Secret Origins Special Giant Issue Vol 1 1

Summary
Volume: 1 Issue: 1 Month: Summer Year: 1961

Credits
Editor in Chief: Julius Schwartz Writers: Various Cover Artists: Various (montage) Pencilers: Various Inkers: Various Colourists: Various Editors: Julius Schwartz and Jack Schiff

Superman & Batman
The Origin of the Superman/Batman Team

This story was originally printed in World's Finest (Volume 1) #94.

Credits
Head Writer: Edmond Hamilton Pencilers: Dick Sprang

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Superman (Kal-El/Clark Kent)
 * Batman
 * Lex Luthor
 * Robin (Dick Grayson)

Locations
 * Metropolis

Items
 * Kryptonite
 * Kryptonite gun

First Appearances: No first appearances Final Appearances: No final appearances Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

Adam Strange
The Secret of the Eternal City

This story was originally printed in Showcase (Volume 1) #17.

Credits
Writers: Gardner Fox Pencilers: Mike Sekowsky Inkers: Bernard Sachs

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Adam Strange

Locations
 * Rann

Items
 * Zeta beam

First Appearances: Adam Strange Final Appearances: No final appearances Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

Green Lantern
Planet of the Doomed Men

This story was originally printed in Green Lantern (Volume 2) #1.

Credits
Writers: John Broome Pencilers: Gil Kane Inkers: Murphy Anderson

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)
 * Abin Sur

First Appearances: No first appearances Final Appearances: No final appearances Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

Challengers of the Unknown
The Secret of the Sorcerer's Box

''This story was originally printed in Showcase (Volume 1) #6. This story is only a partial reprint.''

Credits
Writers: Dave Wood Pencilers: Jack Kirby Inkers: Roz Kirby and Marvin Stein

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Ace Morgan
 * Professor Haley
 * Red Ryan
 * Rocky Davis
 * June Robbins

Locations
 * Challengers Mountain

First Appearances: Ace Morgan; Professor Haley; Red Ryan; Rocky Davis; June Robbins Final Appearances: No final appearances Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

Wonder Woman
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.''

Credits
Writers: Robert Kanigher Pencilers: Ross Andru Inkers: Mike Esposito

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Wonder Woman
 * Aphrodite
 * Athena
 * Hercules
 * Hippolyta
 * Mercury
 * Steve Trevor

Locations
 * Paradise Island

First Appearances: No first appearances Final Appearances: No final appearances Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

Martian Manhunter
The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel

This story was originally printed in Detective Comics #225.

Credits
Writers: Joe Samachson and Jack Miller Pencilers: Joe Certa Inkers: Joe Certa

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Martian Manhunter
 * Saul Erdel

Locations
 * Colorado
 * Denver

First Appearances: Martian Manhunter; Saul Erdel Final Appearances: No final appearances Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

Flash
Mystery of the Human Thunderbolt

This story was originally printed in Showcase (Volume 1) #4.

Credits
Writers: Robert Kanigher Pencilers: Carmine Infantino Inkers: Joe Kubert

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Flash (Barry Allen)
 * Flash (Jay Garrick) (cameo)
 * Iris West
 * Turtle Man

Locations
 * Central City

First Appearances: Flash; Iris West (Barry Allen's girlfriend); Turtle Man Final Appearances: No final appearances Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

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.

Recommended Readings

 * Challengers of the Unknown (Volume 1)
 * Flash (Volume 1)
 * Green Lantern (Volume 2)
 * Mysteries in Space
 * Secret Origins (Volume 2)
 * Showcase (Volume 1)
 * Strange Adventures
 * Wonder Woman (Volume 1)
 * World's Finest (Volume 1)

Related Articles

 * Flash (Barry Allen)
 * Batman
 * Flash (Barry Allen)
 * Challengers of the Unknown
 * Gods of Olympus
 * Green Arrow (Ollie Queen)
 * Green Lantern (Hal Jordan)
 * Justice League of America
 * Martian Manhunter
 * Robin (Dick Grayson)
 * Speedy (Roy Harper)
 * Wonder Woman