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Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superman #145

May 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD
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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.

Contains 4 stories
The Secret Identity of Superman!
9 pp · Superhero
The Anti-Superman Gang (villains)Rock StirlingSuperman robotBiff Cardigan (cameo in photo)Rock Sterling

Lois Lane worries that Superman won’t marry her—she just can’t seem to keep his secret identity safe. When Jimmy Olsen drops a bombshell, claiming he knows the truth and that Superman is actually Rock Sterling, Lois is thrown into a whirlwind of doubt and determination. Can she keep the secret for 48 hours, or will the Anti-Superman Gang be the one to expose it first?

Untitled Humor story
0.67 pp · Humor
The Interplanetary Circus!
9 pp · Superhero
Interplanetary Circus
The Night of March 31st!
8 pp · Superhero
Curt Swan (cameo)

ComicBooks.com Value

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Raw (VG) $37
CGC 9.6 · 1 in census $2,281*
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $1,138
CGC 9.2 · 7 in census $1,047
CGC 9.0 · 4 in census $432
CGC 8.5 · 3 in census $312
CGC 8.0 · 4 in census $202
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CGC 7.5 · 8 in census $194
CGC 7.0 · 11 in census $161
CGC 6.5 · 6 in census $123
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $93
CGC 5.5 · 4 in census $92
CGC 5.0 · 5 in census $92*
CGC 4.5 · 9 in census $71
CGC 4.0 · 6 in census $71
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $56
CGC 3.0 · 3 in census $48*
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $42*
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $32*
CGC 1.5 · 1 in census $26*
CGC 1.0 none in existence
CGC 0.5 · 1 in census $20*
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Cast · 15 characters

Full credits

artist Curt Swan
inker Stan Kaye
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman Supacomic #28 (1961), Adventure Comics #339 (1965), The Best of DC #42 (1983), The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] (1988), The Greatest Superman Stories Ever Told #[nn] (1989), Showcase Presents: Superman #2 (2006)

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