Price: 0.12 USD
Pages: 36
On-sale Date: 1965-09-16
Editing: Mort Weisinger (editor)
Cover Thumbnail for Superman (DC, 1939 series) #181 Edit Cover
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Introducing the Future Superman of 2965!
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Superman / cover / 1 page

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Indexer Notes

Copyright © National Periodical Publications, Inc., 1965.

On-sale date from World's Finest Comics #153 and copyright registration.

[no title indexed]
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NFL Ford Punt, Pass & Kick Competition / advertisement / 1 page

Part 1: The Super-Scoops of Morna Vine!
(Table of Contents: 2)

Superman / comic story / 7.67 pages

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  • Genre:superhero
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Morna Vine (introduction); Professor Morgan
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AMT Makes the Party
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AMT Models / advertisement / 0.5 page

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Justice League of America / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page

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Tootsie [all other candies] / advertisement / 0.33 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 6)

Little Pete / comic story / 0.5 page

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  • Genre:humor; children
  • Job Number:6326
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Hmm...nothing serious.
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Hawk Models / advertisement / 0.5 page

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Cheerios; Rocky & Bullwinkle / comics-form advertising / 1 page

The Hip Way to Learn!
(Table of Contents: 9)

public service announcement / 1 page

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  • Genre:advocacy
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Indexer Notes

Public service message teaching kids how to study.

Part II: The Secret of the New Supergirl!
(Table of Contents: 10)

Superman / comic story / 7.67 pages

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  • Genre:superhero
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Mr. Vine (Morna's father, introduction); Morna Vine; Superman robots
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Tootsie Roll / advertisement / 0.33 page

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Tyco Toys and Models / advertisement / 0.5 page

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The Adventures of Jerry Lewis; Metamorpho; Showcase; Teen Titans / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.5 page

[no title indexed]
(Table of Contents: 14)

Metropolis Mailbag / letters page / 0.67 page

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typeset

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Letters from readers - Mark Dimberg, Shaker Geller, Dave Warren, Larry Hayes, Gary Barlow and Kit Griffith.

Coming... Super-Attractions!
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World's Finest Comics; Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane; Adventure Comics / promo (ad from the publisher) / 0.33 page

The Superman of 2965!
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Superman / comic story / 8 pages

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  • Genre:superhero
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Lyra 3916 (introduction, co-worker and girlfriend of Klar Ken T5477); Jay Senohl (introduction, called Jay L-3388 in future appearances); PW-5598 (introduction, computer editor, designed by Perry White's descendant Per Wye T7357); Than Quor (chief astronomer of Pluto); Atlanteans (of 30th century, in flashback); Superman [Clark Kent] (of 1965, on view-tape, name on tombstone, born 1920); Superman II through VI (tombstones only)
Synopsis:
Years ago, Klar Ken T5477 took over the role of Superman from his father, a role passed from father to son since the original Superman 1000 years before. The descendants of Superman have become immune to all forms of kryptonite, however a chemical residue left in sea water by a past atomic war paralyzes all people of Kryptonian descent. In the year 2965, Superman is deputized by the Federation of Planets to act as a lawman with unlimited powers. Klar is an ultra-news reporter who receives his latest assignment: Muto, one of this Superman's greatest foes, has been seen robbing a Neptunian bank.
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Indexer Notes

"No. 1 of a New Series". Future Superman series next in Action Comics (DC, 1938 series) #338.

When Superman is deputized in 2965, the narration says "Thus officially begins the career of the Superman of the year 2965". However, in this and future stories, it is stated that Superman has been active for years prior to this.

Superman of 2965 wears the costume of the original Superman. Klar Ken wears telescopic spectacles to aid him in his search for news. Superman's Fortress of Solitude is in Earth's orbit.

Hey, Characters!
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promo (ad from the publisher) / 1 page

[no title indexed]
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Super-Turtle / comic story / 0.67 page

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  • Genre:anthropomorphic-funny animals; superhero
  • Job Number:3316
  • First Line of Dialogue or Text:Patrolling all over the world every day is a big job.
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Tootsie [all other candies] / advertisement / 0.33 page

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G.I. Joe / advertisement / 1 page

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Aurora Products / advertisement / 1 page

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Table of Contents ToC
    Table of Contents
  1. Introducing the Future Superman of 2965!
    Superman
  2. [no title indexed]
    NFL Ford Punt, Pass & Kick Competition
  3. Part 1: The Super-Scoops of Morna Vine!
    Superman
  4. AMT Makes the Party
    AMT Models
  5. [no title indexed]
    Justice League of America
  6. [no title indexed]
    Tootsie [all other candies]
  7. ["Hmm...nothing serious."]
    Little Pete
  8. [no title indexed]
    Hawk Models
  9. [no title indexed]
    Cheerios; Rocky & Bullwinkle
  10. The Hip Way to Learn!
  11. Part II: The Secret of the New Supergirl!
    Superman
  12. [no title indexed]
    Tootsie Roll
  13. [no title indexed]
    Tyco Toys and Models
  14. [no title indexed]
    The Adventures of Jerry Lewis; Metamorpho; Showcase; Teen Titans
  15. [no title indexed]
    Metropolis Mailbag
  16. Coming... Super-Attractions!
    World's Finest Comics; Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane; Adventure Comics
  17. The Superman of 2965!
    Superman
  18. Hey, Characters!
  19. ["Patrolling all over the world every day is a big job."]
    Super-Turtle
  20. [no title indexed]
    Tootsie [all other candies]
  21. [no title indexed]
    G.I. Joe
  22. [no title indexed]
    Aurora Products
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