Superman #139
☆ Be the first to review + Add to your collection — Join freeIn "The New Life of Super-Merman!", Superman faces a bizarre twist when a Red Kryptonite meteor disrupts his powers during a deep-sea rescue, causing his hair, beard, and nails to grow at an alarming rate. With help from Supergirl and Krypto, he struggles to regain control—while remembering past encounters with the unpredictable mineral. Written by Otto Binder and brought to life by Curt Swan’s dynamic art and John Forte’s inks, this 1960 classic features a memorable cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
In the corrupt prison of Voroda, Colonel Stradi holds power through fear and deception—until Clark Kent’s arrest forces Superman to expose the truth. With Judge Rafol watching from the sidelines, the Man of Steel sets out to unravel the jailhouse’s darkest secrets.
In a flashback to a forgotten mission, Superman recalls the chaos sparked by a Red Kryptonite meteor—this time turning his hair, beard, and nails into a wild, uncontrollable tangle. With the help of Supergirl and Krypto, he must find a way to regain control before the strange effects spiral further.
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Reprinted in Superman Annual #8 (1963), Gigant #1/1965 (1965), Superman #15/1967 (1967), Superman en Batman #8/1967 (1967), Superman #201 (1967), Supermann #12/1968 (1968), MV Comix #23/1969 (1969), MV Comix #2/1970 (1970), Superman Giant Bumper Book #[nn] (1971), Superman from the Thirties to the Seventies #[nn] (1971), Superman Official Annual #1979 (1978), Supermann #[nn] (1981), The Best of DC #36 (1983), Stålmannen jubileumsalbum #[nn] (1989), Superman in the Sixties #[nn] (1999), Showcase Presents: Superman #2 (2006), Superman: Cover to Cover #[nn] (2006), Showcase Presents: Supergirl #1 (2008), Superman: The Man of Tomorrow Archives #3 (2014), DC Finest: Supergirl: The Girl of Steel #[nn] (2025), Stålmannen presentalbum [The Album] #[nn]
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