Amazing World of Superman #1 is a one-shot with a cover date of May, 1973. It was published on March 16, 1973.
Synopsis for "Superman in Superman Land"
This story is reprinted from Action Comics #210.
Clark Kent, Jimmy Olsen, and Lois Lane visit Superman Land, a Superman-based amusement park, where Lex Luthor has laid a trap for the Man of Steel.
Appearing in "Superman in Superman Land"
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- Freddy
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- Metropolis
- Superman Land
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Synopsis for "How to Draw Superman"
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Synopsis for "Guide to Characters in Superman Family Portrait"
Originally published in Superman Annual #6.
Appearing in "Guide to Characters in Superman Family Portrait"
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Synopsis for "How the Super-Family Came to Earth from Krypton"
Originally published in Superman Annual #2.
Appearing in "How the Super-Family Came to Earth from Krypton"
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Synopsis for "How a Comic Magazine is Created"
Appearing in "How a Comic Magazine is Created"
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Synopsis for "The Origin of Superman!"
Appearing in "The Origin of Superman!"
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- Jor-El (Dies in flashback)
- Lara (Dies in flashback)
- Jonathan Kent (Dies in flashback)
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Synopsis for "Map of Krypton"
Map of Krypton
Appearing in "Map of Krypton"
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Synopsis for "Superman Syndicated"
Appearing in "Superman Syndicated"
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Synopsis for "Metropolis, Illinois - Story of an American City"
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Synopsis for "Rogues' Gallery!"
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Synopsis for "The Secrets of Superman's Fortress"
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Synopsis for "It's a Bird... It's a Plane... It's Superman!"
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Synopsis for "Superman Salutes NASA"
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Synopsis for "Important Dates in Superman's Life"
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Synopsis for "Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!"
This story is reprinted from Superman #170.
At the request of President Kennedy, Superman helps inspire American youth to get into physical fitness.
Appearing in "Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!"
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- Jimmy Olsen
- John Glenn (In a photograph only)
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Synopsis for "The Superboy Legend"
Originally published in Superboy #153 (pages 1-2) and Superboy #161 (page 3).
Appearing in "The Superboy Legend"
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- Phantom Zone Viewer
- Superman Robot
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Synopsis for "The Superboy Costume"
Originally published in Superboy #169.
Appearing in "The Superboy Costume"
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Synopsis for "Superman's Photo Album"
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Synopsis for "Superman Pin-Up"
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Synopsis for "Superman Pin-Up"
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Notes
The Origin of Superman! was reprinted in Superman: From the 30s to the 80s (Collected).
- The entire issue was reprinted in 2021 as Amazing World of Superman: Tabloid Edition.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Superman Recommended Reading
- Action Comics (Volume 1)
- Action Comics (Volume 2)
- Adventures of Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 1)
- Batman/Superman (Volume 2)
- Batman/Superman: World's Finest (Volume 1)
- DC Comics Presents (Volume 1)
- Superman (Volume 1)
- Superman (Volume 2)
- Superman (Volume 3)
- Superman (Volume 4)
- Superman (Volume 5)
- Superman (Volume 6)
- Superman/Batman (Volume 1)
- Superman Confidential (Volume 1)
- Superman: Son of Kal-El (Volume 1)
- Superman: The Man of Steel (Volume 1)
- Superman: The Man of Tomorrow (Volume 1)
- Superman/Wonder Woman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)
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