Secret Origins Special Giant Issue #1 is a one-shot with a cover date of June, 1961. It was published on June 15, 1961.
Synopsis for "The Origin of the Superman/Batman Team"
This story was originally printed in World's Finest (Volume 1) #94.
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Synopsis for "The Secret of the Eternal City"
This story was originally printed in Showcase (Volume 1) #17.
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Synopsis for "Planet of the Doomed Men"
This story was originally printed in Green Lantern (Volume 2) #1.
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Synopsis for "The Secret of the Sorcerer's Box"
This story was originally printed in Showcase (Volume 1) #6. This story is only a partial reprint.
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Synopsis for "The Secret Origin of Wonder Woman"
This story was originally printed in Wonder Woman (Volume 1) #105. This story pertains to the Silver Age version of Wonder Woman.
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Synopsis for "The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel"
This story was originally printed in Detective Comics #225.
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Synopsis for "Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt"
This story was originally printed in Showcase (Volume 1) #4.
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- Flash (Jay Garrick) (Cameo)
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Notes
- Reprinted in its entirety as Secret Origins Replica Edition #1 and in DC Universe: Secret Origins.
- This issue was a triple-sized, 84-page one-shot special edition.
- This issue contains a one-page text story detailing the origin of Green Arrow and Speedy.
Trivia
- In the Pre-Crisis continuity, Superman and Batman were the best of friends who held each other in extreme high regard. In the modern continuity, the characters possess great respect for one another, but do not share the comaraderie that was common in the earlier stories. Their respect is mixed with equal levels of disdain for one another.
- Although the Flash is classically regarded as being the first Silver Age super-hero, the Martian Manhunter actually predates the Flash by almost a year.
- In the Pre-Crisis continuity, Wonder Woman was active in her teenage years operating under the name Wonder Girl. This younger version of Princess Diana is not to be confused with Donna Troy or Cassie Sandsmark, both of whom would adopt the name in later years.
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Challengers of the Unknown (Volume 1)
- Flash (Volume 1)
- Green Lantern (Volume 2)
- Mystery in Space
- Secret Origins (Volume 2)
- Showcase (Volume 1)
- Strange Adventures
- Wonder Woman (Volume 1)
- World's Finest (Volume 1)