1983 Superman French Fries : Super Powers Collection
In 1983, Superman French Fries (Patates Frites) released a set of
glow-in-the-dark trading cards in Canada. There was one sealed card found
inside of specially marked packages of frozen Superman French Fries. The set
is often mislabeled as "Canada Fancy," which is actually a food grade assigned
by the Canadian government. The text on the back of each card is printed in
English and French to comply with the Canadian Consumer Packaging and Labeling
Act.
The card artwork is from the 1982 DC Comics Style Guide penciled by
José Luis García-López and inked by Dick Giordano. Todd Klein assisted with
logos and background inking.
"For best effect, hold card to light for 30 seconds - then turn out
light."
Superman French Fries came to Earth when the planet Tato exploded at the edge
of the universe "sending a flurry of French fries hurtling towards
Metropolis." The origin is told in a comic advertisement illustrated by
Curt Swan
and Murphy Anderson (Swanderson).
Superman French Fries were advertised on Canadian television in an animated
short. The commercial features a singing French fry played by Cree Summers. In
1985, a Superman French Fries contest featured a chance to win one of 3,000
action figures from the Kenner Super Powers Collection. The promotion also
offered a free Clark Kent figure available via mail-away redemption in Canada.
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