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Cover: José Luis García-López

The Superman Family #198

Nov 1979 · DC · 1.00 USD
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Contains 5 stories
Challenge of the Green K-tastrophe!
12 pp · Superhero
Superboy [Clark Kent]"Marbles"Sedgeworth WentonChief ParkerLana Lang

When Sedgeworth Wenton brings his synthetic Green Kryptonite to Smallville to test it with Superboy, the experiment takes a dangerous turn—criminals intercept the volatile substance and kidnap Wenton, forcing Superboy to race against time to stop them. With Lana Lang and Chief Parker on the scene, and a mysterious figure named "Marbles" involved, the Green K-tastrophe threatens to spiral out of control.

The Leaning Tower of Metropolis!
8 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent] (Earth-2)Ella Lane (Lois Lane's mother)Lois Lane (Earth-2)Colonel FutureJimmy Olsen (Earth-2)

In "The Leaning Tower of Metropolis!", Superman [Clark Kent] races to stop Colonel Future from destroying the Daily Star building, all while keeping his secret identity hidden from his mother-in-law, Ella Lane—just as Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen (Earth-2) try to stay one step ahead of the chaos.

Phantom of the Opry
10 pp · Superhero
Jimmy OlsenHank Rogers (country music singer)Barbara BenchWinston J. CartwrightPerry WhiteLois LaneStellaCatherine Sloan St. JamesPenny Sue Klemmer

In "Phantom of the Opry," Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane go head-to-head on a race to break the biggest story, with Jimmy stepping in to save country singer Hank Rogers from a collapsing stage rig. As he investigates the near-accident, Jimmy uncovers a mysterious figure with a disfigured face haunting the backstage areas of the Opry, setting off a trail that pulls in Barbara Bench, Winston J. Cartwright, and a host of others tied to the music world’s hidden shadows.

The Riddle of the Runaway Rocket!
10 pp · Superhero
Lois LaneRegine WilliamsBobbiPerry WhiteJimmy OlsenWaniLouie
The Cosmic Abduction!
11 pp · Superhero
Supergirl [Kara Zor-El]Brad Reynolds (science fiction writer)Peter BartonValerie MylesRalph Painter

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Raw (Fine) $5
CGC 9.8 · 5 in census $143*
CGC 9.6 · 6 in census $42
CGC 9.4 · 1 in census $24*
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Full credits

writer Cary Bates
colorist Gene D'Angelo
letterer Ben Oda
cover pencils, inks José Luis García-López

Reprints

Reprinted in Giant Superman Album #42 (1980), Superman #2/1980 (1980), Superman Superband #14 (1980), The Adventures of Supergirl #[37] (1980), Supermann #3/1980 (1980), Supermann #4/1980 (1980), Superboy #2/1981 (1981), Superman #12/1984 (1984), Superman #13/1984 (1984), Superman #14/1984 (1984), Adventures of Superman: José Luis García-López #2 (2020)

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