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Superman #146

DC · Series began 1939 · July 1961

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Dates

Cover date: July 1961
On sale: May 4, 1961
Pages: 36

Editions and covers

Original edition
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Creators

pencils: Curt Swan, Al Plastino, Bernard Baily, Henry Boltinoffinks: Sheldon Moldoff, Al Plastino, Stan Kaye, Bernard Baily, Henry Boltinoffletters: Ira Schnapp, Henry Boltinoffscript: Otto Binder, Mort Weisinger, Jack Schiff, Jerry Siegel, Henry Boltinoff

Stories

The Story of Superman's Life! · 12.67 pages
Recap of Superman's life beginning with his escape from the destruction of Krypton, through his adoption and raising by the Kents, his training and career as Superboy, up to his leaving Smallville for Metropolis and joining the Daily Planet after the deaths of his adoptive parents.
Superman's Greatest Feats! · 12.67 pages
Lori Lemaris asks Superman to go into the past and stop Atlantis from sinking. Superman, who has never before successfully changed the past tries and is amazed that it succeeds. Superman continues to change other past events, including the assassination of Lincoln, Custer's Last Stand and the explosion of Krypton.

Characters

Clark KentSupermanLois LaneJimmy OlsenLex LuthorPerry WhiteSuperboyJonathan KentMartha KentLana LangKryptoJor-ElLaraAbraham LincolnLori LemarisAluraZor-ElLyla Lerrol

Reprinted in

Showcase Presents: Superman (2005), Superman Annual (1951), Superman Supacomic (1959), 80 Page Giant Magazine (1964), Superman [Golden Story Teller Record Comic] (1966), Superman (1978), Superman Official Annual (1979), Superman in the Sixties (1999), More Secret Origins Replica Edition (1999), DC Universe Secret Origins (2012), DC Universe: Secret Origins (2013)