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Superman 1939 #148 - 2.0 - $14.99
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Superman stops a 20th century "Achilles" and discovers his secret.
Mr. Mxyzptlk changes his name to try to prevent Superman from sending him back to the 5th dimension.
An IRS agent decides that Superman owes back taxes and Superman must pay within 24 hours.
On-sale date from ad in Action Comics #280 and copyright registration.
- Test Your Talent - Inside front cover.
- The 20th Century Achilles! - Per Tom Orzechowski, the story was based on "Achilles vs. Superman" from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #63.
- See the Many Fantastic Faces of Superman... - House ad for Superman Annual (DC, 1960 series) #3, "on sale everywhere".
- At Last! - House ad for Secret Origins (DC, 1961 series) #1, "on sale everywhere".
- - Letters from Cathy Prewett, Jon Natlo, Thomas Rybak, Paul Gambaccini, Jimmy Pells, Diana Rhoades, Rex Peterson. Steve Marshall, and Ed Bryant. The response to Paul Gambaccini establishes that Martha Kent's full maiden name is Martha Hudson Clark.
- The Inside Stories of Batman and Robin's Top Secrets - House ad for Batman Annual (DC, 1961 series) #1, "on sale everywhere".
- Superman Owes a Billion Dollars! - Story recycled from Superman (DC, 1939 series) #114.
- - Inside back cover.
- - Back cover.