These never-before-reprinted 1950s Sundays are a special treat for Superman fans and comics historians worldwide. This first book of the Atomic Age Sundays features more than 175 full-color strips, from October 23, 1949 through March 15, 1953. In these tales, the impish Mr. Mxyztplk has returned to drive Superman crazy and the Man of Steel returns to Smallville for Superboy Week celebrations and ends up solving a case he never had a chance to as Superboy!
The creative torch is passed to writer Alvin Schwartz when Superman's creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster leave the series. Schwartz and artist Wayne Boring present sixteen storylines that begin while World War II is still raging and continue into the post-war era. Stories include The Prankster's Peculiar Premonitions, Lois Lane, Editor, and Superman's Secret Revealed!
The Man of Steel's newspaper comic strips are among the rarest of all Superman collectibles. In these 15 storylines, Superman faces off against the Crime Mentalist who can predict crimes before they happen; finds himself locked up for speeding in Superman, Jailbird; plays cupid to help a millionaire Prince Charming find the mysterious Miss Whisper; and is at the mercy of his old foe Enthor's paralyzing weapon! Other stories in this third addition to the series include Lois's Secret Identity and The Super Elixir.
