Superman Vol 1 1
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Appearing in "Clark Kent Gets a Job"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- George Taylor
- John Kent (In flashback only)
- Mary Kent (In flashback only)
Villains:
- Bea Carroll (First and only known appearance to date)
Other Characters:
- Jack Kennedy (First and only known appearance to date) (Behind the scenes)
- Sims (First and only known appearance to date)
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Synopsis for "Clark Kent Gets a Job"
The doomed planet Krypton was about to explode. A scientist on it placed his infant son in a rocket-ship that eventually landed on Earth. It was found by John & Mary Kent, who turned the baby over to an orphanage. His feats of strength were already apparent, and they were all too ready to give him back to the Kents when they showed up and asked to adopt him. After the death of his parents, Clark Kent, the boy's human name, tried to get a job at the Daily Star, but was turned down because of his lack of experience.
Hearing about a riot at the county jail, he heads over there to try to prove his worth. After dispatching the mob that is trying to kill a prisoner, the prisoner gives him some information. It seems that Bea Carroll, singer at the Hilow Night Club, killed Jack Kennedy and framed Evelyn Curry for the murder. He tells Daily Star editor George Taylor what he knows about the riot, and Taylor hires him on the spot.
Appearing in "The Coming of Superman"
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Supporting Characters:
Villains:
- Alex Greer (First and only known appearance to date)
- Bea Carroll (First and only known appearance to date)
- Butch Mason (First and only known appearance to date)
- Senator Barrows (First and only known appearance to date)
Other Characters:
- Evelyn Curry (First and only known appearance to date)
- Jack Kennedy (First and only known appearance to date) (Behind the scenes)
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Synopsis for "The Coming of Superman"
Superman travels to the Hilow Night Club and tells Bea Carroll that he knows that she killed Jack Kennedy. What follows is a retelling of the story from Action Comics #1.
Appearing in "Revolution in San Monte"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- George Taylor (Cameo)
- Lois Lane
Villains:
- Alex Greer (First and only known appearance to date)
- Emil Norvell (First and only known appearance to date)
Other Characters:
- Lola Cortez (First and only known appearance to date)
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Synopsis for "Revolution in San Monte"
See the story as told in Action Comics #2.
Appearing in "The Blakely Mine Disaster"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
- George Taylor (Cameo)
- Lois Lane
Villains:
- Thornton Blakely (First and only known appearance to date)
Other Characters:
- Stanislaw Kober (First and only known appearance to date)
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Synopsis for "The Blakely Mine Disaster"
See the story as told in Action Comics #3.
Appearing in "Superman, Gridiron Hero"
Featured Characters:
Supporting Characters:
Villains:
- Coach Randall (First and only known appearance to date)
Other Characters:
- Mary (First and only known appearance to date)
- Oliver Stanley (First and only known appearance to date)
- Tommy Burke (First and only known appearance to date)
Locations:
- Dale University
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Synopsis for "Superman, Gridiron Hero"
See the story as told in Action Comics #4.
Notes
- This first half of this issue is reprinted in Superman Archives, Volume 1. Both the original and reprint material was again reprinted in chronological production order in Superman Chronicles, Volume 1.
- "Clark Kent Gets a Job" and "The Coming of Superman" (originally untitled) was first printed in Action Comics #1.
- "Revolution in San Monte" was first printed in Action Comics #2.
- "The Blakely Mine Disaster" (originally untitled) was first printed in Action Comics #3.
- "Superman, Gridiron Hero" (originally untitled) was first printed in Action Comics #4.
Trivia
- The early adventures of Superman originally took place in Cleveland, Ohio. The location has since been retroactively altered to reflect Metropolis of the Earth-Two reality.
Related Articles
- Superman image gallery
- Superman appearances list
- Superman quotes page
- Superman Rogues Gallery
- George Taylor image gallery
- George Taylor appearances list
- George Taylor quotes page
- Lois Lane image gallery
- Lois Lane appearances list
- Lois Lane quotes page
See Also
Recommended Reading
Links and References
- Superman article at Wikipedia
- Superman - Through the Ages
- Golden Age Superman biography page at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
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