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Superman comic books issue 61 1940-1949

  • Issue #61
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 61
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4366998004

    1st in comics appearance of Kryptonite.

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman origin retold in Superman Return to Krypton!, script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino; features the origin of and first story featuring green Kryptonite; Superman returns to Krypton for the first time and discovers he's not an Earth man. The Prankster's Radio Program!, art by Al Plastino; The Prankster takes over Superman's radio show--and Supes has to fill 24 hours of radio time HIMSELF!! The Courtship of the Three Lois Lanes!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois decides Superman might be more likely to fall in love with her if she changed her hair color. How To Be a Sports Announcer article. Hal Newhouser Wheaties ad. One-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie Saves the Day" (art by C.C. Beck). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $799 Superman #61 CGC Universal 5.0 Off-White Pages (1st Krypton) *1276
    $895 SUPERMAN # 61 DC 1949 CGC 5.0 1st KRYPTONITE ORIGIN RETOLD

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