Cover: Kurt Schaffenberger

The Superman Family #178

Aug 1976 · DC · 0.50 USD

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In "The Girl with the Heart of Steel," Jimmy Olsen returns to his Elastic Lad form and ventures into the Phantom Zone, where he stumbles upon a mystery that could unravel Superman’s greatest secret—though how much he learns, and what it means, remains to be seen. Written by Leo Dorfman and brought to life with Curt Swan’s signature art and George Klein’s inks, this 1976 classic features a cover by Kurt Schaffenberger that captures the intrigue in bold, classic style.

Contains 4 stories

The Girl with the Heart of Steel

17 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteProfessor MathersBimmo (Chimpanzee)

In "The Girl with the Heart of Steel," Lois Lane undergoes a groundbreaking procedure at S.T.A.R. Labs, emerging with bionic limbs that grant her superhuman strength—just in time for her and Superman to finally plan their wedding. But as their joy grows, strange side effects begin to surface, and a mysterious UFO sighting adds a new layer of urgency to their lives.

The Three Magic Wishes!

8 pp · Superhero

Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Tim BaxterPeggy

Lois Lane Robots

1 pp · Superhero

Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LaneLana LangLois Lane RobotLana Lang RobotJimmy Olsen RobotPerry White RobotLola Barnett RobotSteve Lombard Robot

Superman's Phantom Pal!

9 pp · Superhero

Jimmy Olsen (as Elastic Lad)Superman [Clark Kent]Lois LanePerry WhiteThe Dagger GangLucy LanePhantom ZoneJax-UrProfessor VakoxKru-El (Dr. Xadu in original printing.)Mon-El

When Jimmy Olsen briefly reclaims his Elastic Lad powers, he ventures into the Phantom Zone—where a shocking encounter with a long-lost Kryptonian could finally reveal Superman's secret identity to the world.