Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superman #149

Nov 1961 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Death of Superman! Part I: Lex Luthor, Hero!", Superman faces a bizarre twist as Lex Luthor takes an unexpected turn—publicly hailed as a hero after a series of events that leave even the Man of Steel questioning the truth. This 1961 issue, drawn with crisp precision by Curt Swan and inked by Sheldon Moldoff, features a unique behind-the-scenes look at the fallout from the wildly popular "Great Superman Boo-Boo Contest" from issue #145, complete with a list of winners and examples of the errors fans discovered. The cover, penciled by Swan and inked by Stan Kaye, captures the moment with a mix of humor and intrigue.

Contains 4 stories

[The Death of Superman!] Part I: Lex Luthor, Hero!

7.67 pp · Superhero

Duke Garner (villain)Al Mantz (villain)Sykes (Prison Guard)

Untitled Humor story

0.67 pp · Humor

Archie

[The Death of Superman!] Part II: Luthor's Super-Bodyguard!

8.67 pp · Superhero

Duke Garner (villain)Al Mantz (villain)

In "[The Death of Superman!] Part II: Luthor's Super-Bodyguard!", Superman takes on the role of bodyguard for Lex Luthor—only to find himself betrayed when Luthor, after being protected and even granted an orbiting lab, turns on him with a kryptonite ray. The uneasy alliance between the Man of Steel and the villainous Duke Garner, who aids Luthor, quickly unravels as trust shatters and the true motives behind the partnership come to light.

[The Death of Superman!] Part III: The Death of Superman!

7.67 pp · Superhero

SupermanJustice League of America [Batman [Bruce Wayne]Aquaman [Arthur Curry]Green Arrow [Oliver Queen]Wonder WomanFlash [Barry Allen]] (cameo, first appearance in SUPERMAN)Legion of Super-Heroes [Lightning LadCosmic BoySaturn Girl] (cameo)Perry WhiteJimmy OlsenLois LaneLex Luthor (villain)Lucy LaneRobin (cameo)Lori Lemaris (cameo)Krypto (cameo)Supergirl (guest star)Superman robotsVan-Zee (cameo)Sylvia (cameo)Lana Lang (cameo)