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Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

Showcase Presents: DC Comics Presents: The Superman Team-Ups #2

Sep 2013 · DC · 19.99 USD; 23.99 CAD
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This second volume in the Showcase Presents series reprints a hefty collection of Superman team-up stories from the 1970s and early 1980s, originally featured in DC Comics Presents. Presented in black-and-white on newsprint paper, the book gathers issues #10 through #26 of the series, showcasing the Man of Steel partnering with a wide array of DC heroes, from Batman and Wonder Woman to lesser-known characters like the Freedom Fighters and the Ray. It's a budget-friendly way to experience a key era of Superman's Bronze Age adventures, highlighting the collaborative spirit of the DC Universe during that period.

Contains 25 stories
The Key That Unlocked Chaos!
17 pp · Superhero
SupermanMartian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz, The Manhunter from Mars]Mongul (intro, villain)Steve LombardJimmy OlsenLois LaneThe Warzoon (aliens, flashback)The Largas (aliens, flashback)
Warworld
17 pp · Superhero
SupermanSupergirlMongul (villain)Lois Lane (flashback)Jimmy Olsen (flashback)Steve Lombard (flashback)J'onn J'onzz (flashback)The Arkymandryte (flashback)

In "Warworld," Superman and Supergirl face off against Mongul, who has seized control of the planet’s deadly arsenal. As they work to dismantle Warworld’s machinery, they’re left stunned when Mongul himself vanishes—nowhere to be found, despite their victory.

Where No Superman Has Gone Before
17 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]The Spectre [Jim Corrigan] (guest star)Mongul (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 Reaper
A Dream of Demons!
17 pp · Superhero
Justice League of America [Superman (Earth-1)Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]Green Arrow (Earth-1)Batman (Earth-1)] (flashback)Justice Society of America [Superman (Earth-2)Wonder Woman (Earth-2)Green Lantern [Alan Scott]Dr. Mid-NiteDr. Fate] (flashback)Black CanaryDoctor Destiny (villain)Larry Lance (flashback)
The Deadliest Show on Earth!
17 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Robin [Dick Grayson]AngieWaldo SimpsonLois LaneJimmy Olsenan evil clown (villain)

In "The Deadliest Show on Earth!", Dick Grayson stumbles upon a seemingly festive circus only to find the atmosphere eerily off—especially when he meets Waldo the clown, who doesn’t remember him. As Robin digs deeper, he uncovers a sinister plot: the circus performers are under a hypnotic trance, and even Superman is being manipulated by a hidden enemy pulling the strings from the shadows.

The Super-Prisoners of Love
17 pp · Superhero
SupermanWonder WomanEros (villain)AphroditeSteve TrevorLois LaneLana Langa minotaur
Man and Supermarvel!
17 pp · Superhero
SupermanCaptain MarvelJimmy OlsenMr. Mxyzptlk (villain)Supergirl (flashback)Mary Marvel (flashback)River-Rat GangMr. Mind (villain)Mrs. Potter

In "Man and Supermarvel!", Superman finds himself swapped with Captain Marvel—costume, powers, and all—thanks to a mischievous prank by Mr. Mxyzptlk. As the two heroes scramble to reverse the mix-up, they're drawn into a tangled web of deception when the imp crosses paths with his shadowy ally, Mr. Mind, whose own plans may be far more dangerous than a simple joke.

The Beast-Man That Shouted "Hate" at the Heart of the U.N.!
25 pp · Superhero
The Marvel Family [Captain MarvelCaptain Marvel Jr.Mary MarvelHoppy the Marvel BunnyUncle Marvel]SupermanKing Kull (villain)Mr. Mxyzptlk (villain)Mr. Mind (villain)Dr. Sivana (flashback)Captain Nazi (flashback)Crocodile Man (flashback)Nippo (flashback)Mr. Banjo (flashback)IBAC (flashback)ShazamMillieJimmy Olsen

In "The Beast-Man That Shouted 'Hate' at the Heart of the U.N.!", Superman and Captain Marvel find themselves caught in a bizarre cross-dimensional trap when Mr. Mxyzptlk, allied with Mr. Mind and King Kull, sends them hurtling into Hoppy the Marvel Bunny’s universe. With their powers and costumes restored, the heroes must navigate a surreal reality where the usual rules don’t apply—while Mxy’s playful mischief takes a darker turn as the true threat emerges.

The Metamorphosis Machine!
17 pp · Superhero
SupermanMan-BatAtomic Skull (villain)Josh CoyleSteve LombardFrancine LangstromRebecca LangstromFelicia (villain, death)
Whatever Happened to Starman?
25 pp · Superhero
SupermanStarman [Prince Gavyn]Mongul (villain)Lady MerriaJediah RikaneMn'TorrClryssa (flashback)Lord Protector Oswin (flashback)
The Stars, Like Moths...!
17 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Hawkgirl [Shayera Hol]Dr. Irwin WrightVar-El (flashback)Krypton (flashback)
Stop the World -- I Want to Go Home!
17 pp · Superhero
SupermanThe Flash [Barry Allen]Minaar (villain)Klaanu (villain)Syryna (villain)
The Thing That Goes Woof in the Night!
19 pp · Superhero
SupermanPlastic ManToyman [Winslow P. Schott] (villain)Jimmy OlsenDollface (villain)Mr. Fliptop (villain)Woozy Winks
The Day the Elements Went Wild!
19 pp · Superhero
SupermanMetamorphoJava (villain)Sapphire StaggMorgan EdgeLouSimon Stagg
The Terrible Tinseltown Treasure-Trap Treachery!
27 pp · Superhero
SupermanThe JokerPerry WhiteThe Prankster (villain)Lois LaneJimmy OlsenAlfred Pennyworth (cameo)Batman (cameo)Robin (cameo)Lana Lang (on tv)
The Specter of War!
19 pp · Superhero, War
SupermanUnknown SoldierPerry WhiteGeneral WilsonRed TornadoDoctor KlestMajor Amos (villain)
In Final Battle
27 pp · Superhero
Legion of Super-Heroes [Sun BoyCosmic BoyBrainiac 5WildfireElement LadShadow LassSupergirl (cameo)Ferro Lad (flashback)]Justice League of America [Green Lantern [Hal Jordan] (cameo)Red Tornado (cameo)Black Canary (cameo)Superman]Jimmy OlsenLois Lanethe Sun-Eater (villain)Mongul (villain)
The Man Who Created Villains!
25 pp · Superhero
Chris King [as Beast-Maniacas Prismas Essence]Vicki Grant [as Spheraas Blazerinaas Thundera]SupermanPerry WhiteJimmy OlsenThe Nullifier (villain)The Master (villain)

In "The Man Who Created Villains!", Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen are sent by Perry White to the curious town of Fairfax, where an unusual surge of heroes has drawn attention. There, they meet local residents Chris and Vicki, who are caught in a persistent struggle against the enigmatic Master and his ever-growing roster of villains.

The Chaos Network
25 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Firestorm [Ronnie RaymondMartin Stein]Kriss-Kross [Kristopher Kross] (villain, introduction)Mr. CorplyF.B.I. Agent Gleason
The Wizard Who Wouldn't Stay Dead!
25 pp · Superhero
Global Guardians [SeraphGreen FuryRising SunOlympianLittle MermaidJack O'LanternDoctor Mist]SupermanThaumar Dhai (villain)Ashtoreth (villain)Moloch (villain)Echidne (villain)Søtrold (villain)FergusDubh Magus (villain)El Dorado (villain)Snow-Woman [Yuki-Onna] (villain)
From Eternia -- with Death!
17 pp · Fantasy, Superhero
SupermanHe-Man [Prince Adam]Masters of the UniverseSkeletor (villain)Man-at-ArmsTeelaJosh CoyleBattle-Cat [Cringer]The CrusherBeastman (villain)

When Skeletor's assault on Castle Grayskull unleashes a dimensional rift, Superman is pulled from Earth and stranded on Eternia. Forced to confront the sorcerer's dark ambitions, he joins forces with He-Man in a battle that spans realms.

Eight Arms of Conquest!
17 pp · Superhero
SupermanAquamanDr. Jenet KlyburnDr. MarcheTopoalien octopi (villains)
Black Adam
25 pp
SupermanCaptain Marvel (origin)Black Adam (villain, origin)The M.E.L.F. (villains)ShazamUncle Marvel [as Uncle Dudley]Jimmy OlsenBilly Batson (Earth-1)
Crisis on Three Earths!
41 pp · Superhero
Superman (Earth-1)Superman (Earth-2)Alexander Luthor (introduction)Ultra Man (Earth-3) (villain)Lex Luthor (Earth-1) (villain)Lex Luthor (Earth-2) (villain)Lois Lane (Earth-1)Lois Lane (Earth-2)Jimmy Olsen (Earth-1)Lois Lane-Luthor (Earth-3)

In "Crisis on Three Earths!", the Luthors of Earth-1 and Earth-2, frustrated by their repeated defeats at the hands of their respective Supermen, swap places in a desperate bid to outwit their foes. When that fails, they flee to Earth-3, where they join forces with Ultraman for a new scheme threatening the stability of both Earth-1 and Earth-2. With the two Supermen now united and a new Earth-3 hero stepping forward, the battle for the multiverse begins.

When You Wish Upon a Planetoid!
23 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Atomic Skull (villain)The ControllersPerry WhiteLois LaneLana LangJimmy OlsenDr. ValeBatman (cameo)Josh CoyleMartha Kent (flashback)Jonathan Kent (flashback)

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Full credits

writer Len Wein
letterer Todd Klein
cover pencils Ross Andru
cover inks Dick Giordano

Reprints

↩ Reprints DC Comics Presents #27 (1980), DC Comics Presents #28 (1980), DC Comics Presents #29 (1981), DC Comics Presents #30 (1981), DC Comics Presents #31 (1981), DC Comics Presents #32 (1981), DC Comics Presents #33 (1981), DC Comics Presents #34 (1981), DC Comics Presents #35 (1981), DC Comics Presents #36 (1981), DC Comics Presents #37 (1981), DC Comics Presents #38 (1981), DC Comics Presents #39 (1981), DC Comics Presents #40 (1981), DC Comics Presents #41 (1982), DC Comics Presents #42 (1982), DC Comics Presents #43 (1982), DC Comics Presents #44 (1982), DC Comics Presents #45 (1982), DC Comics Presents #46 (1982), DC Comics Presents #47 (1982), DC Comics Presents #48 (1982), DC Comics Presents #49 (1982), DC Comics Presents Annual #1 (1982), DC Comics Presents #50 (1982)

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