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  • Issue #1-1ST
    DC Super Heroes The Man of Steel: The Moon Bandits SC (2013) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Scott Sonneborn. Art and cover by Michael Cavallaro. Intergalactic alien hijackers have stolens Earth's moon. Superman may be an alien himself, but he's not about to sit back and watch his adopted planet be torn asunder by terrible tidal waves. The Man of Steel zooms into space to revover the straying satellite, but he's quickly overwhelmed the horde of angry aliens. Lex Luthor, Superman's archenemy, offers his help, but can Superman trust him? Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 88 pages, Text (with full color chapter illustrations). All Ages Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Exo-1 and the Rocksolid Steelbots GN (2012 Action Lab) 1-1ST

    Signed and numbered Limited Edition - 1st printing. Written by Shawn Pryor and Adam Besenyodi. Story and art by Daniel Jay Logan. When an evil menace long forgotten resurfaces, media mogul Peter Rians must accept his destiny - and ownership of super-machines called The Steelbots! Now the fate of the world depends on Peter, his strong-willed assistant Vanessa, the ghost of his overbearing Grandfather, and a couple that can't stand each other! Softcover, 5-in. x 8-in., 96 pages, B&W. NOTE: Limited to 500 copies. Cover price $14.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Flesh and Steel GN (2017 Caliber) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Shaun Kang. Art and cover by Ernani Faraon. Inspired by the legend of the Golem creature. From exile, a guardian Golem of steel is summoned back into battle! Enticed by the promise of a place amongst men, the Golem heeds the call of the newly ascended Emperor in his campaign to destroy the very Resistance who created and abandoned him. Raising his blade against those he once swore to protect, the Golem will face his greatest battle yet. Softcover, 162 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #1
    Iron Man Heart of Steel (2008 Marvel) A Target Exclusive 1

    Collects Marvel Adventures: Iron Man (2007-2008) #3-6. Written by Fred Van Lente. Art by James Cordeiro, Ronan Cliquet, and Rafa Sandoval. The Armored Avenger blasts off! In these Mighty Marvel All-Ages, All-Action adventures, Iron Man takes on the sinister Plantman, the mysterious Spymaster, and the diabolical Justin Hammer! Softcover (Saddle-Stitched/Stapled), 7 1/2-in. x 11-in., 96 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $4.99.

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  • Issue #1-1ST
    John Henry Steel-Drivin' Elf GN (2019 Stone Arch Books) Far Out Folktales 1-1ST


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    1st printing.

    Written by Benjamin Harper. Art by Alex Lopez.

    In Gem Forest there's no stronger elf than John Henry. With a single swing of his hammer, he can carve out a perfect mining tunnel. So when a sales-gnome says he has a machine that digs better than any miner, John Henry is ready to prove him wrong. But as the contest begins, the device shakes the mountain--and awakens a nest of vicious orcs! Can John Henry defeat the creatures and the gnome's contraption?

    In this Far Out Folktale, the legend of America's famous hammerin' hero gets twisted about to create an exciting graphic novel adventure for kids!

    Softcover, 40 pages, full color.

    Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1
    Man of Steel (1986) Canadian Price Variant 1

    Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $1.00.

  • Issue #1N
    Man of Steel MPI Audio Edition (1989) 1N

    MPI Audio series. 1N does not include cassette tape. Comic measures 6 x 9. John Byrne script and art

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Max Steel: Hero Overload GN (2014 Viz) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by B. Clay Moore. Art and cover by Alfa Robbi. Max faces his toughest battle yet when Naught and Dredd hatch a plan to build an army... made up of mind-controlled N-Tek agents! Max has to fi ght his own allies to stop his worst enemies from staging a full-on takeover! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Max Steel: The Parasites GN (2013 Viz) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Written by Brian Smith. Art and cover by Jan Wijngaard. Max faces his toughest battle yet when Naught and Dredd hatch a plan to build an army... made up of mind-controlled N-Tek agents! Max has to fi ght his own allies to stop his worst enemies from staging a full-on takeover! Softcover, 6-in. x 9-in., 64 pages, full color. Cover price $7.99.

  • Issue #1
    Orlak Flesh and Steel (1991) 1

    Story by Rafael Nieves. Art and cover by Ken Holewczynski. A new adventure of Orlak the Eternal, the amnesiac with cyborg hands whose saga began in Caliber Presents. Orlak learns more about the mystery of his creation. 24 pages, B&W. Mature readers. Cover price $2.50.

  • Issue #1
    Shuriken Cold Steel (1989) 1

    Welcome to Dangertemps, Part 1. Story by S.A. Bennett. Art and cover by Christopher Taylor and Derrick Richardson. Shuriken, a former assassin turned freelance adventurer, was an early entry in both the Amerimanga and warrior woman trends that would explode over the next few decades. Unemployed and broke, Kyoko Shidara, aka Shuriken, takes a job with Danger Temps, basically a temp service for bodyguards. It sounds like a good idea at the time.... 16 pages, B&W. Cover price $1.50.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Steel Claw The Vanishing Man HC (2005 Titan Books) 1-1ST

    1st printing.

    Written by Ken Bulmer. Art by Jesus Blasco.

    Three different stories - "The Steel Claw", "The Steel Claw vs. Dr. Deutz", and "The Steel Claw vs. Sharkey".

    Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 136 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #1
    Steel Mosquito (1993) 1

    By Scott French & Greg Lane. Cover by Paul Pelletier. Cover price $2.50.

  • Vol. 1 #2
    Steel Pier Magazine (1931 Amusement Publishing) Vol. 1 #2


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    Volume 1, Issue 2 - June 27, 1931. Weekly published magazine given out to visitors of New Jersey's historic "Steel Pier" in Atlantic City to bring awareness of the many different attractions it has to offer. 5" x 7.5", 32 pages, B&W.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Steel The Forging of a Hero TPB (1997 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects Superman: The Man of Steel (1991-2003) #21-22 and Steel (1994-1998) #0-5, and 8 and material from #6.

    Written by Louise Simonson and Jon Bogdanove. Art by Chris Batista, Jevin West, and Jon Bogdanove. Cover by Jon Bogdanove.

    Collecting the first appearances and early exploits of John Henry Irons.

    Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Steel Wing Shattered GN (2007 Digest) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Story and art by Chris Hazelton. A three hundred year war is about to come to a head. Leona - a girl with no past - must uncover the key to a place no living being has ever been, and secure humanity's place in the struggle to unlock the secrets of the universe. Her only clue is the word "Alsatia." Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 132 pages, B&W. Cover price $12.95.

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  • Issue #1
    Steele Destinies (1995) 1

    written by Andrew Vaughan & Michael Weed, Illustrated by Janine Hoffman Cover price $2.95.

  • Issue #1B
    Superman the Man of Steel (2006 Best Buy DVD Edition) 1B
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Jim Lee Cover. Best Buy Exclusive Superman Mini Comic Book On Pack with any of the DVD sets:; Look, Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman; Superman: The Animated Series: Volume III; Superboy: Season 1; The Adventures of Superman: Seasons 3 & 4; Justice League: Season 2; Lois & Clark: New Adventures of Superman : Season 3. Reprints Man of Steel (1986) #1. Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. 24 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1C
    Superman the Man of Steel (2006 Best Buy DVD Edition) 1C
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Michael Turner Cover. Best Buy Exclusive Superman Mini Comic Book On Pack with any of the DVD sets:; Look, Up In The Sky: The Amazing Story of Superman; Superman: The Animated Series: Volume III; Superboy: Season 1; The Adventures of Superman: Seasons 3 & 4; Justice League: Season 2; Lois & Clark: New Adventures of Superman : Season 3. Reprints Man of Steel (1986) #1. Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. 24 pages, full color.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Man of Steel TPB (1988 Ballantine) 1-1ST

    Ballantine Book Store Edition - 1st printing. Collects Man of Steel (1986) #1-6.

    Written by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Dick Giordano. Foreword by Ray Bradbury.

    Published after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. Superman's relations with Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and Batman are reexamined and tweaked. Includes a cover gallery and introduction by legendary author Ray Bradbury.

    Softcover, full color.

    NOTE: This edition has a different cover than the DC Comics edition. This is not a second printing. Cover price $12.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Story of Man of Steel HC (2010) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Story and art by Ralph Cosentino. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! All children love Superman, but until now, there hasn't been a book written and illustrated specifically for the youngest fans of the earth's greatest superhero. Ralph Cosentino's Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel tells the tale of the caped crime fighter's amazing journey from the planet Krypton to the town of Smallville, Kansas, to the big city of Metropolis. There he lives a double life as Clark Kent, mild-mannered journalist, and Superman, protector of humanity. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 32 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Story of the Man of Steel HC (2014 Viking) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Story and art by Ralph Cosentino. It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman! All children love Superman, but until now, there hasn't been a book written and illustrated specifically for the youngest fans of the earth's greatest superhero. Ralph Cosentino's Superman: The Story of the Man of Steel tells the tale of the caped crime fighter's amazing journey from the planet Krypton to the town of Smallville, Kansas, to the big city of Metropolis. There he lives a double life as Clark Kent, mild-mannered journalist, and Superman, protector of humanity. Hardcover, 9-in. x 9-in., 40 pages, full color. Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #1A-1ST
    Superman The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel HC (2002 DK) 1st Edition 1A-1ST

    Regular Edition (White Cover) - 1st printing. By Scott Beatty. Cover by Ed McGuinness. Perfect for both die-hard fans and casual readers, this fully-updated edition of Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel details everything enthusiasts need to know about Superman's 60+ years fight for truth, justice, and peace. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1A-REP
    Superman The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel HC (2002 DK) 1st Edition 1A-REP

    Regular Edition (White Cover) - 2nd and later printings. By Scott Beatty. Cover by Ed McGuinness. Perfect for both die-hard fans and casual readers, this fully-updated edition of Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel details everything enthusiasts need to know about Superman's 60+ years fight for truth, justice, and peace. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 128 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1B-REP
    Superman The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel HC (2002 DK) 1st Edition 1B-REP

    Updated (Revised) Edition (Blue Cover) - 2nd and later printings. By Scott Beatty. Cover by Jim Lee. Perfect for both die-hard fans and casual readers, this fully-updated edition of Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel details everything enthusiasts need to know about Superman's 60+ years fight for truth, justice, and peace. Hardcover, 9 1/2-in. x 11-in., 144 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel HC (2013 DK) 2nd Edition 1-1ST

    2nd Edition - 1st printing. Written by Daniel Wallace. Art and Cover by Jim Lee. Superman: The Ultimate Guide covers Superman's entire life story, from his birth on Krypton, to his life as reporter Clark Kent, and all of his struggles, battles, lovers, and enemies in between. DK's exciting visual format makes this the ideal Man of Steel reference guide! Hardcover, 9-in. x 12-in., 200 pages, full color. Cover price $24.99.