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  • Issue #243
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 243
    Published Aug 1958 by DC.

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Lady and the Lion," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Circe gives Superman a potion that causes him to have the head of a lion until he discovers the antidote. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Peg by Henry Boltinoff. "Puzzle of the Perilous Planetoid" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Five From The Future" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #244
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 244
    Published Sep 1958 by DC.
    • Cover oxidation.
    • 1/2" Spine split from top.
    • Full length spine split.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Super-Merman of the Sea," script by Otto Binder, art by Curt Swan; Superman pretends to join forces with underwater-dwelling aliens in order to trick them into believing Earth's seas are too salty for them. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Riddle of the Roc" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman; When an explorer finds the roc, a giant mythical bird, he uses the creature to help him steal diamonds. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of the Three Space Rookies" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #245
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 245
    Published Oct 1958 by DC.
    • Water damage. 6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Shrinking Superman!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois accidentally releases from Kandor the criminal Zak-Kul, who traps Superman in Kandor and takes over his life; Lois marries Zak-Kul thinking him Kal-El, but he tries to kill Lois because she keeps asking him Kal-El's secret id. "The Interplanetary Scarecrow," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Secret of the Super Animals," script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #246
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 246
    Published Nov 1958 by DC.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Krypton on Earth!", pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Real estate promoter Jonas Smith creates the planned community of Krypton Island, which opens with a pageant featuring a re-enactment of Jor-El and Lara sending Baby Kal-El to Earth; But Superman realizes Smith is a wanted criminal and stops him from smuggling off Krypton Island diamonds that Superman made from coal. "The King of Cages" starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. "Destination Unknown" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #247
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 247
    Published Dec 1958 by DC.

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "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, and Superman is so happy to see them that he shows them all the secrets of his adult life; But Ma and Pa turn out to be con artists who blackmail Superman with the knowledge of his double identity secret. Operation Blackhawks! ad. "Tommy Tomorrow, Space Convict X-146-93," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow is arrested as an impostor and thrown into an interplanetary prison. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Riddle of the Super-Zoo!", script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill and Janu work to turn the tables on Jungle Joe, a swindler who sells animals that can supposedly perform fantastic feats. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #248
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 248
    Published Jan 1959 by DC.

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    Origin and first appearance of Congorilla. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Man No Prison Could Hold!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman becomes a prisoner of an island work camp in order to discover what weapon a Nazi scientist is creating. One-page Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. Congo Bill series becomes Congorilla with "The Amazing Congorilla!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill saves the life of tribal Chief Kawolo, who gives him a magic ring that can cause his mind to be exchanged with that of a golden gorilla; Later, a movie crew tries to capture the now-intelligent Congorilla. Supermen of America ad. "The Graveyard of Space" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $150 Action Comics #248 CGC 4.0 - org/1st appearance Congorilla - Congo Bill renamed
    $199 Action Comics #248 ⭐ CGC 5.5 ⭐ 1st App of CONGORILLA! Silver Age DC Comic 1959
    $210 Action Comics #248 Comic Book 1959 CGC 6.0 1st Appearance Congorilla

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  • Issue #249
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 249
    Published Feb 1959 by DC.
    • Interior tears.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Kryptonite Man!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Luthor takes a liquid kryptonite serum which makes it impossible for Superman to get near him; Superman makes a lead suit to protect himself, but Luthor has discovered a way to turn lead into glass. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Man-Ape's Mountain Mission," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; As Congorilla goes on a dangerous mission to rescue some plane crash survivors, the body of Congo Bill is locked in a shack which is about to be blown up. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Gambling Asteroid" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. One-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $80 Action #249 (DC, 1959). The Kryptonite Man. Classic Lex Luthor cover CGC 1.5
    $100 Action Comics #249 (1959, Early Silver Age) Kryptonite Man (Superman) CGC 3.5
    $150 ACTION COMICS #249 DC COMICS LUTHOR / FULL PAGE AD FOR FLASH 105

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  • Issue #250
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 250
    Published Mar 1959 by DC.
    • Centerfold plus one wrap detached. 1" Spine split from bottom.
    • 4.25" Cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Al Plastino. "The Eye of Metropolis!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; John Bates has Clark Kent appear on his TV show "The Eye of Metropolis" in order to expose his double life as Superman. "The Boy Planeteer" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; 5 1/2 year old Dikky Hale joins the Planeteers and demonstrate a "sixth sense," knowing when disasters are going to strike before the Planeteers do; But Tommy quickly realizes Dikky is not who he appears. Superman of America ad. "The Dunce of the Jungle" starring Congorilla, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $170 Action Comics #250 CGC Graded 3.0
    $225 Action Comics #250 CGC 5.0 OW/W Pages Superman (1959) Tommy Tomorrow Congorilla
    $225 ACTION COMICS # 250 DC 1959 CGC 6.0 CURT SWAN COVER

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  • Issue #251
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 251
    Published Apr 1959 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4357702006
    • Paper: White
    • Label #1445030007
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: Minor side edge crack
    • Label #1096368009
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3739302001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Oldest Man in Metropolis!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Al Plastino, inks by Al Plastino; When Clark Kent drinks Prof. Vance's life-extending vitamin serum, which contains particles of Kryptonite, it ages him to about 70 years old; Since his robots won't respond to his aged voice, Superman must fulfill his duties as the Old Man of the Sea, Santa Claus, and Father Time so that no one realizes that Clark Kent is Superman. Introducing the Girl of Steel ad for Supergirl. "Congorilla, Outlaw!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. -page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Giant Amoeba of Space!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy and the Planeteers battle a giant space amoeba. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $375 Action Comics #251 - DC 1959 Silver Age Issue - CGC FN+ 6.5

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  • Issue #252
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 252
    Auction opens January 4
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4433610007
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #1306702001
    • 1/2" spine split through bottom of cover and first 3 wraps. Heavy water damage.
    • 8.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    • INCOMPLETE. First wrap missing, interrupts art and story.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    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. Cover price $0.10.

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    $565 Action Comics #252 CGC 0.5 ⭐ 1st App of SUPERGIRL! ⭐ Silver Age DC Comic 1959
    $1,300 ACTION COMICS #252 1st SUPERGIRL CGC GOOD (2.0)
    $1,567 Action Comics #252 | CGC 2.5 | 1st Supergirl
    $1,700 Action Comics #252 (1959) CGC 3.0 - 1st Appearance of Supergirl DC Comics Key
    $1,889 Action Comics #252 CGC 4.5 Restored Origin and 1st Appearance Supergirl C-1 Touc
    $2,000 ACTION COMICS #252 1st SUPERGIRL Historic SUPERMAN! Excellent CGC GOOD (2.0)
    $6,999 Action Comics #252 CGC 6.5 DC 1959 1st Supergirl! Mega Key w/ WHITE Pages! Wow!
    $18,995 Action Comics #252 CGC 8.0 =Origin and 1st Supergirl (Kara) & Metallo= D.C. 1959

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  • Issue #253
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 253
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Label #0963114002
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • Interior is complete. Severe water damage.
    • Interior is complete. Near full length spine split. Cover detached.
    • 5.5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The War between Jimmy Olsen and Superman!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; A criminal from Kandor switches places with Jimmy Olsen and forces Superman to reveal the location of his Fortress of Solitude, so he can destroy the bottled city; But scientists in Kandor reverse the switch just in time. 2/3-page Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret of the Super-Orphan!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl helps Timmy get adopted by assisting with his magic show using her super powers. "The Destroyer of Congo Bill!", script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $100 Action Comics #253 CGC 1.5 2nd appearance of Supergirl
    $185 Action Comics #253 PGX 5.0 DC 1959 Superman 2nd Supergirl Free CGC Mylar! Q3 cm
    $199 Action Comics #253 (DC Comics 1959) Silver Age 2nd Supergirl Curt Swan 4.0 VG
    $245 Action Comics #253 ⭐ CGC 4.5 ⭐ 2nd App of SUPERGIRL! Silver Age DC Comic 1959
    $300 Action Comics (1938 DC) # 253 CGC 5.0 2nd App Supergirl! Key Issue White pages
    $479 Action Comics #253 Sweden CGC 3.0 OFF-WHITE
    $707 Action Comics #253 Mexico CGC 4.0 CREAM TO OFF-WHITE

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  • Issue #254
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 254
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • From the Mt. Rainier Collection.
    • Label #18-0C71EAC-025
    • 1" spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 1st meeting of Bizarro and Superman (cover & story) in "The Battle with Bizarro!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Luthor steals Professor Dalton's duplicating machine and creates an adult Bizarro to menace Superman, but this Bizarro turns on its creator, hands him over to the authorities, and attempts to help Superman; When the people he has helped react in horror to him, Bizarro gets depressed. 2/3-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congorilla Goes Wild!", art by Howard Sherman; A thief steals Congo Bill's ring and uses it to switch minds with Congorilla. "Supergirl's Foster Parents!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl is adopted by a couple that turn out to be snake-oil salesmen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $285 Action Comics #254 ⭐ CGC 3.5 ⭐ 1st Adult Bizarro! Silver Age Superman DC 1959
    $420 Action Comics #254 1959 CGC 5.5 (1st Adult Bizarro)~

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  • Issue #255
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 255

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 1st appearance of Bizarro Lois Lane (cover & story) in "The Bride of Bizarro!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Bizarro keeps the real Superman from revealing to Lois that she has been proposed to by Bizarro's duplicate, whom he calls New Bizarro, with a kryptonite meteorite, but Lois realizes New Bizarro is not the true Man of Steel; The New Bizarro doesn't give up easily, and the duplicates fight each other. "The Abominable Snowman!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill vs. The Abominable Snowman. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl Visits the 21st Century!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl takes her first flight across the time-barrier from 1959 into the future, about a hundred years hence; She secretly observes a brilliant young orphan named Tommy on an asteroid orphanage. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $74 Action Comics #255 GD/VG 3.0 1st Bizarro Lois Lane! DC Comics 1959
    $780 ACTION COMICS #255 CGC 8.0 WHITE PAGES // 1ST APPEARANCE OF BIZARRO-LOIS LANE

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  • Issue #256
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 256
    • Water damage.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split.
    • 2 3/4" tear on back cover. 1" tear from top.
    • Cover detached at one staple. Staples added (not manufacturing). 3" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • 4 1/2" Spine split from top.
    • 3" Spine split from bottom. Tape. Missing corner pieces. Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Superman of the Future!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman poses as the Future Superman, who has the power to predict the future, to smoke out Agent X-3 and prevent an attempt on the life of the President. 2/3-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. "Janu, the Joker of the Jungle!", art by Howard Sherman. "The Great Supergirl Mirage!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Dick becomes convinced that Linda is Supergirl and tries various tricks to prove her real identity. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #257
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 257
    • Water spotting.
    • Cover oxidation. Water spotting.
    • 1 1/4" Spine split from bottom.
    • Centerfold detached. Water damage.
    • 1" Cumulative spine split.
    • Water damage. 2-7/8" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust.
    • Cover oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Reporter of Steel!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Luthor creates a ray that gives super-powers and uses it on Clark Kent; But Clark convinces Luthor it also compels him to be super-generous, and Luthor destroys the device. 2/3-page Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man-Ape Skin Diver!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Foreign agents kidnap Janu to force Congorilla to retrieve an experimental nuclear tank which they have sunk into a river. "The Three Magic Wishes!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; When Tommy Baxter doesn't believe in fairy tales, Supergirl decides to prove him wrong. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #258
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 258
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • 3" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Missing edge pieces.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #3937492001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • 1 1/2" spine split from bottom.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Menace of the Cosmic Man," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; General Malvio creates a robot superhero so that he can use him to assassinate the President of Borkia. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congorilla Goes to War," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla protects a daffy ex-Foreign Legion officer who thinks his pets are still his troops. "Supergirl's Farewell to Earth!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Superman punishes Supergirl for revealing her existence to Krypto; But Supergirl discovers a secret about Superman all by herself. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $140 Action Comics #258 SUPERMAN 5TH SUPERGIRL DC SILVER AGE COMIC 1959
    $157 Action Comics #258 CGC 3.5 Supergirl discovers Superman's secret identity 10¢

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  • Issue #259
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 259

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Revenge of Luthor!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; Exposure to Red Kryptonite seemingly causes Superman and Superboy to exist simultaneously. Luthor takes advantage by trapping Superboy and forcing Superman to choose between Lois and Lana. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The One-Ape Circus!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla is captured by Nell Saxon and forced to perform in her circus. "The Cave-Girl of Steel!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl visits the stone age so that she can practice using her powers openly. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $195 Action Comics # 259 CGC 8.0 CRM (DC, 1959) Luther & Superboy appearances

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  • Issue #260
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 260
    • Water damage.
    • Heavy water damage. Sharpie marking. Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story.
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Severe water damage.
    • Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other. First wrap coming loose at both staples. 1" Spine split from top in first wrap. Oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Mighty Maid!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; To foil an alien race bent on destroying Earth, Superman has Supergirl become Mighty Maid and then they fake Superman marrying Mighty Maid and leaving Earth. "The Girl Superbaby!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; While trying to help an old man, Supergirl is exposed to the Fountain of Youth and becomes a baby; As a baby she helps the police capture two jewel thieves. "The Gladiator of the Jungle" starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $80 Action Comics #260 (DC 1960) Superman Mighty Maid Silver Age 4.0 VG

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  • Issue #261
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 261

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Fortresses of Solitude!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman brings his Fortress to Metropolis so people can visit, and the Anti-Superman gang seizes upon this chance to plant a bomb in it. "Congorilla's Last Stand," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill is asked to the dedication of a electrical power dam, where an attempt is made on his life. 2/3-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. Origin and 1st appearance of Streaky the Super Cat and 1st X-Kryptonite in "Supergirl's Super Pet!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl recovers a small Kryptonite meteor and unsuccessfully tries to find a chemical way to render it harmless; Later, Linda saves a stray orange cat from a dog. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #262
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 262
    • Cover oxidation.
    • Water damage.
    • 1/2" Spine split from bottom. Water damage.
    • Water damage. Residue.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "When Superman Lost His Powers!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While in the Mexican jungle reporting on an Aztec tomb, the Planet staff is magically whisked to a red sun planet where Clark has no powers; Superman has to fake super feats to reassure the Planet staff that everything is under control. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Greatest Victory!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl tries to build up an immunity to Kryptonite by gradually exposing herself to larger and larger doses. 2/3-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #16, Adventure Comics #270, and Superman #136. 36 Pages, Full Color.This is the very first time that Superman's powers are linked to Earth's yellow sun. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #263
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 263
    • Heavy water damage/spotting. 2" Cumulative spine split.
    • Cover plus first interior wrap detached. One wrap detached at one staple. 6" Cumulative spine split to cover.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The World of Bizarros!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Bizarro and Bizarro-Lois move to another world which Bizarro populates with a duplicator ray; Superman visits and discovers Bizarros do everything backwards; Superman is sent to prison for violating the Bizarro code. 2/3-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Darkest Day!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl rescues a boy with amnesia found lost at sea; He stays at the orphanage until Linda can figure out where he's really from. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $40 Action Comics #263 - 1960, 1st App & Origin Bizarro World GD/VG

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  • Issue #264
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 264
    • 3" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.
    • Moisture damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Residue on front cover.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Superman Bizarro!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Captured by the Bizarros on Bizarro World, Superman is sentenced to be turned into a Bizarro himself; He dreams what it would be like if the sentence was carried out. 2/3-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl Gets Adopted!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Linda has to scheme to prevent herself from being adopted to protect her secret identity; She spends 30 days with the Wilkins. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color.

    NOTE: "This is Part 2 of 4 of a running gag of covers that homage each other by legendary Superman artist Curt Swan that ran from 1958 to 1963. It is a series of covers I'm calling "The Desk Smash," and they appeared on the covers for Action Comics #237, 264, 284, and 302." – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

    Cover price $0.10.

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    $40 Action Comics # 264 GD/VG 3.0 DC Comics Superman Becomes Bizarro Supergirl

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  • Issue #265
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 265
    • Centerfold detached. Staple rust, rust migration.
    • 1" Spine split from bottom. Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan. "The Superman from Outer Space!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; Superman meets Hyper-Man from the parallel world of Oceania; When he discovers that Hyper-Man is dying, Superman arranges for his identity to be revealed so that he can spend his last year married to his girlfriend Lydia Long. -page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Day Supergirl Revealed Herself!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; A strange meteor gives Supergirl amnesia, so she uses her power openly in Smallville. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #266
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 266
    • Full length spine split to cover. Front cover detached.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Captive of the Amazons," script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Princess Jena from the planet Adoria comes to Earth and tricks Superman into returning to Adoria with her, where she forces him to marry her. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "The World's Mightiest Cat!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Streaky again becomes super-powered and nobody believes the things Paul sees him perform. Supermen of America ad. Green Lantern ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #267
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 267
    • Cover detached at one staple.
    • Cover detached. 2 3/4" Spine split from bottom. Water damage. Significant tearing.
    • Severe water damage. Mold.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Hercules in the 20th Century!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lex Luthor builds a time-machine to bring Hercules to the present to use him to stop Superman; Hercules gets wise to Luthor's plan and helps Superman stop Luthor, and then decides to stay in the present and falls in love with Lois Lane. 3rd appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes, 1st appearance of Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, and Invisible Kid in the Supergirl story "The Three Super-Heroes!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; The Legion comes to the 20th century to meet Supergirl and invites her to come to the 30th Century to apply to join the Legion. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $150 Action Comics #267 VG+ 4.5 3rd App Legion 1st Chameleon Boy & Invisible Kid 1960
    $156 Action Comics #267 (DC Comics 1960) 1st Chameleon Boy 1st Colossal Boy 4.5 VG+
    $200 Action Comics 267 - 3rd App of the Legion of Super-Heroes & 1st App of 3 Members
    $200 Action Comics #267 CGC 4.0 (DC, 1960) 1st app Chameleon Boy & Invisible Kid
    $205 Action Comics #267 - August 1960 - CGC 6.0
    $250 * ACTION Comics #267 CGC 4.5 (1960) OW/W! 3rd LEGION LOSH! (4265871005) *

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  • Issue #268
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 268
    • Cover oxidation. Water spotting.
    • Staple rust. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • Missing edge piece. 1" tears from bottom.
    • 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Lateral spine tearing. Cover detached. Water spotting.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Battle With Hercules!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Hercules wants to marry Lois, but Lois won't marry him while Superman is around, so Hercules tries to get rid of Superman. "The Mystery Supergirl!", script by Otto Binder and Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; While working an internship at the Daily Planet, Linda Lee discovers that someone is impersonating her as Supergirl around the world. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $80 Action Comics #268 Sept 1960 CGC 3.0 Hercules Appearance
    $289 ACTION COMICS #268 CGC 8.5 VF+ HERCULES OUR REGULAR PRICE WAS 375.00 ! DEAL

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  • Issue #269
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 269
    • Water damage. Residue.
    • Water damage.
    • 1 1/4 lateral tear. Water damage.
    • 1.75" Cumulative spine split.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Staple rust.
    • 1.5" Spine split from bottom. Oxidation and water spotting.
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Truth Mirror!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois receives a magic mirror from her uncle that reveals a person's true nature; She uses it to find out Superman is really Clark Kent, but Superman then tricks her into believing that the mirror does not always work. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's First Romance!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl is called upon by Lori Lemaris to help Atlantis from a disaster. There, she falls in love with a merboy, Jerro. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #270
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 270
    • Cover coming loose from bottom staple. 2 1/2" Tear to front cover.
    • 2 1/2" Cumulative spine split. 1/2" Cover to cover tear to bottom margin.
    • 1 1/4" cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Old Man of Metropolis!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; Superman inadvertently smashes through the time barrier into the future - but emerges as an old man with no super powers. "Supergirl's Busiest Day!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; With Superman on a space mission, Supergirl has a day full of emergencies to deal with. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. Justice League of America ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #271
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 271
    • Centerfold detached at one staple, loose at second.
    • Missing corner piece. Missing edge piece of back cover. 4" tear/cut on front cover. 2" interior tear. Tape on interior.
    • Near full length spine split. Chew.
    • Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Voyage to Dimension X!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Lex Luthor has an elaborate plan to trap Superman by posing as aliens from another dimension. Supermen of America ad. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Fortress of Solitude!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl builds herself a secret Fortress of Solitude, but it is found by explorers who use the information to blackmail Supergirl into making them rich. Cave Carson Adventures Inside Earth ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $125 Action Comics #271 Superman, Lex Luthor, Supergirl & Krypto - CGC 6.5 Graded
    $175 CGC 6.5 F+ == 1960 Action Comics #271 / Superman, Lex Luthor, Supergirl & Krypto

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  • Issue #272
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 272
    • 1.5" Spine split from bottom.
    • 1-7/8" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust.
    • 5 3/4" Cumulative spine split. Large missing piece of back cover.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Tape.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Rival, Mental Man!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois creates a comic strip about a superhero called Mental Man. When Mental Man suddenly appears he falls in love with Lois, but it's a hoax by Superman and Aquaman to capture "Ace" Ruggles. Ad for the second Superman Annual. "The Second Supergirl!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl travels to an Earth-like world to use her super-powers publicly to prove to Superman that she is ready to be revealed to the real world. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $145 CGC 5.0 == 1961 Action Comics #272 / Superman, Supergirl, Aquaman, & Aqualad
    $150 Action Comics #272 CGC 5.5 Aquaman and Supergirl appear 1961

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  • Issue #273
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 273
    • Water spotting.
    • Cover and first two wraps detached at one staple.
    • Cover detached at one staple. Staples added (not manufacturing). Water damage.
    • 1/2" cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. 1/2" cover-to-cover spine tear. Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The World of Mr. Mxyzptlk!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; After yet another round of pranks from Mr. Mxyzptlk, Superman travels to the fifth dimensional world where Mxyzptlk lives to perform pranks on him. Hawkman ad. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. Pick a New Hair Style for Linda (Supergirl) Lee! Supergirl stars in "The Supergirl of Two Worlds!" Statement of ownership - average paid circulation 458,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $115 CGC 2.5 G+ == 1961 Action Comics #273 / Superman & Mr. Mxyzptlk Cover!

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  • Issue #274
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 274
    • Cover detached at one staple. 1 1/4" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • Cover detached. 3" Cumulative spine split.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Lois Lane becomes Superwoman in "The Reversed Super-Powers!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; While trying to make himself immune to Kryptonite an explosion in the lab removes Superman's power and gives Lois powers. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Three Time Trips!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; When tasked to do a report on a famous historical figure, Supergirl travels into the past to view Annie Oakley, Betsy Ross and Pocahontas in action, but in each time period she encounters kryptonite. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #275
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 275
    • 3 3/4" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.
    • 4 1/2" cumulative spine split. Staples added(not manufacturing)
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Menace of Red-Green Kryptonite!", script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Brainiac travels to Earth to steal some aluminum and also to test his new ray on Superman, a ray which is combined Red and Green Kryptonite; The new ray makes Superman act strangely, forcing him to always wear a hat while performing super deeds. One-page Buck Skinner story by Henry Boltinoff. "Ma and Pa Kent Adopt Supergirl!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl has a dream where she is sent to Earth in a rocket and is adopted by the Kents rather than her cousin being the one first sent to Earth. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $650 ACTION COMICS #275 1961 CGC 4.0 1ST BRAINIAC APPEARANCE WITH DIODES ON HEAD

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  • Issue #276
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 276
    • Interior complete. Full length spine split (stapled at spine). Staples added (not manufacturing). Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage with rust migration. Pen markings on first page.
    • Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. 4" cumulative spine split. Cover detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The War Between Supergirl and the Supermen Emergency Squad!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; John Kiley tricks Superman into revealing he's Clark Kent; After trapping Clark Kent with Kryptonite, Supergirl and the Superman Emergency Squad spring into action. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl and Brainiac 5 join the Legion. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $300 Action Comics #276 CGC 2.5 1961 Superman KEY Issue 1st app Brainiac 5
    $429 Action Comics #276 - D.C. Comics 1961 CGC 4.0 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Sun
    $450 Action Comics #276 - D.C. Comics 1961 CGC 3.5 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Sun
    $495 Action Comics #276 CGC 4.5 DC 1961 1st Brainiac 5 WHITE PAGES Superman Q8 431 cm
    $651 ACTION COMICS #276 CGC 5.0 SUPERGIRL 1ST APPEARANCE BRAINIAC 5 SUN BOY & 4 MORE
    $750 Action Comics #276 CGC 5.5 DC 1961 1st Brainiac 5! Superman Key!
    $1,295 ACTION COMICS #276 CGC 7.5 SUPERGIRL 1ST APPEARANCE BRAINIAC 5 SUN BOY & 4 MORE

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  • Issue #277
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 277

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Conquest of Superman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; A disaster erupts while Superman is off-planet; Having nowhere else to turn, the authorities free Lex Luthor from prison so he might aid them in preventing an airplane carrying a hydrogen bomb from crashing; Luthor uses anti-gravity equipment to save the plane. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Battle of the Super-Pets!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl has a series of contests between Krypto and Streaky. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $102 Action Comics #277 (DC Comics 1961) Silver Age Superman Supergirl Streaky 6.5 FN

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  • Issue #278
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 278
    • Cover detached at one staple. 1-1/2" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • Cover plus four wraps detached at one staple.
    • 1" Spine split from bottom.
    • Cover coming loose from staples. 1" Cumulative spine split.
    • Restored (see item notes)
    • RESTORATION. Color touch. Staples added (not manufacturing). Water damage.
    • 1 1/2" cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Super-Powers of Perry White!", script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; After being infected by an alien plant, Perry White gains super powers and goes after Superman. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Moolah the Mystic story by Henry Boltinoff. 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, and Shrinking Violet in "The Unknown Supergirl!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Superman is ready to announce Supergirl's existence to the world, but she mysteriously loses her powers at the last minute; 6th Legion of Super-Heroes appearance. Batman and Robin ad. Superman ad. Secret Origins ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $150 ACTION COMICS #278 CGC 4.5 1st Appearance Lesla Lar, Krypto DC 1961 Silver Age

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  • Issue #279
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 279
    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Tape on spine.
    • Cover detached. Water damage. 2 1/2" Cumulative spine split.
    • 3" Cumulative spine split. Heavy water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Super-Rivals!", art by John Forte; In this imaginary tale, Lois Lane becomes engaged to Hercules and Lana Lang becomes engaged to Samson. Superman ad. Secret Origins ad. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Secret Enemy!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Kandorian scientist Lesla-Lar uses her transporter ray to change places with Supergirl and becomes Lex Luthor's secret weapon. Batman and Robin ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $17 Action Comics #279 August 1961 G/VG Sampson Hercules Superman
    $115 CGC 4.0 VG == 1961 Action Comics #279 / Superman, Hercules & Samson Cover!

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  • Issue #280
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 280
    • Cover detached at one staple. Water spotting.
    • Cover detached. Water damage. Heavy spine roll. Hole punch.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #1994772002
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Brainiac's Super-Revenge!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Congorilla helps Superman, Lois and Jimmy escape from Brainiac's trap. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Trapped In Kandor!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Kandorian scientist Lesla-Lar changes places with a de-powered Supergirl using her teleporter ray and begins her plan to destroy Superman. Superman ad. Batman and Robin ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $15 Action Comics #280 Sep 1961 DC Fair+
    $169 Action Comics #280 - D.C. Comics 1961 CGC 6.0 Congo Bill (Congorilla), Brainiac,
    $250 ACTION COMICS #280 CGC 5.5 SUPERMAN BRAINIAC LEX LUTHOR CURT SWAN
    $725 Action Comics #280 CGC 5.5 Superman & Brainiac Cover! 1961 Silver Age

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  • Issue #281
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 281
    • Cover oxidation.
    • Water damage.
    • Cover detached at one staple. Ring of water damage.
    • Staple added (not manufacturing). Edge piece of front cover missing. Heavy water damage.
    • INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story. Extensive accumulation of defects.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Shelly Moldoff. "The Man Who Saved Kal-El's Life!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Superman meets Professor Dunn who visited Krypton and meet Jor-El before Krypton exploded. Using the Professor's "Matter-Radio" plans two crooks are on a crime spree. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Did You Vote for a New Hair Style for Linda (Supergirl) Lee? illustration by Jim Mooney. "The Secret of the Time-Barrier!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; The effects of Lesla-Lar's ray have still stripped Supergirl of her powers, but when Superman takes her into the past it is discovered that her super powers return in other time periods. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $125 CGC 4.5 VG+ == 1961 Action Comics #281 / Superman & Krypto / OW-W Pages
    $145 CGC 5.0 VG/F == 1961 Action Comics #281 / Superman / White Pages

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  • Issue #282
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 282
    • Cover/ centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • Severe water damage.

    Last 10-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Toughest Day!", script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino; A day in Superman's life. His Clark Kent robot has to avoid showing the damage to his hands while on a date with Lois. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Sagebrush Sam story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Supergirl of Tomorrow!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Using a time machine, a powerless Supergirl travels to the future, where her powers return and she frees humanity from the tyrannical reign of the Clan of Censors. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $100 Action Comics #282 CGC 3.5 Supergirl and Lex Luthor appear, last 10 cent issue

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  • Issue #283
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 283
    Auction opens January 4
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4497773001
    • Water damage.
    • Water/moisture damage.
    • Water damage.
    • 1" tear reaching most interior pages. 1 1/2" tear from top.

    First 12-cent cover price. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Legion of Super-Villains appearance in "The Red Kryptonite Menace!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Two shape-changing Durlans arrive on earth from the 30th century; They collect red and green kryptonite in an attempt to kill Superman; Three different Red Kryptonite meteors give Superman the ability to make his wishes come true, shoot fire from his mouth when he talks and read minds; Chameleon Men disguise themselves as President John F. Kennedy and Russian Premier Nikita Khrushchev. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Six Red 'K' Perils of Supergirl!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; When Mr. Mxyzptlk made Supergirl invulnerable to Kryptonite, he neglected to extend the spell to cover Red Kryptonite as well. As a result, exposure to six Red K meteors turns Supergirl into a fat girl, a wolf-girl, and a microbe-sized girl. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #284
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 284
    • Cover detached. Severe water damage. Mold.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #1618416001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Mon-El appearance in "The Babe of Steel!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman uses red kryptonite to become baby-sized in order to get through a hole in the Phantom Zone that threatens to become larger. Ad for Superman Annual. Supermen of America ad. "The Strange Bodies of Supergirl!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl deals with the effects of three Red Kryptonite meteors, the last of which turns her into a mermaid; She visits Atlantis, where Jerro proposes to her, but neither of them realizes that Lori's sister Lenora is also in love with Jerro. Batman ad. Letter to the editor from E. Nelson Bridwell. 36 Pages, Full Color.

    NOTE: "This is Part 3 of 4 of a running gag of covers that homage each other by legendary Superman artist Curt Swan that ran from 1958 to 1963. It is a series of covers I'm calling "The Desk Smash," and they appeared on the covers for Action Comics #237, 264, 284, and 302." – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

    Cover price $0.12.

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    $135 CGC 4.5 VG+ == 1962 Action Comics #284 / Superman The Babe of Steel Cover!

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  • Issue #285
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 285
    • 1 1/4" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • 1.5" Spine split from bottom. Three center wraps detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • Cover and centerfold detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The World's Greatest Heroine!, Part 1", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Superman reveals Supergirl to the world; President John F. Kennedy appearance; Jackie Kennedy cameo. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Infinite Monster!, Part 2", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl stops a creature from another dimension in her first solo adventure after Superman revealed her to the world. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $550 Action Comics #285 CGC 8.5 Golden Age 1962 Comic Supergirl's existence revealed!

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  • Issue #286
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 286
    • 1 3/4" Spine split from bottom.
    • Heavy water damage.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Jury of Super-Enemies!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Rava and his alien henchmen expose Superman to red kryptonite that will cause him to have nightmares. Justice League of America ad. Aquaman ad. "The Death of Luthor!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney and Curt Swan (Luthor's head, page 4, panel 4); Luthor is accidentally killed during a battle with Supergirl, and she travels to Atlantis and into outer space to find a way to restore him to life. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership - Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months: 485,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $40 Action Comics #286 DC Superman 1960 LEGION OF SUPER VILLIANS
    $70 Action Comics 286 featuring the Legion of Super-Villains! CGC 6.0
    $179 Action Comics #286 CGC 5.0 1962 DC Superman SILVER AGE
    $200 Action Comics #286 (1962) - CGC 7.0 - Legion of Super Villains Cvr & Appearance
    $279 Action Comics #286 CGC 8.0 / DC Comics / Superman

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  • Issue #287
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 287
    • Full length spine split.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Perry White's Manhunt for Superman!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman must overcome the effects of Red Kryptonite which is giving him nightmares and stop Rava and the Superman Revenge Squad. Untitled Chief Hot Foot story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Greatest Challenge!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl helps out Legionnaires; then defeats Chameleon Men imposters. Letter to the editor from comics historian Jerry Bails. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #288
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 288
    • Cover loose at one staple. Water damage.
    • 1 1/2" Spine split from top.
    • 1 1/2" Cumulative spine split.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Heavy water damage. Staples added (not manufacturing).
    • 2 1/2" cumulative spine split.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #1497528014
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Man Who Exposed Superman!", pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Hal Colby, once jailed by Superboy, poses as a TV producer in an attempt to determine Superman's secret identity. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. Superboy ad. Adam Strange ad. "The Man Who Made Supergirl Cry!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; The Phantom Zone villains use telepathy to force Fred Danvers to help them escape by making Supergirl cry and collecting her tears, which will make a powerful explosive. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $260 ACTION COMICS #288 CGC 9.2 2ND BEST CGC GRADE OW/W PGS 1962 004
    $380 Action Comics #288 CGC 9.2 Superboy App In Flashback 1962

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  • Issue #289
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 289
    • Interior pen markings.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Super-Practical Joker!", art by Al Plastino; A new employee at the Daily Planet is a practical joker; Superman convinces him that practical jokes are not fun. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. Lightning Man & Saturn Woman's marriage 1st revealed in "Superman's Super-Courtship!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl tries to play matchmaker for her cousin Superman with Helen of Troy, Saturn Woman, and Luma Lynai of Staryl, but realizes she needs to leave Superman's love life up to fate. Ad for The Atom. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $40 Action Comics #289 (1962) Early Supergirl Luma Lynai VG 4.0 S82
    $145 ACTION COMICS #289 4.0 CBCS 6.5 DC 1962 not CGC Supermans Super Courtship

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  • Issue #290
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 290
    • 1/2" Spine split from top.
    • 1/2" Spine split from bottom.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Water damage.
    • Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan and Kurt Schaffenberger (Lois Lane figure touch-up), inks by George Klein. "Half a Superman!", pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Red Kryptonite particles in a comet cause Superman's left side, and Krypto's right side, to become vulnerable; unfortunately, it's on a day when Lois wants to prove that Superman is really Clark. Batman and Robin ad. Lois Lane ad. Supermen of America ad. 1st Supergirl emergency squad in "Supergirl's Super Boy-Friends!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; A gift from Phantom Girl is unfortunately made from Red Kryptonite, which makes Supergirl bestow super-powers on her mother, Dick, and Jerro when she kisses them. Superman ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #291
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 291
    • Cover detached at one staple.
    • Cover and first wrap detached at one staple. Centerfold detached.
    • Pieces missing from front and back cover.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The New Superman!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Red Kryptonite causes Superman to no longer be vulnerable to Green Kryptonite, but he is now vulnerable to other everyday objects. Supermen of America ad. Superman Krypton ad. 1st meeting of Supergirl and Mr. Mxyzptlk in "The Bride of Mr. Mxyzptlk!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Mr. Mxyzptlk decides to pester Supergirl while Superman is away from Earth, so he first changes many people into Bizarros and then restores Supergirl's Kryptonian parents to life, before deciding that Supergirl should marry him. Batman and Robin ad. Lois Lane ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Issue #292
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 292

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "When Superman Defended His Arch-Enemy!", art by Al Plastino; Superman travels to the planet Roxar where he is forced to defend Lex Luthor in a trial on a murder charge. One-page Homer story by Henry Boltinoff. 2nd appearance of Comet the Superhorse (see Adventure # 293 for 1st appearance) in "The Super-Steed of Steel!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl encounters Comet for the first time. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    $279 Action Comics #292 CGC 7.5 / DC Comics / Superman
    $299 Action Comics #292 ⭐ CGC 9.0 ⭐ 2nd Comet Super-Horse DC 1962 + FREE READER COPY

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