In this retrospective, we will have a look at some of Superman’s famous and infamous stories from the Golden Age and up to Crisis On Infinite Earths.
Stories will be included for historical significance or because they’re memorable enough.
Note: only issues from Action Comics and Superman will be included.
World’s Finest has its own category, and Superboy will probably be handled on his own at some point.
GOLDEN AGE
Action Comics #1 (first Superman, and first superhero)
Action Comics #13 (first supervillain)
Action Comics 23 (first Lex Luthor)
Action Comics 51 (first Prankster)
Action Comics 64 (first Toyman)
Superman 30 (first Mr. Mxyzptlk)
Superman #61 (first Kryptonite & Superman learns he’s an alien)
Action Comics #242 (First Kandor)
SILVER AGE
Action Comics 242 (first Brainiac)
Action Comics 252 (first Metallo)
Superman #141 (Superman’s return to Krypton)
Superman #161 (death of the pre-Crisis Kents)
Action Comics 340 (first Parasite)