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Absolute Batman The Dark Knight Returns HC (2006 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Batman: The Dark Knight Returns (1986) #1-4 and The Dark Knight Strikes Again (2001) #1-3.

Written by Frank Miller. Art by Frank Miller and Klaus Janson. Cover by Frank Miller.

Hailed as a comics masterpiece, Frank Miller's THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - and its equally provocative sequel THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN - get the oversized Absolute treatment in a giant one-volume, slipcased edition! This Absolute edition features an extended sketch section from THE DARK KNIGHT STRIKES AGAIN with commentary by Miller, a look at the plot and pencils from the legendary finale to THE DARK KNIGHT RETURNS, a new introduction by Miller, striking new cover and slipcase art by Miller, and more!

Includes Extras.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 512 pages, 8 1/2-in. x 12 1/2-in., full color.

Cover price $99.99.

Absolute Superman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Sandoval

Paper: White

Label #4722654003

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Rafa Sandoval. Cover by Rafa Sandoval. SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Swamp Thing HC (2019-2022 DC/Vertigo) By Alan Moore 1st Edition 3-1ST NM- 9.2

Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects [Saga of the] Swamp Thing (1982-1996 2nd Series) #51–64 and DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #85.

Written by Alan Moore, Stephen R. Bissette, Rick Veitch, and John Totleben. Art by Rick Veitch, Alfredo Alcala, John Totleben, Stephen Bissette, Al Williamson, and Tom Yeates. Cover by John Totleben.

In this new Absolute edition, Swamp Thing returns from Hell only to learn that Abby has fled Gotham City, where he runs afoul of Batman, Lex Luthor, and the Gotham City Police Department. Then, Swamp Thing travels across the galaxy, where his consciousness has been hurled. Trying to find his way back to Earth, he stops over on Thanagar, home of Hawkman; Rann, home of Adam Strange; and encounters the Green Lantern of a world of sentient plants.

Hardcover (with Slipcase), 9 1/2-in. x 12-in., 424 pages, full color. Mature Readers

Cover price $99.99.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 45 Coverless

COVERLESS/INCOMPLETE. Multiple pages missing, interrupts art and story. Water spotting.

Cover art by Fred Ray. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak (signed as Joe Shuster), inks by Ed Dobrotka. The Head starring The Vigilante with 1st app of Stuff (Vigilante's Asian sidekick), script by Mort Weisinger, pencils by Mort Meskin (signed as Mort Morton Jr.). Three Aces story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Chad Grothkopf. Mr. America story, script by Ken Fitch, art by Bernard Baily. Congo Bill story, art by Fred Ray. Zatara story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 65 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4766479003

Cover art by Jack Burnley. The Million-Dollar Marathon starring Superman, script by Don Cameron (signed as Jerry Siegel), pencils by Ed Dobrotka (signed as Joe Shuster), inks by George Roussos. The Bard of Banditry starring Vigilante, script by Don Cameron, art by Mort Meskin. Storm over the Bering starring Congo Bill, script by Joe Samachson, art by John Daly. Schickelgruber's Nightmare starring Americommando, script by Joseph Greene, art by Bernard Baily. The Riddle of the Tired Thespians starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. 60 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 158 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Cover detached.

Cover art by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. The Kid From Krypton starring Superman (retelling of origin), pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Kid From Krypton starring Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret of Planetoid X starring Tommy Tomorrow, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. The Prairie Troubadour Takes Over starring Vigilante. 52 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 215 FR/GD 1.5

6" Cumulative spine split. Oxidation with chipping. Includes certificate from the Jerome Wenker Collection.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Superman of Tomorrow," pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Craig King uses scientific gadgets in 2956 to duplicate Superman's powers but now he needs help to catch scientific bandits, so he beams a message across time to the Real Superman. "The Big Game Butterfly Hunter," art by Ed Smalle; Hector Doolittle unwittingly risks life and limb to collect rare butterflies. -page Bebe story by Henry Boltinoff. "Flying Rangers" text story by script by Jack Miller (as John Maxton), art by Raymond Perry. "The Mystery of the Stolen Worlds," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Giant hands out of nowhere move things around in space. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 245 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Shrinking Superman!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois accidentally releases from Kandor the criminal Zak-Kul, who traps Superman in Kandor and takes over his life; Lois marries Zak-Kul thinking him Kal-El, but he tries to kill Lois because she keeps asking him Kal-El's secret id. "The Interplanetary Scarecrow," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Secret of the Super Animals," script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 255 VG- 3.5

Water damage, cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 1st appearance of Bizarro Lois Lane (cover & story) in "The Bride of Bizarro!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Bizarro keeps the real Superman from revealing to Lois that she has been proposed to by Bizarro's duplicate, whom he calls New Bizarro, with a kryptonite meteorite, but Lois realizes New Bizarro is not the true Man of Steel; The New Bizarro doesn't give up easily, and the duplicates fight each other. "The Abominable Snowman!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill vs. The Abominable Snowman. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl Visits the 21st Century!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl takes her first flight across the time-barrier from 1959 into the future, about a hundred years; hence, she secretly observes a brilliant young orphan named Tommy on an asteroid orphanage. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 263 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation. Water damage, staple rust/migration.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The World of Bizarros!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Bizarro and Bizarro-Lois move to another world which Bizarro populates with a duplicator ray; Superman visits and discovers Bizarros do everything backwards; Superman is sent to prison for violating the Bizarro code. 2/3-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Darkest Day!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl rescues a boy with amnesia found lost at sea; He stays at the orphanage until Linda can figure out where he's really from. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 264 GD 2.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Superman Bizarro!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Captured by the Bizarros on Bizarro World, Superman is sentenced to be turned into a Bizarro himself; He dreams what it would be like if the sentence was carried out. 2/3-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl Gets Adopted!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Linda has to scheme to prevent herself from being adopted to protect her secret identity; She spends 30 days with the Wilkins. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 "This is Part 2 of 4 of a running gag of covers that homage each other by legendary Superman artist Curt Swan that ran from 1958 to 1963. It is a series of covers I'm calling "The Desk Smash," and they appeared on the covers for Action Comics #237, 264, 284, and 302." – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 267 FR/GD 1.5

4" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Hercules in the 20th Century!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lex Luthor builds a time-machine to bring Hercules to the present to use him to stop Superman; Hercules gets wise to Luthor's plan and helps Superman stop Luthor and then decides to stay in the present and falls in love with Lois Lane. 3rd appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes, 1st appearance of Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, and Invisible Kid in the Supergirl story "The Three Super-Heroes!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; The Legion comes to the 20th century to meet Supergirl and invites her to come to the 30th Century to apply to join the Legion. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 276 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The War Between Supergirl and the Supermen Emergency Squad!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; John Kiley tricks Superman into revealing he's Clark Kent; After trapping Clark Kent with Kryptonite, Supergirl and the Superman Emergency Squad spring into action. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, and Shrinking Violet in "Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl and Brainiac 5 join the Legion. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 340 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Origin and 1st appearance of Parasite in "Power of the Parasite!", script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino; Exposed to radioactive waste, lab worker Jensen becomes the Parasite, who has the ability to absorb energy from all living beings, including Superman. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. "The Supergirl Identity Hunt!", art by Jim Mooney; The Fact Finder, a professional blackmailer, has deduced that Supergirl was once associated with the Midvale Orphanago, and he uses the opportunity of a reunion there to try and figure out her secret identity. Superman centerspread pin-up by Curt Swan. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 418 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4745257001

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Attack of the Phantom Super-Foes!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman signs a peace accord with his four foes, not knowing the three phantom Supermen have secretly been created by the Marauder; Lex Luthor believes that all four of them are tricking Superman into a trap, not knowing the other three have plans for him, as well. "The Fountain of Death!", script by Bob Haney, art by John Calnan; Simon Stagg fakes his own death in order to cause Metamorpho, thru a clause in Staggs will, to bring back a rare element which he thinks will restore his lost youth. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 419 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Murphy Anderson, fumetti photo by Jack Adler. "The Most Dangerous Man on Earth!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Moe Malloy fishes a strange glowing gun and pair of shoes out of Metropolis harbor which give him super powers. First Appearance of the Human Target in "The Assassin-Express Contract!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Carmine Infantino and Dick Giordano, inks by Dick Giordano; The Human Target poses as a businessman on a train to stop an assassination. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 427 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4745257002

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Man Who Never Lived!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A programmed assassin of the 21st Century sets in motion a plan for an ancestor of his to encounter Superman and prevent his future existence. "The Time Thief Strikes But Once!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; Chronos breaks jail and issues a challenge to the Atom to try and stop his next crime before he can commit murder. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 438 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4716101011

Cover by Nick Cardy. Superman promo ad with Pat Broderick art. "A Monster Named Lois Lane!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; A jewel from space turns Lois Lane into a super-powered beast-woman. Superman pretends to develop similar monster-like symptoms in order to trap and subdue her but she sees through his disguise; Finally Superman realizes that Lois developed the condition only because she had a cold which lowered her immunity to the space jewel. "The Man Who Tape-Recorded the Atom!", script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Jean Loring is kidnapped by the evil scientist Dr. Myles Adrian who wishes to force Ray Palmer to show him how to reverse the side-effects of a shrinking experiment which threatens to shrink him to infinitesimal size; When the Atom travels through the phone wires after receiving a distress call from Jean, Professor Adrian traps the Atom in an answering machine and threatens to erase him forever unless he reveals the secret of his shrinking reversal powers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 595D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4099940001

Direct Edition. Cover art by John Byrne. The Ghost of Superman starring Superman and the Martian Manhunter, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Keith Williams; to stop the Silver Banshee, Superman fakes his death. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 609 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698071015

Cover by Brian Bolland. "Bitter Fruit" (Part 1), script by Sharon Wright, pencils by Randy DuBurke, inks by Pablo Marcos; Problems for an acquaintance of Dinah Lance involve crop dusting and immigration; Dinah burns the Black Canary costume with the large black collar. "Faux Pas" (Chapter 9), script by Mike Baron, pencils by Dan Jurgens, inks by Tony DeZuniga; Deadman and Yakin battle in the bodies of President Reagan, Mikhail Gorbachev, and their wives. "Canned In Boston," script by Martin Pasko, art by Dan Spiegle; Vic Sommers ends his previous life when he fights with his ex-wife's husband, Rafael DiRienzi is kidnapped by Mockingbird, and the Secret Six begins its 2nd assignment. "And There Will Be A Sign!", script by Roger Stern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Beatty; Clark Kent questions Bob Galt for information on his attackers. "Red Pencil" (Moral Stand Chapter 9), script by Max Collins, pencils by Terry Beatty, inks by John Nyberg; Wild Dog captures B. Lyle Layman and thwarts his final terrorist act. "Cutting Remarks," script by Peter David, pencils by Tod Smith, inks by Dan Bulanadi; Hal Jordan tries to explain his fearlessness on Oprah while the first victim of a mind ray goes on a killing rampage. 52 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 689D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698392016

Direct Edition. The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #502. The Last Son of Krypton squares off against the Man of Steel for the right to be Superman. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #24. All the Superman titles now use a new, upgraded color process that employs an increased color palette. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Ed Hannigan, Kerry Gammill and Guice. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 9 Front Cover Only

FRONT COVER ONLY.

Cover art by Fred Guardineer. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. The Mad Lama starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Candid Comic Camera one-pager, art by Bob Kane. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) Facsimile Edition 242A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4737552011

(W) Otto Binder (A) Al Plastino, Jim Mooney, Howard Sherman (CA) Curt Swan THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF BRAINIAC! From out of the cold depths of space, a malevolent master of super-science has turned his technological terror toward Earth, shrinking the worlds major cities and taking them as his own! When Superman infiltrates the aliens ship, what he discovers will change the Man of Steels life forever! Witness the first appearance of Brainiac--and the bottled city of Kandor! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+ Cover price $3.99.

Action Comics (1938 DC) Facsimile Edition 242A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4750157019

(W) Otto Binder (A) Al Plastino, Jim Mooney, Howard Sherman (CA) Curt Swan THE FIRST APPEARANCE OF BRAINIAC! From out of the cold depths of space, a malevolent master of super-science has turned his technological terror toward Earth, shrinking the worlds major cities and taking them as his own! When Superman infiltrates the aliens ship, what he discovers will change the Man of Steels life forever! Witness the first appearance of Brainiac--and the bottled city of Kandor! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+ Cover price $3.99.

Action Comics (2011 2nd Series) Later Reprints 1JACK.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Mint Special Edition H.

Label #4631892013

Reprint Edition. Comic Mint Exclusive "Full-Shot Animated Supergirl" Edition Virgin Cover by Will Jack. "Superman Versus The City Of Tomorrow" Written by Grant Morrison. Pencils by Rags Morales. Inks by Rick Bryant.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1046C CGC 9.8 Lau Swimsuit Variant

Paper: White

Lau Variant Cover.

Label #4646252001

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Dale Eaglesham and David Lapham. Cover by Stanley Artgerm Lau. The climactic battle for the fate of Warworld is fast approaching, and the Authority is finally reunited…but no longer as allies! As Superman fights to retrieve a mythical ancient weapon that can free the people of Warworld, Natasha Irons, Midnighter, and O.M.A.C. fight for the souls of their own teammates. Meanwhile, in the Fortress of Solitude: its all hands on deck as the entire Super-family joins forces to recover the Genesis fragment from one of Supermans earliest classic enemies! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1059C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Cohen Variant Cover.

Label #4760897008

Art by Eddy Barrows; Eber Ferreira, Viktor Bogdanovic, Marguerite Sauvage. Cover by Carla Cohen. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Gene Luen Yang, and Dan Parent. As the forces of Norah Stone's Blue Earth take control of Metropolis, Superman dusts off his Warworld weapons and armors up alongside Steel to take their city back! Can even the House of El defeat this potent new threat? Meanwhile, the shocking true identities of Norah Stone's mysterious family are revealed, building to a battle royale for the ages! A pivotal issue not to be missed! PLUS: The conclusion to Gene Luen Yang and Viktor Bogdanovic's New Super-Man of Metropolis, and Dan Parent (Kevin Keller) explores the world of Jon Kent like never before! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 509 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4737551012

Direct Edition. Script by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and McCarthy. Still in deep space, Superman encounters Auron, the superpowered clone of Guardian (first seen in Superman The Legacy of Superman (1993) #1), who possesses some of Superman's DNA. Together they battle an alien malevolence, but Auron is felled by something far more insidious - something connected to Superman himself. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 511D CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4737551014

Direct Edition. While the clones in Metropolis continue to deteriorate, Superman's growth is now also out of control. Plus, Lois Lane writes a scathing condemnation of Lex Luthor for the Daily Planet. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and James Pascoe. Cover by Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 512 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4737551015

The Parasite's offer of help was rejected. But now, after escaping, the villain succeeds in absorbing Superman's overloading power...a process that may be too much for the Man of Steel. Plus, Lois Lane's life continues to go downhill as her apartment is torched. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover by Kitson and Kesel. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 514D CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4737551017

Direct Edition. Part 4 of the 5-part 'The Fall of Metropolis,' continued from Superman (1987) #91: Nerve gas is released to ensure that all living things remaining in Metropolis won't last long...unless Superman can overcome his deepest fears when he encounters Luthor's third fail-safe. Concluded in Action Comics (1938 DC) #701. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Peter Krause and Ron McCain. Cover by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4680529005

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics ? where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison (JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY, New X-Men) ? the acclaimed team behind JLA: EARTH 2 ? are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements. The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate ? except Lex Luthor! On sale November 16 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck Cover price $2.99.

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4692680002

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics ? where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison (JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY, New X-Men) ? the acclaimed team behind JLA: EARTH 2 ? are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements. The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate ? except Lex Luthor! On sale November 16 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck Cover price $2.99.

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4646263019

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics ? where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison (JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY, New X-Men) ? the acclaimed team behind JLA: EARTH 2 ? are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements. The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate ? except Lex Luthor! On sale November 16 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck Cover price $2.99.

Batman Superman (2019 DC) 7B CGC 9.6 Kubert Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4760895001

Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Nick Derington. Cover by Andy Kubert. In the aftermath of 'The Infected,' Batman and Superman create new measures to prevent hidden and dangerous super-villain plots in the future. Using new technology to track villains throughout the DC Universe, the Dark Knight and the Man of Steel are startled to discover that General Zod has returned to Earth-and that his new target is...Ra's al Ghul! What is Zod's plan, and what does it have to do with the destroyed bottle city of Kandor? Find out in the first chapter of a two-part epic featuring the work of artist Nick Derington! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 16B CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4760895002

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora. Cover by Lee Bermejo. Batman and Superman versus machines! A.I. villains and heroes--Shaggy Man, G.I. Robot, Red Tornado, and Chemo among them--have launched a global cyberattack alongside Newmazo's soldiers. Batman, Superman, Robin, and Metamorpho, the Element Man, are unprepared for the onslaught. With millions of lives on the line, the World's Finest team must find a way to pull the plug before it's too late! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 20B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4750158004

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora. Cover by Bjorn Barends. MARK WAID RETURNS TO THE WORLD OF KINGDOM COME! The return of Boy Thunder! To find and save Superman's former protege, the World's Finest duo bridges the dimensional gulf between their world and an Earth with a jaded Superman, a broken Batman, and a war-hungry Wonder Woman--the world of Kingdom Come! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 28B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Szerdy Variant Cover.

Label #4466199014

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora. Cover by Nathan Szerdy. Something is destroying the fifth dimension--and if an army of evil imps can obliterate all the joy and life from an entire reality, what chance do Superman and Batman stand against it? A multitude of DC guest stars--and their fifth-dimensional counterparts--join the World's Finest duo in a last-ditch attempt to save Earth from the ultimate darkness! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 34D CGC 9.8 SS Nakayama

Paper: White

Signed by David Nakayama on 3/27/26. Nakayama Variant Cover.

Label #4735100008

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Fran Galan. Cover by David Nakayama. PET-AGEDDON! The Super-Pets have gone berserk, Metropolis and Gotham City stand on the verge of ruin, and the world's only hope is...the Batgirl/Olsen team? It's a comedy of terrors as--wait, is that a flying monkey in a red cape...? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 34D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Nakayama Variant Cover.

Label #4737961019

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Fran Galan. Cover by David Nakayama. PET-AGEDDON! The Super-Pets have gone berserk, Metropolis and Gotham City stand on the verge of ruin, and the world's only hope is...the Batgirl/Olsen team? It's a comedy of terrors as--wait, is that a flying monkey in a red cape...? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 6E NM 9.4 Mahnke 1:25 Variant

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. (W) Scott Snyder (A) Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion (CA) Doug Mahnke The battle rages as the entire DC Universe stands against the Darkest Knight! Villains fight alongside heroes working as one to banish this demon from the deepest corners of the Dark Multiverse. Meanwhile, the Robin King lurks nearby, his army of Groblins in wait. The dogs of war are loose and no one is safe. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

DC Archive Editions Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane HC (2011 DC) 1-1ST VF+ 8.5

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Showcase (1956-1978) #9-10 and Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane (1958-1974) #1-8. Written by OTTO BINDER. Art by WAYNE BORING and KURT SCHAFFENBERGER. Cover by CURT SWAN and STAN KAYE. These whimsical stories include: "The Girl in Superman's Past"; "The Jilting of Superman"; "The Witch of Metropolis"; "The Rainbow Superman"; "Lois Lane-Convict!"; and "The Ugly Superman!" Hardcover, 264 pages, full color. Cover price $59.99.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 26 VF- 7.5

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

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 26 FN/VF 7.0

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

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 47A.N VG 4.0

1st printing. Newsstand Edition. 1st appearance of He-Man and the Masters of the Universe in comics. Cover by Ross Andru and Frank Giacoia. Stories by Paul Kupperberg and Mike W. Barr. Art by Curt Swan, José Delbo, Mike DeCarlo and John Calnan. Skeletor attempts to force entry to Castle Grayskull. The energy discharge causes a storm that breaches dimensions, pulling Superman from Earth to Eternia. After a brief struggle with Skeletor, Superman teams up with He-Man to stop the villain in "From Eternia -- with Death!" by Paul Kupperberg, Curt Swan and Mike DeCarlo. Characters in this story: Battle Cat [Cringer] (introduction); Beastman (villain, introduction); Josh Coyle; The Goddess [Teela] (introduction); He-Man [Prince Adam] (introduction); Man-at-Arms (introduction); Skeletor (villain, introduction); Superman [Clark Kent]; Teela (introduction); Zoar (falcon, unnamed, introduction); Crusher (single appearance). Plus: Back-up story "Whatever Happened to Sandy, the Golden Boy?" by Mike W. Barr, José Delbo and John Calnan. Characters in this story: The Sandman [Wesley Dodds] (also in flashback); Sandy the Golden Boy [Sandy Hawkins] (also in flashback); The Shatterer [Dr. Price] (villain, single appearance, death); Dr. Raymond Baxter (in flashback); Roger Phelps (security guard). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 49 FN 6.0

Direct Edition. Captain Marvel for a Day (intended title, as noted in issue #54) - Written by Roy Thomas (plot) and Paul Kupperberg (script). Art by Rich Buckler and John Calnan. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano. Can even the combined power of Superman and Captain Marvel stand up to the awesome might of Black Adam?! Characters in this issue: Superman; Captain Marvel (origin); Black Adam (villain, origin); The M.E.L.F. (villains); Shazam; Uncle Marvel [as Uncle Dudley]; Jimmy Olsen; Billy Batson (Earth-1). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.60.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 68 CGC 9.0 SS Conway

Paper: White

Signed by Gerry Conway on 9/26/25.

Label #4594773003

Destiny's Children! - Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson. Cover by Gil Kane. Vixen seeks Superman's help when a family friend disappears while playing inside a video game. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent]; Vixen [Mari McCabe]; Admiral Carlton Cerebrus (introduction, villain); Kip; Murph; Eddie; Jimmy Olsen. Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation in the book states that the average monthly number of sales of the comic is 119,559. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 85 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698599008

The Jungle Line! - Written by Alan Moore. Art by Rick Veitch and Al Williamson. Cover by Rick Veitch. Superman is dying and the only one that may be able to help him is the enigmatic creature of the Green known as Swamp Thing. Characters in this issue: Batman [Bruce Wayne] (cameo); The Flash [Barry Allen] (cameo); Lana Lang; Jimmy Olsen (cameo); Superman [Clark Kent]; Swamp Thing [Alec Holland]; Wonder Woman [Princess Diana] (cameo); Dr. Everett; Bloodmorel (a fungus). 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.75.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698598005

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

DC Marvel Superman Spider-Man (2026 DC) 1G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dell'Otto Variant Cover.

Label #4732430019

(W) Various (A) Various (CA) Gabriele Dell Otto LEGENDARY CREATORS TAKE ON THE MAN OF STEEL AND YOUR FRIENDLY NEIGHBORHOOD SPIDER-MAN! Written by Mark Waid, Tom King, Matt Fraction, Sean Murphy, Gail Simone, Christopher Priest, Greg Rucka and Jeff Lemire Art by Jorge Jimenez, Jim Lee, Steve Lieber, Sean Murphy, Belen Ortega, Daniel Sampere, Nicola Scott and Rafa Sandoval The Last Son of Krypton meets your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man! When journalists Clark Kent and Peter Parker find themselves chasing the same story, the conspiracy they uncover could change the world--especially if Brainiac and Doctor Octopus have anything to say about it. (And we bet they do!) Good thing our intrepid newshounds are secretly Superman and the amazing Spider-Man. Brought to you by legendary storytellers Mark Waid and Jorge Jimenez. And don't miss these bonus stories: Tom King and Jim Lee tell a tale of Lois Lane and Mary Jane Watson. Matt Fraction and Steve Lieber revisit Superman's pal Jimmy Olsen...and Carnage! Sean Murphy, meanwhile, takes us to the future with Superboy (Legion) and Spider-Man 2099. Gail Simone teams up with Belen Ortega for a look at what happens when Power Girl meets Punisher. Christopher Priest and Daniel Sampere show us a time when Superboy Prime (who reads all the comics) decided to visit Spider-Man right after he got the black suit. Greg Rucka and Nicola Scott take us on an exciting race--between the Daily Planet and the Daily Bugle. Plus, we finally get to answer the age-old question of who would win in a fair fight, Pa Kent or Uncle Ben! Just kidding, those guys are too nice to fight each other, but Jeff Lemire and Rafa Sandoval will take us deep into the past to see the two men bond in the face of adversity. Celebrate 50 years of DC/Marvel crossovers with eight new original stories by some of DCs top talent! 72 pages, full color, rated 13+ Cover price $8.99.