Comic Title: Superman #49
Publisher: DC (DC Comics Inc.)
Address: 666 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: November 1990
On Sale Date: September 18, 1990 Shipping Date September 18, 1990
Source: Previews, #19

Shipping Date September 18, 1990
Source: Amazing Heroes, #183

Copyright Date September 18, 1990
Source: Library of Congress, Copyright Office 1990

Direct Market Date September 20, 1990
Source: Comic Shop News, #167, #168

Frequency: Monthly
Cover Price: $0.75
Page Count: 32
Editor: Mike Carlin

Title: (Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite)
Pages: 22

Feature(s):
Superman (Post-Crisis)

Writer/Penciller: Jerry Ordway
Inker: Dennis Janke
Letterer: John Costanza
Colorist: Glenn Whitmore

Reprinted In:
Superman:Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite TPB (1996)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Action Comics #658; next appearance in Adventures of Superman #472)

Supporting Character(s)

• Lois Lane (last appearance in Adventures of Superman Annual #2; next appearance in Adventures of Superman #472)
• Perry White (last appearance in Superman #49; next appearance in Superman #50)
• Alice White (last appearance in Superman #49; next appearance in Superman #50)
• Pete Ross (last appearance in Adventures of Superman #470; no further appearances)
• Maggie Sawyer (last appearance in Adventures of Superman #471; next appearance in Adventures of Superman #472)
• Dan Turpin (last appearance in Action Comics #650; no further appearances)
• The Special Crimes Unit (Phil, Rusty, and Mike named; last appearance in Action Comics #650; next appearance in Adventures of Superman #472)

Villain(s)

• Lex Luthor (last appearance in Action Comics #658; next appearance in Starman #28)
• Mr. Mxyzptlk (last appearance in Adventures of Superman #463; no further appearances)
• Barrage (last appearance in Superman Annual #2; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Myra Riviera (last appearance in Adventures of Superman #451; no further appearances)
• Bessie Sharp (a fan of Clark Kent; no further appearances)
• Carrie (a researcher working for Luthor; no further appearances)
• A Daily Planet receptionist (no further appearances)
• Alice (last appearance in Action Comics #658; no further appearances)
• Robbie (a Daily Planet worker; no further appearances)
• Marlon (name revealed; last appearance in Action Comics #650; no further appearances)

Comments:
Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite Part One

This story continues in Adventures of Superman #472.

Synopsis:
While visiting the grave of Jerry White, Lex Luthor is struck by a chunk of Red Kryptonite. The rock begins speaking, revealing itself to have been sent by Mxyzptlk who offers Luthor a chance to make him Superman's equal. Despite his mistrust of the imp, Luthor eventually accepts Mxyzptlk's offer.

Elsewhere, Superman engages Barrage, who has escaped prison and is now terrorizing downtown Metropolis. Superman easily bests his opponent, then flies him back to Stryker's Island. Over the water, the effect of the Red Kryptonite robs the Man of Steel of his powers. He falls into the water. Mxyzptlk's magic then transports him to Luthor's office. Lex engages Superman in a fist fight and wins. He then has Superman thrown out on the street.

Superman hails a cab, changes to Clark, and returns to his apartment. Lois is waiting for him. She confides in Clark her feelings after learning that her mother is dying.