Superman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow (2021 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Evely

Paper: White

Label #4712372009

Written by Tom King. Art and Cover by Bilquis Evely. Kara Zor-El has seen some epic adventures over the years, but finds her life without meaning or purpose. Here she is, a young woman who saw her planet destroyed and was sent to Earth to protect a baby cousin who ended up not needing her. What was it all for? Wherever she goes, people only see her through the lens of Supermans fame. Just when Supergirl thinks shes had enough, everything changes. An alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesnt help her, shell do it herself, whatever the cost. Now a Kryptonian, a dog, and an angry, heartbroken child head out into space on a journey that will shake them to their very core. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 1 CGC Page 19 Only

Paper: Off white

19th Page Only.

Label #0218044021

Cover art by Joe Shuster. Features a two page origin (new material) of Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, plus four pages previously omitted from the Action Comics series. Untitled Superman story; Clark Kent applies for a job at the Daily Star, but is turned down until Superman stops a lynching and Clark phones in the story. Untitled Superman story; Superman breaks into the Governor's mansion to stop the execution of Evelyn Curry, and Lois is kidnapped by gangsters, no thanks to that spineless milksop, Clark Kent, but is rescued by Superman. Scientific Explanation of Superman's Amazing Strength! Superman text story featuring Biff Dugan. Action Comics #14 ad, art by Fred Guardineer. Article with photos and biographies of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Back cover features the first pin-up of Superman with is also the 1st ever pin-up page to appear in a comic book. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 2 0.3

Small piece missing from last page, slightly affects text story.

Cover pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy. Untitled Superman story starring Larry Trent, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy; Superman saves the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world from committing suicide; When Superman learns that Larry Trent was drugged by his former manager to lose the title bout, the Man of Tomorrow disguises himself as Trent and slugs his way back to the title match. Superman's Tips For Super-Health. Superman at the World's Fair ad for New York World's Fair Comics, 1939 edition. Superman Champions Universal Peace!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]. Ad for the Supermen of America Club. Superman and the Skyscrapers, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; After five construction workers mysteriously die while trying to erect the Atlas Building, Superman decides to investigate. Superman text story. House ad for Superman in Action Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 2 CGC Page 15 Only

Paper: Off white to white

Page 15 Only.

Label #4731587005

Cover pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy. Untitled Superman story starring Larry Trent, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy; Superman saves the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world from committing suicide; When Superman learns that Larry Trent was drugged by his former manager to lose the title bout, the Man of Tomorrow disguises himself as Trent and slugs his way back to the title match. Superman's Tips For Super-Health. Superman at the World's Fair ad for New York World's Fair Comics, 1939 edition. Superman Champions Universal Peace!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]. Ad for the Supermen of America Club. Superman and the Skyscrapers, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; After five construction workers mysteriously die while trying to erect the Atlas Building, Superman decides to investigate. Superman text story. House ad for Superman in Action Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 3 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. First wrap and centerfold detached.

Cover art by Joe Shuster. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Dennis Neville [as Joe Shuster]; When Superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the children in a variety of ways. Supermen of America club contest. Untitled Superman story, art by Jerry Siegel; Although Lois has double-crossed him and editor Taylor has fired him, Clark Kent (as Superman) heads to the Valley-Ho Dam to prevent it from collapsing. Death By the Stars text story, script by Bert Lexington, art by Fred Guardineer. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster; Clark Kent is introduced to a fighter manager who claims to be Superman's personal manager. Acquiring Super-Strength muscle training tips. Attaining Super-Health: A Few Hints From Superman! Good Luck Charm text story, script by Hugh Langley, art by Fred Guardineer. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Superman must save Lois' life and stop criminals who are smuggling in jewels from Europeans who wish to escape paying custom duties. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 5 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Includes facsimile front cover (unattached).

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Paul Cassidy (pages 1-8) and Wayne Boring (pages 9-13) [as Joe Shuster], inks by Paul Cassidy (pages 1-8) and Paul Lauretta (pages 9-13) [as Joe Shuster]; Lois and Clark are very concerned when they see business owners trying to induce children into their stores to play slot machines, placed there by the goons of "Slug" Kelly. Superman's Super Strength: Rules for Summer Living. Supermen of America club info. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy; Punk politician Alex Evell, because of his growing political power, is out to buy the Planet's competitor, so that he will have a newspaper to back up his political dealings. Power of the Press text story, script by George Shute, art by Bernard Baily. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster]; Clark Kent smells a rat when he enters several offices of financial wizards, hoping to find out why they are profiting during a time of extreme depression. Murder In the Wind text story by Jack Wallis. Two half-page ads for All-Star Comics #1 and Batman #1. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy; Superman investigates why a noted chemist's serum, parabiolene, financed by a noted gangster named Carlin, is being used on noted people, making them virtual slaves to do the bidding of Carlin. Promotional ad for Action Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 6 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Full length spine split to first wrap.

Cover pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy. Features the 1st splash page in a superman comic. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; When Lois is found at the scene of the murder of a noted jewel collector, she is arrested for that murder. Supermen of America club info. Too Big For Marbles text story, script by George Shute, art by Don Komisarow. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Brute Bashby and his thugs roll into the town of Gateson with the sole purpose of establishing a protection racket, which means each shop owner must fork over 10% of their profits. Super Strength activity page, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jack Burnley. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster], inks by Cassidy and Paul Lauretta [both as Joe Shuster]; Relief efforts to help the tornado and earthquake ravaged South American nation of San Caluma head out by boat hit a snag when an aircraft carrying the relief commission officials nearly crashes. The Strangest Case text story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Don Komisarow. Sports Close-Ups! fact page by Jack Burnley. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster], inks by Cassidy and Paul Lauretta [both as Joe Shuster]; When a department store collapses and the head of the construction firm that erected it is slain, Clark Kent smells a story in the making. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 7 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless. Pieces of tape along spine, edges, and centerfold.

1st appearance of Perry White. Cover inks by Wayne Boring. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster], inks by Boring [as Shuster]; A clever gangster kills the wife of the prosecuting attorney, leaving evidence behind that her husband actually did it. Supermen of America ad. Fantastic Facts page on Chalchas the Greek. Superman is on the Radio! ad. Rinaldo's Revenge text story by G. B. Armbruster. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster], inks by Boring [as Shuster]; The Planet editor sends Clark packing off for Gay City, where the people within the city fall victim to a strange malady that causes them to disintegrate! Superman Radio Program ad. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster]; Believing the public prosecutor to be in league with the underworld, Kent convinces Perry White that the Planet should oppose candidate Red Tyler and back an honest candidate like Bert Runyan. The Black Gang, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Shuster]; Superman faces a ruthless gang of men known as the Black Band, who specialize in brutal robberies of night club patrons in Metropolis, including Clark kent and Lois Lane. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 8 0.3

INCOMPLETE. First two wraps and centerfold missing, affects art and story. Edges nearing brittle in a few places.

Cover art by Wayne Boring. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Two hard working professors succeed in creating a process to enlarge the size of living organisms, but when they choose to try the process on human beings, and succeed with dreadful results, the Man of Steel must intervene. Supermen of America club info. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster]; Warned by a friend of his of 5th Columnists landing by boat in the city of Metropolis, Clark Kent, as Superman, investigates and discovers that they are planting skilled workmen as spies and saboteurs with American armament factories, as well as having a secret base in a mountainous valley. Superman Licensed Products ad. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; After Clark is fleeced at a local carnival, Lois is given permission by the editor of the Planet to get evidence of the crookedness of the games there. Batman #3 ad, art by Bob Kane. Knotty Problem text story by Ed Carlisle. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Shuster], inks by Boring [as Shuster]; Lois and Clark attempt to get the low down on thefts of morphine. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 9 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold and front cover missing, affects art and story. Photocopies of centerfold included for readability.

Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Superman battles against some members of the Committee Against Militarism, whose leader is actually employed by a warring totalitarian nation. Supermen of America ad. Sport Spotlight on Surprising Veterans featuring Fred Fitzsimmons, Gene Sarazen, Max Baer, Ted Lyons, and Lefty Grove. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy (?) [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Superman prevents Judge Crane from committing suicide, and, after talking with the judge, discovers that his daughter has been kidnapped. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy (?) [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Editor White sends Clark out to Lamson Laboratories to get to the bottom of an unknown person or persons causing problems at the lab in an attempt to force the W-142 formula out of Lamson. A Bombing Flight text story, script by Frank Cooper, art by Fred Ray. Superman Physical Development Club article. Ad for Batman #4 and the Superman Radio Show. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; The death of Morton Carling leads Lois, Sgt. Casey and Superman to uncovering the fact that the Jackson Jewelry Company was a front for a murder syndicate. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 10 CGC Page 5 Only

Paper: Off white

Page 5 Only.

Label #4649144008

Cover pencils by Paul Cassidy, inks by the Shuster Shop. Untitled Superman and Lex Luthor story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; Metropolis is struck first by invisible robbers, then disappearing and reappearing buildings, and finally all water being shut off to residents. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] and Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; When Lois Lane announces to members of the Daily Planet staff that she plans to leave her reporter's job for the life of a stage and screen star. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Lois and Clark see Jim Gregg, a clerk in the Ordnance Division of the War Department, coming out of an astrologer's office, and find it odd the man wold visit such a place. Big Leaguer text story, script by George Shute, art by Cliff Young. Ad for The Spectre. Ad for Daisy Superman Krypto-Raygun. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 16 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece-fill. Color touch. INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover art by Fred Ray. The World's Meanest Man!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak (pages 1-6) and John Sikela (pages 7-13) [as Joe Shuster], inks by Leo Nowak (pages 1-6) and Ed Dobrotka (pages 7-13) [as Joe Shuster]; When Lois and Clark take slum kids out into the country for a day, editor White decides to have the Planet sponsor a fund-raising campaign to build a resort for the underprivileged children out in the country. Case of the Runaway Skyscrapers!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring (layouts) and John Sikela (finishes), inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Superman has to respond the to threats made by a Mr. Sinister, who uses a special ray-cannon to transport buildings, including the Daily Planet, into the Fourth Dimension. Grandpa Peters humor two-pager by Tom McNamara. Omission of Guilt text story by Edgar Weston. Racket On Delivery!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster], inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Lois and Clark's lives are nearly forfeit when they bear down in their newspaper articles about local racketeers who are demanding fees from every truck that unloads in Metropolis. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 17 CGC Page 18 Only

Paper: Cream to off white

Page 18 Only.

Label #4649144009

Cover art by Fred Ray, features Hitler and Hirohito. Man Or Superman?, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Lois suspects that Clark Kent is Superman. The Human Bomb, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; A vicious criminal uses innocent people, trapped by hypnotic power, who are armed with a bomb apparatus which makes it possible for them to rob without opposition from the Police. G-Man humor two-pager by Ray McGill. Muscles For Sale, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Superman must solve a series of bold crimes that were pulled by ungainly men who look anything but formidable. Rollin' Stone humor two-pager by Ray McGill. When Titans Clash, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Lex Luthor survives his execution in the electric chair, which only makes him more powerful. Full-page ad for Action Comics # 43/World's Finest # 6. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 24 CGC 0.5 Conserved

Conserved

Paper: Cream to off white

Conservation includes: cover reinforced.

Label #4734893019

Cover art by Jack Burnley. Perils of Poor Lois!, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]; After viewing a rather bad old-time melodrama, Clark gets a great idea (to him anyway): have Superman star in an old-fashioned melodrama with Lois as the heroine to be rescued. Private Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The King of Crackpot Lane!!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Peter Riss [as Joe Shuster]; When Lois and Clark are given a tour of the War Department, they are told of a place called "Crackpot Lane", a place where the most far-fetched inventions and ideas to end the war end up. Words of Fire text story by Jeffry Allen. Life's Little Laffs humor page by Ray Houlihan. Surprise For Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]. Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Suicide Voyage! starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 46 CGC 8.0 Cookeville

Paper: Off white to white

Cookeville.

Label #4706602003

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1st appearance Superboy this title? Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Mr. Mxyztplk Goes To College starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela. High Man On a Flagpole starring Superman, Tom Trent, Arnold Carlyle, Jean Dixon, Quent, Perry White, and Lois Lane, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Sikela. Blind Reckoning text story by Stan Carter. That Old Class of Superboy's starring Superman, Pudge Smythe, Stanley "Flip" King, Benjamin "Dizzy" Dowling, and Peggy Watson, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Sikela. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 53 FR 1.0

REMAINDERED.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. List of Superman's accomplishments in the "real world." The Origin of Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After a prologue that demonstrates Superman's amazing abilities, his origin is recounted. Tootsie Rolls ad, art by C. C. Beck. The Oracle From, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Al Plastino; Professor Grog accidentally sends Superman and mechanic Mike Mooney back to ancient Egypt. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Tiniest Things In the World text article by Joe Samachson [as William Morrison]. A Job For Superhombre, script by Don Cameron, art by Al Plastino. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 84 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735814016

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's Other Life, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman travels back in time and creates a new life for himself as a disc jockey. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. A Doghouse For Superman, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman briefly becomes an alien's pet! Listen To the Cricket text article by Barry Havens. Lois Lane, Policewoman starring Superman, Cracker Moreau, and Silver Skene, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 106 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's First Exploit starring Superman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; an adventure that occurred when Superbaby was in transit to Earth from the recently destroyed Krypton. The Thefts of Clark Kent and Bullets Barton, art by Al Plastino; Clark is yet again accused of criminal activity. King of the Road text story by Jack Miller. The Super-Outlaw of Metropolis, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman vs. Lex Luthor. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 113 GD- 1.8

3 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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1st full-issue (3-part) Superman story. Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Superman of the Past (Part 1), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After disposing of a Kryptonite meteor, Superman finds a box containing a mysterious helmet which contains "mind-tapes" of an adventure Jor-El had before Krypton blew up. The Secret of the Towers (Part 2), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. DC Slogan contest winners. Hy Wire humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Superman of the Present (Part 3). A Date With Effie public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 115 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Cover art by Al Plastino. The Midget Superman, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jimmy Olsen's Lost Pal starring Superman and Many-Faces Fulton, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. The Three Substitute Supermen starring Superman and The Organizer, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; three potential heroes vie to become the temporary Man of Steel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 116 GD 2.0

1" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Water damage.

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Cover art by Al Plastino. The Ray That Changed Superman starring Superman and Rex Malcolm, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino. Disaster Strikes Twice, art by Al Plastino; Superman returns to Smallville. The Mechanized Superman starring Superman and Professor Ephraim Snively, art by Al Plastino; A Green Kryptonite dust cloud endangers Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 118 FR/GD 1.5

4 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Prehistoric Pet, art by Al Plastino; Superman battles a fire-breathing dragon. The Boy Napoleon starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Death of Superman starring Superman and Blacky Barton, art by Al Plastino; Superman apparently succumbs to Kryptonite rays. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 121 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Bride of Futureman starring Superman and XL-49, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois plans to go to the 22nd century to get married. The Great Superman Swindle starring Superman and Eldredge Coram, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jimmy Hits the Jackpot starring Superman, Honest John, and the Shark Gang, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Full-page ad for The New Adventures of Charlie Chan #1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 122 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret of the Space Souvenirs, art by Al Plastino; Superman is compelled to collect trophies from space, but doesn't know why. Superman in the White House, art by Al Plastino; When Jimmy is knocked out, he dreams of what it would be like if Superman were president of the United States. The Super-Sergeant, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While testing a new device, Superman accidentally gives Private Jones super-powers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 123 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming detached at one staple.

Curt Swan cover. Otto Binder (writer) and Dick Sprang (artist) present the classic three-part tale, "The Three Magic Wishes." Jimmy Olsen gets his hands on a wish-granting totem, and wishes a 'Super-Girl' into existence (much to the chagrin of Lois Lane), a full nine months before Kara Zor-el's first appearance in Action Comics #252. Also in this issue, due to Jimmy's magic totem, Superman loses his powers and is transported back through space and time to arrange the wedding of his, in Supe's own words, "future dad and mom...(choke!)" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 126 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Hunt for Clark Kent!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Superman loses his memory, he adopts the persona of Clarence Kelvin and takes a job at the Daily Planet while he tries remember his true identity. The Spell of the Shandu Clock, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman pretends to be under the influence of a mystical clock in order to make the Fallon Gang think he is helpless against their new weapon. The Two Faces of Superman!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When Superman sees Lois get out of a date by making herself look ridiculous, he changes his appearance to teach her a lesson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 126 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Hunt for Clark Kent!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Superman loses his memory, he adopts the persona of Clarence Kelvin and takes a job at the Daily Planet while he tries remember his true identity. The Spell of the Shandu Clock, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman pretends to be under the influence of a mystical clock in order to make the Fallon Gang think he is helpless against their new weapon. The Two Faces of Superman!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When Superman sees Lois get out of a date by making herself look ridiculous, he changes his appearance to teach her a lesson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 126 GD- 1.8

Water damage. Mold. Chew. Staple rust with migration.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Hunt for Clark Kent!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Superman loses his memory, he adopts the persona of Clarence Kelvin and takes a job at the Daily Planet while he tries remember his true identity. The Spell of the Shandu Clock, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman pretends to be under the influence of a mystical clock in order to make the Fallon Gang think he is helpless against their new weapon. The Two Faces of Superman!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When Superman sees Lois get out of a date by making herself look ridiculous, he changes his appearance to teach her a lesson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 128 GD- 1.8

2" cumulative spine split, splitting on interior wraps. Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman Versus the Futuremen, Chapter 1, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Earth Bureau of Investigation agents from the year 2000 arrive in the present and claim that Superman is an escaped criminal from their time. The Brave and the Bold #23 ad. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Secret of the Futuremen, Chaper 2; After they capture Superman and take him to the future, the EBI agents reveal that they are not agents at all. The Sleeping Beauty from Krypton!, script by Bill Finger, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois poses as Rama, a survivor from Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 131 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Menace of Mr. Mxyzptlk!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino; Mr. Mxyzptlk returns, and this time he has an alarm in his hat to warn him when he is about to say his name backwards. Superman's Future Wife, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; In an enchanted cottage, Lois has visions of the future and learns that Superman will marry and father twins...but doesn't learn WHO Superman will marry! The Unknown Super-Deeds, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 132 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 1: Krypton Lives On, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 2: Futuro, Super-Hero of Krypton; imaginary story done as computer projection. Superman's Other Life, Part 3: The Superman of Two Worlds. This three-part story answers the question, what would Superman's other life have been like if Krypton had not exploded? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 134 VG- 3.5

1/2" spine split from the top. Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Outlaw From Krypton: Part 1: The Super-Menace of Metropolis, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman has gone crazy, causing unnecessary damage whenever he performs a super-feat. The Super-Outlaw From Krypton: Part 2: The Revenge Against Jor-El; Kull-Ex has tricked Superman into switching places. he Super-Outlaw From Krypton: Part 3: The Duel of the Supermen; Supergirl rescues Superman from Kandor (Supergirl's first appearance in this series). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 135 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Staple rust. Residue.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. When Lois First Suspected Clark Was Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; An untold tale of how Lois first suspected Clark Kent was Superman. Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Superman's Mermaid Sweetheart, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman re-unites with Lori Lemaris for the first time since college. Ad for Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane, Action Comics, and Superboy. The Trio of Steel, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; Superman becomes Super-Pest, playing stupid tricks and embarrassing his friends, while under 5th dimensional influence. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 140 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached. Water damage. Staple rust.

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1st appearance of Blue Kryptonite and Bizarro Supergirl. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Son of Bizarro! [Part 1], script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Bizarro-Lois gives birth to Bizarro-Jr. No. 1. Dexter humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The "Orphan" Bizarro! [part 2]; Linda Lee is assigned to watch the newly named baby Buster. The Bizarro Supergirl! [part 3]; Bizarro-Jr. finds Lex's original Imperfect Duplicator while playing in the Fortress of Solitude and creates a Bizarro-Supergirl. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 142 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Lois Lane's Secret Helper!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Krypto decides to try to make Superman fall in love with Lois Lane. Superman Meets Al Capone!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While returning from the past, Superman is affected by Titano's kryptonite eye-blasts, and it causes him to land in Chicago in the 1920's. Flame-Dragon From Krypton!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; A Kryptonian Flame-Dragon makes it way to Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 143 GD+ 2.5

1 1/2" spine split from top. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Great Superman Hoax!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Professor Juris pretends that he is secretly Superman to attempt to steal some Red Kryptonite from Perry White. Lois Lane's Lucky Day!, art by John Forte; Perry White sends Clark and Lois to a carnival to determine if the games are rigged. Bizarro Meets Frankenstein!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After seeing an Earth program claiming that Frankenstein was the scariest monster, Bizarro #1 travels to Earth to prove that he is scarier than Frankenstein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 144 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4349140006

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Weapon!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lex Luthor designs Weapon-X, a device that can drain Superman's powers and use them to power a weapon strong enough to destroy Superman. Superboy's First Public Appearance!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; The story of Superboy's debut and first meeting with President Roosevelt. The Orphans of Space!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; In his Fortress of Solitude, Superman disassembles a strange machine he found in space. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 145 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4681786022

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret Identity of Superman!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois thinks that Superman won't marry her because she can't keep his secret identity a secret. The Interplanetary Circus!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; An Interplanetary Circus shows up in Metropolis and tries to force Superman to join their travelling circus. The Night of March 31st!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Everything in Superman's life suddenly changes; Lori Lemaris is no longer a mermaid; Supergirl reveals herself to the world; Perry White has become a Bizarro. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 162 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Titanic Twins! [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! part 1], script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman splits into two Supermen in this classic, oft-reprinted story. The Anti-Evil Ray! [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! part 2]; Luthor, Brainiac, Phantom Zoners, Khruschev, and Castro reform; Lex Luthor cures all illnesses. A Tree Grows on Second Street public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The End of Superman's Career! [The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue! part 3]; The Supermen marry Lois Lane and Lana Lang; Jimmy Olsen marries Lucy Lane; Mr. Mxyzptlk reforms. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 173 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4701981005

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The "Untouchable" Clark Kent! starring Mike Babson (aka "Little Napoleon"), script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Tales of Green Kryptonite No. 1 starring Superman and Lex Luthor (who is not a villain in this story), script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Superman and Batman impersonate Luthor and Brainiac. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 177 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Superman's Kryptonese Curse! [Tales of Kryptonite No. 3], script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; red Kryptonite, as usual, has an unpredictable effect on the Man of Steel. The Menace Called "It"! starring Superman, It [a spinning blob], Lana Lang, Perry White, and Lois Lane, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. When Jimmy Olsen Stole Krypto From Superman, art by George Papp. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Letter from Stephen King (could it be THE Stephen King?). Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 180 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Clark Kent's Great Superman Hunt! starring Superman, Herb Farr, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, and Lois Lane, art by Al Plastino. The Girl Who Was Mightier Than Superman! starring Superman, Orella, Sophroni, and other women of Matrion, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; for the first time in his life, Superman is defeated by a female. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 183 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. DC Giant with reprinted stories: Case of the Funny Paper Crimes starring Superman and Funnyface, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. Clark Kent's College Days, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino; Superman recalls his college days, particularly the professor who tried to scientifically prove that Clark Kent was Superboy. When Superman Lost His Powers!, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Mysterious Mr. Mxyzptlk!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Ira Yarbrough; An imp from another dimension plagues Superman with practical jokes until he can make him say his name backwards. Superman, Cartoon Hero!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster (pencil layouts) and Ed Dobrotka; Clark and Lois go to the movies to watch a Superman cartoon. The Eye of Metropolis!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 193 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. DC Giant with reprinted stories: Lex Luthor, Hero! [The Death of Superman! part 1], script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Lex Luthor discovers a cure for Cancer and with the help of Superman he is paroled from prison. Luthor's Super-Bodyguard! [The Death of Superman! part II]. The Death of Superman! [part III]. Superman's Lost Parents!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Ma and Pa Kent seemingly arrive in the present in a time bubble. The Stolen "S" Shirts, script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino. The First Superman of Krypton, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Guilty Bizarro!, or, It's Nice To Be Wanted!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 194 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4701981007

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Death of Lois Lane!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Luck of Badge 77, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Clark joins the police force for a story and lets Police Chief Smith believe that he is protected by the luck in badge #77 when he is actually using his super-abilities. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. Statement of ownership--average print run 1,091,000; average paid circulation 719,976. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 195 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4701981008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Fury of the Kryptonian-Killer!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Superman Joins the Army!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring; Captain Grimes insists that Superman should be drafted and treated like any other draftee. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mark Evanier and Cary Bates. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 195 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Fury of the Kryptonian-Killer!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Superman Joins the Army!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring; Captain Grimes insists that Superman should be drafted and treated like any other draftee. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mark Evanier and Cary Bates. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 199 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4701981009

1st Superman vs. Flash race. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Superman's Race With the Flash!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; a very close race by the two fastest super-heroes; brief Justice League appearance; the first Superman/Flash race. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 221 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4714816004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Revolt of the Super-Slave!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; Superman befriends "Super-Pancho," a man who imagines he is Superman. Key to the Superman "Family" Portrait article. The Superman Family illustration by Curt Swan, Kurt Schaffenberger, and George Klein. Full page text for the "Key to the Superman Family Portrait" and facing page pinup of "The Superman Family" featuring Superman with 23 people and animals who play key roles in the Man of Steel mythos. The Two-Ton Superman!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; Superman become a "super-fatso." Center page color spread promoting the "Super Saturday on ABC" cartoon lineup for 1969. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 261 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Slave of Star Sapphire!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Carol Ferris thinks Superman is attacking Green Lantern, so she becomes Star Sapphire to fight him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.