Superman #179 is an issue of the series Superman (Volume 1) with a cover date of August, 1965.
Synopsis for "The Outlaw Fort Knox!"
The lead-lined and secret "Fort Knox of the Underworld" is running low on cash. Treasurer and gangster Pete Corey fixes and wins a Superman charity contest, and is awarded three wishes by the Man of Steel. The first wish is for the largest diamond in the world; the second is for a ton of gold bullion; and the third wish is for all the cash in a Metropolis bank.
To the dismay of his colleagues at the Daily Planet, Superman keeps his word and enriches the mob's secret stash. But it's a ruse, and the riches are rigged to knock out the mobsters, shut off the alarms and expose the lead-lined lair. As the huge diamond flies up into the sky, Superman finds and arrests the crooks.
In the end, the charity receives the diamond and the ton of gold.
Appearing in "The Outlaw Fort Knox!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Antagonists:
- Crime Syndicate
- Pete Corey
- Henchmen
Locations:
- Earth-One
- Arctic Circle
- Metropolis
- Daily Planet
- Metropolis Stadium
- Remote Mountain Location
- Fort Knox of the Underworld
Items:
- Diamond
- Fountain
- Gold
- Nerve Gas
- Superman Coins
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Tales of Kryptonite No. 4: The Menace of Gold Kryptonite!"
The chunk of Red Kryptonite is changed into Gold Kryptonite, capable of removing a Kryptonian's super-powers permanently, by an atomic ray from a satellite's battery. Jay-Ree, a member of the Superman Emergency Squad, and his fiancé Joenne send the Gold Kryptonite into the Phantom Zone, but are exposed to it and lose their powers. For a time, they are given housing by Jimmy Olsen. Then they are married by Superman and are kept in a doll house in Clark Kent's apartment.
Appearing in "Tales of Kryptonite No. 4: The Menace of Gold Kryptonite!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Jimmy Olsen
- Kandorians
- Jay-Ree (Single appearance)
- Joenne (Single appearance)
- Krypto
Antagonists:
- Lex Luthor
- "Spike"
- Phantom Zoners
Other Characters:
- Jimmy Olsen Fan Club
- Supergirl (Mentioned only)
- Lois Lane
- Perry White
Locations:
- Arctic Circle
- Metropolis
- Daily Planet
- Metropolis Prison
- Krypton (Flashback only)
- Lexor (Mentioned only)
- Phantom Zone
Items:
- Crime Monitor
- Dollhouse
- Enlarging Gas
- The Jewel of Truth and Honor
- Jimmy Olsen's Signal Watch
- Kryptonite
- Gold Kryptonite (Flashback and main story)
- Green Kryptonite (Flashback only)
- Red Kryptonite (Flashback only)
- Leaden Suits
- Metal-Eater
- Phantom Zone Projector
- Phantom Zone Viewer
- Superman's Costume
Vehicles:
Synopsis for "Private Kent, the Fighting Marine!"
For a story, Clark Kent is allowed to undergo basic training in the U.S. Marine Corps, with a D.I. that wants to beat his time with Lois Lane.
Appearing in "Private Kent, the Fighting Marine!"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- Lois Lane
- United States Marine Corps
- Sergeant Buck Brewster (Single appearance)
Locations:
- Washington, D.C.
- Marine Camp Greenwood
Notes
- The piece of Kryptonite in "The Menace of Gold Kryptonite" is portrayed as self aware.
- "The Menace of Gold Kryptonite!" is also known as "Tales of Kryptonite No. 4"; and the previous three installments of Kryptonite's story are found in Superman #173, Superman #176 and Superman #177.