Comic Title: Superman #231
Publisher: DC (National Periodical Publications, Inc.)
Address: 909 Third Avenue, New York, NY
Cover Date: November 1970
On Sale Date: September 17, 1970 Copyright Date September 17, 1970
Source: Library of Congress, Periodicals 1970

Frequency: Monthly, with the exception of March and September
Cover Price: $0.15
Page Count: 32
Editor: Mort Weisinger

Title: "Superman's Fatal Costume"
Pages: 6

Feature(s):
Superman (of Earth-1)

Writer: Jerry Coleman
Artist: Al Plastino

Reprinted From:
Superman #112 (1957)

Feature Character(s)

• Superman (last appearance in Superman #112; next appearance in Superman #112)

Villain(s)

• Lex Luthor (last appearance in Superman #110; next appearance in Action Comics #226)
• Several criminals and escaped prisoners (no further appearances)

Synopsis:
Luthor uses a spectroscope to study Superman’s costume and learn about its special properties. Using a device he created, Luthor causes the costume to give off heat, change metal into wood, and explode. Superman manages to uncover the plot, apprehend Luthor and some escaped prisoners, and take measures to ensure his costume can’t be used against him again.