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Hercules in the 20th Century

Hercules in the 20th Century #239

SeriesSuperman
NumberVol. 1 #239
PublisherDC Comics, National Periodical Publications, Inc.
Date1971-07
TypeComic Book, Softcover
LanguageEnglish
Cover ArtistCurt Swan
EditorE. Nelson Bridwell, Mort Weisinger
Executive EditorE. Nelson Bridwell
InkerStan Kaye, George Klein
PencilerWayne Boring, Curt Swan
WriterOtto Binder, Edmund Hamilton
GenreSuperhero
Published inSparta, Illinois
Pages64
CharactersSuperman (Kal-El) (Earth 1), Supporting Characters:, Hercules/Roger Tate, Lois Lane (Earth 1)
Story LocationGreece; Athens, Kentucky: Fort Knox, Metropolis
Collects"Hercules in the 20th Century", "Superman's Battle with Hercules", "Titano the Super-Ape", "The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman!" #164
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NotesReprinted Issues: 1st Story: Action Comics Vol 1 #267, August, 1960; Hercules in the 20th Century 2nd Story: Action Comics Vol 1 #268, September, 1960; "Superman's Battle With Hercules! 3d Story: Superman Vol 1 #127, February, 1959; Titano the Super-Ape 4th Story: Superman Vol 1 #164, October, 1963; The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman! Part 2: The Super-Duel! A detailed global map of pre-cataclysm Krypton highlighting areas of interest such as the Fire Falls, the Gold Volcano, the Scarlet Jungle and Vathlo Island. An all reprint issue; plus a new "Map of Krypton's 'New World' and 'Old World' Hemispheres". Trivia: A number of locations in the "Map of Krypton's Hemispheres" — such as the Glass Forest — would not be seen again until Superman Annual #11.