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Superman (1939 1st Series) comic books 1939, graded by CGC

  • Item #60224435
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    Published Jun 1939 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • 26th Page ONLY. INCOMPLETE.
    • Label #0218044028
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    Cover art by Joe Shuster. Features a two page origin (new material) of Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, plus four pages previously omitted from the Action Comics series. Untitled Superman story; Clark Kent applies for a job at the Daily Star, but is turned down until Superman stops a lynching and Clark phones in the story. Untitled Superman story; Superman breaks into the Governor's mansion to stop the execution of Evelyn Curry, and Lois is kidnapped by gangsters, no thanks to that spineless milksop, Clark Kent, but is rescued by Superman. Scientific Explanation of Superman's Amazing Strength! Superman text story featuring Biff Dugan. Action Comics #14 ad, art by Fred Guardineer. Article with photos and biographies of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Back cover features the first pin-up of Superman with is also the 1st ever pin-up page to appear in a comic book. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60793462
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    Published Jun 1939 by DC.
    $38,500
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    • Paper: Light tan to off white
    • Slab: See item notes
    • Coverless. Centerfold missing. Bottom left corner of case slightly misaligned.
    • Label #4124479006
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    Cover art by Joe Shuster. Features a two page origin (new material) of Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, plus four pages previously omitted from the Action Comics series. Untitled Superman story; Clark Kent applies for a job at the Daily Star, but is turned down until Superman stops a lynching and Clark phones in the story. Untitled Superman story; Superman breaks into the Governor's mansion to stop the execution of Evelyn Curry, and Lois is kidnapped by gangsters, no thanks to that spineless milksop, Clark Kent, but is rescued by Superman. Scientific Explanation of Superman's Amazing Strength! Superman text story featuring Biff Dugan. Action Comics #14 ad, art by Fred Guardineer. Article with photos and biographies of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Back cover features the first pin-up of Superman with is also the 1st ever pin-up page to appear in a comic book. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60755723
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    Published Dec 1939 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Slab: Significant scratch(es) front or back
    • Spine of Cover Completely Split and Re-attached With Tape. Cover and 1st Wrap Detached. Tape on Interior.
    • Label #2031442001
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($104.97) will be charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Joe Shuster. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Dennis Neville [as Joe Shuster]; When Superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the children in a variety of ways. Supermen of America club contest. Untitled Superman story, art by Jerry Siegel; Although Lois has double-crossed him and editor Taylor has fired him, Clark Kent (as Superman) heads to the Valley-Ho Dam to prevent it from collapsing. Death By the Stars text story, script by Bert Lexington, art by Fred Guardineer. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster; Clark Kent is introduced to a fighter manager who claims to be Superman's personal manager. Acquiring Super-Strength muscle training tips. Attaining Super-Health: A Few Hints From Superman! Good Luck Charm text story, script by Hugh Langley, art by Fred Guardineer. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Superman must save Lois' life and stop criminals who are smuggling in jewels from Europeans who wish to escape paying custom duties. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #60455802
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    Published Dec 1939 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: Significant scuff(s) inner well
    • Label #4371621001

    Cover art by Joe Shuster. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Dennis Neville [as Joe Shuster]; When Superman saves a runaway boy from being run over by a train, he discovers the child is from an orphanage where the superintendent abuses the children in a variety of ways. Supermen of America club contest. Untitled Superman story, art by Jerry Siegel; Although Lois has double-crossed him and editor Taylor has fired him, Clark Kent (as Superman) heads to the Valley-Ho Dam to prevent it from collapsing. Death By the Stars text story, script by Bert Lexington, art by Fred Guardineer. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster; Clark Kent is introduced to a fighter manager who claims to be Superman's personal manager. Acquiring Super-Strength muscle training tips. Attaining Super-Health: A Few Hints From Superman! Good Luck Charm text story, script by Hugh Langley, art by Fred Guardineer. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Superman must save Lois' life and stop criminals who are smuggling in jewels from Europeans who wish to escape paying custom duties. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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