Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) comic books

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 67 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4354692005

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Three Secret Identities of Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Superboy appears as a guest on the TV Show "Unmask the Truth"; Based on the real TV show "To Tell The Truth". Know Your Pet! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Lou Cameron. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Execution of Krypto, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Krypto is wanted for the murder of Clark Kent, and Superboy can't save him without revealing his identity. The Man Who Destroyed Krypton, script by Bill Finger, art by George Papp; Klax-Ar claims to be the man who destroyed Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 177 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4686880007

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Our Traitor Super-Son!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superboy makes it seem that he has turned on his foster parents in order to protect them from Luthor's latest scheme against him. Plague from the Past!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superboy accidentally unleashes a plague from an ancient Egyptian artifact, but is able to turn back the clock and prevent the epidemic. The Revenge of the Knave from Krypton! starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel and Otto Binder (pgs. 4-9), pencils by John Forte (pgs. 1-3, 10) and George Papp (pgs. 4-9), inks by Sheldon Moldoff (pgs. 1-3, 10), George Papp (pgs. 4-9), and Al Plastino (Superboy and Clark Kent faces). The Treachery of Molock the Merciless! [part two of The Revenge of the Knave of Krypton!], script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Forte, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 200 FN- 5.5

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Legionnaire Bride of Starfinger--A New Tale of the Legion of Super-Heroes Featuring Superboy, script by Cary Bates, art by Dave Cockrum; Bouncing Boy and Duo Damsel both lose their powers and decide to marry. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 214 VG+ 4.5

Signed by Mike Grell (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover art by Mike Grell. No Price Too High, script by Jim Shooter, art by Mike Grell; the denizens of a robot planet hold a spoiled rich kid captive, and the Legion of Super-Heroes must save him. Stay Small--Or Die, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Bill Draut; Brainiac 5 helps Shrinking Violet, who must overcome her fear of using her shrinking powers. Batman stars in a one-page Hostess ad, The Captive Commissioner. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 215 VG+ 4.5

Signed by Mike Grell (splash page). No autograph certification is included. Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover art by Mike Grell. The Final Eclipse of Sun Boy, script by Cary Bates, art by Mike Grell; Sun Boy appears to be going into an eclipse state, Phantom Girl testifies against an assassin. Superman is featured in a one-page public service announcement, Justice For All Includes Children, art by Neal Adams. The Hero Who Wouldn't Fight, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Bill Draut; the Emerald Empress threatens the Legion of Super-Heroes, but Cosmic Boy refuses to use his powers based on religious grounds. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1059941010

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

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 233 FN 6.0

Signed by Mike Grell (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover art by Mike Grell. The Infinite Man Who Conquered the Legion!, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by James Sherman, inks by Bob Wiacek; Prof. Jaxon Rugarth volunteers for a time travel experiment at the Time Institute that drives him mad and changes him into the Infinite Man, who can summon any creature from any era to destroy the Legion and Rond Vidar. Hostess ad starring Wonder Woman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Final Illusion, script by Paul Levitz; Mike Nasser (idea), pencils by Michael Netzer [as Mike Nasser], inks by Bob Layton; Projectra lays traumatized when her illusion powers turn inward, leaving her unable to distinguish fantasy from reality. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 239 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3987648003

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Cover pencils by Mike Grell, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Murder Most Foul, script by Jim Starlin (plot) and Paul Levitz (dialogue & plot assist), pencils by Jim Starlin (layouts), inks by Joe Rubinstein [as Josef Rubenstein] (finished art); When Ultra Boy is framed for the murder of an old girlfriend, An Ryd, he must prove his innocence before the Legion can find him and bring him to jail. Hostess Twinkies ad starring Wonder Woman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Analyzing Chameleon Boy's Power article. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 242 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Al Milgram (splash page). No autograph certification is included.

Cover pencils by James Sherman, inks by Joe Rubinstein. Startarget: Earth, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by James Sherman, inks by Bob McLeod; The Legion try to halt the Khunds invasion of Earth and also discover that the Khunds' leader, Garlak, is being mind-controlled. Girls' Night Out, script by Paul Levitz (plot) and Paul Kupperberg (writer), pencils by Arvell Jones, inks by Dan Bulanadi; A group of thieves plan to execute three heists from a flying restaurant where four Legionnaires are taking the night off from superhero work. Magic and the Legion (Part 2): We're Off to See the Wizards! article by Len Rosenberg. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.