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Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superman #137

May 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Chapter I: The Super-Brat from Krypton," a bizarre accident on Krypton produces a duplicate of Kal-El’s rocket—and the infant inside is no mere copy, but a being with powers of his own. Adopted by the deceitful Dereks, this second Superman grows up with a very different set of values, setting the stage for a clash of ideals. Written by Jerry Siegel and brought to life by Curt Swan’s definitive art with inks by John Forte, the cover by Swan and Stan Kaye captures the eerie duality of the moment.

Contains 4 stories
Chapter I: The Super-Brat from Krypton
9 pp · Superhero
Super-Menace: Wolf DerekBonnie Derek

In a twist of fate, a duplicate of Kal-El’s rocket crash-lands on Earth, bringing with it a younger version of the Man of Steel—adopted by the crooked Wolf and Bonnie Derek and raised as the rebellious Super-Brat. Now a young boy with powers beyond his years, he must navigate a world where his origins are a secret and his true nature is still being shaped.

Tricksy World's Greatest Stunt Man
0.67 pp · Humor
Chapter 2: The Young Super-Bully
9 pp · Superhero
Super-MenaceWolf DerekBonnie DerekSuper-Bully

In "Chapter 2: The Young Super-Bully," a teenage Super-Bully sets his sights on stealing Clark's life, but his plan hits a snag when Krypto, the Dog of Steel, uses his super-sense of smell to see through the deception. With Wolf Derek and Bonnie Derek caught in the middle, the young villain’s scheme begins to unravel — but the real battle of wits is just getting started.

Chapter III: Superman vs. Super-Menace!
8 pp · Superhero
The Crime LordsSuper-MenaceWolf DerekBonnie Derek

In "Chapter III: Superman vs. Super-Menace!" from Superman #137 (1960), the newly empowered Super-Menace—once a boy named Wolf Derek—faces off against Superman in a clash of wills and powers, his immunity to Kryptonite making him a rare threat. As the battle rages, the truth about his origins and the sinister legacy of the evil Dereks begins to unravel, setting the stage for a revelation that could change everything.

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Raw (VG) $28
CGC 9.6 · 3 in census $2,063
CGC 9.4 $1,491
CGC 9.2 · 7 in census $662
CGC 9.0 · 3 in census $575
CGC 8.5 · 4 in census $299
CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $238*
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CGC 7.5 · 5 in census $189
CGC 7.0 · 6 in census $174
CGC 6.5 · 4 in census $133*
CGC 6.0 · 5 in census $125
CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $93*
CGC 5.0 · 8 in census $93*
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $74*
CGC 4.0 · 4 in census $73*
CGC 3.5 · 2 in census $60*
CGC 3.0 · 4 in census $47*
CGC 2.5 · 4 in census $37
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Cast · 9 characters

Full credits

artist Curt Swan
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman Supacomic #14 (1960), Superman Annual #1963 (1963), 80 Page Giant Magazine #1 (1964), Superman #1/1969 (1969), Superman #2/1969 (1969), Superman #3/1969 (1969), Showcase Presents: Superman #2 (2006), Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #3 (2014)

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