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Showcase (1956-1978) 30 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Top edge has gapping.

Label #1299610005

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Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Creatures from Atlantis starring Aquaman and Aqualad, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman gets an S.O.S. from Atlantis; Aquaman is captured, but he learns the plans of the Amphibious Aliens. The Battle of the Sea Creatures starring Aquaman and Aqualad, script by Jack Miller, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad stop amphibious aliens and force them back to their own dimension. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 33 CGC 2.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4117407003

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Prisoners of the Aqua-Planet starring Aquaman, Aqualad, and Mermor. Aquaman and Aqualad meet Mermor, an alien from Venus who was driven to Earth by the tyrant Naeco. The Alien Creature Ambush; Aquaman and Aqualad are captured along with Mermor and taken to Venus. King of the Land Creatures; Aquaman helps Mermor and his followers in overthrowing the tyrant Naeco. Scripts by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 34 GD/VG 3.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Color touch. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson. Origin and 1st appearance of Silver Age Atom in "Birth of the Atom!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; Scientist Palmer is experimenting with his reducer lens to try and reduce objects in size without blowing them up, all without success; However, when he, Jean and students are trapped in a cave-in, he decides to use the lens on himself and save the others before he is destroyed. "Battle of the Tiny Titans!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Murphy Anderson; When one of Jean Loring's friends is accused of stealing money from the bank where she works as a teller, she explains that a little man appeared and stole the money; When Jean tells Ray that her friend is a trustworthy person, Ray decides to see what he can do with his shrinking powers. 2-page text history of the Atom from the Golden Age by Julius Schwartz, art by Ben Flinton; E. E. Hibbard. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Showcase (1956-1978) 37 GD/VG 3.0

Cover and 3 wraps detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. 1st appearance of the Metal Men in The Flaming Doom! (Part I), script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; In prehistoric times, a flying manta ray survives a "radioactive storm" and is encased in ice; Today, it breaks free and soars over the coast, zapping lighthouses, jets, and the Chrysler Building with laser-eyes. Ad for Justice League of America 10 and Aquaman 2. Part II The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Bob Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The Metal Men are going into battle, but Tina will stay "out of harm's way"; Oh, no, she won't, and spins Doc in a cocoon until he relents; Boarding a "rocket disc," they find the flying manta at the bridge. The Magic Metal article; Uses of cobalt throughout history. Metal Facts and Fancies article. Part III The Metal Men vs The Flaming Doom!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Lead forms a shield to block the creature's blasting eyebeams; Gold stretches and grabs while Iron anchors him, but they're pulled aloft to crash into the ocean; Col. Casper radios to call it off, they failed. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 44 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Lee Elias. 3rd Tommy Tomorrow issue. Chapter 1: Tommy Tomorrow -- Wanted for Treason, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; After gazium raiders use a Planeteer squadron's secret code to lure them away from a gazium theft, all members of that squad, including Capt. Tommy Tomorrow and Capt. Lon Vurian, are placed under investigation. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Metal Men #1. Chapter 2: The Fantastic Dr. Klik, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; Using the stolen gazium, Dr. Klik succeeds in greatly expanding the size of a single atom; This strange atom is inhabited by fantastic creatures which, when expanded to scale, will be indestructible. Eye in the Sky article. Chapter 3: The Man Who Would Destroy Mars, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; With Vurian's help, Tomorrow escapes capture and returns to Klik's hideout. Statement of ownership: Statement of October 1, 1962; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months; 220,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 44 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple.

Cover art by Lee Elias. 3rd Tommy Tomorrow issue. Chapter 1: Tommy Tomorrow -- Wanted for Treason, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; After gazium raiders use a Planeteer squadron's secret code to lure them away from a gazium theft, all members of that squad, including Capt. Tommy Tomorrow and Capt. Lon Vurian, are placed under investigation. On the Planet Og humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Metal Men #1. Chapter 2: The Fantastic Dr. Klik, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; Using the stolen gazium, Dr. Klik succeeds in greatly expanding the size of a single atom; This strange atom is inhabited by fantastic creatures which, when expanded to scale, will be indestructible. Eye in the Sky article. Chapter 3: The Man Who Would Destroy Mars, script by Arnold Drake, art by Lee Elias; With Vurian's help, Tomorrow escapes capture and returns to Klik's hideout. Statement of ownership: Statement of October 1, 1962; Average number of copies sold during preceding 12 months; 220,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 49 VG 4.0

Cover art by Lee Elias. "The Fury of the Fiery Avenger," script by Bob Haney, art by Lee Elias; Johnny Blake has been missing for several years, and while trailing him, Cave and his band encounter a fiery giant deep inside earth. Sgt. Rock's Prize Battle Tales ad. "Give and Take" public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff; The children take some broken and unused toys to Mr. Craig, who helps them to repair them and they then donate them to charity uses. The Doom Patrol ad. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Challengers of the Unknown ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 61 VG- 3.5

Cover art by Murphy Anderson. Beyond the Sinister Barrier!, script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The Spectre battles the demonic Shathan the Eternal. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. Cloud 9 page of cartoons by Mort Drucker. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Showcase (1956-1978) 80 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4742311021

Cover by Neal Adams. 1st Silver Age appearance of the Phantom Stranger in "Men Call Me the Phantom Stranger," script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Bill Draut; Children huddle around a candle in a cave, talking about a "curse" that is about to hit the city; The Phantom Stranger appears, and hopes to puts the children at ease with a story. "The Three Signs of Evil...", script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino; In Columbus Circle in New York City, a group of sorcerers gather to make use of the full moonlight, using symbols on a board; Artist Mark Davis comes passing by, and unknowingly sketches out the symbols as his newest work of art; When the Stranger takes a look at Davis painting, he realizes that the symbols represent Columbus Circle, Times Square, and Washington Square. "I Talked with the Dead!", pencils by Leonard Starr, inks by Leonard Starr and Wayne Howard (traced & re-inked original); Before his fathers death, Dr. Thirteen made a deal that they would meet up five years after his death; If ghosts were real, then this would prove it. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 2B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4737553014

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Derrick Chew THE KILLER REVEALED! Things heat up in Gotham City as Catwoman, Poison Ivy, Harley Quinn, and their reluctant new partner in crime--solving, that is--Black Canary hunt down leads in their serial killer case. Catwoman ropes Batman into some steamy surveillance work, Harley and Ivy pour out the wine as they pore over evidence, and Canary... well, the only thing keeping her sane amidst wedding dress shopping and her too-fancy engagement party is getting her knuckles a little bruised and bloody during suspect interrogations. But as the bodies pile up and Halloween looms large over Gotham, the Sirens realize working together across enemy lines proves harder than your average Justice League team-up. When the killer suddenly turns the sharp point of their knife from the citys most vulnerable women to the Sirens themselves, will the threat unite them at long last? Or tear their alliance apart for good? 32 pages, full color, rated 17+ Cover price $5.99.

Sirens Love Hurts (2026 DC) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4745383022

(W) Tini Howard (A) Babs Tarr (CA) Derrick Chew THE GOTHAM CITY SIRENS HUNT A KILLER THROUGH THE COLD DEAD OF WINTER! The holidays are here, but not every Siren's feeling the cheer! Sure, Harley and Ivy's friendship warms to a romance, but Catwoman and millionaire Bruce Wayne go ice cold when Bruce attempts to define the relationship--wasn't he supposed to be a playboy? And then there's the matter of Black Canary's bachelorette party, where the Sirens and the police commissioner's daughter, Barbara Gordon, are all on the guest list. Tensions ride high...and Gotham's most elusive serial killer, Horoscope, is happy to cut right through them. Literally. 32 pages, 17+, full color Cover price $5.99.

Smallville (2003) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698787018

WRITTEN BY MARK VERHEIDEN AND CLINT CARPENTER; ART BY KILIAN PLUNKETT AND MARK MORALES; PAINTED COVER BY JOHN VAN FLEET In stores March 19. Premiere issue of a bimonthly series inspired by the hit TV series on THE WB! The boys head out for a camping trip on which Pete pushes Clark to show him the limits of his abilities. But they're unaware of a mysterious watcher in the woods who follows them home. Rounding out this issue is an in-depth interview with series star Tom Welling, a visit to the Smallville set, and the first part of an episode guide to the first season! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 48 PG. $3.50 Cover price $3.50.

Spectre (1967 1st Series) 1 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Written by Gardner Fox. Art and cover by Murphy Anderson. The use of an experimental anesthetic on a sniper-shot ambassador causes him to be possessed by his ancestor, an 18th century pirate named Captain Skull who has received strong supernatural powers in the process. Only the Spectre can stand against him. 36 pages, full color. $0.12. Cover price $0.12.

Star Hunters (1977 DC) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #1497502003

The Annihilist Factor - Written by David Michelinie. Art by Larry Hama and Bob Layton. Cover by Rich Buckler and Bob Layton. If you missed the thrills of the first issue, you have a second chance! Characters in this issue: Star Hunters [Donovan Flint; Darcy Vale; Charles Bain; Farrell; Jake Hammersmith; Dr. Bruce Sellers; Mindy Yano; Dr. McGavin]; Emmett Dobbs; Annihilists [Muffug; Twist]. Also: DC Profiles #24 - Larry Hama. And: The Penguin in 1-page Hostess Fruit Pies ad "The Cuckoo Cuckoos" with pencils by Curt Swan. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 7 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Cracking to front of slab.

Label #4508088002

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Rookie Ranger, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Killer Squad, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Ray Burnley. The Dud, art by Jim McArdle. I Was a Leatherneck Sniper, art by Bob Brown. Private Pete filler page by Henry Boltinoff. Shorty filler page by Henry Boltinoff. Capt. Jeb Manton text article by Jack Miller. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 13 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4690085007

Cover pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Joe Giella. No Escape, script by David Kahn, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. One-Ton Terror, script by Art Wallace, art by Dan Gordon. Battle Detective, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Command Performance, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Irv Novick, inks by Joe Giella. Private Pete filler page and Shorty filler page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 14 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4711899020

Cover art by Leonard Starr. Pitchfork Army, script by William Woolfolk, art by Leonard Starr. I Faced a Firing Squad, script by France Herron, art by Carmine Infantino. Combat Champions, script by Art Wallace, art by Jim McArdle. Secret Invasion, script by David V. Reed, pencils by Jerry Grandenetti, inks by Joe Giella. Private Pete filler page and Shorty filler page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 138 GD 2.0

Cover detached and four center wraps detached at one staple.

Cover art by Joe Kubert. The Slayers and the Slain! featuring Enemy Ace, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert; Enemy Ace faces The Hangman, the top French ace and his all-black Spad, and barely survives being shot down. Deadman promo ad, art by Neal Adams. Ad for Flash 178, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Direct Currents promo ads, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Star Spangled War Stories (1952 DC 2nd Series) 151 VG 4.0

Cover art by Joe Kubert. They Came from Shangri-La! starring Unknown, script and art by by Joe Kubert; The Unknown Soldier is a master of disguise who follows his family heritage by taking on whatever role is required to win the next battle. Ad for Showcase #91, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano. Flaming Bait! starring Enemy Ace, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Joe Kubert; Hans Von Hammer must deal with the death of two of his pilots after they posed for pictures before flying their missions. Ad for G. I. Combat #142, art by Joe Kubert. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Starfire (1976) 1 CGC 9.6 SS Michelinie

Paper: Off white to white

Signed by David Michelinie on 06/06/2023.

Label #4239661002

Written by David Michelinie. Art by Mike Vosburg and Robert Smith. Cover by Ernie Chan and Vince Colletta. Starfire escapes from the Mygorg. She learns to fight from another human. She frees some slaves and starts building her own army. Article on the creative team for this series. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Starfire (1976) 1 CGC 9.0 SS Micheline

Paper: Off white

Signed by David Micheline on 6/6/23.

Label #4239661001

Written by David Michelinie. Art by Mike Vosburg and Robert Smith. Cover by Ernie Chan and Vince Colletta. Starfire escapes from the Mygorg. She learns to fight from another human. She frees some slaves and starts building her own army. Article on the creative team for this series. 36 pages, full color. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Static (1993 DC) Milestone 1A.U CGC 9.6 Cowan Direct Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4397859021

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Direct Edition unbagged without extras. Cover by Denys Cowan and Jimmy Palmiotti. Burning Sensation [Trial by Fire, Chapter One], script by Dwayne McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III, art by John Paul Leon and Steve Mitchell; Frieda goes to Akkad's place where the five alarm crew is waiting to take her somewhere; Static steps in and defeats them; Frieda goes home; Virgil asks Larry about asking Frieda out; Larry says he thinks Frieda believes they're just friends; the five alarm crew take Frieda to Hot-Streak; Static battles Hot-Streak, but when he sees his face he stops fighting and is defeated en by him. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Static (1993 DC) Milestone 1A.U CGC 9.4 Cowan Direct Variant

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4397859022

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Direct Edition unbagged without extras. Cover by Denys Cowan and Jimmy Palmiotti. Burning Sensation [Trial by Fire, Chapter One], script by Dwayne McDuffie and Robert L. Washington III, art by John Paul Leon and Steve Mitchell; Frieda goes to Akkad's place where the five alarm crew is waiting to take her somewhere; Static steps in and defeats them; Frieda goes home; Virgil asks Larry about asking Frieda out; Larry says he thinks Frieda believes they're just friends; the five alarm crew take Frieda to Hot-Streak; Static battles Hot-Streak, but when he sees his face he stops fighting and is defeated en by him. 36 pgs., full color. $2.95. Cover price $2.95.

Static (1993 DC) Milestone 9 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4698252001

While on a quest for cool shoes, Static encounters a big guy stealing jewelry. Or is it a bunch of little guys? The real answer lies in Virus, a villain with a very disquieting past. Written by Robert L. Washington III, with art by John Paul Leon and Rober Quijano. Cover by Leon and Steve Mitchell. Cover price $1.50.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 44 VG- 3.5

Cover detached at one staple. Moisture damage.

Captain Comet in "The Plant That Plotted Murder," "A Switch in Time" (pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Bernard Sachs), "The City That Went Mad," and "The Man Who Couldn't Die." 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 96 FR/GD 1.5

4" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.

"The Menace of Saturn's Rings" (pencils by Carmine Infantino); "The Man Who Aged Backwards!"; "Trumpet of Wonder"; and "The Day the Earth Vanished!" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 98 GD 2.0

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

"Attack on Fort Satellite" (pencils by Gil Kane); "The World That Grew!" (pencils by Carmine Infantino); and "The Spaceman Who Came to Dinner!" Kane cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 115 FN/VF 7.0

"The Great Space-Tiger Hunt!" (art by Murphy Anderson), "Quest of the Curious Robots," and "The Gem Invasion of Earth!" (art by Carmine Infantino). Gil Kane cover pencils. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 207 GD 2.0

Four center wraps detached at one staple.

Deadman stars in "What Makes a Corpse Cry?" 1st full story art by Neal Adams. Back-up story (reprint?): "Man of a Thousand Shapes!" Adams cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Strange Adventures (1950 1st Series) 239 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4753254015

Adam Strange reprint: "The Metal Conqueror of Rann!" (from Mystery in Space 79). Script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Reprint back-up story: "The Amazing Trial of John (Gorilla) Doe!" (from Strange Adventures 100). Script by John Broome, pencils by Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. Nick Cardy cover. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Sugar and Spike (1956) 15 GD 2.0

Water damage. 1" spine split from the bottom.

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Cover art by Sheldon Mayer. Stories starring Sugar & Spike: Mommies Must Be Managed, The Tail of the Tick-Tock, Beatin' Eatin', Shirley the Sheep Dog Rides Again, and First Train Ride. Scripts and art by Sheldon Mayer. The Secret of the Happy Pig! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. Pint-Size Pin-Ups paper dolls by Mayer. Write Your Own Comic Page! by Mayer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Suicide Squad (1987 1st Series) 23N CGC 9.2

Paper: Off white to white

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4575725006

Newsstand Edition. 1st cameo appearance of Oracle (Barbara Gordon) from Birds of Prey. Cover by Luke McDonnell and Karl Kesel. Weird War Tales, script by John Ostrander and Kim Yale, art by Luke McDonnell and Karl Kesel; The Squad splits up to fight aliens in Russia and Australia. Invasion tie-in. Story continued in Invasion #3. Deadshot, Amanda Waller, Thanagarians (Hawkman), Rocket Reds, New Guardians, Captain Boomerang app. 36 pgs., full color. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

Suicide Squad (2016 5th Series) 1B CGC 9.8 Bermejo Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #0324885001

Written by Rob Williams. Art by Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Cover by Lee Bermejo. 'The Black Vault' part one! When a mysterious and definitely super-important cosmic item falls out of the heavens and into enemy hands, America has only one option: Task Force X, Amanda Waller's strike team of incarcerated super-criminals. A one-stop-shop for plausibly deniable espionage and ultra- violence, this 'Suicide Squad' only handles missions they're not expected to survive. Includes 'Personnel File' backup story written by Rob Williams with art by Jason Fabok. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $2.99.

Summer of Superman Special (2025 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4671224008

Written by Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Alexander Lozano. THIS IS IT! SPRING INTO THE SUMMER OF SUPERMAN! The Man of Steel and his universe of friends, family, allies, and rogues is in for some big changes, and it all starts in the Summer of Superman Special! Brought to you by Superman series architects Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Superman: Action Comics), and (making his grand entrance to the world of tomorrow) Dan Slott, this special oversize issue will set the stage for all the major events exploding throughout the Superman titles! When John Henry Irons and Lana Lang take their vows, everyone turns up for the big day--but trouble is brewing on the horizon, as threats from the past, present, and future kick off major new conflicts for the Superman Family. Brought to stunning life by the incomparable art of Jorge Jimenez (Batman, Super Sons), the Summer of Superman Special is the ground floor to the most exciting action imaginable in 2025! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Summer of Superman Special (2025 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4616883018

Written by Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Alexander Lozano. THIS IS IT! SPRING INTO THE SUMMER OF SUPERMAN! The Man of Steel and his universe of friends, family, allies, and rogues is in for some big changes, and it all starts in the Summer of Superman Special! Brought to you by Superman series architects Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Superman: Action Comics), and (making his grand entrance to the world of tomorrow) Dan Slott, this special oversize issue will set the stage for all the major events exploding throughout the Superman titles! When John Henry Irons and Lana Lang take their vows, everyone turns up for the big day--but trouble is brewing on the horizon, as threats from the past, present, and future kick off major new conflicts for the Superman Family. Brought to stunning life by the incomparable art of Jorge Jimenez (Batman, Super Sons), the Summer of Superman Special is the ground floor to the most exciting action imaginable in 2025! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Summer of Superman Special (2025 DC) 1I CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Second Printing.

Label #4748157021

2nd Printing. Written by Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Alexander Lozano. THIS IS IT! SPRING INTO THE SUMMER OF SUPERMAN! The Man of Steel and his universe of friends, family, allies, and rogues is in for some big changes, and it all starts in the Summer of Superman Special! Brought to you by Superman series architects Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Superman: Action Comics), and (making his grand entrance to the world of tomorrow) Dan Slott, this special oversize issue will set the stage for all the major events exploding throughout the Superman titles! When John Henry Irons and Lana Lang take their vows, everyone turns up for the big day--but trouble is brewing on the horizon, as threats from the past, present, and future kick off major new conflicts for the Superman Family. Brought to stunning life by the incomparable art of Jorge Jimenez (Batman, Super Sons), the Summer of Superman Special is the ground floor to the most exciting action imaginable in 2025! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Super Friends (1976 DC 1st Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4298587009

"The Fury of the Super Foes." Aquaman, Batman, Robin, Superman and Wonder Woman attempt to prevent Penguin, Poison Ivy, Cheetah, and others from stealing the components of a super robot. The Super Friends, which are essentially a watered down version of the Justice League, appeared in the Saturday morning animated series of the same name. Script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Ric Estrada and Joe Orlando, inks by Vince Colletta. Cover by Ernie Chua. Cover price $0.30.

Super Powers (1984 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4751899024

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art and plot by Jack Kirby, with script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Adrian Gonzalez, and inks by Pablo Marcos. Darkseid commands his four mightiest warriors, whom he dubs the "Emissaries of Doom," to go to Earth and divert its heroes so he can go in with his shock troops and "commandeer their world." Based on the cartoon series of the same name. Cover price $0.75.

Super Powers (1984 1st Series) 1N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4751848013

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Newsstand Edition. Cover art and plot by Jack Kirby, with script by Joey Cavalieri, pencils by Adrian Gonzalez, and inks by Pablo Marcos. Darkseid commands his four mightiest warriors, whom he dubs the "Emissaries of Doom," to go to Earth and divert its heroes so he can go in with his shock troops and "commandeer their world." Based on the cartoon series of the same name. Cover price $0.75.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 80 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Thief of Steel!, art by John Sikela; Two aliens threaten to reveal Superboy's identity unless he overthrows the government of Zooria for them. Aloha...Hawaii!, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Shyest Boy in Town!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by John Sikela; The school psychologist decides Clark needs to break out of his shell by making him wear Superboy's costume all the time. Jerry Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Superboy Meets Supergirl!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; Supergirl goes back into the past to meet Superboy, so he can have a super playmate. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 82 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple, coming detached at second.

1st appearance of Bizarro Krypto. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Free Speech--Free for All! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. The War Against Superboy! Part 1: The Battle of the Robots!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela; The Brain and the General launch a war against Superboy, beginning by destroying his robots. The War Against Superboy! Part 2: The Battle of Krypto!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela; The Brain creates a Bizarro Krypto to lure the real Krypto away from Earth. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The War Against Superboy! Part 3: The Battle of Superboy!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela; With no one left to help him, the General buries Superboy under a pile of Kryptonite! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 94 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Superboy Revenge Squad," art by George Papp; Superboy hypnotizes himself to believe he is ordinary to fool the Superboy Revenge Squad; Pete Ross pretends to be Superboy and has Clark inadvertently performing super tricks. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Giant Superman Annual ad. The Secret of the Happy Pig! public service announcement starring Peter Porkchops, script by Jack Schiff, art by Rube Grossman. Shorty humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Boy of Steel's Super-Initiation!", art by George Papp; When Clark Kent fails the cruel initiation tests of a high school fraternity, he pledges as Superboy to teach the frat leader a well-deserved lesson. Ad for Action Comics, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen, and Adventure Comics. Full page ad for Batman Annual #2, on sale Nov. 16th, 1962. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 158 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4751698009

First 15-cent cover price. 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 $0.15.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 178 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4547433017

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) 178 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4651653010

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) 194 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4634579024

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) 203 VG 4.0

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Massacre by Remote Control, script by Cary Bates, art by Mike Grell; After the Legionnaires run a practice drill on protecting their headquarters, Invisible Kid collapses; He reveals that when he turns invisible he can see an invisible world and one of its inhabitants, Myla; Later, Dream Girl dreams that Validus is coming to attack the Legion; Saturn Girl confirms that the components of Tharok's brain being held by the Legion are summoning Validus; Validus attacks Legion headquarters and kills Invisible Kid just as he destroys the components of Tharok's brain controlling Validus. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 244 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by James Sherman, inks by Joe Rubinstein. The Dark Circle That Crushed Earth, script by Paul Levitz, pencils by Joe Staton, inks by Joe Giella; During the Khunds' invasion of Earth, former Legionnaires Lightning Lad, Saturn Girl, Bouncing Boy, and Duo Damsel defend the Legion armory; Karate Kid returns from the 20th Century; the Legion discover that the war was started by the Dark Circle led by Mordru. Hostess Fruit Pies ad starring Batman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Ask the Answer Man by Bob Rozakis. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Supergirl (1982 2nd Series) 5N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700966015

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Newsstand Edition. The Gang has mesmerized Supergirl into believing that she is danger of exposing her secret identity. So she has to conquer that fear in order to defeat the Gang in "Fear Times Four." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Issue also has Lois Lane in "Brain Drain" in which Lois has to help Jimmy Olsen who has been kidnapped. Script by Tamsyn O'Flynn and art by Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.60.

Supergirl (1982 2nd Series) 5N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700966016

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Newsstand Edition. The Gang has mesmerized Supergirl into believing that she is danger of exposing her secret identity. So she has to conquer that fear in order to defeat the Gang in "Fear Times Four." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Issue also has Lois Lane in "Brain Drain" in which Lois has to help Jimmy Olsen who has been kidnapped. Script by Tamsyn O'Flynn and art by Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.60.