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Cover: Ross Andru & Dick Giordano

The Superman Family #199

Jan 1980 · DC · 1.00 USD
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In "The Case of the Cape Caper," Supergirl's cape becomes the center of a dangerous mystery when scientist Wells steals it to study its mysterious properties—only to find it defies every test. When he sells it to collector Janson for a million dollars, the transaction turns deadly in a shocking betrayal. Written by Jack C. Harris and illustrated by Win Mortimer, with inks by Vince Colletta and colors by Gene D'Angelo, this 1980 DC tale features a cover by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano.

Contains 5 stories
The Case of the Cape Caper
12 pp · Superhero
Supergirl [Linda Danvers]Jason JansonMr. Wells (death)

When Mr. Wells steals Supergirl’s cape to study its mysterious properties, he underestimates both its power and the danger it attracts. With the cape now in the hands of Jason Janson, the stakes rise fast—especially after Wells’ secret experiments lead to a deadly betrayal.

Susie's Flying Saucer
8 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Lois KentSusie TompkinsJimmy Olsen

When Susie Tompkins tells her aunt Lois Kent that she spoke with aliens from a flying saucer in the park, Lois is skeptical—especially since Susie’s always been imaginative. But when Superman, visiting with Jimmy Olsen, starts noticing strange activity in the same area, the truth behind Susie’s tale might be more real than anyone expected.

Man with the Golden Smile
7 pp · Superhero
Superman [Clark Kent]Perry White"Pappy" DolanGoldie (only in a newspaper photo)Nate Oberlin
Mystery of the Mind-Twisters!
12 pp · Superhero
Lois LaneTed LaytonJamie GillisMathilda KratchWinstonPerry WhiteMr. GundersonCyrus Canton

Lois Lane investigates a strange transformation at a school for delinquents, where students and teachers alike have suddenly become unnaturally calm and docile. With help from Ted Layton and Jamie Gillis, she uncovers a hidden experiment involving a mysterious new drug, while Perry White, Mr. Gunderson, and Cyrus Canton watch the situation unfold. Mathilda Kratch and Winston add their own suspicions to the growing mystery as the truth begins to unravel.

The Blackmailed By-Line!
12 pp · Superhero
Jimmy OlsenEdward "Pops" HathawayPerry WhiteMr. NumalaRichardHugo

When a decades-old secret resurfaces, a desperate gangster targets veteran reporter Edward "Pops" Hathaway with a dangerous threat—unless he helps orchestrate a crime. With Perry White in the dark and Richard caught in the crossfire, Jimmy Olsen takes it upon himself to protect Pops and uncover the truth behind the blackmail, while Mr. Numala and Hugo watch from the shadows.

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Full credits

colorist Gene D'Angelo
letterer Todd Klein
cover pencils Ross Andru
cover inks Dick Giordano

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman #5/1980 (1980), Superman #7/1980 (1980), Superman #8/1980 (1980), Superman #9/1980 (1980), Wundergirl #6/1980 (1980), Supermann #10/1980 (1980), Superman Poche #38 (1980), Superman Poche #41 (1981), Superman Poche #42 (1981), Superman Poche #46 (1981)

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