Superman Annual Vol 1 1



 Superman's First Exploit 

Summary
Volume: 1 Issue: 1 Month: Month of first print unknown Year: 1960

Credits
Head Writer: Edmond Hamilton Cover Artists: Curt Swan and Stan Kaye Pencilers: Wayne Boring Inkers: Stan Kaye Editors: Mort Weisinger

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Superman

Locations:
 * Metropolis

Items:

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

Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

Credits
Head Writer: Otto Binder Pencilers: Kurt Schaffenberger Inkers: Kurt Schaffenberger Editors: Mort Weisinger

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Lois Lane (Silver Age)
 * Mrs. Jameson
 * Perry White (Silver Age)
 * Professor Jason
 * Superman (Silver Age)

Locations:
 * Metropolis

First Appearances: Mrs. Jameson (Lois Lane's neighbor); Professor Jason (a scientist) Final Appearances: Mrs. Jameson

Synopsis: A scientist named Professor Jason experiments with some chemicals, which create extremely noxious fumes. Lois Lane finds herself exposed to these chemicals and begins to transform into a hideous-looking old woman. She comes to believe that she is in fact a witch. Superman learns that the effects of Professor Jason’s experiments are only temporary and decides to humor Lois by secretly mimicking supernatural abilities. Lois begins to believe that she is a genuine witch, until such time as the effects wear off. Superman confronts her and admits to simulating Lois' perceived powers. Although frustrated by the Man of Steel, she is grateful to have resumed her normal form once again.

Credits
Head Writer: Otto Binder Pencilers: Al Plastino Inkers: Al Plastino Editors: Mort Weisinger

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Superman

Locations:
 * Metropolis

Items:

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

Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

Credits
Head Writer: Otto Binder Pencilers: Curt Swan Inkers: Ray Burnley Editors: Mort Weisinger

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Superman

Locations:
 * Metropolis

Items:

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

Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

Credits
Head Writer: Bill Finger Pencilers: Wayne Boring Inkers: Stan Kaye Editors: Mort Weisinger

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Superman

Locations:
 * Metropolis

Items:

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

Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

Credits
Head Writer: Otto Binder Pencilers: George Papp Inkers: George Papp Editors: Mort Weisinger

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Superboy
 * Gadget Gaines
 * Jonathan Kent
 * Krypto
 * Lana Lang
 * Lewis Lang
 * Martha Kent
 * Univac Smith

Locations:
 * Smallville

First Appearances: Gadget Gaines (a gangster); Univac Smith (a criminal) Final Appearances: Gadget Gaines; Univac Smith

Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

Credits
Head Writer: Otto Binder Pencilers: Kurt Schaffenberger Inkers: Kurt Schaffenberger Editors: Mort Weisinger

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Lois Lane (Silver Age)
 * Jimmy Olsen (Silver Age)
 * Professor Colby
 * Superman (Silver Age)
 * Swags Swanson

Locations:
 * Metropolis

First Appearances: Professor Colby (a scienstist); Swags Swanson (a criminal) Final Appearances: Professor Colby; Swags Swanson

Synopsis: Lois Lane investigates an unsolved murder, and peruses a series of mug shots. However, she is unable to successfully identify the culprit from the pictures in her possession. Later, she visits a local scientist named Professor Colby. Colby possesses a device which exposes Lois to a wave of energy, altering her size. She is now the fattest girl in all of Metropolis.

The murderer, Swags Swanson, tracks Lois down and prepares to shoot her, but Superman arrives and apprehends the criminal. He then tells Lois that he secretly conspired with Professor Colby to expose her to the growth ray in the hopes of disguising her features. Fortunately, the effects of Professor Colby's machine are only temporary.

Credits
Head Writer: Otto Binder Pencilers: Curt Swan Inkers: Ray Burnley Editors: Mort Weisinger

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Superman

Locations:
 * Metropolis

Items:

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

Synopsis: Synopsis unknown

Credits
Head Writer: Jerry Coleman Pencilers: Wayne Boring Inkers: Stan Kaye Editors: Mort Weisinger

Synopsis
Cast of Characters:
 * Superman (Silver Age)
 * Batman (Silver Age)
 * Lois Lane (Silver Age)
 * Jimmy Olsen (Silver Age)
 * Professor Welkins

Locations:
 * Fortress of Solitude
 * Gotham City
 * Batcave


 * Metropolis

Items:
 * Kryptonite

First Appearances: Professor Welkins (a scientist) Final Appearances: Professor Welkins

Synopsis: Whenever he needs to get away from the day-to-day acts of heroism, Superman retreats to his hidden Arctic, Fortress of Solitude. Access to the Fortress is gained by way of a giant metal key – a key so heavy, that only Superman could ever hope to lift it. Inside his fortress are vaults and trophy rooms devoted to his various exploits. He has a room in honor of Jimmy Olsen, one in honor of Lois Lane, one in honor of his close friend, Batman, and even a room dedicated to star reporter, Clark Kent.

One day, Superman visits a scientist named Professor Welkins who asks the Man of Steel to test out the durability of a new metal compound he has been developing. Superman takes the compound back to his fortress and tests its breaking point. While there, he finds an ominous message written on the wall. Someone has managed to break into the Fortress of Solitude. The message taunts Superman, daring him to discover the intruder's true identity. In order to secure the Fortress from future break-ins, Superman welds the keyhole shut with a blast of heat vision.

Superman flies off to put out a fire in Metropolis, but when he returns he finds a second mysterious message. Someone has found yet another way to invade his sanctum. Unable to piece the puzzle together any further, Superman retires to one of his fortress's laboratories where (enclosed with lead) he begins experimenting on a piece of Kryptonite.

The intruder is still present however and soon makes his appearances known. It is Batman! As Batman leaps out and admits to leaving the vague messages, a cave-in erupts sealing the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight Detective inside of an enclosed cavern. Trapped inside with them is a deadly piece of Kryptonite. Superman is too weak to burst through the cave walls. As Batman begins to panic, Superman stands up, revealing that the cave-in (as well as the Kryptonite) was actually a carefully staged ruse designed to flush him out. Batman tells Superman that in honor of the anniversary of Superman's arrival on Earth, he wanted to provide him with a fun challenging game. He reveals that he managed to break into the Fortress by creating a secret stowaway panel inside the pointed tip of the giant key.

The two go to the Batcave in Gotham City, where Batman has personally cooked a giant Anniversary cake for Superman. The cake is decorated with extra-large candles molded in the shape of Superman and Batman.

Reprints

 * Superman's First Exploit was originally printed in Superman (Volume 1) #106.


 * The Witch of Metropolis was originally printed in Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #1.


 * The Supergirl from Krypton was originally printed in Action Comics #252.


 * A Visit from Superman's Pal was originally printed in Superboy (Volume 1) #55.


 * The Girl in Superman's Past was originally printed in Superman (Volume 1) #129.


 * The Execution of Krypto was originally printed in Superboy (Volume 1) #67.


 * The Fattest Girl in Metropolis was originally printed in Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane #5.


 * The Super-Brain of Jimmy Olsen was originally printed in Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #22.


 * The Super-Key to Fort Superman was originally printed in Action Comics #241.