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Superman (1987 2nd Series) 76 CGC 8.5 SS Breeding

Paper: White

Signed by Brett Breeding on 01/22/2022.

Label #2695014005

1st printing. Funeral for a Friend. Part 4 of 8. "Metropolis Mailbag II!" Guest-starring everybody. Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Story continued from Superman: The Man of Steel #20. It's a world without Superman. The Last Son of Krypton fell in battle against the nigh unstoppable behemoth known as Doomsday. Now, the DC Universe is left to pick up the pieces and attempt to move forward without its greatest champion. Story continues in Adventures of Superman (1939-2006) #499. Includes a 1-page AIDS awareness ad featuring the Teen Titans. Cover price $1.25.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 123A CGC 9.8 Collector's Edition

Paper: White

Glow-in-the-Dark-Edition.

Label #4630917012

Collector's Edition (Glow in the Dark, Black Cover) - 1st appearance of the Electric Blue Superman. "Superman...Reborn!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Ron Frenz and Joe Rubinstein. A startling transformation has come over the Last Son of Krypton. His powers have changed. Get ready for the all-new Superman! A Man of Steel no more, now a man of lightning fast justice. Cover price $1.95.

Superman (2016 4th Series) 31B CGC 9.8 SS Meyers Jimenez Variant

Paper: White

Signed by Jonboy Meyers on 09/23/2018. Variant Cover.

Label #1612260002

Written by James Bonny. Art by Tyler Kirkham. Cover by Jorge Jimenez and Jonboy Meyers. Lois Lane is after the interview of a lifetime. The subject of her Daily Planet article: Deathstroke the Terminator! Determined to get "inside the mind of a killer," Lois follows a trail of bodies across the globe and comes face to face with the ultimate assassin. But the encounter turns deadly and, with Superman half a world away, the interview of a lifetime could cost Lois Lane her life! Don't miss part one of "Breaking Point"! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

Superman (2023 DC) 9F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Szerdy Variant Cover

Label #4412116015

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Bruno Redondo. Cover by Nathan Szerdy. SUPER-ARMOR! Superman's battle with the Chained has left him wounded in unexpected ways, but the Lex Luthor Revenge Squad is still forming! To save Metropolis, Superman has no choice but to put on a special armor built by Lex! Featuring artwork from Eisner Award-winning Nightwing artist Bruno Redondo! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Superman (2023 DC) 29F CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Barrows Variant Cover.

Label #4648448011

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Dan Mora. Cover by Eddy Barrows. R.I.P. LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES?! Superman and an impossible ally search the future for the lost Legion of Super-Heroes! What happened to it, and can it help in the battle against Darkseid's Absolute Legion? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Superman Batman (2003) 12 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4256037004

WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER In stores July 21. The penultimate chapter of the thrilling 6-part story "The Supergirl from Krypton!" (5 of 6). Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman have traveled to Apokolips to rescue Kara Zor-El. But has she gone to the Darkseid? For more information, see the feature article. FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Superman IV Movie Special (1987) 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #4656959005

"SUPERMAN IV: THE QUEST FOR PEACE!" Based on the story by Christopher Reeve, Lawrence Konner and Mark Rosenthal. Adapted by Bob Rozakis. Art by Curt Swan, Don Heck, Frank McLaughlin, John Beatty, and Dick Giordano. Cover by John Byrne and Jerry Ordway. When the Man of Steel decides to rid the world of all nuclear weapons, his arch foe Lex Luthor returns with a fiendish plan of his own. Enter: Nuclear Man! This DC Comics Movie Special is an adaptation of film starring Christopher Reeve and Gene Hackman. 64 pages, FC. NOTE: This adaptation features scenes that were not included in the movie. Cover price $2.00.

Superman Kryptonite Nevermore HC (2009 DC Library) 1-1ST NM- 9.2

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1st printing. Collects Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #233-238 and #240-242.

Written by Dennis O'Neil. Art by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson. Cover by Neal Adams, Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson.

Originally published in 1971, this story turned Superman's status quo on its head by featuring a story in which all Kryptonite was destroyed! But that leaves The Man of Steel anything but invulnerable as his powers slowly begin to fade and a doppleganger Superman arrives on the scene with strange powers of its own.

The first in the new DC COMICS CLASSICS LIBRARY line collecting memorable tales in their entirety, this volume contains a momentous story for the Man of Tomorrow that you won't want to miss!

Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

Cover price $39.99.

Superman Lois and Clark (2015) 4B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Adult Coloring Book Edition

Label #4559044018

Adult Coloring Book Variant Edition by Aaron Loprestis. Written by Dan Jurgens. Art by Lee Weeks. The mysteries surrounding Lois and Clark are just starting to unfold! In this issue find out what happened to the man who would have been the Cyborg Superman! Learn what else is hidden in this Superman's Fortress! And discover why Lois gave Clark his new, black uniform! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Superman Radio Shack Giveaway (1980) 3 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4657810003

The Computer Masters of Metropolis - Written by Paul Kupperberg. Art by Curt Swan and Frank Chiaramonte. Cover by Rich Buckler and Dick Giordano. Superman and Wonder Woman need the help of Alec and Shanna, with their TRS computers, to stop Lex Luthor from destroying the Metropolis World's Fair. Characters: Superman [Clark Kent]; Wonder Woman [Diana Prince]; Lex Luthor (villain); Alec; Shanna; Ms. Wilson; Mr. Murphy; William Shockley (Nobel winning scientist, cameo); Walter Brattain (Nobel winning scientist, cameo); John Bardeen (Nobel winning scientist, cameo); Cindy. 32 pages, full color.

Superman Son of Kal-El (2021 DC) 1A CBCS 9.8 Timms

Paper: White

Label #22-0BB4026-021

Written by Tom Taylor. Art and Cover by John Timms. Jonathan Kent has experienced a lot in his young life. Hes traveled the galaxies with his Kryptonian grandfather and lived in the future with the Legion of Super-Heroes, who were intent on training him for the day his father, Clark Kent, could no longer be Superman. There is a hole in the Legions history that prevents Jon from knowing exactly when that will happen, but all signs point to it being very soon. Its time for the son to wear the cape of his father and bear the symbol of hope that has told the world who Superman really is. Join writer Tom Taylor (Nightwing, DCeased) and artist John Timms (Infinite Frontier) as they usher in a whole new era for the House of El! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Superman Son of Kal-El (2021 DC) 1CKOC.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Kingdom of Canada Edition C.

Label #3921638007

Comic Kingdom of Canada Exclusive "White" Virgin Cover by Alan Quah. Written by Tom Taylor. Art by John Timms. Jonathan Kent has experienced a lot in his young life. He's traveled the galaxies with his Kryptonian grandfather and lived in the future with the Legion of Super-Heroes, who were intent on training him for the day his father, Clark Kent, could no longer be Superman. There is a hole in the Legion's history that prevents Jon from knowing exactly when that will happen, but all signs point to it being very soon. Its time for the son to wear the cape of his father and bear the symbol of hope that has told the world who Superman really is. Join writer Tom Taylor (Nightwing, DCeased) and artist John Timms (Infinite Frontier) as they usher in a whole new era for the House of El! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Superman The Golden Age Omnibus HC (2013- DC) 1st Edition 1-REP VG 4.0

1st Edition - Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings. Collects Action Comics (1938 DC) #1-31, Superman (1939 1st Series) #1-7, New York World's Fair (1939) 1939 and 1940.

Written by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster, Jack Burnley and Wayne Boring. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. Foreword and afterword by Jim Steranko.

The early adventures of Superman are collected in one massive hardcover as he battles social injustice and political corruption, fighting for the common man. Includes the first appearances of Lois Lane and Lex Luthor!

Hardcover, 784 pages, full color.

NOTE: "An absolutely beautiful book." - Odinson, Lone Star Comics Archivist

Cover price $75.00.

Superman The Golden Age Omnibus HC (2013- DC) 1st Edition 3-1ST FN 6.0

1st Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #48-65, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #16-24, and World's Finest (1941-1986) #6-10.

Written by Jerry Siegel and Don Cameron. Art by Joe Shuster, Mort Morton [Meskin], John Sikela, Leo Nowak, George Roussos, Ed Dobrotka, Ira Yarbrough, Peter Riss, Sam Citron. Cover by Darwyn Cooke.

Written and drawn by his co-creators, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, these early adventures find Superman helping everyday people against crooked politicians, taking on mad scientists (including Lex Luthor), and running afoul of influential socialites.

Hardcover, 720 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Superman The Golden Age Omnibus HC (2013- DC) 1st Edition 4-1ST FN+ 6.5

1st Edition - Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #66-85, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #25-33, and World's Finest (1941-1986) #11-17.

Written by Jerry Siegel, Don Cameron, Bill Finger, Joe Greene, Joe Samachson, Jack Schiff, Alvin Schwartz and Mort Weisinger. Art by Joe Shuster, Ed Dobrotka, John Sikela, Leo Nowak, Jack Burnley, George Roussos, Sam Citron and Fred Ray. Cover by Darwyn Cooke.

The Man of Tomorrow aids in a government housing project, gets tricked by the Prankster, matches wits with the Thinker, solves a series of house robberies and much more!

Hardcover, 768 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Superman The Golden Age Omnibus HC (2013- DC) 1st Edition 5-1ST FN 6.0

1st Edition - Volume 5 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #86-105, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #34-43, and World's Finest (1941-1986) #19-25.

Written by Jerry Siegel, Don Cameron, Whitney Ellsworth, Bill Finger, Joe Samachson and Alvin Schwartz. Art by John Sikela, Joe Shuster, Wayne Boring, Jack Burnley, Sam Citron, Ed Dobrotka, Stan Kaye, Winslow Mortimer, Charles Paris, Pete Riss, George Roussos, Jon Small and Dick Sprang. Cover by J. Bone.

In these early stories, Superman visits the Enchanted Mountain and a magician's convention, travels the Danger Highway, meets the King of Color, becomes the laughingstock of Metropolis, and reports on an atomic bomb test for the DAILY PLANET.

Hardcover, 768 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

Superman The Golden Age Omnibus HC (2013- DC) 1st Edition 6-1ST FN 6.0

1st Edition - Volume 6 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #106-125, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #44-54 and World's Finest (1941-1986) #26-36.

Written by Jerry Siegel, Don Cameron, Alvin Schwartz, Ed Hamilton, Joe Samachson, Bill Finger, and William Woolfolk. Art by John Sikela, Stan Kaye, Ira Yarbrough, George Roussos, Win Mortimer, Ed Dobrotka, Curt Swan, Steve Brodie, Al Plastino, and Wayne Boring. Cover by Evan Shaner. Foreword by Paul Kupperberg.

Superman's adventures continue into the late 1940s with these stories in which the Man of Tomorrow foils con man J. Wilbur Wolfingham, thwarts the latest scheme of the Prankster, unravels the "Mother Goose Crimes," battles the magically powered imp from the fifth dimension, Mr. Mxyztplk, and even takes on the mythical Atlas!

Hardcover, 824 pages, full color.

Cover price $125.00.

Superman The Golden Age Omnibus HC (2013- DC) 1st Edition 7-1ST FN+ 6.5

1st Edition - Volume 7 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #126-147, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #55-65, and World's Finest (1941-1986) #37-47.

Written by Jerry Siegel, Don Cameron, Alvin Schwartz, Ed Hamilton, Joe Samachson, Bill Finger, and William Woolfolk. Art by John Sikela, Stan Kaye, Ira Yarbrough, George Roussos, Win Mortimer, Ed Dobrotka, Curt Swan, Steve Brodie, Al Plastino, and Wayne Boring. Cover by Wayne Boring.

As Superman enters the 1950s, Lex Luthor invents a device that banishes Superman to the fourth dimension, while Mr. Mxyztplk makes the city of Metropolis forget that their hero ever existed.

Plus, Superman becomes a super-cowboy and meets a mighty caveman.

Hardcover, 824 pages, full color.

Cover price $150.00.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 18D CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4652745016

First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 1 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': A pivotal event is coming in the Man of Steel's life as Doomsday arrives...and Superman would be best served to stay out of the way! Continues in Justice League America (1987) #69 and then in Superman (1987) #74. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.25.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 18D CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #3831677015

First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 1 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': A pivotal event is coming in the Man of Steel's life as Doomsday arrives...and Superman would be best served to stay out of the way! Continues in Justice League America (1987) #69 and then in Superman (1987) #74. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.25.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 18REP.5TH CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Fifth Printing.

Label #4659540021

Fifth printing. 1st full appearance of Doomsday. Doomsday Part 1 of 7. Introduces Doomsday and leads into the Death of Superman Storyline. Cover price $1.25.

Superman The Silver Age Omnibus HC (2024 DC) 1-1ST VF- 7.5

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #241-265 and Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #122-137. Written by Jerry Siegel, Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, Bill Finger, Robert Bernstein, and Alvin Schwartz. Art by Wayne Boring, Al Plastino, Kurt Schaffenberger, Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Jim Mooney, Stan Kaye, John Giunta, Ray Burnley, and John Forte. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The Man of Steel soars into the 1950s in this inaugural Silver Age omnibus. Featuring tales such as Superman in the White House!, Clark Kent's College Days!, The Menace of Metallo!, When Lois First Suspected Clark Was Superman, and more, restored in full color for the first time--plus a brand-new foreword by acclaimed writer/artist Karl Kesel--this collection is a must-have for Super-fans of every generation. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 816 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $100.00.

Superman vs. Muhammad Ali (1978) DC Treasury Edition C-56A FN 6.0 DC Edition

DC EDITION. All-New Collectors' Edition: Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. Cover art by Neal Adams. Backed by an armada of 100 powerful warships orbiting the planet, Rat'Lar demands that Earths greatest champion battle the mightiest Scrubb warrior. Ali and Superman each argue that they should be chosen as champ, with Rat'Lar insisting that the dueling duo fight one another to determine Earths true champion. To make things fair for Earthling Ali, the match takes place on Rat'Lars home planet, Bodace, which has a red sun. Treasury-sized. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 1 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Interior pieces cut, interrupts art and story. Full length spine split (taped). Staples added (not manufacturing).

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Bombshell of the Boulevards starring Lois Lane, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois disguises herself as actress Lois LaFlamme to try to get an interview with an ambassador. Honey in Hollywood and Peg teen stories by Henry Boltinoff. Lois Lane, Super-Chef, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois takes a job as a cook in a diner in order to be more attractive to Superman. Do You Know What's Behind a Law? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Brown. The Witch of Metropolis, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois thinks she turns into a witch at night. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 14 FR 1.0

Staples added (not manufacturing).

Lois Lane has never been sexier than in this cover drawn by Curt Swan with inks by Stan Kaye!

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Three Nights in the Fortress of Solitude!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois spends three nights in the Fortress of Solitude, as Superman schemes to prove it would not be the ideal honeymoon cottage. Lois Lane's Soldier Sweetheart!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois falls for a young soldier whose father is a movie producer. Lois Lane's Secret Romance!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Supergirl schemes to get Lois married to Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 73 VF 8.0

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Dummy and the Damsel!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; An alien energy being takes over Superman, and Lois helps him trap the being in the Phantom Zone. House ad for The Flash #169. Lois Lane's Fairy Godmother!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Miss Gzptlsnz travels to the 3rd dimension to help Lois Lane get Superman as a husband. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 VG 4.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. I Am Curious (Black)!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta; In order to do a story on the African-American community in Metropolis, Lois uses a Kryptonian machine to make herself appear African-American. Martha G. Kimball--Wonder Women of History article by Julius Schwartz, art by John Giunta. Where Do You Plant a Thorn?, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Mr. Orchid tries to kill Thorn for the 100. Direct Currents ad, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 111 VG 4.0

Cover art by Dick Giordano. The Dark Side of the Justice League!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta and Murphy Anderson (Superman heads only); Evil scientists derive a potion to drive Superman mad; They have miniature clones of the Justice League apply it to Lois's lips while she's on vacation; When she kisses Superman, the potion takes effect and the mini JLA attacks her. Law of the 100!, script by Robert Kanigher, art by Gray Morrow; the 100 hires an amateur killer to eliminate the Thorn. House ad for In the Days of the Mob #1, pencils by Jack Kirby. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 130 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4600702001

Cover by John Rosenberger and Vince Colletta. Written by Cary Bates and Robert Kanigher. Art by John Rosenberger, Don Heck and Vince Colletta. A female crime boss hires a psychic to uncover Superman's secret identity and Lois begins having strange inexplicable dreams of killing Clark Kent in "The Mental Murder" by Cary Bates, John Rosenberger and Vince Colletta. Starring Lois Lane, Superman (Clark Kent), Jane Vixon, Boss-Lady Larue, Julie Spence, Kristen Cutler and Marsha Mallow. Plus: One of the men who killed Rose's father confesses to the crime in the last Rose and Thorn back-up story "Nightmare Alley!" by Robert Kanigher and Don Heck. Starring Thorn (Rose Forrest) and Detective Danny Stone. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 147 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Murphy Anderson. A Superman in Super-Town!, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Mike Royer; Superman visits New Genesis and meets Magnar and Highfather; he returns to Earth to help Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion, who are prisoners of evil Victor Volcanium. The Scoop of Suicide Slum starring the Newsboy Legion, script by Jack Kirby; Joe Simon, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 555,000; average paid circulation 299,882. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 151 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white

Label #4644275018

First 20-cent cover price. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Attack of the Locust Creatures!, script by John Albano, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Bob Oksner; Jimmy Olsen, Percy and Meg rescue Superman from locust-like aliens and stop their invasion of Earth. Letter from Bob Rozakis. Carmine Infantino discusses the price change to 20 cents. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman/Batman Supergirl HC (2005 DC) 1-1ST VF 8.0

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1st printing. Collects Superman/Batman (2003-2011) #8-13.

Written by Jeph Loeb. Art and cover by Michael Turner.

Award-winner Jeph Loeb and the red-hot Michael Turner reintroduce a classic character into the DCU! This fantastic trade paperback includes the entire "Supergirl from Krypton" storyline, originally presented in the best-selling SUPERMAN/BATMAN #8- 13!

Batman has discovered something strange on the bottom of Gotham Bay which leads him to a mysterious and powerful teenaged girl who's bent on destroying Gotham City! What's her connection to Superman? Why does Wonder Woman want to hide her from the outside world? Will Darkseid succeed in recruiting her into doing his bidding?

Plus, this volume includes an introduction by Loeb as well as a Kryptonian language translation key!

Hardcover, 168 pages, full color.

Cover price $19.95.

World's Finest (1941) 32 CGC 6.0

Paper: White

Label #0339122006

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. The Man Who Could Not Die! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Ray Burnley; When Lucky Starr visits a swami, he is told that he was born under a lucky star and he will get a sign from the future. The Case of the Camera Crimes starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Bandits and Books starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by William F. White. Bebe humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Killer with the Golden Voice starring The Boy Commandos. The Heel and Toe Juggler starring Three-Ring Binks, script and art by Jack Farr. The Seventh Wonder of the World starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel ?, pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by Stan Kaye ? [as Joe Shuster]; On a way back from a case, Superman stops over in Egypt to admire the pyramids and is swept back into time by way of a time bridge to aid the forces of King Cheops against an evil high priest AND to actually build one of the pyramids! 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 45 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED. 5.5" Cumulative spine split (taped). Tape on inside front cover, corner (margin) pieces torn from a few pages.

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. Lois Lane and Clark Kent, Detectives starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Silver Dollar Clue starring Wyoming Kid, script by Ryerson Johnson, art by Howard Sherman. The Switchman of Crime starring Green Arrow and Switchman, script by Don Cameron, art by George Papp. Renegade Train Boss, art by George Roussos. Three Tasks for a Hero starring Zatara, script by George Kashdan, art by Ralph Mayo. Three Tasks for a Hero starring Zatara, script by George Kashdan, art by Ralph Mayo. Words About Music text article. The Historian of Crime starring Batman, script by Writer A, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman suspects Professor Ezra Dorn of stealing historical artifacts. Code For Buddies public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Al Plastino. 76 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest (1941) 83 VG- 3.5

1" spine split from bottom. Moisture damage. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye. The Case of the Mother Goose Mystery, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Mystery Inc has set up a mystery for three high-paying clients so they can pretend to be Batman, Robin and Superman; A mix-up of dates causes the real superheroes to assume the parts that were to be played by the clients, and stop a real robbery in the process. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Error-Car, art by George Papp; Prof. Weldon Immelwimmer gives Green Arrow a super new arrow car that drives Oliver crazy. Man Overboard text story by Jack Miller [as Joe Maxwell]. The Tribe Without A Chief starring Tomahawk, art by Bob Brown. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 99 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Batman's Super Spending Spree, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; Batman announces he is going to spend a million dollars; When his purchases turn out to be busts, Superman secretly makes them profitable, against Batman's wishes. Lem 'n' Lime humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Crime Under Glass starring Green Arrow, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby; Green Arrow and Speedy take down a gang of robbers using lenses in their crimes. The Frontier Rogues Gallery starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Odd News Items, script by Julius Schwartz, pencils by Morris Waldinger, inks by Tommy Nicolosi; before 1870, newspapers were not equipped with folding devices. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 111 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Superman's Secret Kingdom starring Superman and Batman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; The force of a volcanic eruption gives Superman amnesia. He finds himself in a forgotten Aztec city and becomes the king of the inhabitants; When Batman and Robin go in search of him, they find the criminal Floyd Frisby who tries to convince Superman that Batman and Robin are really criminals. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Hermit of Titan starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. Lend A Friendly Hand public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Crimes of the Clock King starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, art by Lee Elias; The Clock King is successful in a series of crimes, besting Green Arrow and Speedy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 113 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Bat-Mite Meets Mr. Mxyzptlk starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Bat-Mite tries to stop Superman from helping Batman and Robin; Then Mr. Mxyzptlk decides that Bat-Mite should stop bugging Superman and a magic contest is begun between the two. Keep Learning -- the Key to Success! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. The Amazing Miss Arrowette, script by Dave Wood, art by Lee Elias; Miss Arrowette makes her debut by rescuing Green Arrow and Speedy from a gang of thieves. Dexter humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Journey to 1960 starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 115 VG/FN 5.0

Water spotting.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Curse That Doomed Superman starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; A Swami places a curse on Superman that he will follow every good deed with an evil deed. Our American Heritage public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. A Trap for Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. Bebe humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Mighty Arrow Army starring Green Arrow, art by Lee Elias; after Green Arrow and Speedy crash on their world tour in the small country of Luania they must help the local military against an invation by Dictator Bracato. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 117 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Super-Batwoman and the Super-Creature starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lex Luthor can control the super-creature Golanth; Batwoman temporarily gains super powers but is also controlled by Lex Luthor. Homer humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Devil's Island of Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, art by Jim Mooney. Three Hours to Survival text story. The Cartoon Archer starring Green Arrow, script by Dave Wood, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy must determine the secret behind Bill Rame's Green Arrow cartoons. Little Pocahontas humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest (1941) 122 VF 8.0

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Capture of Superman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Klor of Belvos comes to Earth and demands Batman help him capture the dangerous space criminal Superman. Planeteer's Alien Allies starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Jack Miller, art by Murphy Anderson. The Booby-Trap Bandits starring Green Arrow, script by Bob Haney, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy catch the Booby-Trap Bandits. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 129 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Joker-Luthor, Incorporated! starring Superman and Batman, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Joker and Luthor team up to rob a large gem show. Health Myths Debunked! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Sheldon Moldoff. The Menace Of The Alien Fish starring Aquaman and Aqualad, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad help an alien who has crashed on Earth to round up three alien fish he brought with him. Menace of the Meteorites text story. The Iron Archer! starring Green Arrow, pencils by Lee Elias, inks by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy must stop a group of bank robbers with a robot that shoots arrows. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 153 GD/VG 3.0

1" cumulative spine split. Cover and first wrap detached at one staple. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Part I- The Clash of Cape and Cowl starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Young Bruce Wayne is convinced that Superboy killed his father and vows to become Batman so he can bring him to justice. Part II--The Death of a Hero. Warden Willis humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Boy Who Changed the Future--Editors' Round Table, script by John Broome, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Bernard Sachs. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 207 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4616926008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. A Matter of Light and Death! (a new story) starring Superman and Batman, script by Len Wein, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella; Batman battles Dr Light; includes cameo by Zatanna. Galloping Gold starring Tarantula, script by Manly Wade Wellman, art by Ed Smalle (from Star-Spangled Comics 11 in 1942). The Cosmic Idiots!, script by Sid Gerson, pencils by Gene Colan, inks by Joe Giella (from Strange Adventures, July 1953). Letter to the editor from comic writer Martin Pasko. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

World's Finest (1941) 212 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4616926007

Cover art by Nick Cardy. ...And So My World Begins! starring Superman and Martian Manhunter, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella. The Outland Pirates starring Grim Ghost, script by Gardner Fox, art by Howard Purcell (Gay Ghost is renamed Grim Ghost as a recognition of the times). Underworld Jam Session! starring Air Wave, art by George Roussos. Letters to the editor from comics writers Bob Rozakis and Mike W. Barr. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

World's Finest (1941) 275 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4633548025

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Summer Days...Winter Nights starring Superman and Batman, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank McLaughlin; while Metropolis is undergoing a heatwave, Mr. Freeze tries to freeze Gotham City to make it livable for him. Archer In A Cage starring Green Arrow and Black Canary, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Trevor von Eeden, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Soul Shriek starring Zatanna, script by Gerry Conway, art by Dan Spiegle. Matter, Matter, Everywhere starring Hawkman, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. The Snatching of Billy Batson starring Shazam!/Captain Marvel, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

World's Finest (1941) 275 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4648761023

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Summer Days...Winter Nights starring Superman and Batman, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank McLaughlin; while Metropolis is undergoing a heatwave, Mr. Freeze tries to freeze Gotham City to make it livable for him. Archer In A Cage starring Green Arrow and Black Canary, script by Mike W. Barr, pencils by Trevor von Eeden, inks by Larry Mahlstedt. Soul Shriek starring Zatanna, script by Gerry Conway, art by Dan Spiegle. Matter, Matter, Everywhere starring Hawkman, script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Rodin Rodriguez. The Snatching of Billy Batson starring Shazam!/Captain Marvel, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Dan Adkins. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.

World's Finest (1941) 278 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4622241024

52-page giant. Superman, Batman, and Hawkman star in "Assault on Thanagar" (script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Rich Buckler, art by Pablo Marcos), Green Arrow in "The Archer and the Assassin" (script by Mike Barr, pencils by Trevor Von Eeden, inks by Larry Mahlstedt), Zatanna in "Dog Day Afternoon" (script by Paul Kupperberg, art by Dan Spiegle), and Captain Marvel in "The Power of Darkness" (script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Don Newton, inks by Frank Chiaramonte). George Perez cover pencils, Romeo Tanghal cover inks. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.00.