Comic Title: Superman:Past and Future TPB
Publisher: DC
Cover Date: 2009
On Sale Date: December 17, 2008 Direct Market Date December 17, 2008
Source: ComicList, New Comic Book Releases List for Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Direct Market Date December 17, 2008
Source: Previews, #240

Cover Price: $19.99
Page Count: 192
Editor: Bob Joy

See Also: The Guide to Graphic Novels and Collected Editions

Title: "Autograph, Please"
Pages: 12

Feature(s):
Superman (of Earth-2)

Writer: Jerry Siegel
Artist: John Sikela

Reprinted From:
Superman #48 (1947)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Superman #48; next appearance in Superman #48)

Supporting Character(s)

• Lois Lane (last appearance in Superman #48; next appearance in Superman #48)
• Perry White (last appearance in Superman #48; next appearance in Superman #48)
• Jimmy Olsen (last appearance in Action Comics #100; next appearance in Superman #49)

Villain(s)

• Alexander Breckenridge III and his bodyguards (Sharpley and Mugsy named; no further appearances)

Other Character(s)

• Doctor Mason and Johnny Terrill (no further appearances)
• Danny Kaye, Eddie Cantor, Ray Milland, Marguerite Chapman, George Washington, and Abe Lincoln (no further appearances)

Cameo Appearance(s)

• Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Newton, Franklin, Fulton, and Bell (mentioned as autograph donors)

Synopsis:
The Daily Planet holds a contest for the best autograph collection. Orphan Johnny Terrill enters the contest and takes the early lead. Rich boy Alexander Breckenridge decides to enter too. He uses his money and connections to get autographs unfairly. Superman then decides to help Johnny.

The Man of Steel is able to acquire many rare autographs, but Alexander's tactics are allowing him to pull ahead. Superman then travels back in time to get the autographs of George Washington, Abe Lincoln, and others. When he returns he discovers that Alexander's bodyguards are using the signatures to forge checks. Lois Lane is able to clear Alexander of any involvment, but the experience changes the rich boy. He gets Superman's autograph and turns it in for Johnny, breaking the tie between them. Johnny then wins the contest.