Superman (Volume 1) with a cover date of May, 1958.
Synopsis for "The Bride of Futureman"
XL-49, an employee of the Library of Superman in the 30th Century, is sent back in time with super-powers which he has acquired from the science of his era in order to learn whether or not Superman and Lois Lane married. When he finds that they have not yet wed in the era in which he emerges, he takes on the secret identity of Futureman and tries to woo Lois in order to make Superman jealous and get him to propose to her. The plan doesn't quite work out, but Lois is convinced that Superman secretly loves her.
Appearing in "The Bride of Futureman"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
Other Characters:
- Futureman (XL-49/Jack Wilton) (Single appearance)
- Lois Lane's friends from the Daily Planet
- Bill Stoker (Mentioned only)
- Brad Hunter (Mentioned only)
- Freddy Jones (Mentioned only)
- Jimmy Olsen (Mentioned only)
- Perry White (Mentioned only)
- Pete Cromwell (Mentioned only)
- Tom Weaver (Mentioned only)
- Walter Raleigh (Mentioned only)
Locations:
- 1958
- Dunham Mountain
- Metropolis
- 30th Century
- Superman Library
Items:
- Futureman's time machine
Vehicles:
Concepts:
Synopsis for "The Great Superman Swindle"
Appearing in "The Great Superman Swindle"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Eldredge Coram (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
- Merton Coram (Single appearance; dies)
- Monty Woods (Single appearance)
- William Coram (Single appearance)
Locations:
Items:
- Green Kryptonite (Mentioned only)
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Jimmy Hits the Jackpot"
Appearing in "Jimmy Hits the Jackpot"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Jimmy Olsen (Also poses as "Rajah Rupee")
- Perry White
Antagonists:
- "Honest" John (Single appearance)
- Shark Gang (Single appearance)
Other Characters:
Locations:
- India (Mentioned only)
- United States of America
Items:
Vehicles:
- Perry White's yacht
Notes
- "The Bride of Futureman" was reprinted in Superman Annual #4.
- The 30th century, as depicted in "The Bride of Futureman" is not neccesarily the same continuity as portrayed in the Legion of Super-Heroes timeline.
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)