Auctions: comic books in 'Superman'

Superman (2023 DC) 5B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #4287705009

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Jamal Campbell. Cover by Mikel Janin. Silver Banshee is back--and more dangerous than ever! Given a massive power upgrade by Lex Luthor's archenemies, Silver Banshee's scream rocks Metropolis, and Superman must stop her from destroying his city while also saving her life. Be ready for the shock ending that stabs this series in its heart! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Superman (2023 DC) 17C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Sejic Variant Cover

Label #4503097018

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Jamal Campbell. Cover by Stjepan Sejic. ABSOLUTE POWER TIE-IN! After the traumatic events of Absolute Power #2, Superman and Zatanna trek into the darkest areas of the DC Universe to find a way to stop Waller and her growing army. Powerless and without magic, are they willing to make a deal with a devil to save the world? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Superman (Spanish 1940 Ciclon el Superhombre #10 / El Submarino Pirata) 10 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4426036002

Circa 1940. Very early translation of the Superman comic in Spain. Story by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. El Submarino is the tenth issue in the 16 issue series titled "Ciclòn el Superhombre". Contents also include an illustrated 4 page text story titled "Sandro El Rey Del Mar". Approx. 9 3/4-in. x 6 1/2-in., 16 pages, black and white.

Superman Batman (2003) 13A FN+ 6.5 Supergirl

Signed by Michael Turner and Peter Steigerwald. Certification not included.

Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Michael Turner The startling conclusion to "The Supergirl from Krypton!" (6 of 6) The year's most talked-about storyline explodes as Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman battle Darkseid! Kara Zor-El has all the makings of a Supergirl...but is that who she really is? RETAILERS NOTE: This issue will ship with two covers. All orders will be filled with covers spotlighting Supergirl (50%) and Darkseid (50%). On sale Aug 18 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.95 US Cover price $2.95.

Superman Scrap Book SC (1940 Saalfield) 178 GD+ 2.5

1 1/2" cumulative Tear. Residue. Tape on interior of cover. Oxidation.

A vintage scrap book from 1940 for the purpose of collecting stamps. Saddle-stitched, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 48 pages.

Superman Tim Redback Currency (circa 1945) SUP$1.00 NM- 9.2

Superman & Tim One Dollar Redback (circa 1945). Redback coupons were redeemed at Tim Stores for (in most cases) a penny. Front features Superman flying with fireworks in background and a blank area along the top right area where a specific store could stamp their name. Back features Superman waving hi (or bye) with the slogans "Redbacks will buy the things you like best of all" and "Redbacks are issued by your Superman-Tim store." 5.5-in. x 2.5-in., printed in red ink on white paper.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 15 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Family of Steel! Part 1: Super-Husband and Wife!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; A girl who looks very much like Lois Lane meets a man who looks and acts very much like Superman and they get married by a native chief on a remote island. [The Super-Family of Steel!] Part II: The Bride Gets Super-Powers!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; a couple go on their honeymoon in space, then settle on Venus where they have twin children, after which the girl who looks like Lois gets superpowers. [The Super-Family of Steel!] Part III: The Secret of the Super-Family!; All is revealed and Van-Zee and Sylvia move into the bottle city of Kandor. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 85 CBCS 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #21-40B8A7A-092

Cover art by Neal Adams. When Lois Was More Super Than Superman!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Mike Esposito; Lois is invited to visit Kandor with three other accomplished women of Earth; While there, a shady scientist gives her super-powers for an unknown reason. House ad for Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #113. Part II - Slave of the Super-Serum!; Lois uses her new super-powers to save Superman from a Kryptonite trap set by Mayhem, Inc. Lois Lane's Childhood!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois and Kal-El's childhoods are paralleled on different worlds, amazingly the future Superman is still able to save Lois's life. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 105 VG+ 4.5

1st appearance and origin of Rose and Thorn. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Death House Honeymoon!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Art Saaf and Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Johnny Adonis, a murderer on death row, asks Lois to marry him as his last request. Night of the Thorn, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Rose Forrest becomes the Thorn to avenge her father's murder by The 100. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 VG 4.0

1/2" Spine split from top.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Am Curious (Black)!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to do a story on the African-American community in Metropolis, Lois uses a Kryptonian machine to make herself appear African-American. Martha G. Kimball--Wonder Women of History article by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. Where Do You Plant a Thorn?, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Orchid tries to kill Thorn for the 100. Direct Currents ad, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 120 VG+ 4.5

Water spotting.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Who Killed Lucy Lane?, script by Cary Bates and Irene Vartanoff (Plot), pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta and Murphy Anderson (Superman heads); Searching for her missing sister Lucy, Lois finds her diary and learns that Lucy was working for the 100 as a spy, stealing secret plans for a super-weapon. Not All Thorns Come from Roses!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Mike Esposito; The Thorn encounters a woman wearing duplicates of her costume and weapons, which were created years ago by costume shop owner Arthur Talbot for the woman's mother to use for criminal purposes. Lois Lane - Volunteer Nurse!, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois falls in love with an injured soldier when she volunteers as a nurses' aide, but he turns out to be a member of the 14 Karat Gang. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 134 GD- 1.8

2.5" Spine split. Water damage.

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.

World's Finest (1941) 27 CGC 8.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #0720219002

Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. The Man Who Out-Supered Superman, pencils by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed), inks by Stan Kaye [as Joe Shuster]; Frustrated by the fact that his girl friend loves and adores Superman, Nelson Swayne vows to "out-super" Superman in five different events, all to be judged by prominent citizens of Metropolis. The Three Dooms starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Staff of Life starring Zatara, script by George Kashdan, art by William F. White. Shadowing My Own Shadow's Shadow! starring Super-Sleuth McFooey, script and art by Jack Farr. The Flatbush Fiddler starring The Boy Commandos, pencils by Curt Swan. Me, Outlaw! starring Batman and Robin, art by Jim Mooney [as Bob Kane]; While on death row awaiting his fate in the electric chair, Wheels Mitchem agrees to write a book about his life story for $3000. 76 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 60 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation with chipping. Water spotting. Includes certificate of authenticity from Jerome Wenker Collection.

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. Rules of Water Safety public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. The Swindler Who Was Honest starring Superman, art by Al Plastino; J. Wilbur Wolfingham goes straight only to get caught in a swindle himself. Five Feats For the Green Arrow starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Quest for Pecos Bill starring Wyoming Kid, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Howard Sherman, inks by Bruno Premiani. Romeo, the Robot story, script and art by Jack Farr. Undercover Police starring Manhunters Around the World, inks by John Prentice. Weird Wonders of the Animal World text story by Don White. The Richest Crook in the World starring Batman, script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Stan Kaye. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 76 GD+ 2.5

Cover loose at both staples. Cover oxidation. Lateral spine tear in cover and first 5 pages.

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. When Gotham City Challenged Metropolis, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman and Superman have a contest to do the most civic good deeds during a 24 hour period. An electronics convention will be held in the city of the winner. Honey in Hollywood humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Sagebrush Sam humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Supergram the Superman Puzzle Game. The Mechanical Archer starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Detectives Who Chase Insects text article, script by Jack Miller, art by Raymond Perry. House ad for Leave it to Binky #47 and Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen #5. The Schooner on Wheels starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 90 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3737713024

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Super-Batwoman starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Batwoman takes a capsule created by Jor-El that gives her super powers for 24 hours; She uses that time to try to find out Batman and Superman's secret identities. The Amazing Archer from Mars starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Danger: Prejudice At Work public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moriera. The Shell Hunters text article. The Riddle of the Mystery Tracker starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 114 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Captives of the Space Globes starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Alba takes Batman, Robin and Superman to his planet to help rid it of alien invaders. Children of Tomorrow! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily; Article relates how sub-standard conditions affect children in the world and quotes the "UN Declaration Of The Rights Of A Child." The Human Space Dragon starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. Green Arrow's Alien Ally, script by Ed Herron, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow helps a pixie sized cop from another world capture a (too him) giant criminal. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 169 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Supergirl-Batgirl Plot! starring Superman and Batman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; a spectral hand attacks Supergirl, and Batgirl saves her; Supergirl and Batgirl make Batman and Robin appear foolish. The Amazing Cube--Editors' Round Table: Tales of the Unexpected, script by George Kashdan, art by Bernard Baily. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.