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Cover: Dick Sprang & Jack Kirby & Gil Kane & Joe Certa & Lee Elias & Carmine Infantino & Ross Andru & Jerry Ordway & Stan Kaye & Joe Giella & Joe Kubert & Mike Esposito

Secret Origins Replica Edition #1

Feb 1998 · DC · 4.95 USD; 6.95 CAD
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This 1998 replica edition reprints the first issue of DC's classic series Secret Origins, presenting a facsimile of the original 1961 comic that explored the early adventures and backstories of iconic superheroes. Part of DC's Replica Edition line, it faithfully reproduces the cover, ads, and interior pages of the debut issue, offering collectors a pristine copy of a key Silver Age artifact.

Contains 7 stories
The Origin of the Superman-Batman Team
12 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Batman [Bruce Waynealso as Superman]Robin [Dick Grayson]Powerman (a robot, introduction)Lex Luthor (villain)
Secret of the Eternal City
15 pp · Adventure, Science Fiction
Adam Strange (introduction, origin)Alanna [aka Allana] (introduction)Sardath (Alanna's father scientist, introduction)inhabitants of SamakandThe Eternals (villains)

In "Secret of the Eternal City," an Earth archaeologist is suddenly whisked away by a zeta-beam to the distant planet Rann, where he encounters the enigmatic Alanna and the brilliant scientist Sardath. As alien invaders known as The Eternals lay siege to the world, he joins Alanna on a perilous journey to the hidden city of Samakand in search of a legendary life-metal called vitatron. With cunning and courage, he outwits the enemy, only to vanish back to Earth—his fate tied to the next mysterious zeta-beam.

The Planet of Doomed Men
15 pp · Superhero
Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (origin recap)The Guardians of the Universe (introduction)Green Lantern [Abin Sur] (flashback)CaloriansThe Dryg (villain)

When Hal Jordan’s energy duplicate is called upon by the Guardians for the first time, he’s quickly sent to the distant planet Calor—where he must face the monstrous Dryg and prevent the extinction of the Calorians. A high-stakes mission in a world on the brink, this tale blends cosmic urgency with the weight of responsibility.

The Secrets of the Sorcerer's Box!
6 pp · Adventure
Challengers of the Unknown [Ace MorganProf HaleyRed RyanRocky Davis] (introduction for all, origin)un-named sailorsun-named citizensMr. Morelian (villain, introduction, death)

When a storm crashes the jet carrying four heroes to a radio show, they awaken unharmed—down to a working watch—believing they’re living on borrowed time. Determined to make every moment count, they embrace daring missions to help others, testing the limits of courage and fate. Their first true test comes when Morelian, a descendant of Merlin, calls them to unlock four chambers of a forbidden alchemist’s box and witness wonders unseen since the dawn of man.

Secret Origin of Wonder Woman
13 pp · Superhero
Wonder Woman [Diana Princealso as Wonder Girl]HippolytaAphroditeAthenaMercuryHercules
The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel
6 pp · Superhero
Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzzaka John Jones] (introduction, origin)Dr. Mark Erdel (introduction, death)Lt. Saunders

In "The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel," a brilliant but deceased scientist’s invention accidentally opens a portal to Mars, bringing a stranded alien to Earth. Now living among humans, the Martian chooses a new path—joining the police force to protect the world that now holds him.

Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt
12 pp · Superhero
The Flash [Barry Allen] (introduction, scientist, origin)The Flash [Jay Garrick] (image only)Iris West (introduction)The Turtle Man [aka later as The Turtle] (villain, introduction)

In "Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt," Barry Allen's life changes in an instant when a lab accident with chemicals and lightning unleashes his super-speed, transforming him into the Flash—inspired by the golden-age hero of the same name. Now racing against time, he must confront an unexpected foe: the Turtle Man, known as "The Slowest Man Alive," whose very existence challenges everything he thought he knew about speed and strength.

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Full credits

artist Gil Kane
cover pencils Dick Sprang
cover pencils, inks Jack Kirby
cover pencils, inks Gil Kane
cover pencils, inks Joe Certa
cover pencils, inks Lee Elias
cover pencils Carmine Infantino
cover pencils Ross Andru
cover inks Jerry Ordway
cover inks Stan Kaye
cover inks Joe Giella
cover inks Joe Kubert
cover inks Mike Esposito

Reprints

↩ Reprints Detective Comics #225 (1955), Showcase #4 (1956), Showcase #6 (1957), World's Finest Comics #94 (1958), Showcase #17 (1958), Wonder Woman #105 (1959), Green Lantern #1 (1960), Secret Origins #1 (1961)

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