Cover: Win Mortimer

Superman #77

Jul 1952 · DC · 0.10 USD

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In "The Man Who Went to Krypton!", Superman uncovers a startling secret: a long-lost Earth scientist once journeyed to Krypton before its destruction. Using a matter transmitter built by Jor-El, the scientist, Prof Enders, made a brief trip to test Earth’s stability—only for the device to fail afterward due to atomic radiation. This pivotal moment reveals how Jor-El was forced to send his son, Kal-El, via rocket instead. Written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Wayne Boring with inks by Stan Kaye, this 1952 classic features a cover by Win Mortimer that captures the mystery of Krypton’s final days.

Contains 6 stories

The Man Who Went to Krypton!

12 pp · Superhero

Superman (Origin retold)Jor-El (Flashback)Lara (Flashback)Professor William Enders (Introduction)Happy Murrel (Villain, Introduction)Kal-El (unnamed)

In "The Man Who Went to Krypton!", Superman investigates a startling revelation: Earth's own Professor William Enders once traveled to Krypton before its destruction. Through a matter transmitter built by Jor-El, Enders made the journey to test Earth’s stability for Kryptonians—only to return when radiation disrupted the device. Now, with the truth of that mission resurfacing, Superman must confront the legacy of that long-ago experiment and the secret Jor-El kept to ensure his son’s survival.

The Greatest Pitcher in the World!

12 pp · Superhero

The Professor (villain, introduction)the Fixer (villain, introduction)

Untitled Teen story

0.75 pp · Teen

Untitled Humor story

0.5 pp · Humor

Superman Meets Pocahontas!

12 pp · Superhero

SupermanLois LanePocahontasPerry WhiteChief Powatan

Untitled Humor story

0.67 pp · Humor