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Wednesday 29 January 2014

Americom The Origin of Superman 1

This is Superman 1, published by Americom in 1984.

It contains the story from DC Comics' Amazing World of Superman 1 (1973):
"The Origin of Superman!". The English edition features the original art and original lettering.

Americom only produced single issues of each reprint series (published in English, Afrikaans, Zulu & Sotho languages).

Americom English cover, and DC Comics' original cover of World of Krypton 3 (1979):
Afrikaans cover and cover of DC Comics' Amazing World of Superman 1:
Thanks Lance for the Zulu Edition cover:
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Americom

Mimosa Giant Superman 13

This is Giant Superman 13, published by Mimosa (SA Magazine Co) +/- 1963-1964.
It reprints the cover and stories from DC Comics' Action Comics 270 (1960):
"The Old Man of Metropolis!"
 "Supergirl's Busiest Day!"
Also reprinted is this story from DC Comics' Superman 127 (1959):
"Titano The Super-Ape!"
Also reprinted is this story from DC Comics' Action Comics 215 (1956):
Congo Bill: "The Big-Game Butterfly Hunter"
Also reprinted is this story from DC Comics' Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 28 (1958):
"The Boy who killed Superman"

48pages,  glossy colour cover, black and white newsprint interior.

Here is the cover of issue 13 and DC Comics' original cover:

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Mimosa Comics

Supercomix Fantastic Four 2

This is Supercomix Fantastic Four 2, published by Republican Press in 1976.

32 Pages, Full colour.

Cover and Marvel Comics' original cover of Fantastic Four 96 (1970):
 Captain Lifesaver comic strip ad for Lifesavers:
See Also:
Supercomix The Invincible Iron Man, Fantastic Four and Captain America

Wednesday 1 January 2014

Mimosa Giant Superman 5

This is Giant Superman 5, published by Mimosa (SA Magazine Co) +/- 1963-1964.
It reprints the cover from DC Comics' Adventure Comics 281 (1960):
First Story reprinted is this story from DC Comics' Superman 125 (1958):
"Superman's New Power!"
 Also reprinted is this story from DC Comics' Adventure Comics 235 (1957):
  "The confession of Superboy!"
Also reprinted is this story from DC Comics' Superman 125 (1958):
"Lois Lane's Super-Dream"
Also reprinted is this story from DC Comics' Adventure Comics 281 (1960):
"Superboy's New Parents!"
Also reprinted is this story from DC Comics' Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 25 (1957):
"The Second Superboy"

48pages,  glossy colour cover, black and white newsprint interior.

Here is the cover of issue 5 and DC Comics' original cover:
 Pan African Publications ads:
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Mimosa Comics

Supercomix The Incredible Hulk 13 (Second Series 1978)

This is Supercomix The Incredible Hulk 13, published by Republican Press in 1980.

Cover of issue 13 and Marvel Comics' original cover of The Incredible Hulk 188 from 1975:

Leonard Nimoy Poster:

See Also:
Supercomix The Incredible Hulk