Superman Vol 1 119
From DC Database
"The Second Superman"
Appearing in "The Second Superman"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Villains:
- Sparkler Staines
Other Characters:
- Kell Orr
- Vana Vair
- Zoll Orr
Locations:
- Xenon
Items:
Vehicles:
- None
Synopsis for "The Second Superman"
Superman discovers that a planet named Xenon is a smaller twin world of Krypton, and that it contains doubles of his father and himself. Kell Orr, Superman’s double, exchanges places with him on Earth, until the Man of Steel learns of a deadly threat to all of Xenon.
Notes
- This issue is divided into three chapters:
- Part I: The World That Was Krypton's Twin
- Part II: A Double For Superman
- Part III: Superman's Mightiest Quest
- Superman appeared last in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #26. He appears next in Action Comics #237
- Lois Lane appeared last in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #26. She appears next in Action Comics #237
- Perry White appeared last in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #26. He appears next in Action Comics #237
Trivia
- This is one of the few issues published during this time period which revolves around a single complete story.
Related Articles
- Superman image gallery
- Superman appearances list
- Superman quotes page
- Superman Rogues Gallery
- Lois Lane image gallery
- Lois Lane appearances list
- Perry White image gallery
- Perry White appearances list
See Also
Recommended Reading
- Action Comics
- Superman (Volume 1)
- Superman Family
- Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane
- Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen
- World's Finest (Volume 1)
Links and References
- Superman article at Wikipedia
- Superman article at Supermanica
- Superman article at Mike's Amazing World of DC Comics
- Superman article at Don Markstein's Toonopedia
- Superman article at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
- Jimmy Olsen article at Wikipedia
- Jimmy Olsen article at Supermanica
- Lois Lane article at Wikipedia
- Lois Lane article at Supermanica
- Lois Lane article at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
- Lois Lane article at Mike's Amazing World of DC Comics
Categories: Mort Weisinger/Executive Editor | Curt Swan/Cover Artist | Stan Kaye/Cover Artist | Edmond Hamilton/Writer | Wayne Boring/Penciler | Stan Kaye/Inker | Comics | 1958 | 1958, February | 1957, December (Publication) | Superman Vol 1 | Silver-Age | Editor Credit Needed | Colourist Credit Needed | Letterer Credit Needed | Synopsis Written | Kal-El (Earth-One)/Appearances | Lois Lane (Earth-One)/Appearances | Perry White (Earth-One)/Appearances | Metropolis/Appearances | Daily Planet/Appearances | Kryptonite/Appearances
