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Supergirl (2005 4th Series) 58B CGC 9.0 SS Conner/Igle

Paper: White

Signed by Amanda Conner & Jamal Igle on 9/27/15. Variant Cover. Both Side Edges have gapping, inner well and book are unaffected.

Label #1325518023

Limited 1 for 10 'DC 75th Anniversary' Variant cover by AMANDA CONNER Written by STERLING GATES Art by JAMAL IGLE & JON SIBAL Cat Grant is in trouble. And not just 'missed her deadline and Perry White's furious' trouble. Really bad trouble. And the only hero who she can turn to for help is the one she's been bad-mouthing in the Daily Planet for months - Supergirl! Will the Girl of Steel let bygones be bygones? Or should this Cat hope she still has at least one more of her nine lives left? Cover price $2.99.

Supergirl (2016) 19B CGC 9.8 Lau Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4094915018

Written by Steve Orlando and Vita Ayala. Art by Jamal Campbell. Cover by Stanley Lau. In his search to write a CatCo piece on the truth about Supergirl, Ben Rubel interviews a young kid named Lee Serano, who recently became friends with the Girl of Steel. As Lee struggles with their parents and bullies at school for acceptance as non-binary, Supergirl is caught between punching her way through the problem and standing beside Lee as a symbol of hope. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Supergirl (2016) 26B CGC 9.8 Lau Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4020816002

Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Kevin Maguire and Sean Parsons. Cover by Stanley Lau. Supergirl… super-captured! Still recovering from radiation poisoning, Kara finds herself in the clutches of the Citadel and its ruthless leader Harry Hokum, who is eager to experiment on one of the last Kryptonians in the known universe. How is Kara supposed to track down answers to her Rogol Zaar/Krypton mystery in the midst of a Vega System civil war? And you don't throw a civil war in the Vega System without the Omega Men returning-even some long-lost ones! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Supergirl (2016) 36B CGC 9.8 Chew Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #2090682005

Written by Marc Andreyko. Art by Eduardo Pansica and Julio Ferreira. Cover by Derrick Chew. Supergirl-the infected! Brainiac-1 attempts to contact Supergirl at the Fortress of Solitude, but for what nefarious purpose? No matter what he has planned, things are about to go from bad to worse as Supergirl heads on a collision course with the Batman Who Laughs! He's targeted Superman as part of his plan to infect heroes and transform them into their twisted Dark Multiverse counterparts-but Supergirl gets caught in the crossfire, and the Year of the Villain stakes get even higher! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Supergirl (2025 DC) 4B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4637636005

Written by Sophie Campbell. Art by Sophie Campbell. Cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau. GIRL'S NIGHT OUT! In the aftermath of escaped Kandorian Lesla-Lar's rampage through town, Supergirl learns there's more to Midvale than meets the eye when Lena drags her to a secret club she never knew existed. Midvale, like her alter ego, may seem mild-mannered, but there's something special about it. Out from under Superman's watchful eye, Kara is ready to let loose no matter the disastrous consequences! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Supergirl (2025 DC) 8C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Nauck Variant Cover.

Label #4719530020

(W) Sophie Campbell (A) Sophie Campbell (CA) Todd Nauck A GHOST FROM SUPERGIRL'S PAST RETURNS! Years ago, to protect her secret identity, a young Supergirl created a robot to pose as Linda Danvers while she ventured around the world saving the day. Now, after years of abandonment, this mechanical Maiden of Might has returned...in the name of vengeance! Can Kara make peace with the past before it destroys her present? 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

Supergirl Special (2023 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Jack Foil Edition.

Label #4528400008

Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Skylar Patridge. Cover by Will Jack. GIRL INTERRUPTED! After joining the Superman Family and their heroic efforts in Metropolis, Kara thought she had found her place in the world. But there's only room in town for one Supergirl, and Power Girl's sudden reappearance has made her redundant. Her identity and role are both in question as she looks for answers. Will they lead her out of the city or out of this world? Find out as critically acclaimed writer Mariko Tamaki (Supergirl: Being Super) returns to the Maid of Might with the help of Skylar Patridge (Wonder Woman)! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $8.99.

Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow (2021 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Evely

Paper: White

Label #4712372009

Written by Tom King. Art and Cover by Bilquis Evely. Kara Zor-El has seen some epic adventures over the years, but finds her life without meaning or purpose. Here she is, a young woman who saw her planet destroyed and was sent to Earth to protect a baby cousin who ended up not needing her. What was it all for? Wherever she goes, people only see her through the lens of Supermans fame. Just when Supergirl thinks shes had enough, everything changes. An alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesnt help her, shell do it herself, whatever the cost. Now a Kryptonian, a dog, and an angry, heartbroken child head out into space on a journey that will shake them to their very core. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow (2021 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Evely

Paper: White

Label #4553041008

Written by Tom King. Art and Cover by Bilquis Evely. Kara Zor-El has seen some epic adventures over the years, but finds her life without meaning or purpose. Here she is, a young woman who saw her planet destroyed and was sent to Earth to protect a baby cousin who ended up not needing her. What was it all for? Wherever she goes, people only see her through the lens of Supermans fame. Just when Supergirl thinks shes had enough, everything changes. An alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesnt help her, shell do it herself, whatever the cost. Now a Kryptonian, a dog, and an angry, heartbroken child head out into space on a journey that will shake them to their very core. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Superkernel Comics (1977 Xerox) Vol. 4 #7 GD+ 2.5

1" Cumulative spine split.

Volume 4, Number 7. Comics by Guy and Brad Gilchrist (who would later go on to produce newspaper comic strips The Muppets and after that Nancy).

Superkernel Comics (1977 Xerox) Vol. 4 #13 GD/VG 3.0

3/4" Cumulative spine split.

Volume 4, Number 13. Comics by Guy and Brad Gilchrist (who would later go on to produce newspaper comic strips The Muppets and after that Nancy).

Superman (1939 1st Series) 2 CGC Page 15 Only

Paper: Off white to white

Page 15 Only.

Label #4731587005

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 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) 10 CGC Page 5 Only

Paper: Off white

Page 5 Only.

Label #4649144008

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) 16 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece-fill. Color touch. INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover art by Fred Ray. The World's Meanest Man!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak (pages 1-6) and John Sikela (pages 7-13) [as Joe Shuster], inks by Leo Nowak (pages 1-6) and Ed Dobrotka (pages 7-13) [as Joe Shuster]; When Lois and Clark take slum kids out into the country for a day, editor White decides to have the Planet sponsor a fund-raising campaign to build a resort for the underprivileged children out in the country. Case of the Runaway Skyscrapers!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring (layouts) and John Sikela (finishes), inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Superman has to respond the to threats made by a Mr. Sinister, who uses a special ray-cannon to transport buildings, including the Daily Planet, into the Fourth Dimension. Grandpa Peters humor two-pager by Tom McNamara. Omission of Guilt text story by Edgar Weston. Racket On Delivery!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster], inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Lois and Clark's lives are nearly forfeit when they bear down in their newspaper articles about local racketeers who are demanding fees from every truck that unloads in Metropolis. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 17 CGC Page 18 Only

Paper: Cream to off white

Page 18 Only.

Label #4649144009

Cover art by Fred Ray, features Hitler and Hirohito. Man Or Superman?, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Lois suspects that Clark Kent is Superman. The Human Bomb, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; A vicious criminal uses innocent people, trapped by hypnotic power, who are armed with a bomb apparatus which makes it possible for them to rob without opposition from the Police. G-Man humor two-pager by Ray McGill. Muscles For Sale, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Superman must solve a series of bold crimes that were pulled by ungainly men who look anything but formidable. Rollin' Stone humor two-pager by Ray McGill. When Titans Clash, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Lex Luthor survives his execution in the electric chair, which only makes him more powerful. Full-page ad for Action Comics # 43/World's Finest # 6. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 84 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735814016

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's Other Life, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman travels back in time and creates a new life for himself as a disc jockey. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. A Doghouse For Superman, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman briefly becomes an alien's pet! Listen To the Cricket text article by Barry Havens. Lois Lane, Policewoman starring Superman, Cracker Moreau, and Silver Skene, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 106 FR 1.0

Near-complete spine split with covers detached.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's First Exploit starring Superman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; an adventure that occurred when Superbaby was in transit to Earth from the recently destroyed Krypton. The Thefts of Clark Kent and Bullets Barton, art by Al Plastino; Clark is yet again accused of criminal activity. King of the Road text story by Jack Miller. The Super-Outlaw of Metropolis, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman vs. Lex Luthor. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 113 GD- 1.8

3 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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1st full-issue (3-part) Superman story. Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Superman of the Past (Part 1), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After disposing of a Kryptonite meteor, Superman finds a box containing a mysterious helmet which contains "mind-tapes" of an adventure Jor-El had before Krypton blew up. The Secret of the Towers (Part 2), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. DC Slogan contest winners. Hy Wire humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Superman of the Present (Part 3). A Date With Effie public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 118 FR/GD 1.5

4 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Prehistoric Pet, art by Al Plastino; Superman battles a fire-breathing dragon. The Boy Napoleon starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Death of Superman starring Superman and Blacky Barton, art by Al Plastino; Superman apparently succumbs to Kryptonite rays. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 121 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Bride of Futureman starring Superman and XL-49, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois plans to go to the 22nd century to get married. The Great Superman Swindle starring Superman and Eldredge Coram, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jimmy Hits the Jackpot starring Superman, Honest John, and the Shark Gang, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Full-page ad for The New Adventures of Charlie Chan #1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 122 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret of the Space Souvenirs, art by Al Plastino; Superman is compelled to collect trophies from space, but doesn't know why. Superman in the White House, art by Al Plastino; When Jimmy is knocked out, he dreams of what it would be like if Superman were president of the United States. The Super-Sergeant, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While testing a new device, Superman accidentally gives Private Jones super-powers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 123 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming detached at one staple.

Curt Swan cover. Otto Binder (writer) and Dick Sprang (artist) present the classic three-part tale, "The Three Magic Wishes." Jimmy Olsen gets his hands on a wish-granting totem, and wishes a 'Super-Girl' into existence (much to the chagrin of Lois Lane), a full nine months before Kara Zor-el's first appearance in Action Comics #252. Also in this issue, due to Jimmy's magic totem, Superman loses his powers and is transported back through space and time to arrange the wedding of his, in Supe's own words, "future dad and mom...(choke!)" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 125 FR/GD 1.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Lois Lane's Super-Dream, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois dreams she and Clark gain super-powers and become Power-Girl and Power-Man. Clark Kent's College Days, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino; Superman recalls his college days, particularly the professor who tried to scientifically prove that Clark Kent was Superboy. Superman's New Power!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Superman is exposed to the radiation from the explosion of an alien space ship, he loses his powers but gains the ability to create a miniature version of himself. 36 Pages, Full Color. NOTE: A 2023 DC HeroClix was produced based on this cover. - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 126 GD- 1.8

Water damage. Mold. Chew. Staple rust with migration.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Hunt for Clark Kent!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Superman loses his memory, he adopts the persona of Clarence Kelvin and takes a job at the Daily Planet while he tries remember his true identity. The Spell of the Shandu Clock, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman pretends to be under the influence of a mystical clock in order to make the Fallon Gang think he is helpless against their new weapon. The Two Faces of Superman!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When Superman sees Lois get out of a date by making herself look ridiculous, he changes his appearance to teach her a lesson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 131 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Menace of Mr. Mxyzptlk!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino; Mr. Mxyzptlk returns, and this time he has an alarm in his hat to warn him when he is about to say his name backwards. Superman's Future Wife, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; In an enchanted cottage, Lois has visions of the future and learns that Superman will marry and father twins...but doesn't learn WHO Superman will marry! The Unknown Super-Deeds, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 135 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Staple rust. Residue.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. When Lois First Suspected Clark Was Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; An untold tale of how Lois first suspected Clark Kent was Superman. Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Superman's Mermaid Sweetheart, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman re-unites with Lori Lemaris for the first time since college. Ad for Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane, Action Comics, and Superboy. The Trio of Steel, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; Superman becomes Super-Pest, playing stupid tricks and embarrassing his friends, while under 5th dimensional influence. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 139 VG- 3.5

1/2" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at one staple.

Featuring: "The New Life of Super-Merman!" Written by Jerry Siegel. Pencils by Wayne Boring. Inks by Stan Kaye. Superman, Ronal and Lori fake a romance between Superman and Lori so that Lois will give up on marrying Superman. "The Jolly Jailhouse!" Written by Jerry Coleman. Art by Al Plastino. Colonel Stradi runs a corrupt prison in Voroda and arrests Clark Kent and has him imprisoned there. "The Untold Story of Red Kryptonite!" Written by Otto Binder. Pencils by Curt Swan. Inks by John Forte. While rescuing a bathyscaph from the ocean bottom where it rests next to a Red Kryptonite meteor, Superman remembers all the other times that Red Kryptonite has affected him. Superman also is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Lend a Friendly Hand!" Cover pencils by Curt Swan with inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 142 GD/VG 3.0

1 1/2" spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Lois Lane's Secret Helper!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Krypto decides to try to make Superman fall in love with Lois Lane. Superman Meets Al Capone!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While returning from the past, Superman is affected by Titano's kryptonite eye-blasts, and it causes him to land in Chicago in the 1920's. Flame-Dragon From Krypton!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; A Kryptonian Flame-Dragon makes it way to Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 142 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Lois Lane's Secret Helper!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Krypto decides to try to make Superman fall in love with Lois Lane. Superman Meets Al Capone!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While returning from the past, Superman is affected by Titano's kryptonite eye-blasts, and it causes him to land in Chicago in the 1920's. Flame-Dragon From Krypton!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; A Kryptonian Flame-Dragon makes it way to Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 143 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Great Superman Hoax!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Professor Juris pretends that he is secretly Superman to attempt to steal some Red Kryptonite from Perry White. Lois Lane's Lucky Day!, art by John Forte; Perry White sends Clark and Lois to a carnival to determine if the games are rigged. Bizarro Meets Frankenstein!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After seeing an Earth program claiming that Frankenstein was the scariest monster, Bizarro #1 travels to Earth to prove that he is scarier than Frankenstein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 143 GD+ 2.5

1 1/2" spine split from top. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Great Superman Hoax!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Professor Juris pretends that he is secretly Superman to attempt to steal some Red Kryptonite from Perry White. Lois Lane's Lucky Day!, art by John Forte; Perry White sends Clark and Lois to a carnival to determine if the games are rigged. Bizarro Meets Frankenstein!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After seeing an Earth program claiming that Frankenstein was the scariest monster, Bizarro #1 travels to Earth to prove that he is scarier than Frankenstein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 144 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4349140006

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Weapon!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lex Luthor designs Weapon-X, a device that can drain Superman's powers and use them to power a weapon strong enough to destroy Superman. Superboy's First Public Appearance!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; The story of Superboy's debut and first meeting with President Roosevelt. The Orphans of Space!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; In his Fortress of Solitude, Superman disassembles a strange machine he found in space. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 173 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4701981005

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The "Untouchable" Clark Kent! starring Mike Babson (aka "Little Napoleon"), script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Tales of Green Kryptonite No. 1 starring Superman and Lex Luthor (who is not a villain in this story), script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Superman and Batman impersonate Luthor and Brainiac. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 194 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4701981007

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Death of Lois Lane!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Luck of Badge 77, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Clark joins the police force for a story and lets Police Chief Smith believe that he is protected by the luck in badge #77 when he is actually using his super-abilities. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. Statement of ownership--average print run 1,091,000; average paid circulation 719,976. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 195 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4701981008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Fury of the Kryptonian-Killer!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Superman Joins the Army!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring; Captain Grimes insists that Superman should be drafted and treated like any other draftee. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mark Evanier and Cary Bates. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 199 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4701981009

1st Superman vs. Flash race. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Superman's Race With the Flash!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; a very close race by the two fastest super-heroes; brief Justice League appearance; the first Superman/Flash race. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 220 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Who Stole My Super-Powers? starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; Superman and the Flash, victims of amnesia, have inadvertently switched identities. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 230 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4704565011

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Killer Kent Versus Super Luthor, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dan Adkins; an imaginary story in which a gun-toting Clark Kent battles a super-powered Lex Luthor. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 261 VG 4.0

Water spotting.

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Slave of Star Sapphire!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Carol Ferris thinks Superman is attacking Green Lantern, so she becomes Star Sapphire to fight him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 287 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4714108025

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Who Was That Dog I Saw You With Last Night?, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; While Superman and Lois enjoy a date, Krypto, who has lost his memories, encounters a dog named Chelsea; When Lois passes out, Superman takes her to a hospital and is spied by Krypto, whose memories flood back; Superman and Krypto trace the gas that knocked out Lois to a gang of thieves using blue smoke-bombs to cover their robberies. Bogus Batman!--Private Life of Clark Kent, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 287 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4639121004

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Who Was That Dog I Saw You With Last Night?, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; While Superman and Lois enjoy a date, Krypto, who has lost his memories, encounters a dog named Chelsea; When Lois passes out, Superman takes her to a hospital and is spied by Krypto, whose memories flood back; Superman and Krypto trace the gas that knocked out Lois to a gang of thieves using blue smoke-bombs to cover their robberies. Bogus Batman!--Private Life of Clark Kent, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 307 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4663901017

Cover art by Neal Adams. Krypton--No More!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks hy Frank Springer; Superman battles the Protector, a mutant villain who is powered by pollution; Supergirl goes on a rampage in the Fortress of Solitude. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 317 CBCS 8.0 Verified Sig Adams

Paper: Off white to white

Verified Signature: Neal Adams. Newsstand Edition.

Label #25-3D1E1FA-005

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Killer With the Heart of Steel!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dan Adkins; Superman defeats Metallo, and Clark's new co-anchor is revealed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 352 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4652057016

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Superman's Day of Destiny!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; after rescuing people from a burning tenement building in Suicide Slum and building an orphanage for Hispanic kids, Superman discovers that he can no longer use his powers. The Mark of a Citizen!--Fabulous World of Krypton, script by Paul S. Newman, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Giella; Superman tells Jimmy Olsen's cousin a story to try and convince him not to drop out of high school. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 357N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4644549004

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Food For a God, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman tries to save Vartox from being sacrificed to a space monster. The Troublemaker of New Metropolis starring Superman 2020, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Denys Cowan, inks by Joe Giella; while coping with weather-related disasters, Superman III finds that he is the root of the problem. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 407N CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700875023

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Newsstand Edition. Jimmy Olsen, Perry White and Lois Lane share Superman's powers! Gerry and Carla Conway pen the story, with art by Irv Novick and Dave Hunt. Cover by Jerry Ordway. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1939 1st Series) Annual 1 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4719574001

84 pages. 1st Silver Age DC annual. Reprints 1st Supergirl story, "The Supergirl from Krypton" (Action # 252), "Superman's First Exploit," "The Witch of Metropolis," "A Visit from Superman's Pal," "The Girl in Superman's Past," "The Execution of Krypto," "The Fattest Girl in Metropolis," "The Super-Brain of Jimmy Olsen," and "The Super-Key to Fort Superman" (Batman appearance). This issue also includes a two-page map of Krypton. Curt Swan cover pencils. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4661372009

Direct Edition. "Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 40 FN

"Terror on the Street!" Story by Jerry Ordway. Art by Jerry Ordway and Dennis Janke. What is the Fear Factory? And what does it have to do with the recent turmoil in the lives of Superman and his pal, Jimmy Olsen? Cover price $0.75.