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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 183 FN/VF 7.0

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    Cover art by Nick Cardy. Karkan the Mighty--Lord of the Jungle!, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; What if Kal-El's rocket from Krypton landed in the jungle and he was raised by apes? War of the Wraith-Mates!--A New Tale of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Cary Bates, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Four Legionnaires are inhabited by squabbling entities. Gravity Girl of Smallville!, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lana's father brings back an anti-gravity belt he found on an expedition, and Lana embarks on a super-heroic career. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 656,250; average paid circulation 353,642. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 194 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4539527004

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Super-Merman of the Sea!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Harkon, a renegade Atlantean scientist, transforms Superboy into a water-breathing merman, which also removes his super-powers. Part 2 Prey of the Sea Wolves!, script by Dorfman, pencils by Brown, inks by Anderson; Superboy discovers that he has new mental powers of telepathy and telekinesis; Unable to leave the sea, he contacts his parents telepathically to tell them he is safe. Part 3 Super-Merman's Final Ordeal! Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 556,000; average paid circulation 265,877. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 217 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #0701103005

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Mike Grell. The Cornered Clown Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring the Joker, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Charge of the Doomed Legionnaires, script by Jim Shooter, art by Mike Grell; The Khund Field Marshall Lorca attacks a Legion cruiser, forcing it to crash on the barren planet Vanvlack IV; Brainiac 5 attempts to manage the battle from afar but the Legion team wins on their own, before Superboy arrives to help. Justice for All Children public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Future Shock for Superboy, script by Jim Shooter, art by Mike Grell; Superboy meets Legion Academy student Laurel Kent, who is also his thirtieth-century descendant. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #64111722
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    Superboy (1994) Annual 4N CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4657834015

    Starts Jan 19

    Newsstand Edition. Pulp Heroes, the DCU Annuals event, continues with a story in the spirit of the adventure magazines of the 1930s. A cryptic message from Rex Leech leads Superboy and Roxy to a mysterious island where dinosaurs run free, Rex runs the natives, and Superboy gets to run around in a loincloth when he crowns himself 'King of the Jungle' and fights a giant white gorilla. Written by Eddie Berganza, with art by Tom Grindberg, Sergio Cariello, Brad Gorby, Bill Anderson, Barb Kaalberg and Jed Hotchkiss. Painted cover by Gary Gianni. 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

  • Item #63540627
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    Superboy Lot of 10
    Published 1978 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 10

    Issues 242, 245, 247, 250, 252-255, 257, and 258 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG range with #247 grading GD.

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    Superboy Lot of 10
    Published 1970 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 10

    Issues 170, 173, 175, 177, 179, 184, and 186-189 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

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  • Item #63538057
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    Superboy Lot of 10
    Published 1977 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 10

    Issues 234-243 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG range.

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  • Item #63537828
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    Superboy Lot of 10
    Published 1976 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 10

    Issues 221-223, 225, 226, and 229-233 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG range with a few grading GD.

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  • Item #63537314
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    Superboy Lot of 10
    Published 1970 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 10

    Issues 167, 168, 173, 175, 177, 186, 189, 193, 195, and 196 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #189 grading FR (interior complete, full length spine split).

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  • Item #63537688
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    Superboy Lot of 10
    Published 1973 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 10

    Issues 198, 199, and 201-208 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

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  • Item #63537744
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    Superboy Lot of 10
    Published 1975 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 10

    Issues 209-211, 213, and 215-220 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #211 grading FR.

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  • Item #63540588
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    Superboy Lot of 12
    Published 1977 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 12

    Issues 225, 229, 230, 232, 234-236, 239-241, 527, and 258 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG range with a couple grading GD.

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  • Item #63355225
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    Superboy Lot of 6
    Published 1961 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 6

    Issues 92, 93, 97, and 99-101 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the GD range with a couple grading closer to FR.

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  • Item #63541219
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    Superboy Lot of 8
    Published 1968 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 8

    Issues 150-153, 155, 160, 163, and 166 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #150 grading PR (piece missing, does not affect story or art).

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  • Item #63358450
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    Superboy Lot of 8
    Published 1969 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 8

    Issues 161-168 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG range.

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  • Item #63358434
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    Superboy Lot of 8
    Published 1969 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 8

    Issues 153-160 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG range with #153 grading GD. Issue 154 has a double cover.

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  • Item #63541642
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    Superboy Lot of 9
    Published 1965 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 9

    Issues 124, 132, 135, 142-146, and 150 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #132 grading PR (page missing, does not affect story or art).

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  • Item #63730663
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    Published Feb 1973 by DC.

    Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4634579001

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Garden of Death!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Art Saaf, inks by Vince Colletta; Supergirl helps a man who has been framed for murder. Curse of the Phantom Heckler!, script by Cary Bates, art by Don Heck; Zatanna performs at Midvale Orphanage. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #64103310
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    Published Jun 1973 by DC.

    Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 5 FN+ 6.5

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    Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Devil's Brother!, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Vince Colletta; Supergirl is kidnapped and taken to another dimension. The Girl Who Split in Two! starring Hawkman , script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The origin of Zatanna. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #64063912
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    Published Jul 2025 by DC.

    Supergirl (2025 DC) 1H CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Forbes Variant Cover.

    Label #4633997017

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    Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Sophie Campbell. Art by Sophie Campbell. Cover by W. Scott Forbes. THE MAIDEN OF MIGHT RETURNS! IN A NEW SERIES WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SOPHIE CAMPBELL! Kara Zor-El has been a key member of the Super-Family in Metropolis, but what happens when she strikes out on her own? Follow Kara as she returns to her roots in Midvale...home of Supergirl! But how could this be?! Our hero has not been back in years, and the protector of that town has been saving the day for weeks. Can Supergirl stop the impostor before they steal her fresh start and life? Celebrated writer/artist Sophie Campbell (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wet Moon) makes her mark on the DC Universe with this thrilling debut issue! Plus a new costume designed by bestselling cover artist Stanley Artgerm Lau! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

  • Item #64063933
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    Published Jul 2025 by DC.

    Supergirl (2025 DC) 1H CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Forbes Variant Cover.

    Label #4633997016

    Starts Jan 19

    Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Sophie Campbell. Art by Sophie Campbell. Cover by W. Scott Forbes. THE MAIDEN OF MIGHT RETURNS! IN A NEW SERIES WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SOPHIE CAMPBELL! Kara Zor-El has been a key member of the Super-Family in Metropolis, but what happens when she strikes out on her own? Follow Kara as she returns to her roots in Midvale...home of Supergirl! But how could this be?! Our hero has not been back in years, and the protector of that town has been saving the day for weeks. Can Supergirl stop the impostor before they steal her fresh start and life? Celebrated writer/artist Sophie Campbell (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wet Moon) makes her mark on the DC Universe with this thrilling debut issue! Plus a new costume designed by bestselling cover artist Stanley Artgerm Lau! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

  • Item #63809838
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    Supergirl and The Legion of Super-Heroes signed Lot of 15
    Published 2006 by DC.

    Supergirl and The Legion of Super-Heroes signed Lot of 15

    Issues 20-22, 25-36 of Supergirl and The Legion of Super-Heroes (2006) signed by Tony Bedard. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF

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  • Item #63778787
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    Supergirl Lot of 3
    Published 1983 by DC.

    Supergirl Lot of 3

    Issues 3, 6, 9 of Supergirl (1982 2nd Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

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  • Item #63997879
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    Supergirl Sketch by Neil King

    Supergirl Sketch by Neil King

    This Black and white depiction of the woman of tomorrow along with the villian she is defeating give her a much more science hero vibe as opposed to the typical bold and bright super-hero we all know. Pencil, ink, and watercolor on paper. Signed by the artist. 10 1/2" X 12 3/8".

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    Starts Jan 19
  • Item #63276583
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    Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow (2021 DC) 1A VF 8.0 Evely

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

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    Superior Spider-Man (2013 Marvel NOW) 31MIDTOWN.A CGC 9.8 Campbell Midtown Variant

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Midtown Comics Edition

    Label #1264763021

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    Midtown Comics Connecting Variant Cover by J. Scott Campbell. Connects with Midtown's Amazing Spider-Man #1 & Amazing Spider-Man #1.1.

    Written by Dan Slott and Christos Gage. Art by Giuseppe Camuncoli, Will Sliney, John Dell and Terry Pallot. Goblin Nation: Part 5 of 5 - SERIES FINALE! The end of an era! A tale of triumph and tragedy! The GREEN GOBLIN unmasked! A hero reborn! But what does this mean for OTTO OCTAVIUS?! • There's only one man who can save us from the Goblin Nation… PETER PARKER: The one, true SUPERIOR SPIDER-MAN! 64 pages, full color.

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    Superman #1 (2011) Cover Print by George Perez, and Brian Buccellato

    Superman #1 (2011) Cover Print by George Perez, and Brian Buccellato

    High quality print on heavy stock. 9" X 12".

    Starts Feb 2
  • Item #61380564
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    Published Jan 1942 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 14 CGC CVR

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    Cover only.

    Label #4438530014

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; When people who attend a concert at Monmouth Hall are robbed, seemingly without their knowledge, Clark and Lois attend the next evening's concert to see if lightning strikes twice. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; When young Chet Farnsworth's invention, a fire extinguishing powder, is successfully used to put out a tenement fire, the young man hastily signs a contract with an unscrupulous man. Rollin' Stone humor two-pager by Ray McGill. Jinx Job text story by Norman Goss. Marked Man text story by Edgar Weston. Clancy the Cop two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64103302
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    Published May 1942 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 16 0.3

    Comic is complete other than being coverless. Full length spine split through several wraps. Brittle. Includes unattached reproduction cover.

    Starts Jan 19

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

  • Item #63967096
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    Published Jul 1943 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 23 PR 0.5

    Interior is complete. Full length spine split with front cover missing. Water damage. Slight mold.

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Jack Burnley. America's Secret Weapon!, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster]; When Superman arrives at Camp Towne to make an appearance, he volunteers to participate in the war games that will take place. A Claw For a Clue text story by Tex Raines. Habitual Homicide, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Roussos [as Joe Shuster]; When Professor Lock makes a move on one of the college girls and is rebuffed, he swears revenge by killing the college dean and blaming her fiance. Hank the Yank humor page by Ray Houlihan. Fashions In Crime starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Peter Riss [as Joe Shuster]. Clancy the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Danger On the Diamond starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64119470
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    Published Dec 1944 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 31 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4658429003

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Tune Up Time For Crime!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Superman's arch enemy, Lex Luthor, invents a giant-sized tuning fork, whose concentrated vibrations cause buildings to collapse and safes to crumble. A Dog's Tale!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster] inks by George Roussos; Lois and Clark set out to investigate a series of vicious dog nappings. Shell Game text story by Whitney Ellsworth [as Fred Whitby]. Lois Lane story, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe]; Lois believes she is interviewing star Sari Mallon about a phony story concocted by her publicity agent, not knowing that a group of criminals are actually after the star's jewels. The Treasure House of History! starring Superman, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63832929
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    Published Feb 1945 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 32 CGC 2.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4609636001

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Superman's Search for Clark Kent!, script by Alvin Schwartz [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Superman agrees to undergo the powerful rays of a machine designed to study brain tissue. Crime on Skis!, script by Bill Finger (?) [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Superman, in the guise of Clark Kent, travels with Lois to Ski Valley, which is being threatened by a death bird: a half-man, half-bird creature of Indian lore. Grandpa Peters humor two-pager by Tom McNamara [as Lefty O'Grady]. Bomb Trap text story by Jack Miller [as Jesse Merlan]. Lois Lane story, script by Whitney Ellsworth [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe], inks by George Roussos. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Toys of Treachery! starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64005241
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    Published Apr 1945 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 33 VG 4.0 (R)

    3rd app. Mxyztplk

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Color touch and TRIMMED. Centerfold detached at one staple. Oxidation and chipping.

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Jack Burnley. Dimensions of Danger!, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Lois Lane says "Kltpzyxm" and accidentally transports herself to Mxyztplk's home world. Private Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Country Doctor! starring Superman, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; An under-appreciated doctor is appalled when his doctor son refuses to practice medicine alongside his elderly father in a small country area. Man With the Rocket text story by Blair Bolton. Lois Lane story, script by Whitney Ellsworth [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe]. The Compass Points to Murder!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #62400750
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    Published Oct 1949 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 60 GD 2.0 (R)

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Tear seal. Lateral spine tear.

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Two Identities of Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman tries to convince Hollis Shore that he's really Perry White. The Men Who Had to Guard Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When a dying scientist tells Clark a secret formula, the Secret Service decides they must protect him. Smokey, the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Otto Feuer. Casey the Cop humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Birth of the Leathernecks, an origin of the U.S. Marines. Superman Fights the Super-Brain, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; The Toyman builds a super computer to plot crimes for him. Stan Musial Wheaties full-page ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63967097
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    Published Dec 1951 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 73 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

    Trimmed

    TRIMMED. Original staples removed. Staples added (not manufacturing). 4" cumulative spine split. Cover and interior oxidation. Tape on interior cover. Water damage.

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Hank Garvin, Man of Steel starring Superman, Hank Garvin, Honest Jack Dugan, Friendly Al Piper, and Harry Dane, script by Bill Finger. The Mighty Mite starring Superman, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent, Jeremy Kendall, Henrietta Kendall, Horace Preson, and Cynthia Preston, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Boxing's Forgotten Man text story by Frank Minton. Perry White Vs. Clark Kent, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti; Clark Kent briefly becomes Planet editor; Planet combines with rival Dispatch. Superman is also featured in a one-page public service announcement, "The World is Our Schoolroom! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64013347
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    Published Feb 1952 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 74 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4664126006

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Win Mortimer; 2nd Lex Luthor cover for this series. The Lost Secrets of Krypton starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Masters starring Superman, Ernest Gadden, Kid Kole, and Miss Swift, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Al Plastino. Super Ships text story by David King. The Secret of Superman's Home starring Superman and Hatchet Kaims, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, Share With Others! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63980650
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    Published Jun 1953 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 82 VG 4.0

    Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Lois Lane Joins the WACs! starring Superman, Lois Lane, Sgt. Gloria Mulvaney, Perry White, and Judy Masters, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Unemployed Superman starring Superman, Mr. Mxyztplk, Lois Lane, and Perry White, art by Al Plastino. The Hurricane Hunters text article by John Marlowe. The Super-Reporter of Metropolis starring Superman, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman single-handedly puts out an issue of the Dailey Planet. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Jul 1954 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 90 FR 1.0

    Interior tearing with minor impact to story. 5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Centerfold detached and anchored with tape.

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's Last Job starring Superman and Red Evans, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino. Superman's Secret Past, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino; Superman returns to Smallville. The Man Who Caught a Sub text story by Jack Miller. The Titanic Thefts starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, Don't Give Fire a Place to Start. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63967098
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    Published May 1955 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 97 GD/VG 3.0

    1" spine split from top.

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Amazing Professor Memory, script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino; Superman takes the place of Professor Memory when the mob is after him for accidentally learning the serial numbers on some stolen bills. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Big Game Hunt of Metropolis, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; The Swindle Syndicate dupe Jimmy Olsen with free passes to Jack Borden's Big Game Hunt in an attempt to stop Clark Kent from figuring out who their leader is. Superboy's Last Day in Smallville!, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Fearless Fosdick stars in a quarter-page Wildroot Cream-Oil ad with art by Al Capp. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Published Mar 1956 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 104 GD+ 2.5

    Cover detached at one staple.

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    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Lois Lane, Super-Genius starring Superman, art by Wayne Boring. Clark Kent, Jailbird starring Superman and Ed Rowse, art by Al Plastino. The Super-Family From Outer Space starring Superman and Vitor Vall, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; a family visits Earth to see Clark/Superman. Full-page full-color interior ad for Showcase # 1 featuring the "Fire Fighters." Fearless Fosdick stars in a quarter-page Wildroot Cream-Oil ad with art by Al Capp. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64106705
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    Published May 1956 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 105 CGC 7.5 Restored

    Slight amateur restoration

    Paper: Off white

    Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

    Label #0131322004

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman's Three Mistakes starring Superman and Jonathan and Martha Kent, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Mr. Mxyztplk's Secret Identity, art by Al Plastino. Superman, Slave, art by Al Plastino; Eldric forces Superman to do his bidding. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, Get Your Ticket to the Treasury of Books! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63967101
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    Published Jul 1956 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 106 GD- 1.8

    3 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover loose at one staple. Water damage.

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

  • Item #63450636
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    Published Jan 1957 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 110 GD- 1.8

    3.5" Spine split from top. Cover detached. Moisture damage.

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    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Secret of the Superman Trophy starring Superman, Les Keegan, and Lois Lane, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Mystery Superman! starring Superman, Hal, and Lois Lane, pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Al Plastino. The Defeat of Superman starring Lex Luthor, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman battles a giant ant. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64106724
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    Published Sep 1957 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 116 CGC 7.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #0244931001

    Starts Jan 3

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

  • Item #64102855
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    Published Jan 1958 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 118 VG 4.0

    Cover oxidation.

    Starts Jan 19

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

  • Item #64103304
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    Superman (1939 1st Series) 123 FR 1.0

    1st app. 'Super-Girl'
    Pre-Supergirl try-out cover and story

    6" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Centerfold detached. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

    Starts Jan 19

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

  • Item #64005242
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    Published Apr 1959 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 128 GD- 1.8

    Staple rust. Water damage.

    Starts Jan 19

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

  • Item #64106729
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    Published Jan 1960 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 134 CGC 6.0

    1st app. Supergirl in Superman

    Paper: Off white

    Label #3748903006

    Starts Later today

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

  • Item #64106733
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    Published Oct 1960 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 140 CGC 5.5

    1st app. blue krytonite, Bizarro Supergirl

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3748903008

    Starts Later today

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

  • Item #64106762
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    Published Jan 1961 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 142 CGC 6.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #3748903009

    Starts Later today

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