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Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superman #138

Jul 1960 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "Titano the Super-Ape!", Superman's experiment with an alien artifact unleashes the prehistoric beast Titano into modern Metropolis, setting off a citywide rampage. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Wayne Boring with inks by Stan Kaye, this 1960 classic features Curt Swan’s dynamic cover and a thrilling clash between the Man of Steel and a giant ape from another age.

Contains 5 stories
Titano the Super-Ape!
10 pp · Superhero
Titano (villain, origin retold)Superman Robot (Cameo)

In this classic 1960 tale from Superman #138, a routine experiment with an alien artifact sends the prehistoric ape Titano hurtling into the present, where he wreaks havoc across Metropolis. With the city under siege and only Superman able to stand against the rampaging beast, the Man of Steel must confront the ancient threat before it's too late—while a mysterious Superman Robot makes a fleeting cameo.

Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor, Teen
Superman's Black Magic!
7 pp · Superhero
"Duke" Haskell"Lefty" MontezCoker (Counterfeiter)

In "Superman's Black Magic!" from Superman #138 (1960), Superman uses a clever ruse at a costume party, posing as the devil to unmask two notorious crooks—Duke Haskell and Lefty Montez—while Coker (the Counterfeiter) watches from the shadows. The tension builds as the hero turns the party into a trap, testing the criminals’ nerves with a performance that blurs the line between illusion and justice.

Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor
The Mermaid from Atlantis
9 pp · Superhero
Lori LemarisRonalPrince Gregory of VaroniaPrime Minister Basil

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $33
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $1,761*
CGC 9.2 · 1 in census $1,071*
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $1,071
CGC 8.5 · 4 in census $475*
CGC 8.0 · 9 in census $366*
CGC 7.5 · 9 in census $290*
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CGC 7.0 · 6 in census $222
CGC 6.5 · 5 in census $201
CGC 6.0 · 7 in census $182*
CGC 5.5 · 10 in census $116
CGC 5.0 · 8 in census $116
CGC 4.5 · 5 in census $114*
CGC 4.0 · 5 in census $113*
CGC 3.5 · 3 in census $93*
CGC 3.0 · 3 in census $72*
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 3 in census $49*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $39*
CGC 1.0 · 2 in census $32*
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $30*
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Cast · 8 characters

Full credits

inker Stan Kaye
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

↩ Reprints Everything Happens to Harvey #4 (1954)

Reprinted in Superman Annual #1967 (1967), Superman #203 (1968), Superman #13/1968 (1968), Superman Supacomic #106 (1968), Superman et Batman #12 (1968), Supermann #1/1969 (1969), Superman Giant Bumper Book #[nn] (1971), Superman #278 (1974), DC Special #16 (1975), Giant Lois Lane Album #14 (1976), The Rocket's Blast Comicollector #146 (1978), Showcase Presents: Superman #2 (2006), Superman: Cover to Cover #[nn] (2006), DC Goes Ape #1 (2008), Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #3 (2014)

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