Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superman #145

May 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD

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“The Secret Identity of Superman!”

In "The Secret Identity of Superman!", Lois Lane faces a crisis of confidence, believing Superman won’t marry her because she can’t keep his true identity hidden. When Jimmy Olsen claims he knows the secret and reveals Superman is actually Rock Sterling, Lois is put to the test—can she keep the truth safe for 48 hours? Written by Jerry Siegel and brought to life with Curt Swan’s iconic art and Stan Kaye’s inks, this 1961 classic features a cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye that captures the tension perfectly.

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writer Jerry Siegel · artist Curt Swan · inker Stan Kaye · cover Curt Swan, Stan Kaye

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Cast · 15 characters

Bizarro No. 1 Bizarro-Perry White Brainiac Clark Kent / Kal-El Harry Donenfeld Jimmy Olsen Krypto Lana Lang Lex Luthor Lois Lane Lori Lemaris Lucy Lane Mr. Mxyzptlk Supergirl Superman

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writer Jerry Siegel

artist Curt Swan

inker Stan Kaye

cover pencils Curt Swan

cover inks Stan Kaye

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Lois thinks that Superman won't marry her because she can't keep his secret identity a secret. Jimmy tells her that he knows Superman's secret identity and reveals to her that Superman is really Rock Sterling. But can Lois keep it a secret for 48 hours?

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