These Superman tales from the 1950s reflect the optimism and excitement of that era. In this bygone decade, Superman teamed up with Robin, the Boy Wonder, and battled such outrageous foes as Bizarro and the Bride of Bizarro. Also included in this collection are the first appearances of Supergirl, Krypto, and Titano the Super-Ape, as well as tales of Superman’s Super-Magic Show and Superboy’s last day in Smallville.

Chiefly illustrations. "Originally published in single magazine form in Action Comics 151, 162, 223, 232, 234, 236, 239, 242, 247, 249, 252, 254-255, Adventure Comics 210, Showcase 9, Superman 65, 79-80, 96-97, 118, 125, 127, Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane 8, Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen 13, 19, World's Finest Comics 68, 74, 75"--Title page verso "Superman created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, by special arrangement with the Jerry Siegel family - Batman created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger."

Introduction by Mark Waid -- PART ONE: Classic Tales. Three Supermen from Krypton ; The menace from the stars ; The girl who didn't believe in Superman ; It! ; Superboy's last day in Smallville ; Superman's new face ; The ugly Superman -- PART TWO: The Superman Family. Superman's big brother ; The first Superman of Krypton ; The super-dog from Krypton ; The story of Superman, Junior ; Superman's lost parents ; The Supergirl from Krypton ; Titano the Super-Ape -- PART THREE: The Villains. Superman's super-magic show ; The creature of 1000 disguises ; The death of Superman ; Superman's new uniform ; The super-duel in space ; The Kryptonite Man ; The battle with Bizarro ; The bride of Bizarro -- PART FOUR: Superman's pals. The contest of heroes ; The end of the planet ; Superman and Robin ; The stolen Superman signal ; The girl in Superman's past ; Superman's kid brother ; Superman's new power -- Biographies.