Issue: #271
Last valuation update: 2026-10-22
"How Luthor Met Superboy" When a kryptonite meteor lands in Smallville, Superboy's life is saved by a neighbor farm boy, Lex Luthor. The two become fast friends. But, a laboratory accident soon drives them apart and starts their lifelong enmity. This is the first story where Luthor's first name is revealed. Reprinted in 80 Page Giant #10
First appearances: Captain Noah
Creators: Ramona Fradon, Jerry Siegel, Curt Swan, Al Plastino
Characters: Superman, Aquaman, Lex Luthor, Krypto, Tempest, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent, Lana Lang, Captain Noah, Congorilla, Janu