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Publisher:
National Periodical Publications, Inc.  Search this
Maker:
National Periodical Publications, Inc.  Search this
Action Comics  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 10 in x 6 1/2 in; 25.4 cm x 16.51 cm
Object Name:
comic book
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
1966-02
Description:
<i>Superman</i> issue number 184 was published by DC Comics in February of 1966. The cover art by Curt Swan and George Klein depicts Superman tied to a pole surrounded by the people of Zhongar holding Death-Glow talismans. Fearing he is a demon, and sapped by his powers due to the red sun, Superman must prove himself to the people of the alien planet. The 36 page issue sold for 12 cents and contained two stories, “The Demon Under the Red Sun” and part two of “The Test of the Talisman.” Superman first appeared in the June 1938 <i>Action Comics</i> No. 1, before the <i>Superman</i> title launched in May of 1939 and continued until 1986 when it was renamed <i>Adventures of Superman</i>.
Location:
Currently not on view
Subject:
Superman  Search this
Comics  Search this
ID Number:
1988.3095.06
Catalog number:
1988.3095.06
Nonaccession number:
1988.3095
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-4de9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1071823