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Super Friends (1976 DC 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4619587015

"The Cosmic Hit Man?" An alien scientist transfers the power of more than 100 super-villains to an android, forcing Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman, Wonder Woman, and Flash into action. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Bob Smith. Cover by Fradon. Cover price $0.30.

Super Friends (2008 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4616981001

Written by Sholly Fisch Art by Dario Brizuela Cover by J. Bone Introducing SUPER FRIENDS - a brand-new series for younger readers to meet the heroes of the DC Universe, based on the hot toy line from Mattel! Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Flash and Aquaman are here to save the day - and be your friends, too! This issue features a full-length adventure with Amazo, the android who has all the same powers as our heroes, as well as activities, the Super Friends secret code key and more! Join your Super Friends each month for fun and games, and learn how you too can be a Super Friend! ? 32 pg, FC Cover price $2.25.

Super Powers (1985 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4640505001

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Newsstand Edition. Darkseid, Desaad, Kalibak, and company seek to flee Apokolips, which has recently been liberated from Darkseid's tyrannical rule. Meanwhile, the Justice League gathers to investigate the arrival on Earth of UFOs. Based on the cartoon series of the same name. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Greg Theakston. Cover price $0.75.

Super Powers (1985 2nd Series) 1N CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4640504025

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Newsstand Edition. Darkseid, Desaad, Kalibak, and company seek to flee Apokolips, which has recently been liberated from Darkseid's tyrannical rule. Meanwhile, the Justice League gathers to investigate the arrival on Earth of UFOs. Based on the cartoon series of the same name. Written by Paul Kupperberg, with pencils by Jack Kirby and inks by Greg Theakston. Cover price $0.75.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 15 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4581694002

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Secret of the Golden Coins, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka; When Clark and his friends find a pirate treasure chest filled with gold coins with Superboy's picture on them, Superboy flies back to the past to find out how that happened. Clark Kent's Terrible Report Card!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti; Clark deliberately gets assigned to the "problem kids" class. Play Ball--Superboy's Workshop activity page. Nostradamus biography. Peg humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Superboy's Class Reunion!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti; Clark visits a reunion of some of his old high school pals; Superboy appears in flashback only. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 17 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4581694003

Cover pencils by John Sikela. The World is Our Schoolroom! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Clark Kent...Problem Pupil! starring Superboy and Ma and Pa Kent, pencils by John Sikela. The Man Who Shadowed Superboy!, pencils by John Sikela. Young Heroes text article. Superboy's Double!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti; Superboy travels back in time 800 years to investigate the origin of a painting that looks just like him. Full-page ad for House of Mystery # 1. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 157 CGC 9.2 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: White

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #4575299011

Cover art by Neal Adams. Get Lost, Superboy...Who Needs You?, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Wally Wood; jock Bash Bashford accidentally eats some bananas that give him super-strength. How the Super-Family Came to Earth from Krypton map. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 183 FN/VF 7.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Karkan the Mighty--Lord of the Jungle!, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; What if Kal-El's rocket from Krypton landed in the jungle and he was raised by apes? War of the Wraith-Mates!--A New Tale of the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Cary Bates, pencils by George Tuska, inks by Vince Colletta; Four Legionnaires are inhabited by squabbling entities. Gravity Girl of Smallville!, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lana's father brings back an anti-gravity belt he found on an expedition, and Lana embarks on a super-heroic career. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 656,250; average paid circulation 353,642. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 194 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4539527004

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Super-Merman of the Sea!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Harkon, a renegade Atlantean scientist, transforms Superboy into a water-breathing merman, which also removes his super-powers. Part 2 Prey of the Sea Wolves!, script by Dorfman, pencils by Brown, inks by Anderson; Superboy discovers that he has new mental powers of telepathy and telekinesis; Unable to leave the sea, he contacts his parents telepathically to tell them he is safe. Part 3 Super-Merman's Final Ordeal! Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 556,000; average paid circulation 265,877. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 217 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #0701103005

Cover art by Mike Grell. The Cornered Clown Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring the Joker, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Charge of the Doomed Legionnaires, script by Jim Shooter, art by Mike Grell; The Khund Field Marshall Lorca attacks a Legion cruiser, forcing it to crash on the barren planet Vanvlack IV; Brainiac 5 attempts to manage the battle from afar but the Legion team wins on their own, before Superboy arrives to help. Justice for All Children public service announcement starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Future Shock for Superboy, script by Jim Shooter, art by Mike Grell; Superboy meets Legion Academy student Laurel Kent, who is also his thirtieth-century descendant. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Superboy (1994) Annual 4N CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4657834015

Newsstand Edition. Pulp Heroes, the DCU Annuals event, continues with a story in the spirit of the adventure magazines of the 1930s. A cryptic message from Rex Leech leads Superboy and Roxy to a mysterious island where dinosaurs run free, Rex runs the natives, and Superboy gets to run around in a loincloth when he crowns himself 'King of the Jungle' and fights a giant white gorilla. Written by Eddie Berganza, with art by Tom Grindberg, Sergio Cariello, Brad Gorby, Bill Anderson, Barb Kaalberg and Jed Hotchkiss. Painted cover by Gary Gianni. 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 3 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white

Label #4634579001

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 (2025 DC) 1H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Forbes Variant Cover.

Label #4633997016

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Sophie Campbell. Art by Sophie Campbell. Cover by W. Scott Forbes. THE MAIDEN OF MIGHT RETURNS! IN A NEW SERIES WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SOPHIE CAMPBELL! Kara Zor-El has been a key member of the Super-Family in Metropolis, but what happens when she strikes out on her own? Follow Kara as she returns to her roots in Midvale...home of Supergirl! But how could this be?! Our hero has not been back in years, and the protector of that town has been saving the day for weeks. Can Supergirl stop the impostor before they steal her fresh start and life? Celebrated writer/artist Sophie Campbell (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wet Moon) makes her mark on the DC Universe with this thrilling debut issue! Plus a new costume designed by bestselling cover artist Stanley Artgerm Lau! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Supergirl (2025 DC) 1H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Forbes Variant Cover.

Label #4633997017

Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Sophie Campbell. Art by Sophie Campbell. Cover by W. Scott Forbes. THE MAIDEN OF MIGHT RETURNS! IN A NEW SERIES WRITTEN AND ILLUSTRATED BY SOPHIE CAMPBELL! Kara Zor-El has been a key member of the Super-Family in Metropolis, but what happens when she strikes out on her own? Follow Kara as she returns to her roots in Midvale...home of Supergirl! But how could this be?! Our hero has not been back in years, and the protector of that town has been saving the day for weeks. Can Supergirl stop the impostor before they steal her fresh start and life? Celebrated writer/artist Sophie Campbell (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Wet Moon) makes her mark on the DC Universe with this thrilling debut issue! Plus a new costume designed by bestselling cover artist Stanley Artgerm Lau! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow (2021 DC) 1A VF 8.0 Evely

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.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 23 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split with front cover missing. Water damage. Slight mold.

Cover art by Jack Burnley. America's Secret Weapon!, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster]; When Superman arrives at Camp Towne to make an appearance, he volunteers to participate in the war games that will take place. A Claw For a Clue text story by Tex Raines. Habitual Homicide, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Roussos [as Joe Shuster]; When Professor Lock makes a move on one of the college girls and is rebuffed, he swears revenge by killing the college dean and blaming her fiance. Hank the Yank humor page by Ray Houlihan. Fashions In Crime starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Peter Riss [as Joe Shuster]. Clancy the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Danger On the Diamond starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 31 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4658429003

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Tune Up Time For Crime!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Superman's arch enemy, Lex Luthor, invents a giant-sized tuning fork, whose concentrated vibrations cause buildings to collapse and safes to crumble. A Dog's Tale!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster] inks by George Roussos; Lois and Clark set out to investigate a series of vicious dog nappings. Shell Game text story by Whitney Ellsworth [as Fred Whitby]. Lois Lane story, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe]; Lois believes she is interviewing star Sari Mallon about a phony story concocted by her publicity agent, not knowing that a group of criminals are actually after the star's jewels. The Treasure House of History! starring Superman, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 32 CGC 2.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4609636001

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Superman's Search for Clark Kent!, script by Alvin Schwartz [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Superman agrees to undergo the powerful rays of a machine designed to study brain tissue. Crime on Skis!, script by Bill Finger (?) [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Superman, in the guise of Clark Kent, travels with Lois to Ski Valley, which is being threatened by a death bird: a half-man, half-bird creature of Indian lore. Grandpa Peters humor two-pager by Tom McNamara [as Lefty O'Grady]. Bomb Trap text story by Jack Miller [as Jesse Merlan]. Lois Lane story, script by Whitney Ellsworth [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe], inks by George Roussos. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Toys of Treachery! starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 33 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch and TRIMMED. Centerfold detached at one staple. Oxidation and chipping.

Cover art by Jack Burnley. Dimensions of Danger!, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Lois Lane says "Kltpzyxm" and accidentally transports herself to Mxyztplk's home world. Private Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Country Doctor! starring Superman, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; An under-appreciated doctor is appalled when his doctor son refuses to practice medicine alongside his elderly father in a small country area. Man With the Rocket text story by Blair Bolton. Lois Lane story, script by Whitney Ellsworth [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe]. The Compass Points to Murder!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 60 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seal. Lateral spine tear.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Two Identities of Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman tries to convince Hollis Shore that he's really Perry White. The Men Who Had to Guard Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When a dying scientist tells Clark a secret formula, the Secret Service decides they must protect him. Smokey, the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Otto Feuer. Casey the Cop humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Birth of the Leathernecks, an origin of the U.S. Marines. Superman Fights the Super-Brain, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; The Toyman builds a super computer to plot crimes for him. Stan Musial Wheaties full-page ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 73 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. Original staples removed. Staples added (not manufacturing). 4" cumulative spine split. Cover and interior oxidation. Tape on interior cover. Water damage.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Hank Garvin, Man of Steel starring Superman, Hank Garvin, Honest Jack Dugan, Friendly Al Piper, and Harry Dane, script by Bill Finger. The Mighty Mite starring Superman, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent, Jeremy Kendall, Henrietta Kendall, Horace Preson, and Cynthia Preston, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Boxing's Forgotten Man text story by Frank Minton. Perry White Vs. Clark Kent, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti; Clark Kent briefly becomes Planet editor; Planet combines with rival Dispatch. Superman is also featured in a one-page public service announcement, "The World is Our Schoolroom! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 82 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Lois Lane Joins the WACs! starring Superman, Lois Lane, Sgt. Gloria Mulvaney, Perry White, and Judy Masters, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Unemployed Superman starring Superman, Mr. Mxyztplk, Lois Lane, and Perry White, art by Al Plastino. The Hurricane Hunters text article by John Marlowe. The Super-Reporter of Metropolis starring Superman, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman single-handedly puts out an issue of the Dailey Planet. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 97 GD/VG 3.0

1" spine split from top.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Amazing Professor Memory, script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino; Superman takes the place of Professor Memory when the mob is after him for accidentally learning the serial numbers on some stolen bills. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Big Game Hunt of Metropolis, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; The Swindle Syndicate dupe Jimmy Olsen with free passes to Jack Borden's Big Game Hunt in an attempt to stop Clark Kent from figuring out who their leader is. Superboy's Last Day in Smallville!, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Fearless Fosdick stars in a quarter-page Wildroot Cream-Oil ad with art by Al Capp. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 104 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Lois Lane, Super-Genius starring Superman, art by Wayne Boring. Clark Kent, Jailbird starring Superman and Ed Rowse, art by Al Plastino. The Super-Family From Outer Space starring Superman and Vitor Vall, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; a family visits Earth to see Clark/Superman. Full-page full-color interior ad for Showcase # 1 featuring the "Fire Fighters." Fearless Fosdick stars in a quarter-page Wildroot Cream-Oil ad with art by Al Capp. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 105 CGC 7.5 Restored

Slight amateur restoration

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

Label #0131322004

Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman's Three Mistakes starring Superman and Jonathan and Martha Kent, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Mr. Mxyztplk's Secret Identity, art by Al Plastino. Superman, Slave, art by Al Plastino; Eldric forces Superman to do his bidding. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, Get Your Ticket to the Treasury of Books! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 106 GD- 1.8

3 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover loose at one staple. Water damage.

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) 110 GD- 1.8

3.5" Spine split from top. Cover detached. Moisture damage.

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Cover art by Al Plastino. The Secret of the Superman Trophy starring Superman, Les Keegan, and Lois Lane, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Mystery Superman! starring Superman, Hal, and Lois Lane, pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Al Plastino. The Defeat of Superman starring Lex Luthor, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman battles a giant ant. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 116 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0244931001

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Ray That Changed Superman starring Superman and Rex Malcolm, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino. Disaster Strikes Twice, art by Al Plastino; Superman returns to Smallville. The Mechanized Superman starring Superman and Professor Ephraim Snively, art by Al Plastino; A Green Kryptonite dust cloud endangers Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 128 GD- 1.8

Staple rust. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman Versus the Futuremen, Chapter 1, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Earth Bureau of Investigation agents from the year 2000 arrive in the present and claim that Superman is an escaped criminal from their time. The Brave and the Bold #23 ad. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Secret of the Futuremen, Chaper 2; After they capture Superman and take him to the future, the EBI agents reveal that they are not agents at all. The Sleeping Beauty from Krypton!, script by Bill Finger, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois poses as Rama, a survivor from Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 134 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #3748903006

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Outlaw From Krypton: Part 1: The Super-Menace of Metropolis, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman has gone crazy, causing unnecessary damage whenever he performs a super-feat. The Super-Outlaw From Krypton: Part 2: The Revenge Against Jor-El; Kull-Ex has tricked Superman into switching places. he Super-Outlaw From Krypton: Part 3: The Duel of the Supermen; Supergirl rescues Superman from Kandor (Supergirl's first appearance in this series). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 140 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3748903008

1st appearance of Blue Kryptonite and Bizarro Supergirl. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Son of Bizarro! [Part 1], script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Bizarro-Lois gives birth to Bizarro-Jr. No. 1. Dexter humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The "Orphan" Bizarro! [part 2]; Linda Lee is assigned to watch the newly named baby Buster. The Bizarro Supergirl! [part 3]; Bizarro-Jr. finds Lex's original Imperfect Duplicator while playing in the Fortress of Solitude and creates a Bizarro-Supergirl. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 142 CGC 6.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #3748903009

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) 145 CGC 4.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3748903010

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret Identity of Superman!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois thinks that Superman won't marry her because she can't keep his secret identity a secret. The Interplanetary Circus!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; An Interplanetary Circus shows up in Metropolis and tries to force Superman to join their travelling circus. The Night of March 31st!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Everything in Superman's life suddenly changes; Lori Lemaris is no longer a mermaid; Supergirl reveals herself to the world; Perry White has become a Bizarro. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 146 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Classic Cover. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Story of Superman's Life!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; a recap of Superman's life. Superman's Greatest Feats!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; Lori Lemaris asks Superman to go into the past and stop Atlantis from sinking; Superman continues to change other past events, including the assassination of Lincoln, Custer's Last Stand and the explosion of Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Note: This is the 2nd time in history that Superman's powers are linked to Earth's yellow sun. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 147 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple.

7th appearance of of the Legion of Super-Heroes and 1st appearances of the Legion of Super-Villains and the Adult Legion. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Great Mento!, art by Al Plastino; Perry White fakes ESP powers as The Great Mento (with Superman's help) to capture wanted criminals. Krypto Battles Titano!, art by Al Plastino; Krypto travels into the prehistoric past to meet Titano. The Legion of Super-Villains!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Luthor contacts and teams up with Legion of Super-Villains from 30th Century; adult Legion of Super-Heroes comes to 20th Century to help Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 149 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4639938010

Last 10c cover-priced issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Lex Luthor, Hero! [The Death of Superman! part 1], script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Lex Luthor discovers a cure for cancer and with the help of Superman is paroled from prison. Luthor's Super-Bodyguard! [The Death of Superman! part 2]; Lex Luthor reveals that he was only pretending to be good and kills Superman. List of winners of 'The Great Superman Boo-Boo Contest' from Superman #145; Includes some panels and examples of the errors in that story; Winners got original Superman drawings; First place found 456 errors. The Death of Superman! [part 3]; Superman is buried, and Supergirl brings Lex Luthor to justice. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 149 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3748903012

Last 10c cover-priced issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Lex Luthor, Hero! [The Death of Superman! part 1], script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Lex Luthor discovers a cure for cancer and with the help of Superman is paroled from prison. Luthor's Super-Bodyguard! [The Death of Superman! part 2]; Lex Luthor reveals that he was only pretending to be good and kills Superman. List of winners of 'The Great Superman Boo-Boo Contest' from Superman #145; Includes some panels and examples of the errors in that story; Winners got original Superman drawings; First place found 456 errors. The Death of Superman! [part 3]; Superman is buried, and Supergirl brings Lex Luthor to justice. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 154 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Underwater Pranks of Mr. Mxyzptlk!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Mr. Mxyzptlk returns to the 3rd dimension to attempt to win a practical joke contest in his home dimension. Krypton's First Superman! starring Lori Lemaris, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Supergirl discovers why Superman has begun to act evil at random intervals, and it all goes back to before Krypton exploded. Superman is also featured in a one-page public service announcement, Be a Good Citizen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 155 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #3748903013

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte. Superman Under the Green Sun! [part 1], script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman lands on an alien planet to help free the people from Drago who has made everyone on the planet blind. The Blind Superman [part 2]; Superman has his powers restored and stops Drago from his scheme and restores the sight of everyone on the planet. The Downfall Of Superman!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and wrestler Antonino Rocca capture Duke Marple and his gang. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 157 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Revenge of the Phantom Zone Prisoner!, script by Ed Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman releases Quex-Ul from the Phantom Zone since he has served his sentence, but Quex-Ul vows revenge on the son of the man who pronounced him guilty. The Super-Genie of Metropolis! starring Superman and Lori Lemaris, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino. Superman's Day of Doom! starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 196 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2024632007

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Thing From 40,000 A.D.!, script by Bill Finger, art by Wayne Boring; Superman battles a lookalike. The Star of Steel! starring Superman, Lyrica Lloyd, Marcus Moller, Perry White, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, and Claude Keith, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartenoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 199 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4542748008

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) 233 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #3827426025

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman Breaks Loose, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jor-El's Golden Folly--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 VG 4.0

Staple rust.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman Breaks Loose, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jor-El's Golden Folly--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 271 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4539527015

Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Man Who Murdered Metropolis!, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; As WGBS employess picket outside the building, they witness a mirror image of the Metorpolis skyline descending from the sky; When Superman investigates, he finds Brainiac, who announces that when the mirror image meets the real skyline, the latter will explode. The Warriors of Lightning Valley!--The Fabulous World of Krypton starring Jaxon the Lash, Vanaria, and Art-Al, script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Dick Giordano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 317 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3866380024

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) 319 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4652057003

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Bob Oksner. How To Make a Marshland Monster!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Parasite uses the new Solomon Grundy (who was created from slime touched by Earth-Two Grundy) to attack Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 340 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4652057011

Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. The Night of the Walking Bomb!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman breaks out of the steel shell he has been covered with and battles the atomic destroyer: N.R.G.-X. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 344 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4652057013

Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. The Monsters Among Us, script by Len Wein and Paul Levitz, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Clark Kents goes to a séance that opens a dimensional portal that unleashes Dracula and the Frankenstein monster on Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 351 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4652057015

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Fiend With Nine Faces!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Superman destroys the energy monster accidentally created by Professor Tolkein. Mr. Mxyzptlk's Circus Caper!, script by Denny O'Neil, art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Juan Garcia helps Superman get rid of Mr. Mxyzptlk at the circus. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.