Auctions: comic books in 'Superman', graded by CGC

Absolute Superman (2024 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Lee Variant Cover.

Label #4646077016

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Rafa Sandoval. Cover by Jim Lee. SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 167 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Slab: Significant side/edge cracks 1" or more

Label #4435643004

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Machines of Crime starring Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Man Who Stopped Space Flight starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. The King of the Bandits starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle. The Outlaw Editor starring Vigilante. 44 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 168 CGC 4.5

Paper: White

Label #0915233006

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Happy Hobby Time! public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The Menace of Planet Z starring Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Meteor Mystery starring Tommy Tomorrow, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. Congo Bill's Last Fight, script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle. Outlaws For Sale starring Vigilante, art by Bob Brown. 44 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cited in Parade of Pleasure. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 252 CGC 3.5

Paper: Light tan to off white

Label #4601589008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Al Plastino. Origin and 1st appearance of Supergirl in "The Supergirl from Krypton!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin Supergirl; She tells him how Argo City survived the destruction of Krypton and how her father sent her to Earth when the inhabitants of Argo City were threatened by Kryptonite poisoning; Superman sets her up in Midvale Orphanage so she can adjust to life on Earth. Intro new Metallo "The Menace of Metallo!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Criminal John Corben, who is nearly killed in an auto accident, is given a robot body powered by uranium; When he is hit by bullets meant for Lois, she assumes he is really Superman. 2/3-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congo Bill Dies at Dawn!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 418 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #1445018010

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Attack of the Phantom Super-Foes!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman signs a peace accord with his four foes, not knowing the three phantom Supermen have secretly been created by the Marauder; Lex Luthor believes that all four of them are tricking Superman into a trap, not knowing the other three have plans for him, as well. "The Fountain of Death!", script by Bob Haney, art by John Calnan; Simon Stagg fakes his own death in order to cause Metamorpho, thru a clause in Staggs will, to bring back a rare element which he thinks will restore his lost youth. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 684N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3926623005

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Part 5 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': Continuing one of the most significant stories in the life of Superman, continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #497. Superman desperately tries to prevent Doomsday from reaching Metropolis. So far, the task is an exercise in futility. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #19. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Art Thibert. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Action Comics (2011 2nd Series) 1JACK.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Mint Special Edition H.

Label #4643103016

Reprint Edition. Comic Mint Exclusive "Full-Shot Animated Supergirl" Edition Virgin Cover by Will Jack. "Superman Versus The City Of Tomorrow" Written by Grant Morrison. Pencils by Rags Morales. Inks by Rick Bryant.

Action Comics (2011 2nd Series) 17C CGC 9.4 Morales B&W Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Cover.

Label #0216700007

Cover by Rags Morales. Part 3 of 4 - Written by Grant Morrison and Sholly Fisch. Art by Brad Walker, Rags Morales, Chris Sprouse, Andrew Hennessy, Mark Propst, Cam Smith and Karl Story. In the lead story, it's no small battle as Superman fights to save all of creation! Plus, in the backup story, written by Sholly Fisch with art by Chris Sprouse and Karl Story, find out whatever happened to the men of tomorrow(s)! Cover price $3.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000TOUR CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jim Lee Tour Edition.

Label #1997388007

Tour Edition cover by Jim Lee. Written by Dan Jurgens, Peter J. Tomasi, Marv Wolfman, Geoff Johns, Richard Donner, Scott Snyder, Tom King, Louise Simonson, Paul Dini, Brad Meltzer and Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Patrick Gleason, Curt Swan, Butch Guice, Kurt Schaffenberger, Olivier Coipel, Rafael Albuquerque, Clay Mann, Jerry Ordway, José Luis García-López, Kevin Nowlan, John Cassaday, Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Celebrate 1000 issues of Action Comics with an all-star lineup of top talent as they pay tribute to the comic that started it all! From today's explosive action to a previously unpublished tale illustrated by the legendary Curt Swan to the Man of Tomorrow's future, this very special, oversized issue presents the best of the best in Superman stories! Featuring: "From the City That Has Everything" by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund; "Never-Ending Battle" by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason; "An Enemy Within" by Marv Wolfman, Curt Swan, Butch Guice and Kurt Schaffenberger (note: original story by Cindy Goff, Swan and Guice, with the final page courtesy of Superman The Secret Years (1985) #2 by Bob Rozakis, Swan and Schaffenberger); "The Car" by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Olivier Coipel; "The Fifth Season" by Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque; "Of Tomorrow" by Tom King and Clay Mann; "Five Minutes" by Louise Simonson and Jerry Ordway; "Actionland!" by Paul Dini, José Luis García-López and Kevin Nowlan; "Faster Than a Speeding Bullet" by Brad Meltzer and John Cassaday; and "The Truth" by Brian Michael Bendis, Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Plus: Pin-ups by John Romita, Jr. and Danny Miki, Walter Simonson, and Jorge Jimenez. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1058C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Cohen Variant Cover.

Label #4691721018

Cover by Carla Cohen. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Gene Luen Yang, and Greg Hahn. Art by Rafa Sandoval, Viktor Bogdanovic, and Travis Mercer. SUPERMAN VERSUS CLARK KENT! When the mysterious young Norah Stone drains Superman's strength and unleashes an impostor tyrant Superman on Metropolis in his place, a powerless Clark Kent is forced to face the monster alone. Who is Norah Stone? And can Clark protect his identity while fighting this impossible battle? Featuring Gene Luen Yang and Viktor Bogdanovic's return to the Super-Man of China! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 497N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3926623004

First Printing. Newsstand Edition. Part 4 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': Continuing one of the most significant stories in the life of Superman, continued from Superman (1987) #74. With the Justice League beaten into retreat, Doomsday has at last found something that may be able to push back the Man of Steel himself! Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #684. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.25.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 500U CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4689553004

Jerry Ordway script. This copy is not in original white polybag and does not include trading card. NOTE: Copies where the translucent sticker featuring Pa Kent's arm reaching out towards Superman have been removed will be graded in GD condition. Cover price $2.95.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 25G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mora Variant Cover.

Label #4646076024

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora, Steve Pugh. Cover by Dan Mora. Join Batman and Superman as the Worlds Finest team celebrates 25 issues of Worlds Finest! This oversized special issue takes our heroes around the DCU and beyond--with a special lead story that will at last showcase the first meeting between The Joker and Lex Luthor. The World's Finest villains form an unholy alliance and will send chills down the spines of the DCU Heroes forevermore! PLUS: Spinning out of the events of the World's Finest Annual, Doom-Mite strikes and points the way to the next World's Finest epic! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601491001

Chase to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Presenting a brand-new series teaming Superman with DC's most sensational super-stars! The warring alien races the Volkir and the Zelkot come to Earth in pursuit of Zelkot Iylar who hopes to travel through time and prevent the aliens' war from ever beginning. The Zelkot threaten to destroy Earth if The Flash does not help Iylar complete his mission. But after The Flash heads off after Iylar, the Volkir convince Superman to stop Iylar or he will change history and Krypton will explode eons earlier than it did. Continues next issue. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Islayn (villain, a Volkir); Aylem (villain, a Zelkot); Iylar; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne] (cameo). Plus: Aquaman and Aqualad in 1-page Hostess Twinkies ad "Imperiled Sub" with art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 1 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #1298713006

Chase to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Presenting a brand-new series teaming Superman with DC's most sensational super-stars! The warring alien races the Volkir and the Zelkot come to Earth in pursuit of Zelkot Iylar who hopes to travel through time and prevent the aliens' war from ever beginning. The Zelkot threaten to destroy Earth if The Flash does not help Iylar complete his mission. But after The Flash heads off after Iylar, the Volkir convince Superman to stop Iylar or he will change history and Krypton will explode eons earlier than it did. Continues next issue. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Islayn (villain, a Volkir); Aylem (villain, a Zelkot); Iylar; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne] (cameo). Plus: Aquaman and Aqualad in 1-page Hostess Twinkies ad "Imperiled Sub" with art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601491003

First 50c cover-priced issue. Race to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Continued from the previous issue. In the 25th century, Superman secretly helps Flash deal with Professor Zoom, before the two head off again across time after Iylar, who is trying to reach the past and end an alien civil war before it began. Flash wants to make sure Iylar makes it through time, so that the Zelkot do not destroy Earth. Superman wants to ensure the war begins so that the Volkir visit Earth in the past and seed life on it. After a number of stops across time, Superman and Flash catch up to Iylar, stop him from preventing the war, and neutralize the aliens' threat against the Earth in the present. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy; Brainiac 5; Wildfire; Mon-El; Cosmic Boy; Princess Projectra]; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne]; Iylar; a Zelkot; a Volkir. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4443268007

First 50c cover-priced issue. Race to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Continued from the previous issue. In the 25th century, Superman secretly helps Flash deal with Professor Zoom, before the two head off again across time after Iylar, who is trying to reach the past and end an alien civil war before it began. Flash wants to make sure Iylar makes it through time, so that the Zelkot do not destroy Earth. Superman wants to ensure the war begins so that the Volkir visit Earth in the past and seed life on it. After a number of stops across time, Superman and Flash catch up to Iylar, stop him from preventing the war, and neutralize the aliens' threat against the Earth in the present. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy; Brainiac 5; Wildfire; Mon-El; Cosmic Boy; Princess Projectra]; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne]; Iylar; a Zelkot; a Volkir. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 61 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4678971022

Murdermek, a death droid weapon, is sent back to Metropolis during Superman's time and OMAC, the one man army corps, travels back to that time to help Superman in "The Once and Future War." Script by Len Wein and art by George Perez & Pablo Marcos & Rick Hoberg. Cover price $0.60.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) Annual 2 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #2064046024

Direct Edition. DC Comics Presents: Superman Introduces Superwoman - "The Superwoman of Metropolis!" Written by Elliot S. Maggin. Art by Keith Pollard and Mike DeCarlo. Cover by Gil Kane. Who is this mysterious stranger with powers and abilities beyond those of other men and women. The Man of Steel introduces Superwoman, and just wait until you see who she is! Featuring appearances by the Justice League of America. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) Annual 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689553022

DC Comics Presents: Superman and Superwoman! - "Welcome to Luthorcon III!" Written by Elliot S! Maggin. Art by Eduardo Barreto and Jerry Ordway. As Superman fills in at the Luthorcon III convention for an actor famous for playing the Man of Steel, Superwoman of 29th century Metropolis decides to pay 20th century Metropolis a visit 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Giant Superman Annual Replica Edition (1998) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #1173366004

Man of Steel (1986) 1A CGC 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Special Collector's Edition.

Label #4690327003

Special Collector's Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man of Steel (1986) 1B.D CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4690327002

Standard Direct Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Secret Origins (2014) 3rd Series 10A CGC 9.8 Hitch

Paper: White

Label #4617144002

Written by Cameron Stewart & Brandon Fletcher, Dan Jurgens and Christy Marx. Art by Sean Chen, Stjepan Sejic and Irene Koh. Cover by Bryan Hitch. Get ready for The New 52 origins of Batgirl, Firestorm and Poison Ivy! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Summer of Superman Special (2025 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4616883019

Written by Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Alexander Lozano. THIS IS IT! SPRING INTO THE SUMMER OF SUPERMAN! The Man of Steel and his universe of friends, family, allies, and rogues is in for some big changes, and it all starts in the Summer of Superman Special! Brought to you by Superman series architects Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Superman: Action Comics), and (making his grand entrance to the world of tomorrow) Dan Slott, this special oversize issue will set the stage for all the major events exploding throughout the Superman titles! When John Henry Irons and Lana Lang take their vows, everyone turns up for the big day--but trouble is brewing on the horizon, as threats from the past, present, and future kick off major new conflicts for the Superman Family. Brought to stunning life by the incomparable art of Jorge Jimenez (Batman, Super Sons), the Summer of Superman Special is the ground floor to the most exciting action imaginable in 2025! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 223 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1059941010

Cover art by Mike Grell. We Can't Escape the Trap in Time!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Bob Wiacek; When the Time-Trapper learns that he can only rule the universe in possible futures where five Legionnaires do not exist, he brings Superboy, Karate Kid, Chameleon Boy, Saturn Girl and Sun Boy to his lair to kill them. Hostess Twinkie ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Superboy (1994 3rd Series) 9D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3777745011

Direct Edition. "King Shark!" Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Humberto Ramos, Doug Hazlewood, and Ande Parks. Superboy battles Aquaman's nemesis, King Shark, off the coast of Hawaii. Plus, learn the mysterious origin of this truly unique villain. Cover price $1.50.

Superboy (1994 3rd Series) 14 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3926623018

Direct Edition. Watery Grave: Part 2 of 3. "Kill Them All!" Guest-starring Suicide Squad. Story by Karl Kesel. Art by Tom Grummett, Doug Hazlewood, and Stan Woch. When Superboy and the Suicide Squad storm the secret headquarters of the criminal organization known as Dragon, they soon realize one of their own may be as traitor. Can the Boy of Steel and his super-villain cohorts survive this well laid death trap. Cover price $1.50.

Supergirl (1982 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604976001

Direct Edition. Supergirl as Linda Danvers moves to Chicago to begin a new life as a student at Lake Shore University. She gets a new home there and makes new friends and also meets a new villain in "A Very Strange and Special Girl." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Issue also includes a preview of Masters of the Universe in which He-Man teams up with Superman to deal with a new threat in "Fate is the Killer." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Curt Swan & Dave Hunt. Cover price $0.60.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 62 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0216331011

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Black Magic On Mars, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Orson accidentally gets trapped in a rocket to Mars where he meets Martian Nazis; No one on Earth believes his broadcast pleas for help, except Superman. The People Vs. Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is arrested for the murder of Clark Kent; First extensive use of super-ventriloquism. How Football Began article. Give Your Town a Present public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Pioneer Days In Oregon. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Mr. Mxyztplk, Hero, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Mxyztplk falls in love with actress Larissa Lee and decides to become a hero in order to impress her. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 147 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4639938014

7th appearance of of the Legion of Super-Heroes and 1st appearances of the Legion of Super-Villains and the Adult Legion. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Great Mento!, art by Al Plastino; Perry White fakes ESP powers as The Great Mento (with Superman's help) to capture wanted criminals. Krypto Battles Titano!, art by Al Plastino; Krypto travels into the prehistoric past to meet Titano. The Legion of Super-Villains!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Luthor contacts and teams up with Legion of Super-Villains from 30th Century; adult Legion of Super-Heroes comes to 20th Century to help Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 191 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4678184001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Two-part story in which Superman wears a mystic jewel that brainwashes him into helping demons do evil: The Prisoner of Demon! [part 1], script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino. Demo the Diabolical! [part 2]. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 194 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184002

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) 201 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184003

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Clark Kent Abandons Superman! starring Kromn, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Jolly Jailhouse!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino; Colonel Stradi runs a corrupt prison in Voroda; When he arrests Clark Kent and has him imprisoned there, Superman decides to reveal to the world what Stradi had been keeping secret. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 203 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Clark Kent's Biggest Day! starring the Long Hair Gang, Clark Kent, and Diana Adair, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino. Superman's Black Magic!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; While attending a costume party dressed as the devil, Superman sees two crooks he has been looking for; He pretends to be the devil to trick the crooks into revealing all their past crimes; the Daily Planet staff appear at a costume party dressed as Green Arrow, Wonder Woman, Superman and Aquaman; There's also a Jimmy Olsen Superman and even a paunchy Perry White Superman. When Superman Killed His Friends!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Pete Costanza; Superman's "S" symbol becomes a death ray. Letter to the editor from Cerebus writer/artist Dave Sim ("David Sim"). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 205 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184005

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Man Who Destroyed Krypton!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Superman meets Black Zero, an agent of an interstellar pirate empire, who is sent out to destroy planets as they begin to achieve space travel; after learning that Black Zero was ultimately responsible for the destruction of Krypton, Superman releases Jax-Ur from the Phantom Zone to help him protect Earth and defeat Black Zero.Statement of ownership--average print run 1,140,000; average paid circulation 649,300. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 206 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184006

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Day Superman Became an Assassin! starring Dramon, Superman, Dyno-Man, Rilora Dorc, and Sorrtan, script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino. 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. Letter to the editor from writer Donald Glut. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 209 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184007

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Clark Kent Monster!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel. The Super-Servant of Crime, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Sikela; When Mark Mulloy, the owner of property from which Superman has been mining gold, returns to claim his rights, Superman agrees to perform six tasks for him as compensation; But Superman interprets Mulloy's requests so literally that Mulloy can't benefit from the deal. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 211 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4678184008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel. You, Too, Can Be a Super-Artist! starring Mr. Sleek, Superman, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Tony Van Dyck, Fuzzy, Professor Da Fony, Thomas Gainsborough, and Rembrandt van Rijn, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. History and facts about the Golden Age character Tarantula. The Name of the Game is Superman! starring Superman and Homer Ferret, script by Dave Wood, art by Curt Swan; Clark is trapped in an electric chair by Ferret, who is trying to expose him as Superman. One-page bike tire ad with art by Jack Davis ("The Adventures of Tigerboy"). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 211 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4678184016

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel. You, Too, Can Be a Super-Artist! starring Mr. Sleek, Superman, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Tony Van Dyck, Fuzzy, Professor Da Fony, Thomas Gainsborough, and Rembrandt van Rijn, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. History and facts about the Golden Age character Tarantula. The Name of the Game is Superman! starring Superman and Homer Ferret, script by Dave Wood, art by Curt Swan; Clark is trapped in an electric chair by Ferret, who is trying to expose him as Superman. One-page bike tire ad with art by Jack Davis ("The Adventures of Tigerboy"). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 213 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4678184017

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Most Dangerous Door in the World! starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; Superman places a priceless prize in a huge vault and seals it with a lifetime lock…one that can't be cracked as long as he lives; renegade scientist, The Man of Steel's arch-enemy, Lex Luthor, knows he can only break in by killing his foe. Info on Dolphin artist Jay Scott Pike and the 1968 Academy Con. 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; When the machine explodes and destroys the Earth, Superman, Supergirl and Krypto are the only survivors. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 213 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184009

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Most Dangerous Door in the World! starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; Superman places a priceless prize in a huge vault and seals it with a lifetime lock…one that can't be cracked as long as he lives; renegade scientist, The Man of Steel's arch-enemy, Lex Luthor, knows he can only break in by killing his foe. Info on Dolphin artist Jay Scott Pike and the 1968 Academy Con. 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; When the machine explodes and destroys the Earth, Superman, Supergirl and Krypto are the only survivors. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 238 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184020

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson, inks by Murphy Anderson. Menace at 1000 Degrees! starring Superman, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Letter to the editor from Elliot S. Maggin. A Name Is Born--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by Cary Bates, art by Gray Morrow; Du-Vor tells a fellow teacher the story of how two space explorers came to be stranded on ancient Krypton and began the Kryptonian race. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 243 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1299680012

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. The Starry-Eyed Siren of Space! starring Superman, Kond, and Rija, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Death-Trails of Krypton!--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted covers of Superman #1, Superboy #1, Jimmy Olsen #1, Lois Lane #1. The Battle of the Atoms! starring Superman, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Sam Citron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 332 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4652057007

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Eternity Cage!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Lana Lang helps Superman regain his powers; Superman escapes from a dangerous maze and battles the Master Jailer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 22 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4679906017

"The Price!" Story and art by John Byrne. When Superman encounters a trio of powerful villains who've murdered on a planetary level, will he do the unthinkable? Can the Last Son of Krypton make the decision to become judge, jury, and executioner? Don't miss the tale that will have repercussions on Superman's life for years to come. Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 23D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4679906018

Direct Edition. "Curse of Banshee!" Guest-starring Batman. Story by Roger Stern. Art by Mike Mignola and P. Craig Russell. Cover by Mike Mignola. The Dark Knight Detective from Gotham City pays a visit to Clark Kent and brings with him an ominous warning. What does this warning have to do with Superman's enemy - the Silver Banshee? Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 50 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4232100003

1st printing. Krisis of the Krimson Kryptonite. Part 4 of 4. Special Extra-Sized issue. "The Human Factor!" Cameos by the Guardian and Gangbuster. Story by Jerry Ordway. Art by Dan Jurgens, Brett Breeding, Kerry Gammill, Curt Swan, John Byrne, Jerry Ordway and Dennis Janke. Superman has been rendered powerless, beaten, and humiliated by his arch nemesis, Lex Luthor. But when Luthor's own arrogance causes him to break the rules of the game set forth by Mr. Mxyzptlk, can a fully restored Man of Steel be far behind? Plus, Lois Lane gives Clark Kent her answer to his marriage proposal. NOTE: This issue features a humorous cameo by Marvel's First Family - the Fantastic Four. Cover price $1.50.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 74 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3926623003

1st printing. Doomsday! Part 3 of 7. "Countdown to Doomsday!" Guest-starring the Justice League. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Story continued from Justice League America #69. An extremely powerful new villain has just trounced the Justice League - with one arm tied behind his back, literally - and now the only thing standing in this unstoppable force's way is the Man of Steel. But if Superman doesn't let Doomsday get away, his fellow Justice Leaguers may perish. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #497. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4477042011

1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. Cover price $1.25.