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Action Comics (1938 DC) 264 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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. $.10 "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.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 267 FR/GD 1.5

4" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

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. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 276 GD/VG 3.0

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. 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, and Shrinking Violet in "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. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 340 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Origin and 1st appearance of Parasite in "Power of the Parasite!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino; Exposed to radioactive waste, lab worker Jensen becomes the Parasite, who has the ability to absorb energy from all living beings, including Superman. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. "The Supergirl Identity Hunt!", art by Jim Mooney; The Fact Finder, a professional blackmailer, has deduced that Supergirl was once associated with the Midvale Orphanago, and he uses the opportunity of a reunion there to try and figure out her secret identity. Superman centerspread pin-up by Curt Swan. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 402 VF+ 8.5

Cover by Neal Adams. "This Hostage Must Die!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman discovers that the red jewel is drawing energy from a red sun, and frees himself by blocking out its light; Then he discovers that Frank Haldane has found the treasure of Montezuma, and is attempting to steal it with a mechanical mole of his own design. "Feud of the Titans!", script by Leo Dorfman (as Geoff Browne), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman and Supergirl are made hostile to each other and goaded into a super-feud when fumes from a brainwash bomb they are disposing of in the Fortress of Solitude's disintegration pit combine with Kryptonian elements there and make them hate each other. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.15 Cover price $0.15.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 418 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4745257001

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

Action Comics (1938 DC) 419 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Murphy Anderson, fumetti photo by Jack Adler. "The Most Dangerous Man on Earth!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Moe Malloy fishes a strange glowing gun and pair of shoes out of Metropolis harbor which give him super powers. First Appearance of the Human Target in "The Assassin-Express Contract!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Carmine Infantino and Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano; The Human Target poses as a businessman on a train to stop an assassination. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 427 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4745257002

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Man Who Never Lived!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A programmed assassin of the 21st Century sets in motion a plan for an ancestor of his to encounter Superman and prevent his future existence. "The Time Thief Strikes But Once!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; Chronos breaks jail and issues a challenge to the Atom to try and stop his next crime before he can commit murder. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 438 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716101011

Cover by Nick Cardy. Superman promo ad with Pat Broderick art. "A Monster Named Lois Lane!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; A jewel from space turns Lois Lane into a super-powered beast-woman. Superman pretends to develop similar monster-like symptoms in order to trap and subdue her but she sees through his disguise; Finally Superman realizes that Lois developed the condition only because she had a cold which lowered her immunity to the space jewel. "The Man Who Tape-Recorded the Atom!", script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Jean Loring is kidnapped by the evil scientist Dr. Myles Adrian who wishes to force Ray Palmer to show him how to reverse the side-effects of a shrinking experiment which threatens to shrink him to infinitesimal size; When the Atom travels through the phone wires after receiving a distress call from Jean, Professor Adrian traps the Atom in an answering machine and threatens to erase him forever unless he reveals the secret of his shrinking reversal powers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 583N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3832710019

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Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ed Hannigan (layouts) and Curt Swan (as Swanderson), inks by Murphy Anderson (as Swanderson). "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?", script by Alan Moore, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Kurt Schaffenberger and Murphy Anderson (uncredited); Lois continues to relate how when Superman was holed up in the Fortress with his closest friends, being attacked by Brainiac (having taken over Luthor's body), the Kryptonite Man, and the Legion of Super-Villains, he realized who the mastermind behind it all was, and called on Mr. Mxyzptlk to show himself; Just as Superman sent Mxyzptlk into the Phantom Zone, Mxy fled to his own dimension, tearing himself apart; Having taken a life, Superman exposed himself to gold kryptonite and retired. Legendary story continued from Superman #423. Superman in Action article by E. Nelson Bridwell; The history of Superman in Action Comics. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 595D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4099940001

Direct Edition. Cover art by John Byrne. The Ghost of Superman starring Superman and the Martian Manhunter, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Keith Williams; to stop the Silver Banshee, Superman fakes his death. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 609 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698071015

Cover by Brian Bolland. "Bitter Fruit" (Part 1), script by Sharon Wright, pencils by Randy DuBurke, inks by Pablo Marcos; Problems for an acquaintance of Dinah Lance involve crop dusting and immigration; Dinah burns the Black Canary costume with the large black collar. "Faux Pas" (Chapter 9), script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman and Yakin battle in the bodies of President Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev, and their wives. "Canned In Boston," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; Vic Sommers ends his previous life when he fights with his ex-wife's husband, Rafael DiRienzi is kidnapped by Mockingbird, and the Secret Six begins its 2nd assignment. "And There Will Be A Sign!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Clark Kent questions Bob Galt for information on his attackers. "Red Pencil" (Moral Stand Chapter 9), script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; Wild Dog captures B. Lyle Layman and thwarts his final terrorist act. "Cutting Remarks," script by Peter David, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Dan Bulanadi; Hal Jordan tries to explain his fearlessness on Oprah while the first victim of a mind ray goes on a killing rampage. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 689D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698392016

Direct Edition. The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #502. The Last Son of Krypton squares off against the Man of Steel for the right to be Superman. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #24. All the Superman titles now use a new, upgraded color process that employs an increased color palette. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Ed Hannigan, Kerry Gammill and Guice. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 9 Front Cover Only

FRONT COVER ONLY.

Cover art by Fred Guardineer. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. The Mad Lama starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Candid Comic Camera one-pager, art by Bob Kane. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) Facsimile Edition 242A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4750157019

(W) Otto Binder (A) Al Plastino, Jim Mooney, Howard Sherman (CA) Curt Swan THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF BRAINIAC! From out of the cold depths of space, a malevolent master of super-science has turned his technological terror toward Earth, shrinking the worlds major cities and taking them as his own! When Superman infiltrates the aliens ship, what he discovers will change the Man of Steels life forever! Witness the first appearance of Brainiac--and the bottled city of Kandor! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+ Cover price $3.99.

Action Comics (1938 DC) Facsimile Edition 242A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4737552011

(W) Otto Binder (A) Al Plastino, Jim Mooney, Howard Sherman (CA) Curt Swan THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF BRAINIAC! From out of the cold depths of space, a malevolent master of super-science has turned his technological terror toward Earth, shrinking the worlds major cities and taking them as his own! When Superman infiltrates the aliens ship, what he discovers will change the Man of Steels life forever! Witness the first appearance of Brainiac--and the bottled city of Kandor! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+ Cover price $3.99.

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

Paper: White

Comic Mint Special Edition H.

Label #4631892013

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

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1046C CGC 9.8 Lau Swimsuit Variant

Paper: White

Lau Variant Cover.

Label #4646252001

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Dale Eaglesham and David Lapham. Cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau. The climactic battle for the fate of Warworld is fast approaching, and the Authority is finally reunited…but no longer as allies! As Superman fights to retrieve a mythical ancient weapon that can free the people of Warworld, Natasha Irons, Midnighter, and O.M.A.C. fight for the souls of their own teammates. Meanwhile, in the Fortress of Solitude: its all hands on deck as the entire Super-family joins forces to recover the Genesis fragment from one of Supermans earliest classic enemies! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1059C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Cohen Variant Cover.

Label #4760897008

Art by Eddy Barrows; Eber Ferreira, Viktor Bogdanovic, Marguerite Sauvage. Cover by Carla Cohen. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Gene Luen Yang, and Dan Parent. As the forces of Norah Stone's Blue Earth take control of Metropolis, Superman dusts off his Warworld weapons and armors up alongside Steel to take their city back! Can even the House of El defeat this potent new threat? Meanwhile, the shocking true identities of Norah Stone's mysterious family are revealed, building to a battle royale for the ages! A pivotal issue not to be missed! PLUS: The conclusion to Gene Luen Yang and Viktor Bogdanovic's New Super-Man of Metropolis, and Dan Parent (Kevin Keller) explores the world of Jon Kent like never before! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1078D CGC 9.8 JSA Nakayama

Paper: White

Slab: Chipped/broken bracket

David Nakayama Authenticated Autograph. Nakayama Variant Cover.

Label #4586081020

Written by Mark Waid, Mariko Tamaki. Art by Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, Skylar Patridge. Cover by David Nakayama. Two worlds in peril; only one can be saved. Teaming with his fellow Justice Leaguer, Mr. Terrific, to defend against Aethyr's deadly machinations, the Man of Steel is left on the defensive and out of options. Superman must choose which realm to save: Earth or the Phantom Zone! Plus, Supergirl falls under the spell of Koncept! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 102 FR 1.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch and staples replaced. Centerfold detached. Cover coming detached at both staples. Water damage. Rust migration. Slight mold.

Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Dream of Peter Green, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Marvin Stein; Fed up with crowded city conditions, Peter Green dreams of a new recreation center for the kids in the city to use, but it's the Sandman who must battle a crooked building contractor using inferior materials to build it. The Meteor Mob starring Starman, script by Joe Samachson, art by Emil Gershwin. King "Artie's" Crime Court starring the Shining Knight, script by Joe Samachson, art by Chuck Winter. The Eighth Day of the Week starring Genius Jones, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Stan Kaye. Honorable Information, Please starring Mike Gibbs, Guerilla, script by Joe Samachson, art by Maurice Del Bourgo. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 107 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple (taped). Lateral spine tear.

Cover art by Stan Kaye. The Sky is the Limit starring Superboy, script by Don Cameron, art by John Sikela. 'Ware Water starring Aquaman, art by Louis Cazeneuve; Aquaman battles Black Jack. The Nightmare of Nicholas Norwich starring Johnny Quick, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Mort Meskin, inks by George Roussos. Magic and the Mobster starring the Shining Knight, art by Chuck Winter; Merlin time travels to 1946. Green Arrow, Junior starring Green Arrow and the Brain, script by Don Cameron, art by George Papp. 52 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 200 CBCS 3.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #18-3BAF3FD-004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy and the Apes!, art by John Sikela; Superboy goes to the jungle. Aquaman, Microbe Hunter, art by Ramona Fradon. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Human Bird starring Johnny Quick, art by Ralph Mayo. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The World's Worst Archer starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 44 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 238 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret Past of Superboy's Father, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Superboy dreams that his father stole his rocket design from another Kryptonian scientist. The Floating Doom starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Perils of the Polka-Dot Archer, art by George Papp; The Polka Dot Archer is a clown who mimics Green Arrow. Lem 'n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 238 FR 1.0

7 1/2" Spine split from top. Cover coming fully detached. Oxidation with chipping.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret Past of Superboy's Father, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Superboy dreams that his father stole his rocket design from another Kryptonian scientist. The Floating Doom starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. The Perils of the Polka-Dot Archer, art by George Papp; The Polka Dot Archer is a clown who mimics Green Arrow. Lem 'n' Lime humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 260 CGC 8.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #1308480004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Kents' Second Super-Son, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela; Vidal, a Superboy from another planet, takes Superboy's place on Earth while he's away on a space mission. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How Aquaman Got His Powers!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman stops the U.S. Navy from testing atomic depth charges and recounts his origin to Commander Haskel. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Green Arrow's New Partner!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 300 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Planet of Clark Kent and Lana Lang, art by George Papp; Lana and Clark are accidentally transported to a strange world where Clark must make her think they both have superpowers in order to prevent her from guessing he's Superboy. House ad for Superman Annual #5. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes series begins in The Face Behind the Lead Mask!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte, Al Plastino (page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only), inks by John Forte and Al Plastino; At a regular meeting of the Legion of Super-Heroes, the Legionnaires lose control of their powers; Mon-el joins the Legion. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 307 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Confession of Superboy!, art by George Papp; Lana tries to prove Clark is Superboy. The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; The Legion takes in new member Mystery Lad on Saturn Girl's word and he helps them put an end to space pirate Roxxas; 1st appearance of Element Lad. Casey the Cop humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 377 CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4462694001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Neal Adams. Heroes for Hire!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Jim Shooter (layouts only) and Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; The Legion appears to turn mercenary, accepting money for deeds, until the money's unique properties allow them to defeat the criminals on Modo. Ollie and Super-Turtle humor pages by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership--average print run, 697,000; average paid circulation 411,200. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 419 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0097712007

48-page giant. Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Thief Who Loved Supergirl, script by John Albano, pencils by Tony DeZuniga, inks by Bob Oksner. Circle of Doom Part Two starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth; Black Canary battles The Catwoman. A Nightmare Called Gorgonus! starring Zatanna and Gorgonus, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Dead Man's Hand! starring the Phantom Stranger, script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Frank Giacoia. Beauty vs. the Beast starring Enchantress, script by Bob Haney, art by Jay Scott Pike. Letters to the editor from comics writers Paul Kupperberg and David Michelinie. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 491N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706715002

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Change to 100-page format. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal. The Confederation of Hell starring Shazam!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. The Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Three teens from the future offer Superboy membership in their super-hero club. Sorcerers of the Sea starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Canary and the Cat! (Part One) starring Black Canary, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Alex Toth. The Man Who Couldn't Sleep starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Prisoner of the Super-Heroes! starring Superboy, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp. War That Shook the Universe! starring Spectre, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson. Paul Levitz provides commentary on the two Legion stories reprinted in this issue. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.95.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 493N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714025

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Romeo Tanghal. When Destiny Calls! starring the Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Andy Mushynsky; Origin story retold. Lana Lang and the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Superboy and Lana meet Star Boy, a new Legion recruit. Is This My Foe? starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. A Nightmare Called Gorgonus starring Zatanna, script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano. Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends! starring Supergirl, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. Captain Marvel and the Twisted Powers, script by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. The Ghost of Ace Chance! starring the Spectre, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 495N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714023

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Yesterday's Clues! starring the Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Secret of the Seventh Super-Hero!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by George Papp; Superboy meets new Legion member Sun Boy (who is later revealed to be an impostor); Meanwhile, reform school escapee Tom Tanner (a double for Clark Kent) tries to take over Clark's life in Smallville. Underworld Reward starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Man Without a World starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. The Legion of Super-Traitors! starring Superboy, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Crime Carnival starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Die, Spectre--Again!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Neal Adams. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 497N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714021

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover art by Gil Kane. All Together Now! starring Challengers of the Unknown, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Toth, inks by Dan Adkins. The Boy With Ultra-Powers!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Ultra Boy must discover Superboy's secret identity as an initiation test for the Legion. The Explanation! starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, pencils by Jim Aparo, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Mighty Marvels Join Forces!, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck; The Marvel Family unites to battle the evil Black Adam. The Face Behind the Lead Mask!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte and Al Plastino [page 4 and some Superboy and Luthor heads only], inks by John Forte and Al Plastino. Stop that Kid... Before He Wrecks the World starring the Spectre, script and art by Neal Adams. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 499N CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714019

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover art by Gil Kane. Untitled Plastic Man story, script by Len Wein, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Smith; Plas fights the triple-jointed murdering ballet dancer Dimitri Dervish. The Fantastic Spy!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; New Legionnaire Matter-Eater Lad is accused of being a traitor. A Kingdom to Re-Build starring Aquaman, script by Steve Skeates, art by Jim Aparo. The Talking Tiger starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. The Villain from Valhalla starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. The Stolen Super-Powers!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte. The Man in the Moon starring Captain Marvel, script by Otto Binder, art by C. C. Beck. Pilgrims of Peril! starring the Spectre, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Murphy Anderson. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.25.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 500N CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4706714018

Newsstand Edition. Digest sized. Cover pencils by Keith Giffen, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. The Secret of the Mystery Legionnaire!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Following the death of Lightning Lad, the LSH recruits new member Legionnaire Lemon, or Marvel Lad, who turns out to be Mon-El, finally cured of his weakness to lead and able to leave the Phantom Zone to join the Legion full-time. The Legion of Substitute Heroes!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Secret Power of the Mystery Super-Hero!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Return of Lightning Lad!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part I: The Legion of Super-Monsters!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Part II: The Legion's Super-Showdown!--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Doom of the Super-Heroes--Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. 148 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.75.

Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 14 VG- 3.5

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Cover by Owen Fitzgerald. Written by Cal Howard, Henry Boltinoff, Hy Mankin, Martin Naydel, Bob Irwin and unknown. Art by Owen Fitzgerald, Henry Boltinoff, Hy Mankin, Martin Naydel, Bob Irwin and Bob Oksner. A daffy scientist and a dangerous duo of dainty dolls drive Bob Hope to the hounds in "Dog Daze" by Cal Howard and Owen Fitzgerald. Plus: Varsity Vic 1-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Bill half-pager by Hy Mankin; Teen Teasers activity page by Martin Naydel; Peg 1-pager by Boltinoff; Life Ain't What It Seems half-pager by Bob Irwin; A Bit of Disc and Data article; Classical Corner article; Miss Beverly Hills of Hollywood back-up story, with art by Bob Oksner; and Jerry the Jitterbug 1-pager by Boltinoff. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of Bob Hope (1950) 15 GD/VG 3.0

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Cover by Owen Fitzgerald. Written by Cal Howard, Henry Boltinoff, Martin Naydel and unknown. Art by Owen Fitzgerald, Henry Boltinoff, Martin Naydel, Bob Oksner and unknown. Haunted castles and heavenly maidens play havoc with Bob Hope as he flees from dummies to dolls and danger in an untitled 3-part story by Cal Howard and Owen Fitzgerald. Plus: Peg half-pager by Henry Boltinoff; Betty 1-pager; Teen Teasers activity page by Martin Naydel; Varsity Vic half-pager by Boltinoff; A Bit of Disc and Data article; Classical Corner article; Honey in Hollywood 1-pager by Boltinoff; and Miss Melody Lane of Broadway back-up story, with art by Bob Oksner. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 509 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4737551012

Direct Edition. Script by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and McCarthy. Still in deep space, Superman encounters Auron, the superpowered clone of Guardian (first seen in Superman The Legacy of Superman (1993) #1), who possesses some of Superman's DNA. Together they battle an alien malevolence, but Auron is felled by something far more insidious - something connected to Superman himself. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 510 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4737551013

Direct Edition. Part 2 of the 5-part 'Bizarro's World,' continued from Superman (1987) #87. In a bizarre parody of Superman's existence, Bizarro terrorizes Lois Lane and all of Metropolis. Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #697. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 511D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4737551014

Direct Edition. While the clones in Metropolis continue to deteriorate, Superman's growth is now also out of control. Plus, Lois Lane writes a scathing condemnation of Lex Luthor for the Daily Planet. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and James Pascoe. Cover by Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 512 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4737551015

The Parasite's offer of help was rejected. But now, after escaping, the villain succeeds in absorbing Superman's overloading power...a process that may be too much for the Man of Steel. Plus, Lois Lane's life continues to go downhill as her apartment is torched. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and Kesel. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 513 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4737551016

The Battle for Metropolis: Part 4 of 4. Target: Cadmus - Written by Karl Kesel & Barry Kitson. Art and Cover by Barry Kitson & Ray McCarthy. Continued from Superman (1987 2nd Series) #90. The Man of Steel makes some headway in the war of the clones, while readers discover just how desperate Luthor has become. Will all of Metropolis pay the price? (Note: Leads into 'The Fall of Metropolis' storyline.) 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 514D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4737551017

Direct Edition. Part 4 of the 5-part 'The Fall of Metropolis,' continued from Superman (1987) #91: Nerve gas is released to ensure that all living things remaining in Metropolis won't last long...unless Superman can overcome his deepest fears when he encounters Luthor's third fail-safe. Concluded in Action Comics (1938 DC) #701. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Peter Krause and Ron McCain. Cover by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

All American Men of War (1952) 44 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water spotting.

"The Flying Frogman," "Bullet Net," "Battle Colors," and "The Sixth Soldier" (art by Russ Heath). Edited by Whitney Ellsworth and Robert Kanigher. Cover by Joe Kubert. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Ross Andru, Mike Esposito, Bill Finger, Jack Abel, Morris Waldinger, Tom Nicolisi, Bill Finger, Jerry Grandenetti, and Russ Heath. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

All American Men of War (1952) 99 VG/FN 5.0

"The Empty Cockpit" (starring Johnny Cloud) and "Attack From Yesterday!" Edited by Robert Kanigher. Cover by Irv Novick. Stories by Robert Kanigher, Irv Novick, Hank Chapman, and Jack Abel. Adventure tales of war and the military, including some humor—go into combat with All American Men of War! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

All Star Comics (1940-1978) 69 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3803631006

Cover pencils by Al Milgrom, inks by Jack Abel. United We Fall! starring the Justice Society of America, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Bob Layton; The JSA is divided against itself with one group -- consisting of Hawkman, Green Lantern, Flash, Star Spangled Kid, Wildcat, Dr. Fate -- facing off against a group with Commissioner Bruce Wayne behind them -- Robin, Wonder Woman, Starman, Dr. Mid-Nite, Hourman -- seeking to arrest the others on trumped up charges; Though Power Girl is hurt, Superman and Dr. Fate save the day when Superman stops the fight and Fate reveals that Commissioner Wayne is being controlled by the Psycho Pirate. The Ice Age Hostess ad with Aquaman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Two-page CBS Saturday morning cartoon ad with art by Neal Adams. Note : First appearance of second Huntress (Helena Wayne). This is shared by DC Super Stars (1976) #17 as they came out on the same day. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983019

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #3960983021

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Dick Giordano. The World on Fire!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the 3 non-missing JSA members (Hawkman, Atom, Dr. Mid-Nite) join up with Plastic Man, Robotman, Liberty Belle, Johnny Quick, Shining Knight, and Danette Reilly in Washington, D.C., they meet with President FDR, who creates a new group, the All-Star Squadron; Their mission: find the missing JSA'ers and stop the scheduled bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 before it's too late; Meanwhile, the missing JSA'ers have been captured by Per Degaton and made aware of his plans, helpless to stop him. An Open Letter to the Readers of All-Star Squadron #1 by Roy Thomas. Cover price $0.50.

All Star Squadron (1981) 2 FN- 5.5

First 60-cent cover price. Cover art by Joe Kubert. The Tyrant Out of Time!, script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Jerry Ordway; As the newly-founded All-Star Squadron continues their search for the JSA, Per Degaton recounts his origin to the JSA, a foe they would first encounter in 1947, and defeat; This time, though, after he had regained his memories (since the last battle erased all memories of his being a villain in 1947, reverting him to Prof. Zee's lab assistant), he decided to create a new plan in 1941, with Pearl Harbor as the catalyst; When the Squadron finds him and the JSA, they are defeated at first, but things will change to turn the tide, in the case of Danette Reilly. Fact File on Per Degaton. 36 pgs. $0.60. Cover price $0.60.