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  • Issue #1-1ST
    Showcase Presents Hawkman TPB (2007-2008 DC) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series) #34-36, 42-44, and 51; Atom (1962-1969) #7; Mystery in Space (1951-1981 1st Series) #87-90; and Hawkman (1964-1968 1st Series) #1-11.

    Written by Gardner Fox and Bob Haney. Art by Joe Kubert, Gil Kane, and Carmine Infantino. Cover by Joe Kubert.

    In this fantastic volume filled with over 500 pages of classic 1960s stories, Hawkman and Hawkgirl face menaces including the Shadow Thief and Matter Master, and team up with Adam Strange and Aquaman!

    Softcover, 560 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Showcase Presents Hawkman TPB (2007-2008 DC) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Hawkman (1964-1968 1st Series) #12-27, Atom (1962-1969) #31 and 39-45, and Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series) #70.

    Written by Gardner Fox and Bob Haney. Art by Murphy Anderson, Gil Kane, and Joe Kubert. Cover by Murphy Anderson.

    Over 500 pages of Silver Age Hawkman adventures!

    Softcover, 560 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $16.99.

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    Showcase Presents Metamorpho TPB (2005 DC) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series) #57-58, 66, 68, Metamorpho (1965-1968 1st Series) #1-17, and Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #42. Written by Bob Haney and Gardner Fox. Art by Ramona Fradon, Jack Sparling, and Mike Sekowsky. Cover by Sal Trapani. This massive black-and-white volume collects all Metamorpho's Silver Age adventures. Guest-starring Batman, the Justice League of America, the Metal Men and more! Softcover, 560 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

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    Showcase Presents Phantom Stranger TPB (2006-2008 DC) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Showcase (1956-1978) #80 and The Phantom Stranger (1969-1976 2nd Series) #1-21.

    Written by Bob Kanigher, Dennis O'Neil, Gerry Conway, John Broome, and Len Wein. Art by Carmine Infantino, Curt Swan, Nick Cardy, Jim Aparo, Murphy Anderson, and Neal Adams. Cover by Jim Aparo, Neal Adams, and Bill Draut.

    A collection of haunting tales of the macabre, suspense, and thrills as seen through the All-knowing eyes of the enigmatic Phantom Stranger! Over 500 pages of supernatural phenomena with tales from the Phantom Stranger and his skeptical counterpart Dr. 13!

    Softcover, 544 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $16.99.

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    Showcase Presents SHAZAM TPB (2006 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects SHAZAM (1973-1978) #1-35.

    Written by Dennis O'Neill, E. Nelson Bridwell, and Elliott Maggin. Art by C.C. Beck, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dave Cockrum, and Dick Giordano. Cover by Bob Oksner.

    The Big Red Cheese is joined by the members of the Marvel Family including Mary Marvel and Captain Marvel Junior, as they battle the menaces of Black Adam, Dr. Sivana, and the Monster Society of Evil!

    Softcover, 560 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $16.99.

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    Showcase Presents Superman Family TPB (2006-2013 DC) 1-1ST


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    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #1-22 and Showcase (1956-1978) #9. Written by Otto Binder. Art by Curt Swan, Ruben Moreria, and Ray Burnley. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. The super-affordable Showcase collections continue with a volume spotlighting Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane and pal Jimmy Olsen, collecting the first 22 issues of SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN and Lois's first solo outing from SHOWCASE #9! Softcover, 576 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Showcase Presents Superman Family TPB (2006-2013 DC) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #23-34, Showcase (1956-1978) #10, and Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane (1958-1974) #1-7. Written by Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, and Leo Dorfman. Art by Curt Swan, Wayne Boring, and Kurt Schaffenberger. The spotlight shines on Superman's girlfriend Lois Lane and pal Jimmy Olsen! Softcover, 520 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Showcase Presents Superman Family TPB (2006-2013 DC) 3-1ST

    Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #35- 44 and Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane (1958-1974) #8-16. Written by Otto Binder and Robert Bernstein. Art by Curt Swan, Stan Kaye, Ray Burnley, Kurt Schaffenberger, Wayne Boring, Dick Sprang, John Forte, Creig Flessel, and Al Plastino. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. It's a revolving door of strange identities in this new volume more stories from SUPERMAN'S PAL, JIMMY OLSEN and SUPERMAN'S GIRL FRIEND LOIS LANE. Softcover, 520 pages, B&W. Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Showcase Presents Superman Family TPB (2006-2013 DC) 4-1ST

    Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #45-53 and Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane (1958-1974) #17-26. Written by Otto Binder and Robert Bernstein. Art by Curt Swan, Stan Kaye, Ray Burnley, Kurt Schaffenberger, Wayne Boring, Dick Sprang, John Forte, Creig Flessel, and Al Plastino. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. In these 1960s stories, Jimmy Olsen becomes "The Giant Turtle Man of Metropolis" and more. Plus, Lois Lane marries Astounding Man! Softcover, 520 pages, B&W. Cover price $19.99.

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    Showcase Presents Superman TPB (2005-2008 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST


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    1st Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #122-133 and Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #241-257.

    Written by Jerry Siegel, Bill Finger, Jerry Coleman, Otto Binder, Robert Bernstein, and Alvin Schwartz. Art by Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Wayne Boring, Al Pastino, Dick Sprang, and Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Curt Swan and George Klein.

    Kicking off an exciting line of black-and-white reading library titles! This volume features the birth of the Silver Age Superman mythos, including the first appearances of Supergirl, Brainiac, the Fortess of Solitude and more!

    Softcover, 560 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $9.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Showcase Presents Superman TPB (2005-2008 DC) 1st Edition 3-1ST

    1st Edition - Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #276-292 and Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #146-156.

    Written by Jerry Siegel, Robert Bernstein, Bill Finger, Jerry Coleman, Otto Binder, and Edmond Hamilton. Art by Curt Swan, Wayne Boring, Stan Kaye, John Forte, Al Plastino, George Klein, Jim Mooney, and Sheldon Moldoff. Cover by Curt Swan.

    The third volume collecting early Superman adventures in black-and-white at a value price! This amazing collection includes appearances by Supergirl and Krypto and a retelling of Superman's origin, plus threats from Lex Luthor, Brainiac, the Legion of Super-Villains and the Fifth Dimensional imp known as Mr. Mxyzptlk!

    Softcover, 560 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $16.99.

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    Showcase Presents The Atom TPB (2007-2008 DC) 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Showcase (1956-1978) #34-36 and The Atom (1962-1969) #1-17.

    Written by Gardner Fox. Art by Gil Kane, Murphy Anderson, and Sid Greene. Cover by Gil Kane and Murphy Anderson.

    From the Silver Age of Comics comes this collection of science-fiction tales starring Ray Palmer, The Atom! Included here are some of the Atom's greatest adventures!

    Softcover, 528 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Showcase Presents The Atom TPB (2007-2008 DC) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects The Atom (1962-1969) #18-45.

    Written by Gardner Fox, and Dennis O'Neil. Art by Gil Kane, Sid Greene, Murphy Anderson, and Dick Dillin. Cover by Gil Kane.

    Featuring Silver Age adventures of the dynamic duo of the Atom and Hawkman!

    Softcover, 528 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Showcase Presents Wonder Woman TPB (2007-2011 DC) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Wonder Woman (1942-1986 1st Series) #118-137.

    Written by Robert Kanigher. Art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito.

    Wonder Woman and Wonder Girl face the Human Iceberg, the Island Eater, the Robotic Wonder Woman and more!

    Softcover, 528 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Showcase Presents Wonder Woman TPB (2007-2011 DC) 3-1ST

    Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Wonder Woman (1942-1986 1st Series) #138-156.

    Written by Robert Kanigher. Art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito.

    Wonder Woman's Silver Age adventures continue in this value-priced collection. Don't miss the amazing Amazon's battles with The Angle Man, The Phantom Sea-Beast, The Brain Pirate and so many more.

    Softcover, 496 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $16.99.

  • Issue #4-1ST
    Showcase Presents Wonder Woman TPB (2007-2011 DC) 4-1ST

    Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Wonder Woman (1942-1986 1st Series) #157-177.

    Written by Written by BOB KANIGHER and BILL FINGER. Art by ROSS ANDRU, IRV NOVICK, WIN MORTIMER and MIKE ESPOSITO. Cover by ROSS ANDRU and MIKE ESPOSITO.

    It's another value-priced collection of Wonder Woman adventures featuring Supergirl, Cheetah, Egg Fu and many more!

    Softcover, 520 pages, B&W.

    Cover price $19.99.

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    Spectre The Wrath of the Spectre Omnibus HC (2025 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST


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    2nd Edition - 1st printing. Collects stories from Showcase (1956-1978) #60-61 and 64, The Brave and the Bold (1955 1st Series DC) #72, 75, 116, 180, and 199, The Spectre (1967-1969 1st Series) #1-10, Wrath of the Spectre (1988) #4, Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #431-440, DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #29, and Ghosts (1971-1982 DC) #97-99. Written by Gardner Fox, Bob Haney, Michael Fleisher, Neal Adams, Denny O'Neil, Mark Hanerfield, Jack Miller, Mike W. Barr, Steve Skeates, Len Wein, and Paul Kupperberg. Art by Murphy Anderson, Carmine Infantino, Charles Cuidera, Bill Draut, Bernie Wrightson, Jack Sparling, Jose Delbro, Russell Carley, Mike DeCarlo, Pablo Marcos, Mike Gustovich, Tony DeZungia, Ross Andru, Mike Machlan, Jerry Ordway, Mike Esposito, Jim Aparo, Ernie Chua, Frank Thorne, Rick Hoberg, Jerry Grandenetti, George Roussos, Frank Thorne, Ernie Chan, Jim Starlin, Romeo Tanghal, Tex Blaisdell, and Neal Adams. Cover by Jim Aparo. Introduction by Peter Sanderson. DC's grim arbiter of justice, the Spectre, resurfaced in the 1960s for all-new - and sometimes controversial - stories demonstrating the true power of his vengeance. In this omnibus, witness former cop Jim Corrigan dish out ghoulish punishments across the DC Universe! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 786 pages, full color. Teen Cover price $99.99.

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    Superboy The Greatest Team Up Stories Ever Told TPB (2010 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects material from Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #216, 253, 271, and 280, Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) #55, 63, 80, 171, and 182 and New Adventures of Superboy (1980-1984 DC) #13.

    Written by Bill Finger, Otto Binder, and Jerry Siegel. Art by Curt Swan, Al Plastino, and John Forte. Cover by Mark Farmer.

    Also featuring the work of Frank Robbins, Cary Bates, Bob Brown, Murphy Anderson, Kurt Schaffenberger and Dave Hunt. Superboy, the hero who would grow up to become Superman, battles evil alongside some of the world's greatest heroes in this new collection.

    Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Superman Chronicles TPB (2006-2012 DC) 3-1ST

    Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #21-25, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #4-5, and New York World's Fair 1940. Written by Jerry Siegel. Art and cover by Joe Shuster. The third volume continues to collect the adventures of Superman in chronological order! The Man of Steel has early encounters with Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, and more! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #8-1ST
    Superman Chronicles TPB (2006-2012 DC) 8-1ST

    Volume 8 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #44-46, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #14-15, and World's Finest (1941-1986) #5. Written by JERRY SIEGEL. Art by LEO NOWAK. Cover by FRED RAY. In these stories from the 1940's, The Man of Tomorrow faces threats from the mysterious Undersea City and more! Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

  • Issue #10-1ST
    Superman Chronicles TPB (2006-2012 DC) 10-1ST

    Volume 10 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #53-55, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #18-19, and World's Finest (1941-1986) #7. Written by JERRY SIEGEL. In these 1942 stories, Superman battles The Night Owl, Nazi sympathizers, the mysterious "Man with the Cane," and a mad scientist who brings characters from newspaper comic strips to life. Softcover, 168 pages, full color. Cover price $14.99.

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    Superman in the Fifties TPB (2002 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects stories form Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #65, 96-97, 79-80, and 127; Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #151, 242, 252, and 254-255; World's Finest (1941-1986) #68 and 75; Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane (1958-1974) #8; Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #13; Showcase (1956-1978) #9; and Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #210.

    Written by Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, Bill Finger, and Edmond Hamilton. Art by Win Mortimer, Al Plastino, Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, and Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Wayne Boring. Introduction by Mark Waid.

    The Man of Steel's most outrageous tales from the Fifties are collected here, including some important milestones in Superman's history: the first appearances of Supergirl, Krypto, Titano the Super-Ape, and the first Kryptonian villans! Plus, Superboy's last day in Smallville; Superman's big brother; Superman's Super-Magic Show; the battle with Bizarro & the Bride of Bizarro; the new team of Superman and Robin; and much, much more!

    Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.95.

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    Superman in the Fifties TPB (2002 DC) 1st Edition 1-REP

    1st Edition - 2nd and later printings. Collects stories form Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #65, 96-97, 79-80, and 127; Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #151, 242, 252, and 254-255; World's Finest (1941-1986) #68 and 75; Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane (1958-1974) #8; Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #13; Showcase (1956-1978) #9; and Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #210.

    Written by Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, Bill Finger, and Edmond Hamilton. Art by Win Mortimer, Al Plastino, Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, and Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Wayne Boring. Introduction by Mark Waid.

    The Man of Steel's most outrageous tales from the Fifties are collected here, including some important milestones in Superman's history: the first appearances of Supergirl, Krypto, Titano the Super-Ape, and the first Kryptonian villans! Plus, Superboy's last day in Smallville; Superman's big brother; Superman's Super-Magic Show; the battle with Bizarro & the Bride of Bizarro; the new team of Superman and Robin; and much, much more!

    Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.95.

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    Superman in the Fifties TPB (2021 DC) Expanded Edition 1-1ST


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    Expanded Edition - 1st printing. Collects stories form Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #65, 79-80, 96-97, 118, 125, and 127; Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #151, 162, 223, 232, 234, 236, 239, 242, 247, 249, 252, and 254-255; World's Finest (1941-1986) #68 and 74-75; Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane (1958-1974) #8; Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #13 and 19; Showcase (1956-1978) #9; and Adventure Comics (1938-1983) #210.

    Written by Robert Bernstein, Otto Binder, Jerry Coleman, Bill Finger, William Woolfolk, and Edmond Hamilton. Art by Sy Barry, Ray Burnley, Stan Kaye, Win Mortimer, Al Plastino, Wayne Boring, Curt Swan, and Kurt Schaffenberger. Cover by Wayne Boring. Back Cover by Curt Swan. Introduction and Commentary by Mark Waid.

    These Superman tales from the 1950s reflect the optimism and excitement of that era. In this bygone decade, Superman teamed up with Robin, the Boy Wonder, and battled such outrageous foes as Bizarro and the Bride of Bizarro.

    Also included in this collection are the first appearances of Supergirl, Krypto, and Titano the Super-Ape, as well as tales of Supermans Super-Magic Show and Superboys last day in Smallville.

    Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

    Cover price $34.99.

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    Superman in the Seventies TPB (2000 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects stories from Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #233, 238, 247-249, 270-271, 276, 286-287, 298, 300; Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #436, 466, 484, 491, 494; DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #14, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #133; and Superman's Girlfriend (1958-1974) #106.

    Written by Elliot S! Maggin, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Cary Bates, Jack Kirby, Robrt Kanigher, and Denny O'Niel. Art by Cyrt Swan, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Dick Dillin, Neal Adams, Ross Andru, Nick Cardy, Dick Giordano, Carmine Infantino, and Bob Oksner.

    Go back in time with retro Superman stories that show the Man of Steel as he appeared back in the day! In the Seventies features stories spanning from the realistic to the ridiculous!

    Includes an introduction by Christopher Reeve.

    Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Superman in the Seventies TPB (2000 DC) 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. Collects stories from Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #233, 238, 247-249, 270-271, 276, 286-287, 298, and 300; Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #436, 466, 484, 491, and 494; DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #14, Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #133; and Superman's Girlfriend (1958-1974) #106.

    Written by Elliot S! Maggin, Paul Levitz, Len Wein, Cary Bates, Jack Kirby, Robrt Kanigher, and Denny O'Niel. Art by Cyrt Swan, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Dick Dillin, Neal Adams, Ross Andru, Nick Cardy, Dick Giordano, Carmine Infantino, and Bob Oksner.

    Go back in time with retro Superman stories that show the Man of Steel as he appeared back in the day! In the Seventies features stories spanning from the realistic to the ridiculous!

    Includes an introduction by Christopher Reeve.

    Softcover, 224 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

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

    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.

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    Superman Kryptonite Nevermore HC (2021 DC) 1-1ST


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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, Murphy Anderson, and Dick Giordano. Cover by Neal Adams.

    Everyone knows Supermans major weakness: Kryptonite. But what happens when thats taken off the board, as a scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron?

    Originally published in 1971, this story turned the Man of Steels status quo on its head. When all Kryptonite has been destroyed, the Man of Steel is anything but invulnerable as his powers slowly begin to fade and a doppelganger Superman arrives on the scene with strange powers of its own—and any contact between the two might result in the destruction of the planet!

    Hardcover, 192 pages, full color.

    Cover price $29.99.

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    Superman Past and Future TPB (2008 DC) 1-1ST

    1st printing. Collects stories from Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #48, 107, 181, 295, and 300; Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #300 and 338-339; Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen (1954-1974) #86, Superman's Girlfriend, Lois Lane (1958-1974) #59; World's Finest (1941-1986) #166; Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series) #85; and DC Comics Presents Annual (1982-1985) #2. Written by Jerry Siegel, Elliot S. Maggin, and Cary Bates. Art by Curt Swan, Al Plastino, and Keith Pollard. Cover by Carlos Pacheco and Jesus Merino. Follow Superman's greatest time travel adventures as he experiences eras he never thought possible! This time warping collection features stories originally published from the '40s through the '80s including the classic tale "Superman Under the Red Sun" among many, many others! Softcover, 192 pages, full color. Cover price $19.99.

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    Superman The Golden Age Omnibus HC (2019 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST


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    2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. 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 Joe Shuster. Foreword and afterword by Jim Steranko.

    The early adventures of Superman are back in print in this 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.

    Cover price $99.99.

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    Superman The Golden Age Omnibus HC (2025 DC) 3rd Edition 1-1ST


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    3rd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. 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 Joe Shuster. Foreword and afterword by Jim Steranko. The early adventures of Superman are back in print in this 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. All Ages Cover price $125.00.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Superman The Greatest Stories Ever Told TPB (2004-2006 DC) 1-REP

    Volume 1 - 2nd and later printings.

    Written by Jerry Siegel, William Woolfolk, Edmond Hamilton, Jim Steranko, Elliot S. Maggin, John Byrne, and Joe Kelly. Art by Joe Shuster, Al Plastino, Curt Swan, Murphy Anderson, Steranko, John Byrne, Dick Giordano, Mike Mignola, Doug Mahnke, and Lee Bermejo. Cover by Alex Ross.

    Superman's career is chronicled in SUPERMAN: THE GREATEST STORIES EVER TOLD, a unique collection of some of the Man of Steel's most classic adventures!

    Collected are: Superman's origin (SUPERMAN #1); the story "What if Superman Ended the War?" (Look Magazine); "Three Supermen From Krypton!" (SUPERMAN #65); "The Last Days of Superman" (SUPERMAN #156); "Must There Be a Superman?" (SUPERMAN #247); "The Exile at the Edge of Eternity" (SUPERMAN #400); the modern-day re-telling of Superman's origin (MAN OF STEEL #1); "Return to Krypton" (SUPERMAN #18); and "What's so funny about Truth, Justice & The American Way?" (ACTION COMICS #775)! This volume also features an introduction by Michael Uslan (BATMAN: DETECTIVE No. 27).

    Softcover, 192 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

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    Superman vs. Mongul TPB (2013 DC) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #27-28, 36 and 43 and Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) Annual #11.

    Written by Len Wein, Paul Levitz, and Alan Moore. Art by Jim Starlin, Romeo Tanghal, Curt Swan, Dave Hunt, and Dave Gibbons. Cover by Ryan Sook. Back Cover by Jim Starlin.

    Superman has faced his share of adversaries but none as barbaric as the mysterious being known as Mongul – an alien whose abilities seem to be almost on par with the Man of Steel!

    Mongul stops at nothing to inflict pain and terror, kidnapping Lois Lane and Jimmy Olsen, attacking the Justice League and Legion of Super-Heroes, attempting to conquer defenseless planets, and worst of all, ensnaring Superman himself in a dream world from which there is no chance of escape!

    Superman battles the intergalactic conqueror known as Mongul in these tales from the late 1970s and early 1980s.

    Guest-starring Wonder Woman, Batman, Supergirl and more!

    Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

    Cover price $14.99.

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    Superman Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow HC (2020 DC) Deluxe Edition 2nd Edition 1-1ST


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    2nd Deluxe Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #423, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #583, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) Annual #11, and DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #85.

    Written by Alan Moore. Art by Dave Gibbons, Curt Swan, George Perez, Kurt Schaffenberger, Murphy Anderson and Rick Veitch, Al Williamson. Cover by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson. Introduction by Paul Kupperberg.

    Legendary writer Alan Moore's seminal Superman issues are collected in this Deluxe Edition featuring beautiful art from Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN), Curt Swan (ACTION COMICS) and Rick Veitch (SWAMP THING)!

    Collects the two-part "Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow?" from SUPERMAN #423 and ACTION COMICS #583 as Superman faces his greatest foes and his final battle!

    Also featuring the classic story "For the Man who has Everything" from ACTION COMICS ANNUAL #11 where Batman, Robin and Wonder Woman fight the evil warlord Mongul for the fate of The Man of Steel. And in DC COMICS PRESENTS #85, Superman meets Swamp Thing, a character fans have identified with Moore for over 20 years!

    Hardcover, 7 1/2-in. X 11-in., 128 pages, full color.

    Cover price $29.99.

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    Superman Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow TPB (1997 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST

    1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #423 and Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #583. Written Alan Moore. Art by Curt Swan, George Perez, and Kurt Schaffenberger. Featuring the final pre-Crisis Superman tale. Modern day legend Alan Moore takes a turn at writing a few tales starring the Man of Steel. Includes stories which feature a rampaging Bizarro, the death of Clark Kent, an evil alliance between Lex Luthor and Brainiac, a salute to the Legion of Super-heroes, and the Daily Planet's last stand. Using his trademark writing style, Moore creates amazing realism in a world of fantasy that is always both entertaining and thought provoking. Softcover, 48 pages, full color. Cover price $5.95.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow TPB (2006 DC) DVD Digest Edition 1-1ST

    DVD Digest Edition - 1st printing. Collects Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #423 and Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #583. Written Alan Moore. Art by Curt Swan, George Perez, and Kurt Schaffenberger. Featuring the final pre-Crisis Superman tale. Modern day legend Alan Moore takes a turn at writing a few tales starring the Man of Steel. Includes stories which feature a rampaging Bizarro, the death of Clark Kent, an evil alliance between Lex Luthor and Brainiac, a salute to the Legion of Super-heroes, and the Daily Planet's last stand. Using his trademark writing style, Moore creates amazing realism in a world of fantasy that is always both entertaining and thought provoking. Softcover, 5-in. x 7-in., 48 pages, full color. NOTE: This Digest was a supplement in a DVD Box Set that included all the Warner Bros. Superman movies.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Superman's Greatest Team-Ups HC (2021 DC) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #5, 9-10, 12, 14, 19, 28, 30, 35, 38-39, 45, 50, 58, 63, 67, 71, and 97.

    Cover by Gil Kane. Back Cover by Jim Starlin.

    The greatest Superman team-up tales from the pre-Crisis on Infinite Earths era of the late 1970s and 1980s are collected in hardcover for the first time!

    In these stories from the pages of DC Comics Presents, the Man of Tomorrow faces evil with the help of heroes including Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Mister Miracle, Batgirl, Black Canary, the Flash, and even Santa Claus and…Clark Kent?

    Hardcover, 400 pages, full color.

    Credits:

    Written by Len Wein, Paul Levitz, Martin Pasko, Cary Bates, Steve Englehart, Denny O'Neil, Gerry Conway, Dan Mishkin, Gary Cohn, E. Nelson Bridwell, Steve Gerber, and Mike W. Barr .

    Art by Murphy Anderson, Joe Staton, Joe Staton, Jack Abel, Richard Buckler, Dick Giordano, Dick Dillin, Frank Chiaramonte, Romeo Tanghal, Curt Swan, Vince Colletta, Don Heck, Bob Smith, Richard F. Buckler, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dave Hunt, Alex Saviuk, Ernie Colon, Gary Martin, Rick Veitch, and Jim Starlin.

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #1-REP
    Swamp Thing Dark Genesis TPB (1991 DC) 1-REP

    2nd and later printings. Collects House of Secrets (1956-1978 1st Series) #92 and Swamp Thing (1972-1976 1st Series) #1-10.

    Written by Len Wein. Art and cover by Bernie Wrightson.

    Back in print by popular demand, this trade paperback volume features the 8-page origin story of Swamp Thing from HOUSE OF SECRETS #92, plus the first ten issues of SWAMP THING Volume One.

    Featuring the writing talents of Len Wein, and the incredible art of legendary horror artist Bernie Wrightson, this volume contains the secret of Swamp Thing's "birth," the forbidden passions of Anton Arcane, the measureless sorrow of the Patchwork Man, and much more.

    Guest-starring Batman.

    Softcover, 240 pages, full color. MATURE READERS

    Cover price $19.95.

  • Issue #3-1ST
    Swamp Thing The Bronze Age TPB (2018-2021 DC) 3-1ST


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    Volume 3 - 1st printing. Collects The Saga of the Swamp Thing (1982-1996 2nd Series) #1-19 and The Saga of the Swamp Thing (1982-1996 2nd Series) Annual #1.

    Written by Martin Pasko, Dan Mishkin, Stephen Bissette, Bruce Jones, Len Wein, and Wes Craven. Art by Tom Yeates, Jan Duursema, Bo Hampton, Scott Hampton, Tom Mandrake, Stephen Bissette, John Totleben, mark Texeira, Tony DeZuniga, and Bernie Wrightson. Cover by Tom Yeates.

    The saga of one of DCs most unique characters continues in this collection of horror comics classics!

    Swamp Thing takes on monsters both human and inhuman in these stories, including Anton Arcane and his Un-Men and the sinister General Sunderland! Plus, the adaptation of the Swamp Thing movie, and a reprint of the classic Swamp Thing tale that introduces the Un-Men!

    Softcover, 416 pages, full color.

    NOTE: "Swamp Thing vs. the Beast of the Apocalypse! Hands down, my favorite run on DC's Protector of the Green." - Odinson, mycomicshop Archivist

    Cover price $39.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Tails of the Super Pets TPB (2022 DC) 1-1ST


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    1st printing. Collects stories from Action Comics (1938 DC) #261, 266, 277, 292, and 293; Batman (1940-2011) #125; Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #210, 256, 293, 322, and 364; Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #176; Wonder Woman (1942-1986 1st Series DC) #23; and Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) #76.

    Written by Jerry Siegel, Robert Bernstein, Leo Dorfman, Bill Finger, Otto Binder, Edmond Hamilton, William Moulton Marston, and Jim Shooter. Art byJim Mooney, Sheldon Moldoff, Charles Paris, Sy Barry, Ramona Fradon, John Forte, Sheldon Moldoff, Pete Costanza, George Klein, Harry G. Peter, George Papp, Barry Stan Kaye, and Curt Swan. Cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye. Back Cover by John Forte and Sheldon Moldoff.

    In this charming collection of classic tales from the Silver Age of comics, meet Krypto the Superdog, Streaky the Supercat, Ace the Bat-Hound, and more!

    The Super Pets are icons in their own right! Everyone loves Krypto the Superdog, Streaky the Supercat, Ace the Bat-Hound...but not everyone has met Aquaman's pet octopus Topo, Comet the flying horse, or the fantastic Super-Monkey!

    When they take the stage, evildoers cower and children of all ages cheer!

    Softcover, 184 pages, full color. All Ages

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Tales of the Batman HC (2017 DC) By Gerry Conway 1-1ST

    Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Man Bat (1975-1976 1st Series) #1; Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #463, 464, 497-499, 502-504, Batman (1940-2011) #295, 305-306, Batman Family (1975-1978 1st Series) #17; World's Finest (1941-1986) #250 and 269; Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #158, 161, 171-174.

    Written by Gerry Conway. Art by Ernie Chan, Don Newton, Steve Ditko, Michael Golden, John Calnan, Jim Aparo, George Tuska, Rich Buckler, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, and Carmine Infantino. Cover by Jim Starlin.

    Get ready for some of the greatest Dark Knight tales ever in this new title featuring Two-Face, Deadshot, Killer Croc, the new Robin, Jason Todd and more!

    Hardcover, 440 pages, full color.

    Cover price $49.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Tales of the Green Lantern Corps TPB (2009-2010 DC) 2-1ST

    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Tales of the Green Lantern Corps Annual #1 and the backup Corps stories from Green Lantern (1960-1988 1st Series DC) #168-169, 171-173, 177, 179-183, 185, and 187-190.

    Written by Alan Moore, Len Wein, and Kurt Busiek. Art by Dave Gibbons and Kevin O'Neill. Cover by Brian Bolland.

    It's another incredible collection of classic tales of the Corps featuring the work of Alan Moore, Dave Gibbons and many others!

    Softcover, 144 pages, full color.

    Cover price $19.99.

  • Issue #2-1ST
    Teen Titans The Silver Age TPB (2017-2018 DC) 2-1ST


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    Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Teen Titans (1966-1978 1st Series) #12-24 and Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #83.

    Written by Bob Haney, Len Wein, Marv Wolfman, Mike Friedrich, and Neal Adams. Art by Irv Novick, Nick Cardy, Lee Elias, Bill Draut, Gil Kane and Wally Wood, Neal Adams, Sal Amendola. Cover by Nick Derington.

    Collected for the first time in trade paperback, these stories pit our teen team against Captain Rumble, the Mad Mod and other far-out foes. Plus, the classic tale "A Christmas Carol" is reimagined as "A Christmas Happening."

    Softcover, 352 pages, full color.

    Cover price $34.99.

  • Issue #1-1ST
    Wonder Woman The Golden Age Omnibus HC (2023 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST


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    2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects All Star Comics (1940-1978) #8, Sensation Comics (1942-1952) #1-24, Wonder Woman (1942-1986 1st Series DC) #1-7, and material from Comic Cavalcade (1942-1954) #1-4. Written by William Moulton Marston. Art by Harry G. Peter. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. Wonder Woman, arguably the best-known female superhero in the world, and star of her own monthly comics, was introduced in the early 1940s in these quirky tales written by the inventor of the lie detector, psychologist William Moulton Marston. In these stories, Wonder Woman travels from Paradise Island to Man's World, where she serves as an emissary of peace, using her bracelets and lasso of truth to stop injustice. These stories introduce the mythology of Wonder Woman as she battles the powers of evil-from crooked business owners to Nazi spies. Hardcover, 776 pages, full color. Cover price $100.00.