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Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superman #133

Nov 1959 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Super-Luck of Badge 77," Clark Kent takes a surprising turn by joining the police force, where he lets Police Chief Smith believe his uncanny escapes and successes are due to the lucky charm of badge #77—while secretly relying on his own powers. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Al Plastino, this 1959 DC classic blends everyday heroism with Superman’s signature charm, all framed by Curt Swan’s iconic cover and Stan Kaye’s crisp inks.

Contains 5 stories
The Super-Luck of Badge 77
8.67 pp · Superhero
Police Chief Smith

Clark’s new role as a police officer takes an unexpected turn when he lets Police Chief Smith believe that badge #77 grants him supernatural luck—though the truth is far more extraordinary. With the badge’s reputation growing, Clark must keep up the ruse while navigating the dangers of the job, all while staying true to his secret identity.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Olliecab driver
How Perry White Hired Clark Kent!
8.67 pp · Superhero

In a flashback from Superman #133, a determined Clark Kent convinces the skeptical Perry White that he’s ready to join the Daily Planet staff, proving his worth one stubborn interview at a time.

Superman Joins the Army!
8.67 pp · Superhero
Captain Jonathan Grimes
Untitled Humor story
0.5 pp · Humor

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CGC 5.0 · 6 in census $108*
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CGC 4.0 · 11 in census $86*
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GD $33 Superman #133 | Curt Swan Wayne Boring | Army Issue | DC Comics 1959 $49.99 SUPERMAN #133 (4.0) THE SUPER-LUCK OF BADGE 77--SUPERMAN JOINS THE ARMY! $64.8
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Cast · 5 characters

Clark Kent / Kal-ElLois LanePerry WhiteSupermanVarsity Vic

Full credits

writer Otto Binder
artist, inker Al Plastino
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

↩ Reprints Superboy #24 (1953)

Reprinted in Superman #1 (1965), Superman #1/1966 (1966), Superman #194 (1967), Superman #195 (1967), Superman Supacomic #103 (1968), Superman #9/1968 (1968), Supermann #5/1968 (1968), Superman et Batman #10 (1968), Superman #214 (1969), Supermann #3/1969 (1969), Supermann #10/1969 (1969), Supermann #[nn] (1981), Superman from the Thirties to the Eighties #[nn] (1983), The Comic Book in America: An Illustrated History #[nn] (1989), Showcase Presents: Superman #1 (2005), Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #3 (2014), Superman: The 85th Anniversary Collection #[nn] (2023), Stålmannen presentalbum [The Album] #[nn]

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#7★
#7 1st appearance — Perry White
#61★
#61 1st appearance — Kryptonite
#13★
#13 1st appearance — Jimmy Olsen
#7★
#7 1st appearance — Perry White
#30★
#30 1st appearance — Mr. Mxyzptlk
#53★
#53 Origin — Clark Kent
#129★
#129 1st appearance — Lori Lemaris
#146★
#146 Key event — Superman

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