oversized format that defined DC's annuals of the era.

In "Superman's First Exploit," a young Superman intercepts a mysterious rocket crash and uncovers a long-lost relative—his cousin Supergirl—whose arrival reveals the hidden survival of Argo City and the desperate mission her father sent her on to escape Kryptonite poisoning. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Al Plastino with inks by Plastino and colors by Rick Taylor, this 1998 Giant Superman Annual Replica Edition captures a pivotal moment in Superman’s early history, with a cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.

Contains 10 stories

Superman's First Exploit

8 pp · Superhero

The Witch of Metropolis

8 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry White

The Supergirl from Krypton!

7.67 pp · Superhero

Superman [Kal-ElClark Kent]Supergirl [Kara Zor-El] (introduction, first appearance, origin)Zor-El (introduction)Miss Hart (introduction)

In a rare moment of quiet, Superman spots a crashing rocket and discovers his long-lost cousin, Supergirl, who reveals her father sent her to Earth before Argo City fell to Kryptonite poisoning. With care and compassion, he helps her settle into a new life at the Midvale Orphanage, where she begins to understand what it means to be human.

Flag of Krypton

0.33 pp · Superhero

Krypton Flag

A Visit from Superman's Pal

8 pp · Superhero

SuperboyJimmy Olsen

The Girl in Superman's Past!

9.67 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Lori Lemaris (introduction, first appearance)Lois Lane

The Execution of Krypto

8 pp · Superhero

Superboy [Clark Kent]Krypto

The Fattest Girl in Metropolis

7.67 pp · Superhero

Lois LaneSupermanProfessor ColbyPerry WhiteJimmy Olsen

The Super-Brain of Jimmy Olsen

8 pp · Superhero

Jimmy OlsenLois LaneSupermanPerry WhiteProfessor Potter (first appearance)

In "The Super-Brain of Jimmy Olsen," Jimmy’s curiosity leads him to volunteer for a radical experiment by Prof. Potter, transforming him into the futuristic being known as the Cosmic Brain. As this evolved version of Jimmy, he directs Superman to alter the Antarctic icecap with a precise, urgent mission—only to return to normal, leaving behind a mystery about the planet’s fate.

The Super-Key to Fort Superman

12 pp · Superhero

SupermanLois LaneJimmy OlsenBatmanJoker (image on trophy)