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DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601491003

First 50c cover-priced issue. Race to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Continued from the previous issue. In the 25th century, Superman secretly helps Flash deal with Professor Zoom, before the two head off again across time after Iylar, who is trying to reach the past and end an alien civil war before it began. Flash wants to make sure Iylar makes it through time, so that the Zelkot do not destroy Earth. Superman wants to ensure the war begins so that the Volkir visit Earth in the past and seed life on it. After a number of stops across time, Superman and Flash catch up to Iylar, stop him from preventing the war, and neutralize the aliens' threat against the Earth in the present. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy; Brainiac 5; Wildfire; Mon-El; Cosmic Boy; Princess Projectra]; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne]; Iylar; a Zelkot; a Volkir. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4443268007

First 50c cover-priced issue. Race to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Continued from the previous issue. In the 25th century, Superman secretly helps Flash deal with Professor Zoom, before the two head off again across time after Iylar, who is trying to reach the past and end an alien civil war before it began. Flash wants to make sure Iylar makes it through time, so that the Zelkot do not destroy Earth. Superman wants to ensure the war begins so that the Volkir visit Earth in the past and seed life on it. After a number of stops across time, Superman and Flash catch up to Iylar, stop him from preventing the war, and neutralize the aliens' threat against the Earth in the present. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy; Brainiac 5; Wildfire; Mon-El; Cosmic Boy; Princess Projectra]; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne]; Iylar; a Zelkot; a Volkir. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 26 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4463362007

Direct Edition. 1st appearance of the New Teen Titans in preview story; 1st appearances of Raven, Cyborg and Starfire. Cover by Jim Starlin. Stories by Jim Starlin, Marv Wolfman and Bob Rozakis. Art by Jim Starlin, George Pérez, José Delbo, Steve Mitchell, Dick Giordano and Kim DeMulder. N'Gon is attempting to gain power by taking it from other super-beings, but Superman and Green Lantern combine forces to imprison N'Gon in "Between Friend and Foe!" by Jim Starlin (plot and pencils), Marv Wolfman (script) and Steve Mitchell (inks). Characters in this story: Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Green Lantern [Archon Z'Gmora]; N'Gon (villain); Archie Jones. Plus: Raven uses her powers to enter Dick Grayson's dreams to show him a scene from the not-too-distant future of the new Teen Titans team battling to save the world from an other-dimensional protoplasmic creature in "Where Nightmares Begin!" by Marv Wolfman, George Pérez and Dick Giordano. Characters in this story: Teen Titans [Changeling [Garfield Logan] (introduction as Changeling); Cyborg [Victor Stone] (introduction); Kid Flash [Wally West]; Raven (introduction); Robin [Dick Grayson]; Starfire [Koriand'r] (introduction); Wonder Girl [Donna Troy]]; Silas Stone (introduction); an other-dimensional protoplasm (villain). Story continues in New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) #1. Also: The Matter Master attempts to steal the Ruby of Life but Sargon stops him in the back-up story "Whatever Happened to Sargon the Sorcerer?" by Bob Rozakis, José Delbo and Kim DeMulder. Characters in this story: Justice League of America [The Atom [Ray Palmer] (flashback); Batman [Bruce Wayne] (flashback); The Flash [Barry Allen] (flashback); Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (flashback); Hawkman [Katar Hol/Carter Hall] (flashback); Superman [Clark Kent] (flashback); Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] (flashback)]; The Matter Master [Mark Mandrill] (villain); Sargon the Sorcerer [John Sargent]. And: Hawkman vs. Golden Raven in 1-page Hostess Fruit Pies ad "She's No Angel" with pencils by Curt Swan. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 26N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4526580013

Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of the New Teen Titans in preview story; 1st appearances of Raven, Cyborg and Starfire. Cover by Jim Starlin. Stories by Jim Starlin, Marv Wolfman and Bob Rozakis. Art by Jim Starlin, George Pérez, José Delbo, Steve Mitchell, Dick Giordano and Kim DeMulder. N'Gon is attempting to gain power by taking it from other super-beings, but Superman and Green Lantern combine forces to imprison N'Gon in "Between Friend and Foe!" by Jim Starlin (plot and pencils), Marv Wolfman (script) and Steve Mitchell (inks). Characters in this story: Green Lantern [Hal Jordan]; Superman [Clark Kent]; Green Lantern [Archon Z'Gmora]; N'Gon (villain); Archie Jones. Plus: Raven uses her powers to enter Dick Grayson's dreams to show him a scene from the not-too-distant future of the new Teen Titans team battling to save the world from an other-dimensional protoplasmic creature in "Where Nightmares Begin!" by Marv Wolfman, George Pérez and Dick Giordano. Characters in this story: Teen Titans [Changeling [Garfield Logan] (introduction as Changeling); Cyborg [Victor Stone] (introduction); Kid Flash [Wally West]; Raven (introduction); Robin [Dick Grayson]; Starfire [Koriand'r] (introduction); Wonder Girl [Donna Troy]]; Silas Stone (introduction); an other-dimensional protoplasm (villain). Story continues in New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) #1. Also: The Matter Master attempts to steal the Ruby of Life but Sargon stops him in the back-up story "Whatever Happened to Sargon the Sorcerer?" by Bob Rozakis, José Delbo and Kim DeMulder. Characters in this story: Justice League of America [The Atom [Ray Palmer] (flashback); Batman [Bruce Wayne] (flashback); The Flash [Barry Allen] (flashback); Green Arrow [Oliver Queen] (flashback); Hawkman [Katar Hol/Carter Hall] (flashback); Superman [Clark Kent] (flashback); Wonder Woman [Diana Prince] (flashback)]; The Matter Master [Mark Mandrill] (villain); Sargon the Sorcerer [John Sargent]. And: Hawkman vs. Golden Raven in 1-page Hostess Fruit Pies ad "She's No Angel" with pencils by Curt Swan. 48 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697997012

Direct Edition. Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) Annual 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689553022

Direct Edition. DC Comics Presents: Superman and Superwoman! - "Welcome to Luthorcon III!" Written by Elliot S! Maggin. Art by Eduardo Barreto and Jerry Ordway. As Superman fills in at the Luthorcon III convention for an actor famous for playing the Man of Steel, Superwoman of 29th century Metropolis decides to pay 20th century Metropolis a visit 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Kneel Before Zod (2024 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4698235025

Written by Joe Casey. Art by Dan McDaid. Cover by Nathan Szerdy General Zod was Krypton's most notorious criminal. Now he has an entire planet to rule--but what happens when the most dangerous individual in the universe gets everything he ever wanted? Obviously, he wants more--and he'll stop at nothing to get it--in the most brutal series you'll read this year! This is not a hero's journey. This is a dark ride, brought to you by the sick and twisted minds of Adventures of Superman writer Joe Casey and artist Dan McDaid in his monumental main-line DC debut. For General Zod and his family, the descent into hell has just begun. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Lex Luthor The Unauthorized Biography (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698528022

He's arguably one of the most influential men in America today. He's inarguably the evilest. His name is Lex Luthor...and whatever Luthor wants, Luthor gets - even if it's the life of a man who threatens his privacy. But it's Clark Kent who's arrested for the brutal murder of down-and-out biographer Peter Sands, a man who hoped to climb back to the top with THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF LEX LUTHOR. All it got him was dead. What are the secrets of his past that Luthor is willing to kill for...secrets that the merciless criminal mastermind wants kept dead and buried? Written by James Hudnall, with art by Eduardo Barreto. Full-process coloring by Adam Kubert. Painted cover by Eric Peterson. Prestige Format. Cover price $3.95.

Man of Steel (1986) 1A CGC 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Special Collector's Edition.

Label #4690327003

Special Collector's Edition. 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 $0.75.

Man of Steel (1986) 1B.D CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4690327002

Standard Direct Edition. 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 $0.75.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 28 FN+ 6.5

Superman and Spider-Man team up again in this special Marvel/DC crossover. "The Heroes and the Holocaust!" Guest-starring Wonder Woman and the Hulk. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks (figures) by Joe Sinnott. Inks (backgrounds) by Terry Austin, Klaus Janson, Bob Layton, Steve Leialoha, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, Walt Simonson, Joe Rubinstein, and Bob Wiacek. Plot suggestions by Marv Wolfman. Painted cover by Bob Larkin (with layouts by John Romita). Doctor Doom kicks off his latest campaign for world conquest by sending the Hulk to Metropolis to free the Parasite! However the Green Goliath's massive path of destruction draws the attention of the Man of Steel! And shortly thereafter the clash of the titans erupts! Eventually Superman realizes the Hulk is being controlled from the Latverian embassy and flies to New York to investigate! In the meantime the Daily Bugle sends Peter Parker to Metropolis to get photographs of Superman! But instead of running into Clark Kent's alter ego, the web-slinger encounters Wonder Woman! After a brief skirmish, both heroes deduce that Dr. Doom is causing all the trouble! And a while later all concerned parties converge on the Latverian Monarch's underground complex in Manhattan for the final showdown! The Amazing Spider-Man and Superman vs. Doctor Doom and the Parasite for the freedom of the world! A terrific story! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Glory Grant, Perry White, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, Morgan Edge, and Steve Lombard. (Notes: Spider-Man and Superman first met in the 1976 Marvel/DC crossover: Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 Treasury) #1. The inside front cover illustrates the origins and powers of Superman and the web-slinger. The inside back cover displays an alternate cover for this issue by John Buscema. The back cover depicts Superman battling the Hulk and the wall-crawler clashing with Wonder Woman. This story takes place in an alternative universe known as Earth-7642 in Marvel continuity. This issue was reprinted in 1996 in Superman and Spider-Man (1996 comic-sized) #1. Book dimensions approximately 10" x 13".) 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Secret Origins (2014) 3rd Series 10A CGC 9.8 Hitch

Paper: White

Label #4617144002

Written by Cameron Stewart & Brandon Fletcher, Dan Jurgens and Christy Marx. Art by Sean Chen, Stjepan Sejic and Irene Koh. Cover by Bryan Hitch. Get ready for The New 52 origins of Batgirl, Firestorm and Poison Ivy! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Shazam (1973) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1567419004

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Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1950, #22 FN 6.0

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1951, #44 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold loose at one staple. Staple rust.

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1951, #50 VG/FN 5.0

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 40 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1953, #13 GD+ 2.5

Staple rust with migration. Water damage.

Swedish series. Reprints material from various DC publications. 6 7/8" x 9 3/8", 36 pages, 2-color interior, Swedish language.

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) 77 FR 1.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Water saturation. Staple rust with migration.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Space Adventures of Krypto!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp. Honey in Hollywood humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Atom Servant of Man public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi. The Grandson of Steel!, art by John Sikela; Ma and Pa leave baby Clark to stay with his grandparents for a little while. Superboy's Best Friend!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by George Papp; Freddy Shaw becomes Clark Kent's best friend and is let in on his secret identity as Superboy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 109 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4275037008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Super-Youth of Brozz!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; To cheer up timid orphan Fred Merrill, Superboy flies him to the planet Brozz, whose atmosphere gives super-powers to Fred and takes Superboy's away; Fred becomes the costumed Super-Youth, decides to remain there, saves Superboy's life, and sees him safely back to Earth. Batman comic ad. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Super-Dog That Replaced Krypto!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Jax-Ur, General Zod and the Phantom Zone criminals take mental control of the dog Swifty, direct him through a process that gives him super-powers again, and then direct him through an intelligence competition with Krypto; Then they use him to lure Krypto and Superboy into a deathtrap, but Krypto uses a Bizarro ray to create a Bizarro-Swifty who saves them and defeats the evil Swifty. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Doom Patrol comic ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 164 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4669658020

Cover art by Neal Adams. Your Death will Destroy Me!, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Mike Esposito; aliens from the Crab Nebula try to invade earth with android duplicates, but Superboy stops them. Revolt of Ma Kent!, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Mike Esposito. Krypto—Superboy Legend, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Bob Brown. Mike Esposito biography. Giants Come in Any Size! one-page story. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 171 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4669658019

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Dark Strangler of the Seas!, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superboy helps Aquaboy go after an irresponsible oil company that pollutes the water. One-pager in which it is explained why Superboy has been updated to the '50s, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 177 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4669658017

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) 178 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4669658016

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Pawn of the Monster-Maker!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; a filmmaker uses a Red Kryptonite lens to turn Superboy into an assortment of monsters. The Lone Wolf Legionnaire!, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte; first appearance Lone Wolf. The Youth who wasn't Human! [part two of The Lone Wolf Legionnaire!], script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. Kryptonite—Superboy Legend, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson. Superbaby's First Friend!, script by Leo Dorfman [as Geoff Brown], pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superbaby and a young warlock named Gary defeat two crooks. 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) 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) 226 FN 6.0

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Cover art by Mike Grell. Batman ad for Hostess Fruit Pies, pencils by Curt Swan. The Dazzling Debut of Dawn Star, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by James Sherman, inks by Jack Abel; Dawn Star is brought in to track down the boss of the brainwashed raiders that have been stealing resources from the galaxy. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Message from publisher Jenette Kahn. Five Against One, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Michael Netzer [as Mike Nasser], inks by Jack Abel; On the planet, Zerox, Brainiac 5 seeks information about Pulsar Stargrave from the sorcerous Starstone, which reveals that Stargrave is not Brainiac 5's father, but the original android, Brainiac. Arnold Schwarzenegger appears in a Joe Weider bodybuilding ad. 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.

Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 2 VF+ 8.5

Cover art by Bob Oksner. Death of a City!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Art Saaf, inks by Vince Colletta; Supergirl takes one of her professors to Kandor to try and cure him of an obscure brain malady. The Magic Piper, script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, art by Don Heck; Zatanna goes back 600 years to try and recruit the Pied Piper to help with a rat problem. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 3 FN+ 6.5

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Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Garden of Death!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Art Saaf, inks by Vince Colletta; Supergirl helps a man who has been framed for murder. Curse of the Phantom Heckler!, script by Cary Bates, art by Don Heck; Zatanna performs at Midvale Orphanage. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Supergirl (1982 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604976002

Direct Edition. Supergirl as Linda Danvers moves to Chicago to begin a new life as a student at Lake Shore University. She gets a new home there and makes new friends and also meets a new villain in "A Very Strange and Special Girl." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Issue also includes a preview of Masters of the Universe in which He-Man teams up with Superman to deal with a new threat in "Fate is the Killer." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Curt Swan & Dave Hunt. Cover price $0.60.

Supergirl (1982 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4604976001

Direct Edition. Supergirl as Linda Danvers moves to Chicago to begin a new life as a student at Lake Shore University. She gets a new home there and makes new friends and also meets a new villain in "A Very Strange and Special Girl." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Issue also includes a preview of Masters of the Universe in which He-Man teams up with Superman to deal with a new threat in "Fate is the Killer." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Curt Swan & Dave Hunt. Cover price $0.60.

Supergirl (1996 3rd Series) 5A CGC 9.4 Frank

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4542965002

Supergirl visits with Ma and Pa Kent in Kansas, while Chemo rampages across Leesburg in "Chemical Imbalance." Written by Peter David. Art & cover by Gary Frank & Cam Smith. Cover price $1.95.

Supergirl (1996 3rd Series) 8N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4542965003

Newsstand Edition. A clean-cut Buzz arrives at the Danvers home for his blind date with Linda, and proceeds to cause all manner of psychological havoc in "My Dinner With Buzz." Part 1 of 2, continued next issue. Written by Peter David. Art & cover by Gary Frank & Cam Smith. Cover price $1.95.

Supergirl (2005 4th Series) 0 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4673293013

Written by Jeph Loeb Art and cover by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund A new printing of the amazing story by SUPERGIRL creative team Jeph Loeb, Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund originally presented in SUPERMAN/BATMAN #19. Now that Kara Zor-El has accepted her role as Supergirl, what will she do with it? And just how powerful is she? How will her life impact Batman and Superman? This issue is the starting point of an incredible journey that leads into SUPERGIRL #1! On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Cover price $0.99.

Supergirl (2005 4th Series) 1A CGC 9.6 Churchill

Paper: White

Label #4646265015

Ian Churchill cover - Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner Superstar writer Jeph Loeb and the red-hot art team of Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund join forces to deliver a new monthly series spinning out of the sell-out run in SUPERMAN/BATMAN featuring the adventures of Superman's cousin from Krypton, the one and only Kara Zor-el! Kara's story begins with the same brand of high-flying adventure as she begins her whirlwind tour of the DCU! And the first hero she squares off against is Power Girl! Before this tale guest-starring the JSA is complete, secrets behind the origins of both will be revealed! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund (75%) Michael Turner (25%). The Turner cover is shown above; please see page 53 for the Churchill cover. On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USEdited by Eddie Berganza Cover price $2.99.

Supergirl (2005 4th Series) 1B CGC 9.8 Turner Variant

Paper: White

Label #4646265021

Michael Turner cover - Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner Superstar writer Jeph Loeb and the red-hot art team of Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund join forces to deliver a new monthly series spinning out of the sell-out run in SUPERMAN/BATMAN featuring the adventures of Superman's cousin from Krypton, the one and only Kara Zor-el! Kara's story begins with the same brand of high-flying adventure as she begins her whirlwind tour of the DCU! And the first hero she squares off against is Power Girl! Before this tale guest-starring the JSA is complete, secrets behind the origins of both will be revealed! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund (75%) Michael Turner (25%). The Turner cover is shown above; please see page 53 for the Churchill cover. On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USEdited by Eddie Berganza Cover price $2.99.

Supergirl (2016) 21C CGC 9.8 Blank Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Edition.

Label #0360626009

Blank Cover. Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Kevin Maguire. Mourning the loss of the Kryptonians wiped out by Rogol Zaar, Supergirl decides to play detective and sets off into deep space to learn more about the would-be usurper. Using whatever tech she can scrounge, Supergirl builds a star cruiser, and after intel from Green Lantern, she blasts off into the cosmos with Rogol Zaar's deadly axe to solve the mystery-along with a traveling companion you won't believe! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Supergirl Movie Special (1985) 1N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4557111002

Newsstand Edition. "Supergirl!" Adapted by Joey Cavalieri. Based on the script by David Odell. Art by Gray Marrow. Cover by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Dick Giordano. This is the official comics adaptation of the feature film starring Faye Dunaway, Helen Slater and Peter O'Toole. The Man of Steel's cousin - Kara finds her way to Earth where under the golden rays of the yellow sun she develops powers and abilities undreamed of! Good thing too, because the sinister sorceress, Selena, plans to use her dark magic to take control of the world. 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 1 CGC 0.5 Restored

Restored: C5

Paper: Slightly britle

Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.; Chipped/broken bracket

Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, reinforced, re-glossed. (Back cover is a color copy. INCOMPLETE. Coupon cut out of centerfold, does not affect story.) All 3 edges trimmed. 3rd wrap and centerfold married.

Label #1616695001

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.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 1 CGC Page 19 Only

Paper: Off white

19th Page Only.

Label #0218044021

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.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 2 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Back cover, large piece of first two pages, and centerfold missing, as well as a corner piece from most interior pages. Color copy of centerfold pages included for readability, but first story is affected (as well as art throughout).

Cover pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy. Untitled Superman story starring Larry Trent, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy; Superman saves the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world from committing suicide; When Superman learns that Larry Trent was drugged by his former manager to lose the title bout, the Man of Tomorrow disguises himself as Trent and slugs his way back to the title match. Superman's Tips For Super-Health. Superman at the World's Fair ad for New York World's Fair Comics, 1939 edition. Superman Champions Universal Peace!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]. Ad for the Supermen of America Club. Superman and the Skyscrapers, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; After five construction workers mysteriously die while trying to erect the Atlas Building, Superman decides to investigate. Superman text story. House ad for Superman in Action Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 8 FR 1.0

Near complete spine split. Centerfold detached. Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Wayne Boring. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Two hard working professors succeed in creating a process to enlarge the size of living organisms, but when they choose to try the process on human beings, and succeed with dreadful results, the Man of Steel must intervene. Supermen of America club info. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster]; Warned by a friend of his of 5th Columnists landing by boat in the city of Metropolis, Clark Kent, as Superman, investigates and discovers that they are planting skilled workmen as spies and saboteurs with American armament factories, as well as having a secret base in a mountainous valley. Superman Licensed Products ad. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; After Clark is fleeced at a local carnival, Lois is given permission by the editor of the Planet to get evidence of the crookedness of the games there. Batman #3 ad, art by Bob Kane. Knotty Problem text story by Ed Carlisle. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Shuster], inks by Boring [as Shuster]; Lois and Clark attempt to get the low down on thefts of morphine. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 8 0.3

INCOMPLETE. First two wraps and centerfold missing, affects art and story. Edges nearing brittle in a few places.

Cover art by Wayne Boring. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Two hard working professors succeed in creating a process to enlarge the size of living organisms, but when they choose to try the process on human beings, and succeed with dreadful results, the Man of Steel must intervene. Supermen of America club info. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster]; Warned by a friend of his of 5th Columnists landing by boat in the city of Metropolis, Clark Kent, as Superman, investigates and discovers that they are planting skilled workmen as spies and saboteurs with American armament factories, as well as having a secret base in a mountainous valley. Superman Licensed Products ad. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; After Clark is fleeced at a local carnival, Lois is given permission by the editor of the Planet to get evidence of the crookedness of the games there. Batman #3 ad, art by Bob Kane. Knotty Problem text story by Ed Carlisle. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Shuster], inks by Boring [as Shuster]; Lois and Clark attempt to get the low down on thefts of morphine. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 9 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #00-7008344-AA-006

Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Superman battles against some members of the Committee Against Militarism, whose leader is actually employed by a warring totalitarian nation. Supermen of America ad. Sport Spotlight on Surprising Veterans featuring Fred Fitzsimmons, Gene Sarazen, Max Baer, Ted Lyons, and Lefty Grove. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy (?) [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Superman prevents Judge Crane from committing suicide, and, after talking with the judge, discovers that his daughter has been kidnapped. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy (?) [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Editor White sends Clark out to Lamson Laboratories to get to the bottom of an unknown person or persons causing problems at the lab in an attempt to force the W-142 formula out of Lamson. A Bombing Flight text story, script by Frank Cooper, art by Fred Ray. Superman Physical Development Club article. Ad for Batman #4 and the Superman Radio Show. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; The death of Morton Carling leads Lois, Sgt. Casey and Superman to uncovering the fact that the Jackson Jewelry Company was a front for a murder syndicate. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 10 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split through cover and many wraps. Brittle.

Cover pencils by Paul Cassidy, inks by the Shuster Shop. Untitled Superman and Lex Luthor story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; Metropolis is struck first by invisible robbers, then disappearing and reappearing buildings, and finally all water being shut off to residents. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] and Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; When Lois Lane announces to members of the Daily Planet staff that she plans to leave her reporter's job for the life of a stage and screen star. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Lois and Clark see Jim Gregg, a clerk in the Ordnance Division of the War Department, coming out of an astrologer's office, and find it odd the man wold visit such a place. Big Leaguer text story, script by George Shute, art by Cliff Young. Ad for The Spectre. Ad for Daisy Superman Krypto-Raygun. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 12 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster (layouts) and Leo Nowak [as Shuster]; For doing such a great job, Lois and Clark are given a cruise vacation aboard the "Grenodier", where they meet Nan Wilson, who has inherited Pogo Island. Supermen of America info. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; After investigating three mysterious deaths, Clark Kent writes an article on the deaths, which he believes are actually murders. Kid Stuff page by Henry Boltinoff. Safe Job text story by Roger Forrest. Promotional ad for World's Finest Comics #2, More Fun Comics #70, Detective Comics #54, All-American Comics #29, Adventure Comics #65, Flash Comics #20, and Action Comics #39. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.