Action Comics (1938 DC) comic books

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Trial of Superman!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Al Plastino; In order to preserve his secret identity and capture a dangerous criminal, Superman must pretend to kill Clark Kent and accept the consequences: a trial and conviction for murder. One-page Super-Turtle story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Secret Identity of Super-Horse!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; When Comet helps Prince Endor of Zerox, the sorcerer's planet, the prince casts a spell that allows him to turn into a human when a comet is nearby. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Amazing Confession of Perry White," art by Al Plastino; To protect Perry White from criminals who are trying to kill him, Superman pretends to be Perry, but things get complicated when Lois learns his "secret identity" and publishes the story, and when Perry gets impatient and starts to pretend that he's Superman. Celebrate the Silver Anniversary of Superman ad. "The Day Super-Horse Went Wild!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; After Supergirl and Comet save Lori Lemaris and Jerro from Vostar, an Atlantean criminal scientist, he plots revenge by telepathically commanding Comet to go on a destructive spree through time and space. 36 Pages, Full Color.

NOTE: "This is Part 4 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

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Monster from Krypton!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Red Kryptonite transforms Superman into a giant Kryptonian monster, the Drang. Celebrate the Silver Anniversary of Superman ad. Batman and Robin ad. Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane ad. One-page Tricksy World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Big Brother!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; When the Danvers' son Jan (long believed dead in Korea) returns, Linda shares her secret identity with him and gives him temporary super-powers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Interplanetary Olympics!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and Lana are taken to the planet Vorn, where Superman is invited to compete in the Interplanetary Olympics. Supermen of America ad. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Origin & 1st appearance of Black Flame in "The Maid of Menace!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Black Flame, a super-powered villainess, tells Supergirl she is her descendant from the 40th century, but Supergirl eventually deduces that she is really from Kandor, and wipes out her powers with Gold Kryptonite. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Why Superman Needs a Secret Identity!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; As Clark Kent is faced with a choice between saving his friends and protecting his secret identity, the reader is shown three different scenarios explaining why Superman needs to preserve that secret. The Flash ad. "The Girl Who Hated Supergirl!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney and John Forte (some panels); Karen Blair hates Supergirl because she believes that the rocket that brought Supergirl to Earth caused an accident that killed her father and crippled her brother. One-page Super-Turtle story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Great Superman Impersonation!", art by Al Plastino; Criminals from the South American country of El Salmado enlist Clark Kent to impersonate Superman as part of a plot to assassinate that country's president. The Flash ad. Supermen of America ad. One-page Homer story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Maid of Doom!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl believes that she has been poisoned by radiation which causes death for any super-being she touches, so she agrees to be exiled to the Phantom Zone. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Clark Kent - Target for Murder!", pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Clark Kent writes a series of articles that anger crime boss King Kobra, so he hires assassins to murder Clark. The Untold Stories of Superman ad. Batman and Robin's Most Thrilling Mystery Cases ad. "Supergirl's Wedding Day!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; The Kryptonian criminal Tor-An escapes from the Phantom Zone and attempts to humiliate Superman's family by marrying Supergirl, but is foiled when Supergirl's telepathic friends enlist the aid of Saturn Girl. Supermen of America ad. Action Comics ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Superman Meets the Goliath-Hercules!", art by Al Plastino; A lightning bolt throws Superman into a parallel world, where he helps Hercules (who looks like Goliath) to perform a set of impossible tasks. The Untold Stories of Superman ad. "The Super-Tot from Nowhere!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl finds a young girl with super-powers and takes her home until she can find where she came from and who her parents are. Batman and Robin's Most Thrilling Mystery Cases ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. John F. Kennedy (JFK) appears in "The Superman Super-Spectacular!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; The television show "Our American Heroes" gathers many of Superman's friends for a surprise tribute; Lois and Lana are sure that Clark Kent will not appear; Later, Superman thanks President John F. Kennedy for disguising himself as Clark; cameo appearances by Batman, Robin, and the Legion of Super-Heroes.. One-page Super-Turtle story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Untold Story of Argo City!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl learns that her parents survived the destruction of Argo City and that they are still alive in the Survival Zone, though she cannot reach them. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Secret of Kryptonite Six!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Jax-Ur tricks Superman into releasing him from the Phantom Zone to save the people of Atlantis from a plague. Supermen of America ad. Sgt. Rock's Prize Battle Tales ad. "Supergirl's Rival Parents!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Jim Mooney; Supergirl frees her Kryptonian parents from the Survival Zone, where they have been trapped since the destruction of Argo City. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Superman, King of Earth!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Curt Swan; Red Kryptonite once again splits Clark and Superman into two people, and Superman is an egotistical bully who demands to be elected king of the world, threatening the United Nations with his super-powers. Hawkman ad. "The Day Super-Horse Became Human!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; On Valentines' Day, Comet watches as Supergirl is showered with affection, and he wishes that he could also express his feelings for her; He appeals to Circe to make him human. Bob Hope is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "The Golden Rule." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "King Superman Versus Clark Kent, Metallo," script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman, using Red K, splits himself and Clark Kent; Superman becomes a tyrant, and Clark a rebel assassin. Supermen of America ad. "The Fantastic Menace of the LL's", art by Jim Mooney; After an alien machine predicts that Supergirl's feats will be affected by "LL's", Supergirl finds words containing "LL" involved in a series of adventures, for better or for worse. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Batman makes a guest appearance in the Superman story, "The End of Clark Kent's Secret Identity!", art by Al Plastino; The Android Master, a member of the Superman Revenge Squad, uses android doubles of Superman's friends to torment him. Supermen of America. One-page Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. "Lena Thorul, Jungle Princess!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; When Lena Thorul learns that she is Lex Luthor's sister, the shock causes her to lose her memory and she takes the identity of the Jungle Princess, using her telepathic powers to control animals. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Justice League of America cross-over in "The Day Superman Became the Flash!", script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino; Aquaman discovers and delivers to Supermen a video recording of Jor-El that tells about several computer predictions he once commissioned to help him choose where to send his son's rocket after the destruction of Krypton; Superman watches it with his Justice League friends. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Tragic Ordeal!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Now living in Kandor, Supergirl's mother Allura suffers a health crisis because she misses Kara so deeply; Supergirl's adopted parents Fred and Edna Danvers agree to trade places with Zor-El and Allura. 9th Giant Superman Annual ad. Batman Family ad. Superman model kit ad on back cover with art by Swan. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Be My Guest at America's Greatest Amusement Park ad with Superman. "The Juvenile Delinquents from Space!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Two boys from a distant planet visit Earth and cause trouble because they don't understand Earth customs; Superman convinces them to go home, but an escaped criminal has stowed away on their spaceship. The Origin of Super-Horse article, art by Jim Mooney. "The Menace of Supergirl's Mother!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Edna Danvers is poisoned by a Kandorian creature and becomes evil; She disguises herself as a Kandorian scientist and lures Zor-El and Allura into a Kryptonite trap. 9th Giant Superman Annual ad. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Zigi and Zagi's Trap for Superman!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; When Zigi and Zagi leave Earth for their own world the escaped convict "Slash" Sabre stows away on their ship; Superman follows them to retrieve Sabre. Supergirl's Boy Friends article. "Supergirl's Choice of Doom!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl is shown a vision of the future that will force her to decide to kill either Superman or her own father; However, Zor-El and Allura faked the prediction so that they have an excuse to return to Kandor and can restore the Danverses to Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Superman's Rainbow Face!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Red Kryptonite causes Superman's emotions to be reflected in the color of his face, which means that Clark must hide the changes from Lois. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Great Supergirl Double-Cross!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; When Supergirl mistakes Lena Thorul's new boyfriend for an enemy agent she breaks up their romance; Upon finding out that she was mistaken, she has to get them back together. The Story of Lena Thorul article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Death of Luthor!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Luthor escapes from prison and flees to the planet Lexor, where he is considered a hero; Superman pursues him, but accidentally kills Luthor in a fight. One-page Super-Turtle story by Henry Boltinoff. Supergirl's Time Trips article. "Supergirl Goes to College!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Linda graduates from high school and receives a scholarship to Stanhope College; She is asked to join the Alpha Lambda sorority. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Condemned Superman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; As Superman's trial for the murder of Luthor progresses, conviction looks certain until he is able to prove that Luthor is not dead after all. Metamorpho the Element Man ad. Batman Silver Anniversary ad. One-page Broadway Ha-Lights story by Harry Lampert. "The Super-Cheat!", art by Jim Mooney; Linda's nemesis Donna Storm cheats to receive high marks, then frames Linda for theft when Supergirl helps Linda's classmates with their studies. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Samson, Atlas, and Hercules gang up on Superman in "The Three Super-Enemies!", script by Otto Binder, art by Curt Swan (splash) and Al Plastino; To protect his secret identity, Superman is forced to call three heroes from the past to stop a gang of criminals menacing Metropolis, but he accidentally draws them from a parallel world where the heroes are really villains. "The Man Who Broke Supergirl's Heart," script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Interplanetary criminals Bronar and Skoll create an android whose mission is to make Supergirl fall in love with him so that he can lure her into a trap where her super-powers will be stolen. 80 Page Giant Superman Annual ad. John F. Kennedy is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Salute to Courage." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Superman - Weakest Man in the World!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; The Thiefmasters trap Superman on a red sun world where all the other inhabitants have super-powers and plan to attack Earth unless the powerless Superman can stop them. One-page Super-Turtle story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Enemy Supergirl!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; A blood transfusion gives Linda's friend Debbie super-powers, but also affects her sanity, causing her to turn evil and impersonate Supergirl. Strange Worlds Superman Has Visited article. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Don't Give Fire a Place to Start!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Coward of Steel!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; The Superman Revenge Squad exposes Superman to a ray that will turn him into a coward, but it only works when Superman is in his Clark Kent identity, which leads him to adopt another alias. Secret Origins comic book ad. "The Planet of Outcasts!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Three super-heroines invite Supergirl to their home planet of Feminax, where Supergirl is revered; However, the girls (and everyone on their world) are really evil and use Supergirl to help them revive three of the most evil women in Earth's history, so that Feminax can conquer the universe. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Clark Kent in the Big House!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Clark Kent agrees to go undercover in prison to discover the secret location of an inmate's stolen money. One-page Hamid the Hypnotist story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Kryptonian Killer!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; On the planet Feminax, the Sisterhood of Evil hypnotizes Supergirl and forces her to commit evil deeds, culminating in the poisoning of Superman, but fortunately Comet is able to intervene and reverse the effects with the help of Circe. The Flash ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Secret Life of Clark Kent!", script by Leo Dorfmanm, art by Al Plastino; Clark Kent accidentally discovers Crater Valley, where a Quaker colony has lived in seclusion since the eighteenth century. Superman ad. "The Black Magic of Supergirl!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl acquires the Satan Ring, which allows her to perform three deeds of black magic, but the price of using it will turn her into a demon. Superboy ad. Supermen of America ad. Letter to the editor from comics writer Cary Bates. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Happy Hobby Time! public service announcement with Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "The Skyscraper Superman!", pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Red Kryptonite turns Superman into a giant without superpowers who must stop aliens from stealing all the iron on Earth; Memories of an incident on Krypton that changed him into a giant infant help him figure out how to defeat the aliens. Supermen of America ad. "The Ugly Duckling Teacher of Stanhope College," script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Inspired by the musical "My Fair Lady," Supergirl helps an unpopular teacher to become more self-confident (with the help of Atlantean super-science). Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, "Happy Hobby Time!" Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Legion of Super-Creatures!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Giant super-powered insects invade Earth and Superman cannot stop them; He must discover their planet of origin to defeat them. Teen Titans ad. "The Secret of Supergirl's Suitor!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; When Linda meets Al Mintor, she falls instantly in love with him, even though she later learns that he is a thief. Batman and Robin ad. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.0 $135.00 View scans Paper: Off white Label #1034988022

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Superman stars in an imaginary story, "The Three Generations of Superman!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman I and Kal-El II discover a plot to invade the Earth. But can an aging hero and his super-young grandson save the day? How Superman Has Been Honored article recounting past stories. "Supergirl - Fugitive from Justice!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl is accused of murder in another dimension and her worst accuser may be her cousin Superman! Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. The letters page contains a statement of ownership - average print run 716,000; average paid circulation 513,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Superman's Hands of Doom!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; Mr. Gimmick arranges to have Superman's hands coated with two chemicals that will create a terrible explosion when they come together as he applauds the Superman Day parade in Metropolis. "The Ordeals of Dimension Z," script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; When Supergirl is taken to Dimension Z, she learns that her arrest was a ploy to get her to compete in the interdimensional Contest of Peril. Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane ad. Enemy Ace ad. Supermen of America ad. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: CGC 7.5 View scans Auction opens May 6 Paper: Off white to white Label #4376220004	Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $9.80 View scan	Add to cart VG/FN 5.0 $11.75	Add to cart Very Good $9.80
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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Ultimate Enemy!", script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino; Superman fights a silent enemy clad in indestructible armor, which turns out to be made of Kryptonian metal. "Drang, the Destroyer!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl is kidnapped and taken to the planet Gotha, where the Circle of Evil enlists her to fight the evil conqueror Drang. Superman and Batman with Robin for the First Time ad. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Strange 'S' Spell on Superman!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Red Kryptonite causes Superman to steal things beginning with the letter "S" and give them to the poor. Justice League of America ad. "Supergirl's Duel with Dr. Supernatural!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; On the Purple Planet, Supergirl battles Drang, who has imprisoned the heroes of many different planets. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Clark Kent's Masquerade As Superman!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Lois arranges one copy of a fake newspaper with a headline revealing Superman's secret identity, but when it accidentally gets printed as the real thing, Perry and Lois want Clark to pretend to really be Superman as a publicity stunt. Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. Batman and Robin ad. "Operation Satan," script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl and the other imprisoned heroes eventually find a way to defeat Dr. Supernatural. Supergirl and Wonder Woman ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: VG+ 4.5 View scan 1 bid Current bid: $1.00 Time left: 6d 7h 29m Double cover. Both covers grade the same. Centerfold detached at one staple.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Super-Revenge of Lex Luthor!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; Luthor escapes from his asteroid prison and seeks revenge on Superman, because Superman has revealed to Lex's wife Ardora that Luthor is a criminal. Superman ad. Batman ad. Supergirl stars in an imaginary story, "How Superwoman Trained Superboy!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; On Krypton, Zor-El discovers that the planet is doomed, and he and his family travel to Earth, where they gain super-powers; Not long after, Gold Kryptonite takes away the powers of Zor-El and Allura, and they train their young daughter Kara to grow into a super-heroine. Superman ad. Teen Titans ad. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Superman's Super-Boo-Boos!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; Lex uses various inventions to make Superman look foolish and dangerous in public, to the point that Superman is paralyzed into inaction. Sgt. Rock's 6 Battle Stars ad. Superman and Batman with Robin ad. The Many Faces of Superman ad, art by Curt Swan. Supergirl stars in an imaginary story, "The Duel Between Superwoman and Superboy!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Superwoman tries to train Superboy as her secret weapon, but he turns against her. Batman and Eclipso ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart VG- 3.5 $29.00 View scan 3/4" Spine split from top.

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80-page Giant G-20; reprints origins of Supergirl, Streaky, Superhorse, and the Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover pencils by Jim Mooney (central image) and Curt Swan (surrounding images). "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. The Spectre ad. "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. "Supergirl's First Romance!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. "Supergirl's Super-Pet," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. Supergirl's Two Sets of Parents article. "Supergirl's Fortress of Solitude!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. "The Three Super-Heroes," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. "Superboy Meets Supergirl!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Curt Swan. "The Super-Steed of Steel," script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. Short text features, "When Supergirl Met Jimmy Olsen," "Supergirl's Two Sets of Parents," and "The Origin of Super-Horse." 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Add to cart CBCS 5.0 $135.00 View scan Paper: Cream to off white Label #23-0AF5128-001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Saddle River Comics

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Luthor's First Victory Over Superman!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; Luthor and Brainiac have destroyed Superman's self-confidence but he eventually manages to defeat them. Supergirl ad. The Spectre ad. "The Prize of Peril," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Linda Danvers cheats to win the Miss Universe contest when she learns that the winner will be taken from Earth and forced to compete in an interplanetary beauty contest. Linda Danvers cheats to win the Miss Universe contest when she learns that the winner will be taken from Earth and forced to compete in an interplanetary beauty contest. Riddler on the Move ad for Batman. Painting a Model Car! Part 1 - Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Origin of Akvar (Flamebird) in the Superman story, "The Man from the Phantom Zone!", script by Edmond Hamilton and E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman releases Ak-Var from the Phantom Zone since he has served his sentence; Before returning him to Kandor, however, Superman allows Ak-Var to explore Earth. The Flash ad. One-page Super-Turtle story by Henry Boltinoff. Tomahawk comic book ad. "The Forbidden Fortress of Solitude!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl searches desperately for a way to restore her mutilated face. Supermen of America ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Watch Superman on Television! ad. "From Riches to Rags," script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; Superman finds himself compelled to act out various roles as he performs his regular duties. Superboy ad. "The Green Sun Supergirl!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; While Supergirl is helping NASA test a spacesuit her space capsule is sucked into a "Warp Stream" and crashes on the planet Lumal. Lumal has a green sun and Supergirl has no powers. Super-Hero Join the Super-Freaks! ad. Rocky and Bullwinkle are featured in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Sgt. Rock ad. "Muto - Monarch of Menace!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman tracks Muto to sector Z-44, where the villain springs a series of traps on the hero, finally luring him into saving a trio of android children in the path of a wave of paralyzing toxic seawater. Superman ad. "The Villain Who Married Supergirl!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Interplanetary villain Raspor, who claims to have been responsible for the destruction of Krypton, believes that he is fated to marry Supergirl, but she comes up with an elaborate plan to defeat him which includes a fake marriage. Rocky and Bullwinkle are featured in a one-page Cheerios ad. The letters page contains a statement of ownership - average print run 758,000; average paid circulation 525,254. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Swing with Scooter comic book ad. "Muto versus the Man of Tomorrow!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Using his heat vision, Superman reprograms the android children so they save him from the paralyzing seawater. "Brainiac's Blitz!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Jim Mooney; With Superman gone in space on a Justice League adventure, Supergirl must stop Braniac when he comes to Earth to kill Superman. Batman and Robin ad. Inferior Five ad. Rocky and Bullwinkle are featured in a one-page Cheerios. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Auction Item: CBCS 7.5 View scans Auction opens June 10 Paper: White Label #18-3F8042A-001

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Add to cart CGC 6.5 $236.00 View scans Paper: Off white to white Label #4080180001 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Other items consigned by Poka

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. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Superman Versus Super Clark Kent!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; An atomic explosion seems to split Superman and Clark Kent into separate people, but it's a plot by Professor Vakox to trap Superman in the Phantom Zone. Challengers of the Unknown ad. Brief Batman appearance in Supergirl reprint, "The Four Helpless Heroes!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; With Superman on a space mission, Supergirl has a day full of emergencies to deal with, but there's a big surprise at the end of it. Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Batman movie ad. "The Super-Human Bomb!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Wayne Boring; Interplanetary criminal Grax defeats Brainiac, then travels to Earth where he uses Brainiac's force-field to trap Superman on Earth, then attaches a super-powerful bomb to him which will destroy the planet. Plastic Man ad. "The Day Supergirl Became an Amazon!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Linda Danvers and two of her college classmates are shipwrecked on a South Pacific island inhabited by a tribe of Amazon warriors. Writer Mark Evanier gets mentioned in the letters column. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Eterno the Immortal," script by Jim Shooter, art by Wayne Boring; The Superman Revenge Squad revives Eterno, a 50-foot giant half-robot, half-android that was built by a lost civilization. Plastic Man ad. Justice League of America ad. "Jimmy Olsen, Supergirl's Pal!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; Supergirl tries to reveal her existence to Jimmy Olsen but Jimmy has temporarily lost his sight and does not believe that a Supergirl exists. Letter to the editor from comic artist Dave Cockrum. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Superman's Nightmare Dreams!", script by Otto Binder, art by Wayne Boring; Superman and Batman use a machine to temporarily switch bodies. Batman has no control over Superman's body, breaking some containers and exposing Superman's mind to red kryptonite before switching back to his own body; Cameos by the Joker, the Riddler, and the Penguin (on cards). Superman and Batman ad. "The (Super) Girl in the Green House," script by Jim Shooter, art by Jim Mooney; While exploring space, Supergirl finds another planet that is similar to Earth, except that it is run by teens; She is tricked into running for President. An All-Star Collection of the Best of Batman ad. Adventures in the G.I.Joe Club with Andy and George ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Allen Funt's Candid Camera TV show (there really was such a show on CBS back in the 1960') catches Clark Kent in the act of changing into Superman in "The Day Candid Camera Unmasked Superman's Identity," script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; Funt comes to Metropolis to film his program and nearly exposes Superman's secret identity. Captain Action toy ad. Superman ad. Cap's Hobby Center activity page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Exile of Steel," script by Jim Shooter, art by Jim Mooney; On the parallel planet of Gaea, Supergirl goes on trial for subversive activities and is convicted and exiled, but waits her opportunity to return and overthrow the evil dictatorship that takes over after her trial. Batgirl Is Here! ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Man Who Sold Insurance to Superman!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Wayne Boring; Insurance salesman Terry Mason will only be allowed to marry the boss's daughter if he can sell a $100 billion life insurance policy to Superman. Sgt. Rock's 6 Battle Stars ad. Letter to the editor from writer Mark Evanier. This issue also contains a statement of ownership - average print run 754,000; average paid curculation 491,135. "The Case of the Superman Impostor!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Al Plastino; The Professor has deduced that Superman is Clark Kent and he tricks Supergirl into confirming the fact, using a henchman who has been transformed into a double for Superman by plastic surgery. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Giant Supergirl G-33; reprints origin of Comet; Bizarro appearance. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Boy Who Could See in the Dark," 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; She learns that he is a prince from the planet Korvia who is fleeing prosecution for a crime he didn't commit. Supergirl's Legion Adventures article. "My Father, the Cop!", 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. Mr. Wilkins is a policeman. "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 who, while he thinks like a Bizarro looks like Superman when he was Superbaby. "The Orphan Bizarro!" (Part 2). "The Bizarro Supergirl!" (Part 3). "Supergirl's Super-Boy Friends!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney. "More About Supergirl's Super Friends" article. "The Secret Origin of Supergirl's Super-Horse!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney. "The Many Eras of Supergirl" article. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Clark Kent, Fighting Federal Agent!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Wayne Boring; The FBI recruits Clark Kent as an undercover agent to pursue the Acid Master; Clark has to carry out the mission while concealing his Superman identity from everyone around him. Dial H for Hero ad. "The Assistant Supergirl!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl acquires a robot roommate given to her by the grateful people of the planet Denek to assist her in her superhero career, but the robot turns out to be more of a problem than a help. Clark Kent Interviews Supergirl ad for Supergirl comics. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Face of Fear!", art by Wayne Boring; Intercrime's scientist Dr. Kane transforms himself into a living Kryptonite man to kill Superman. The Flash ad. "Supergirl's Black Deeds!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl finds herself compelled to perform wicked deeds, but something always happens to mitigate the consequences; She never learns that two aliens have been controlling her actions and those of people around her in a strange game. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Secret of the Stone-Age Superman," script by Otto Binder, art by Wayne Boring; When Perry White discovers a caveman skeleton dressed in a Superman costume, Superman travels into the past to investigate, but is trapped in prehistoric times because Earth's sun is red in that era. Cap's Hobby Hints activity page by Henry Boltinoff. Superboy ad. "The Anti-Supergirl Plot!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; A band with members that dress up as Green Lantern, Batman and Green Arrow are using their performances to commit robbery. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.