Superman Comic Books & Graphic Novels

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 129 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Bob Oksner. Serpent in Paradise, script by Maxine Fabe, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Vince Colletta; Lois and her roommates discover that a guru is really heading a criminal organization. The Million Dollar Night!, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; Thorn stops some muggers and receives a reward from a reclusive millionaire. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 135 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4735139009

Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Amazing After-Life of Lois Lane!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Vince Colletta and Murphy Anderson (Superman heads only); Lois goes undercover in a cult to discover if the leader has been killing wealthy cultists. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 30 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Spine split seal. Two hole punches, slightly interrupts art.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Son of Superman; Jimmy and Superman attend a father/son picnic; script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Cub Who Cried Wolf, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Superman doesn't believe Jimmy's cries for help. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Superman's Greatest Enemy, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Ray Burnley; Superman apparently transfers his powers to Jimmy. Wanted: A Pal! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Lou Cameron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 92 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0707977004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Man from S.C.A.R., script by Leo Dorfman, art by Pete Costanza; Jimmy stumbles onto a plan by Mr. Nero and S.C.A.R. to replace key people in Superman's life with doubles in an attempt to kill both Superman and Supergirl. What's your B.Q.? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; Tolerance for others different than yourself. Jimmy Olsen's Journey to Nowhere!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Jimmy is accidentally transported to an alien world where he helps the aliens stop a group of dragon-like creatures. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 111 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735139010

Cover art by Neal Adams. Jimmy Olsen, Boy Wonder!, script by Cary Bates, art by Pete Costanza; Jimmy Olsen trades places with Robin to try to fool the Mystery Analysts of Gotham, whom he wants to join. Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!, script by Robert Bernstein; E Nelson Bridwell (4 new pages only), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte and George Klein (4 new pages only); Jimmy Olsen takes up a challenge to last an hour in the ring against all wrestlers. If he lasts the hour $5,000 will be given to charity. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 134 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1565393003

1st appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. The Mountain of Judgement!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (some Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman defuses a bomb that was intended to destroy the Hairies, Jimmy, and the Newsboys. The Whiz Wagons Are Coming!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 147 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0065510004

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Murphy Anderson. A Superman in Super-Town!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Superman visits New Genesis and meets Magnar and Highfather; he returns to Earth to help Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion, who are prisoners of evil Victor Volcanium. The Scoop of Suicide Slum starring the Newsboy Legion, script by Jack Kirby; Joe Simon, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 555,000; average paid circulation 299,882. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 3 CGC Page 42 Only

Paper: Off white

Page 42 Only.

Label #4649144010

Cover art by Fred Ray. The Case of the Death Express, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; Clark Kent [a.k.a. Superman] investigates a series of railroad accidents that turn out to be anything BUT accidental! The Adventure of the Informer starring Red, White and Blue, art by Howard Purcell. The Adventure of the Uncut Diamonds starring The Crimson Avenger, script by Jack Lehti, art by Paul Norris. The Story of the Man Who Couldn't Lose starring Johnny Thunder, script by John B. Wentworth, art by Stan Aschmeier. The Case of the Missing Millionaire starring Young Doc Davis, script and art by Henry Boltinoff. Magic Casts Its Vote starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. Crime Visits the Opera starring The Sandman, pencils by Creig Flessel, inks by Chad Grothkopf. The Case of the Counterfeit Food Tickets starring The King, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Harry Lampert. The Panama Canal Mystery starring Lando, Man of Magic, art by Howard Purcell. Riddle of the Human Scarecrow! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (on secondary figures only), inks by George Roussos. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 64 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple (taped). 2" cumulative spine split.

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. The Death of Lois Lane starring Superman, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Al Plastino. The One-Armed Archer starring Green Arrow, script by Dave Wood, art by George Papp. Spy Train starring King Faraday, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry; King Faraday, on the trail of a killer, rides the Orient Express, where he meets a movie starlet and a camera-happy tourist. The Wyoming Kid's Pal, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Howard Sherman. Bruce Wayne... Amateur Detective starring Batman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 85 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Rivals, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan (splash) and Dick Sprang, inks by Curt Swan (Splash) and Stan Kaye; When Princess Varina comes to America, Batman and Superman seem to both have fallen in love with her and fight for her attention. The Frontier Destroyer starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Binky's Special Election Exhibit public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. I Hunted the Giant Turtles text story by Jack Miller [as Jerry Manson]. The Dangers from Tomorrow starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 93 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4735814009

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Boss of Batman and Superman!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; A scientist's machine accidentally gives both Robin and Victor Danning, a villain, super-intelligence by taking away Superman's super-intelligence, leaving Superman slow and dull. House ad for Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #1. Dexter the Cab Driver humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Raid of the Vulture Man starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Do You Know What's Behind a Law? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Brown. The Militia Without Muskets starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 93 GD- 1.8

1/2" spine split from bottom.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Boss of Batman and Superman!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; A scientist's machine accidentally gives both Robin and Victor Danning, a villain, super-intelligence by taking away Superman's super-intelligence, leaving Superman slow and dull. House ad for Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #1. Dexter the Cab Driver humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Raid of the Vulture Man starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Do You Know What's Behind a Law? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Brown. The Militia Without Muskets starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 109 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Staple rust with migration. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Bewitched Batman starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; While in England attending a convention, Batman stumbles into an ancient cave's "booby trap" set up years before by a sorcerer named Fangan; Robin appeals to Superman for help, as Batman believes that if he doesn't carry out Fangan's commands, he will perish. Granny humor page by Harry Lampert. Amazing Asteroid Hideout starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. House ad for current issues of Batman and Detective Comics. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Prisoners Of The Giant Bubble starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, art by Lee Elias; reen Arrow and Speedy must stop a gang that is using electronic bubbles to escape after robberies. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 116 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #20-2ECB83F-100

Cover pencils by Curt Swan. The Creature From Beyond! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; The Creature from Beyond is helping the Jackson Mob commit robberies. Don' t Sell Nature Short public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. Dateline: Outer Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. Lem n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Ape Archer, script by Ed Herron, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy must determine what has mad the chimp Bonzo take up a life of crime. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 162 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4617368023

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Pawns of the Jousting Master! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and Batman journey to King Arthur's time where all the members of the Round Table seem to have super powers. Lost -- A Free Education! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. The Human Circus!--Editors' Round Table: Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 201 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Denny O'Neil (splash page). No autograph certification is included. 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. A Prize of Peril! starring Superman and Green Lantern, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella; Superman and Green Lantern engage in a cosmic battle to save the human race. Statement of ownership--average print run 606,305; average paid circulation 333,213. Letter to the editor from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 209 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4711162003

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Meet the Tempter.... and Die! starring Superman, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and The Tempter (aka The Devil), script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Dick Dillin (Neal Adams - 2 panels), inks by Joe Giella. Tweedledum and Tweedledee starring Batman and Robin, script by Don Cameron, art by Jerry Robinson (reprinted from Detective Comics #74). Tweedledum and Tweedledee starring Batman, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jerry Robinson and Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (reprinted from Detective Comics #74). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 213 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735139019

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Peril in a Very Small Place! starring Superman and Atom, script by Elliot S. Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella; Superman can see that the Atom is in peril, but can't get to him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Year of the Villain Hell Arisen (2019 DC) 3A CGC 9.8 Epting

Paper: White

Label #4733543003

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Steve Epting and Javi Fernandez. Cover by Steve Epting. Apex Lex Luthor's first run-in with the Infected didn't go as planned, and the Batman Who Laughs' influence is continuing to spread. Now Lex must find out who in the world can think like the Batman Who Laughs-and there are only two folks who come to mind. The first is Batman, who probably has his own ideas for Lex; the other is The Joker, who also likely has his own ideas, but who just maybe wants to see this twisted doppelgänger sent back to the Dark Multiverse he came from. It's a gamble Lex has to take, because the Infected are gearing up for round two! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Year of the Villain Hell Arisen (2019 DC) 3A CGC 9.8 Epting

Paper: White

Label #4733543002

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Steve Epting and Javi Fernandez. Cover by Steve Epting. Apex Lex Luthor's first run-in with the Infected didn't go as planned, and the Batman Who Laughs' influence is continuing to spread. Now Lex must find out who in the world can think like the Batman Who Laughs-and there are only two folks who come to mind. The first is Batman, who probably has his own ideas for Lex; the other is The Joker, who also likely has his own ideas, but who just maybe wants to see this twisted doppelgänger sent back to the Dark Multiverse he came from. It's a gamble Lex has to take, because the Infected are gearing up for round two! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.