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  • Item #23488567
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    Published Feb 1964 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 167 VG/FN 5.0

    New origin of Braniac
    Ended Oct 17 2013
    Winning Bid $12

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Deadly Duo! [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! part 1], script by Edmond Hamilton and Cary Bates (plot), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Lex Luthor escapes prison and discovers the existence of Brainiac. The Downfall of Superman! [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! part 2]; Lex Luthor releases Brainiac from prison, re-programs him, and teams with him to shrink Superman; 1st appearance of Tharla, Lex Luthor's future wife. The Hour of Kandor's Vengeance! [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! part 3]; With the help of the Kandorians, Superman turns the tables on Luthor and Brainiac. Letter to the editor from comics writer E. Nelson Bridwell. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12. Grade: VG/FN 5.0 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)