Superman 1939 #165 - reader copy - $4.00
Under the influence of a strange type of red kryptonite, Superman loses his powers and his memory. He wanders onto a farm, where he meets and romances Sally Selwyn, assuming the name Jim White. But Bart Benson wants Sally for himself and tries to sabotage "Jim" at every turn, eventually knocking "Jim" into a river. Saved by Aquaman and Lori Lemaris, Superman awakens recovered, but with no memory of his time as Jim White.
On-sale date from copyright registration.
- - Inside front cover.
- - Letters from Gary Adair, Linda Simpson, George Estrada, John McGeehan, Gary Leslie, and Ken Armbrister.
- The Sweetheart Superman Forgot! - Portions of Plastino's artwork during this stage in his career mimic other artists' work. Art identifier Pat Lang confirms work by Plastino, though Lori Lemaris especially looks like modeled after Wayne Boring's version of the character.
- - Inside back cover.
- Make Your Own Monsters - Back cover.
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