The latest Superman collection from the DC Finest line features a plethora of bizarre Silver Age stories featuring Lois Lane and Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen in Superman Family: The Giant Turtle Man.
Issues contained in the graphic novel include Superman’s Girlfriend, Lois Lane #19-28, Superman’s Pal, Jimmy Olsen #47-56, Action Comics #266 and 277, and Superman #142-143 and 147.
All stories are written by Jerry Siegel, Robert Bernstein, Otto Binder, Leo Dorfman, Jerry Coleman, and Bill Finger, with art by Jim Mooney, Kurt Schaffenberger, Curt Swan, John Forte, Al Plastino, Sheldon Moldoff, Stan Kaye, and George Papp.
In addition to the adventures starring Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, Superman Family members such as Perry White, Lana Lang, Streaky the Supercat, and Krypto the Superdog also get the spotlight in the collection. Most of the light-hearted stories revolve around what its like to be Superman’s girlfriend, pal, boss, or pet, with plenty of “imaginary stories” thrown in to amaze readers from the early ’60s and today. And Jimmy Olsen turns into a giant turtle man.
DC Finest: Superman Family: The Giant Turtle Man consists of 664 pages for a suggested retail price of $39.99.
Check out the astounding cover below by Swan and Kaye below and stay tuned to Conskipper for all of your vintage comic news.
