Cover: J. Bone
Superman: The Golden Age Omnibus #5
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This omnibus collects Superman stories from the late 1940s, showcasing the Man of Steel's adventures alongside Daily Planet colleagues Clark Kent, Lois Lane, and Perry White. It features classic Golden Age tales that highlight the early evolution of the character and his supporting cast.
In "The United States Navy!", Lois Lane finds herself relegated to the weather desk at the Daily Planet, turning her reports into surreal predictions in hopes of getting fired—only for Superman to intervene in a surprisingly literal way. Meanwhile, a pair of crooks exploit a sporting goods store owner’s G.I. loan, forcing him to buy out-of-season gear while holding his wife hostage. Written by Don C. Cameron and illustrated by Ira Yarbrough with inks by Stan Kaye and lettering by Ira Schnapp, this classic tale blends workplace humor with small-town tension, all brought to life with the distinctive style of cover by J. Bone.
Contains 65 stories
The United States Navy!
Superman [Clark Kent]Shep Shepard (introduction)Al Wade (introduction)Dan Ryan (introduction)the Japanese (villains, some die)
The Foiled Frame-Up!
Lois LaneClark KentPerry WhiteMr. Marvin (villain, real estate broker)Moke Henders (villain, introduction)
The Canyon That Went Berserk!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJohn Prester (prospector)Pick Perkins (villain, introduction)King Conn (villain)Lefty (villain)Torch (villain)
When the World Got Tired!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneLuthor (villain)Koda (alien villain, introduction, death)Goki (alien villain, introduction, death)
The Enchanted Mountain!
Superman [Clark Kent]the Wizard of WokitLois Lane
Danger Highway!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry White"Gears" CorriganWalt Shade [Walt Brodie]Mike Cooley
Fame for Sale!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneMr. Blitz (amusement park owner)Caleb McCaleb (money lender)Mayor BraggMabel MurgatroydMrs. Van VallumJ. Wilbur Wolfingham (villain)Scarface Nick (villain)Machine Gun Morry (villain)
The Drug Swindle
Lois LaneClark KentRufus HyattBlackjack Hart (villain, introduction)Dr. Klemm (villain, introduction)
Like Father, Like Son!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteSmallville (introduction)Howard BrentRaymond BrentMr. Hodges (camera store owner)Officer Clancey (policeman)Jed Scapely (villain, introduction)Joe (villain)
The Genie of the Lamp!
Bernard Demarest, Jr. (introduction)Crawfish Cole (villain, villain)
The Battle of the Zodiac!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneApolloOrionNeptuneJupiterAba Raja (villain)
The Adventure of the Stingy Men!
Superman [Clark Kent]Hocus [Doc]Pocus [Flannelhead]Henry WestonRoger Nolan (villain)Hiram SlagBen Crabbe
The King of Color!
Superman [Clark Kent]Mortimer Riggs-Biddle IIIMilfordS. Andrew BascombHerbertLois LaneHerbert Van GilderBrick-Top BoyleTurkPugPixie
Mr. Mxyztplk's Mistake
Superman [Clark Kent]Mr. Mxyztplk (villain)Lois Lane
Glory for Gloria!
Superman [Clark Kent]Sharpie Jackson (Villain, Introduction)Gloria Allure (Introduction)Perry White
Captain Rourke's Treasure
Captain Rourke (Introduction)Clark KentLois Lane
Clark Kent, Star Reporter!
Superman [Clark Kent]Mr. Keele (Villain, Introduction)Lois LanePerry White
Rookery for River Rats!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteBarney McGowanAmphi-Bandits
The Ghost Drum!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry White
The Dangerous Dream!
Superman [Clark Kent]Johnny Fray (introduction)The Velvet Gang (villain, introduction)Perry WhiteLois Lane
Pranks for Profit!
Superman [Clark Kent]Prankster (villain)Lois Lane
Crime in the Art Studio
Lois LaneClark KentEmery King (introduction)Big Larkin (villain, introduction)
The Rubbish Robbers!
Superman [Clark Kent]Roscoe (Introduction, Villain)the Boss (Introduction, Villain)Perry White
The Toyman: Super-Scientist!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneInspector KerriganProfessor ViningThe Toyman (villain)
The Average American!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneHammerhead Haines
Christmas 'Round the World!
Superman [also as Clark Kent]Lois LanePabloMai-LingJon BjornsenEric BjornsenEdGeorgeChief KukulakLi-TanTashya VatkoffSonya VatkoffIvan VatkoffBoris VatkoffHans VroomJuan
The Battle of the Atoms!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lex Luthor (villain)Lois LanePerry White
The Bad Old Knights!
Superman [Clark Kent]Burton (introduction)
The International Swindler
Lois LaneClark KentPerry WhiteCabin-Class Harry (Villain, Introduction)
The Man of Stone!
Superman [Clark Kent]Goon McGloon (villain, introduction)Literary Link (villain, introduction)Lois LanePerry White
Battle of the Redwoods!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneBetty WilderBullwer RylieStan Caxton
The Plane of Tomorrow!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneBill MintonMr. NicholsonLoops Logan (villain)Tommy (villain)
The Laughing Stock of Metropolis!
Superman [Clark Kentalso as Professor Hi Laryus]Lois Lanethe Prankster (villain)Mayor CaldwellJimmy Olsen
The Big Superman Broadcast!
Superman [Clark Kent]Boss Briggins (villain, introduction)Lois Lane
The Monster of China Deep!
Superman [Clark Kent]Captain Spears (villain, introduction)Lois Lane
The Phony Pendant
Lois LaneClark KentNorton (introduction)Mrs. Van Ness (introduction)
Swindle in Sweethearts!
Superman [Clark Kent]Wilbur Wolfingham (villain)Lois Lane
Haircut -- and a Close Shave!
Superman [Clark Kent]Mr. TwisterLois Lane
The Siege of Aurora Roost!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJohn "The Duke" BorealisCharlie Chinook (butler to Borealis)Wolf (villain)Rawhide (villain)
The Magician's Convention!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteHocus [Doc]Pocus [Flannelhead]Conrad the ConjurorGregor the Great
The Mxyztplk-Susie Alliance!
Superman [Clark Kent]Mr. Mxyztplk (villain)Susie TompkinsLois LaneZrfffDaily Planet Building
There Is No Superman!
Superman [Clark Kent]Professor Walter Whiffensniff (intro)Flatnose Flannigan (intro, villain)Perry WhiteLois Lane
The Silken Mystery
Lois LaneClark KentSteve BardJohnny Roberts (intro)
A Modern Marco Polo!
Superman [Clark Kent]Kublai Khan (intro)Mai-Lin (Khan's daughter)Bonzac (intro, villain)Garjnok (intro, villain)Perry WhiteLois Lane
Starring Susie!
Superman [Clark Kent]Susie TompkinsLois LanePerry White
The Colossus of Metropolis!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteJimmy Olsen (?)Frank BushwickColeman LacyMary DashiellRay MorrisArthur WinghamGerald Keene
The Talisman of Trouble!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneBurton HayesKeith Langwell
Too Many Pranksters!
Superman [Clark Kent]The Prankster (villain)Lois LanePerry White
Clark Kent's Bodyguard!
Superman [Clark Kent]Pat Malarkey (introduction)Lois LanePerry WhiteMike Ixnay
A Modern Alice in Wonderland!
Superman [Clark Kent]Alice Neal (introduction)Lois LaneThe Mad HatterThe Door MouseThe March HareRufe
The Sleuth Who Never Failed!
Superman [Clark Kent]Inspector Hawkins (introduction)Lois Lane
Impossible but True!
Script ? [as Jerry Siegel]
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneJerry (Planet newsroom boy)Olga OlmsteadMr. Olmstead (Olga's father)Mr. Upjohn (radio program director)Posy Edwards (villain)Nick (villain)Archie (villain)
Crime Paradise!
Superman [Clark Kent]Specs DourLois LaneCraig DennisonBruce DoyleAxelP.J. Moran
The Man Who Wouldn't Quit!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteJ. Wilbur Wolfingham (villain)John RossTom CrowellJim WaverlyLois Lane
The Bowling Alley Crimes
Steve BardClark KentPerry WhiteWhitey (villain, introduction)Turk (villain, introduction)unnamed crook (villain, introduction)
A Legend Comes True!
Superman [Clark Kent]Burton Crowther (villain, introduction)Lois LaneCasey Down
The Death of Clark Kent!
Superman [Clark Kentalso as Kenneth Clarkson]Pinky Redd (Villain, Introduction)Professor FergussonLois LaneHal Hocum
Mr. Mxyztplk and His Wonderful Lamp!
Superman [Clark Kent]Mr. Mxyztplk (villain)Lois LanePerry WhiteMortimerSlimO. Whilom Potts
Mad Weather in Metropolis!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteLois LaneJoe ParkusMrs. ParkusEd Rook (villain)Slapsy (villain)
The Road to Happiness!
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneDr. BunnerGlenn PauldingHaxtlNaraQuexo
The Inventions of Hector Thwistle!
Superman [Clark Kent]Hector Thwistle (intro)Lois LanePerry White
Lois Lane, Actress!
Joe Corcoran (introduction, villain)
The Molten World!
Superman [Clark Kent]Luthor (villain)Lois LanePerry White
Candytown, U.S.A.
the PranksterSuperman [Clark Kent]Daniel R. SweetoothLois Lane
The Man Who Hated Christmas!
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry WhiteSanta ClausJasper Rasper (villain)Mr. CartwrightEdgar CringeMrs. O'MalleyTommy
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Cast · 3 characters
Full credits
writer Don C. Cameron
artist Ira Yarbrough
inker Stan Kaye
letterer Ira Schnapp
cover pencils, inks J. Bone
Reprints
↩ Reprints Superman #34 (1945), Action Comics #86 (1945), Superman #35 (1945), Action Comics #87 (1945), Action Comics #88 (1945), Superman #36 (1945), Action Comics #89 (1945), World's Finest Comics #19 (1945), Action Comics #90 (1945), Superman #37 (1945), Action Comics #91 (1945), World's Finest Comics #20 (1945), Action Comics #92 (1946), Superman #38 (1946), Action Comics #93 (1946), Action Comics #94 (1946), Superman #39 (1946), World's Finest Comics #21 (1946), Action Comics #95 (1946), Action Comics #96 (1946), Superman #40 (1946), World's Finest Comics #22 (1946), Action Comics #97 (1946), Action Comics #98 (1946), Superman #41 (1946), World's Finest Comics #23 (1946), Action Comics #99 (1946), Action Comics #100 (1946), Superman #42 (1946), World's Finest Comics #24 (1946), Action Comics #101 (1946), Action Comics #102 (1946), Superman #43 (1946), World's Finest Comics #25 (1946), Action Comics #103 (1946), Action Comics #104 (1947), Action Comics #105 (1947)
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