Cover: Curt Swan & George Klein

Superman Annual #6

Dec 1962 · DC · 0.25 USD

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In "The First Two Super-Men!", Superboy faces off against a trio of futuristic teens from the 30th century who invite him to join their elite hero club—only to test him with three seemingly impossible tasks. Written by Otto Binder and illustrated by Al Plastino, this 1962 Annual blends youthful adventure with a clever twist, as the Legionnaires' playful trials reveal more about Superboy’s character than any battle ever could. The cover by Curt Swan and George Klein captures the moment of suspense with classic flair.

Contains 8 stories

The First Two Super-Men!

12.63 pp · Superhero

The SeerKing Zarl (villain)

In a tale that spans myth and legend, the mighty Samson and Hercules journey to Superboy’s time, seeking the source of his invulnerability. When Superboy reveals his powers are unique, the two legends take him back to the past to face the cunning King Zarl, whose greed threatens to unravel time itself.

The First Supergirl!

10 pp · Superhero

In a whimsical twist of fate, Jimmy Olsen stumbles upon a magic totem that grants three wishes—prompting him to summon a super-powered companion for Superman: Super-Girl. But her arrival brings more chaos than help, turning the Man of Steel’s usual battles into a whirlwind of unintended consequences.

Superman's Kid Brother

8 pp · Superhero

The Legion of Super-Heroes

11 pp · Superhero

Superboy robot

Superboy robot is invited to join the Legion of Super-Heroes by three future teens, but the real test comes when he’s asked to complete three seemingly simple tasks—only to discover the challenges were part of an initiation meant to see if he could laugh at himself.

Lois Lane Weds Astounding Man!

9 pp · Superhero

Astounding Man (an android)GeenaLois Lane androidOogamooga (villain)

The Mystery of Mighty Boy! Part I

10 pp · Superhero

Krypto robotSuperboy robotsChad Kazzan (Mighty Boy's foster father)Vela Kazzan (Mighty Boy's foster mother)Professor Charles Keith (flashback, Mighty Boy's birth father, death)Mrs. Keith (flashback, Mighty Boy's birth mother, death)Zarl Kazzan robotMighty Boy robots

Part II: Superboy's Lost Friend!

9 pp · Superhero

Charise KaanChad KazzanVela Kazzan (erroneously named Zilda)Zilda (Charise's cousin)Fire People (cameo)

The Superman of the Past!

9 pp · Superhero

Caesar (in dream only)Queen Helene (in dream only)Caesar and Helene's baby (in dream only)