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    Supergirl (1982 2nd Series) Canadian Price Variant 2 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Canadian Price Variant.

    Label #4354908002

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    Canadian edition with $.75 cover price. Supergirl continues her battle with Psi, a girl with powerful abilities who has been brainwashed into believing that Chicago must die, and also deals with her new friends where she is rooming in "Crisis Over Chicago." Script by Paul Kupperberg and art by Carmine Infantino & Bob Oksner. Issue also has Lois Lane in "The Bogie-Man Will Getcha" in which Lois Lane finds an uncredited news story on her desk about an event that hasn't yet happened. And then that event happens. Script by Tamsyn O'Flynn and art by Bob Oksner. Cover price $0.75.

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    Supergirl (2005 4th Series) 1ASPEN.A CGC 9.8 Turner Aspen Variant

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Aspen Comics Edition A.

    Label #4308031002

    Starts May 13

    Aspen Comics Edition A variant by Michael Turner. Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund. Superstar writer Jeph Loeb and the red-hot art team of Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund join forces to deliver a new monthly series spinning out of the sell-out run in SUPERMAN/BATMAN featuring the adventures of Superman's cousin from Krypton, the one and only Kara Zor-el! Kara's story begins with the same brand of high-flying adventure as she begins her whirlwind tour of the DCU! And the first hero she squares off against is Power Girl! Before this tale guest-starring the JSA is complete, secrets behind the origins of both will be revealed! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund (75%) Michael Turner (25%). The Turner cover is shown above; please see page 53 for the Churchill cover. On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USEdited by Eddie Berganza Cover price $2.99.

  • Item #60932598
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    Published Feb 1945 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 32 PR 0.5

    Interior is complete. Full length spine split with back cover missing. Tape and writing on interior pages. Staples added (not manufacturing).

    Starts May 20

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

  • Item #60776060
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    Published Dec 1948 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 55 GD 2.0

    Used in Seduction of Innocent

    5" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Tape on interior cover.

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye (background figures), inks by Kaye. Prankster's Second Childhood, art by Al Plastino; The Prankster is voted Most Admired Man by the students at the Manly Academy for Problem Children. The Richest Man In the World, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Millionaire Stephen Van Schuyler wants to marry Lois Lane, so she stages a contest to see who can give her the most spectacular gifts, Schuyler or Superman. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Albert Einstein bio. Too Many Heroes, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Actor Peter Loroff wills all his money to the person who performs the most heroic deed in the week after his death. Used in Seduction of the Innocent (pg. 33). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #56719589
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    Published Apr 1949 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 57 CBCS 4.0

    Paper: White

    Label #22-0F351BF-003

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Menace of the Machine Men, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Aliens appear to land in the woods outside Northville and invade the city with giant robots. Every Man a Superman, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is thrown into the future where everyone has super powers, and he meets a woman who looks just like Lois Lane. Bebe humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Beethoven bio. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Son of Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman adopts an orphan boy and builds up his strength and confidence. Full-page ad for Superboy #1. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60722907
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    Published Jun 1949 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 58 GD 2.0

    3" cumulative spine split (taped). Cover and interior oxidation with chipping. Staples added (not manufacturing).

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Al Plastino. Tiny Trix, the Bantam Bandit, script by William Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Tiny Trix tries to get out of jail by claiming he's a juvenile. Lois Lane Loves Clark Kent, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois' doctor advises her to try to transfer her love for Superman to a normal human, but her attempt to fall in love with Clark fails. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Casey the Cop humor page by Boltinoff. The Case of the Second Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; An earth scientist rockets his child to another planet where he grows up with super powers; He comes to Earth seeking Superman's help against the criminal scientist Bantor. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60776061
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    Published Jun 1950 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 64 PR 0.5

    INCOMPLETE. Portion of first page missing, interrupts art and story.

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    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Professor Lois Lane starring Superman, Lois Lane, Andy Parkes, Greta Lee, and Perry White, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Isle of Giant Insects, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino; Supes fights giant ants and other insects, ala THEM. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Stumpy humor page by Phil Berube. The Free-For-All Crimes starring Superman and The Prankster, script by William Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino. Home Sweet Home public service announcement featuring Leave It to Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60596732
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    Published Oct 1953 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 84 CGC 0.5 Restored

    Restored: C1

    Paper: Off white

    Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Glue on Spine of Cover. 7th Wrap Missing

    Label #4358958006

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    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's Other Life, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman travels back in time and creates a new life for himself as a disc jockey. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. A Doghouse For Superman, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman briefly becomes an alien's pet! Listen To the Cricket text article by Barry Havens. Lois Lane, Policewoman starring Superman, Cracker Moreau, and Silver Skene, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60564108
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    Published Jul 1954 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 90 FR/GD 1.5

    5 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover loose at both staples. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

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    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's Last Job starring Superman and Red Evans, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino. Superman's Secret Past, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino; Superman returns to Smallville. The Man Who Caught a Sub text story by Jack Miller. The Titanic Thefts starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, Don't Give Fire a Place to Start. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60596712
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    Published Jan 1955 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 94 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4358958010

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Three Dooms For Metropolis starring Superman and The Hermit, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Little Pete humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Men Without a World starring Superman and three Blanthians (aliens from Blanth), script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino. The Night Climbers text story. Clark Kent's Hillbilly Bride, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Clark is set to marry a mountain girl named Marybelle. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60836377
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    Published May 1955 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 97 GD- 1.8

    3" cumulative spine split. 1" spine split through all wraps. Cover detached at one staple. Oxidation.

    Starts May 20

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

  • Item #60696125
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    Published Jul 1955 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 98 CGC 2.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4376221004

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    Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman's Secret Life starring Superman, Rags Stephens, and Harry Chadwick, script by France Herron, art by Al Plastino. Clark Kent, Outlaw, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman battles The Big Guy. Club For Adventurers text story by Joe Mallon. The Amazing Superman Newsreel, art by Al Plastino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60696122
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    Published Nov 1955 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 101 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4376221005

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Al Plastino. Luthor's Amazing Rebus starring Superman and Lex Luthor, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Meek Man's Club starring Superman, art by Al Plastino. The Rainbow Doom, art by Al Plastino; Superman accidentally turns Lois Lane into glass. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60917075
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    Published Jan 1956 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 102 CGC 3.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4385447002

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman For Sale starring Superman, Henry Drebbin, Edward Jorgens, and Paul Quillan, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Midget Menace starring Superman and The Thurans, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is tied down like Gulliver. The Best Present Of All! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Rocket To The Sky text story. The Million Dollar Mistake starring Superman and Soapy Martin, art by Al Plastino. CinemaAntics humor half-page by Harry Lampert. A two-page ad features Superman products available for Christmas. Fearless Fosdick stars in a quarter-page ad for Wildroot Cream-Oil with art by Al Capp. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60696121
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    Published May 1956 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 105 CGC 3.0

    Paper: Light tan to off white

    Label #4376221006

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

  • Item #60882003
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    Published Sep 1956 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 108 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4331930008

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Brain From the Future starring Superman and Prof. Martin, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Perry White, Jr., Demon Reporter starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Girl Cops of Metropolis starring Superman, art by Al Plastino; the girls suspect that Clark is Superman. Full-page full-color interior ad for Kellog's Corn Flakes Superman Space Satellite Launcher set, 25c plus one Kellogg's Corn Flakes box top. (Wonder what that cereal box goes for today on the collector's market!) 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60204354
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    Published Jan 1957 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 110 CGC 3.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4236779009

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

  • Item #60917076
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    Published Jan 1957 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 110 CGC 3.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4385447003

    Starts Jun 3

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

  • Item #60917086
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    Published Feb 1957 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 111 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4385447004

    Starts Jun 3

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Non-Super Superman, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Al Plastino; Superman gives Jimmy Olsen a new trophy he found on an alien planet; Jimmy uses the device to transfer Superman's mind into Jimmy's body and Jimmy's mind into Superman's body. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Winter Sports Champions of the World public service announcement. Clark Kent's Crooked Cousin starring Superman, Judd Kent, and Perry White, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Al Plastino. The Toughest Jobs in the World text story. The Magical Superman starring Superman, Lois Lane, and Mysto the Great, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Al Plastino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60696120
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    Published May 1957 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 113 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4376221007

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    1st full-issue (3-part) Superman story. Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Superman of the Past (Part 1), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After disposing of a Kryptonite meteor, Superman finds a box containing a mysterious helmet which contains "mind-tapes" of an adventure Jor-El had before Krypton blew up. The Secret of the Towers (Part 2), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. DC Slogan contest winners. Hy Wire humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Superman of the Present (Part 3). A Date With Effie public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60917087
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    Published May 1957 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 113 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4385447005

    Starts Jun 3

    1st full-issue (3-part) Superman story. Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Superman of the Past (Part 1), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After disposing of a Kryptonite meteor, Superman finds a box containing a mysterious helmet which contains "mind-tapes" of an adventure Jor-El had before Krypton blew up. The Secret of the Towers (Part 2), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. DC Slogan contest winners. Hy Wire humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Superman of the Present (Part 3). A Date With Effie public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60274854
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    Superman (1939 1st Series) 123 VG 4.0

    1st app. 'Super-Girl'
    Pre-Supergirl try-out cover and story
    Starts Jul 6

    Curt Swan cover. Otto Binder (writer) and Dick Sprang (artist) present the classic three-part tale, "The Three Magic Wishes." Jimmy Olsen gets his hands on a wish-granting totem, and wishes a 'Super-Girl' into existence (much to the chagrin of Lois Lane), a full nine months before Kara Zor-el's first appearance in Action Comics #252. Also in this issue, due to Jimmy's magic totem, Superman loses his powers and is transported back through space and time to arrange the wedding of his, in Supe's own words, "future dad and mom...(choke!)" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60723227
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    Published Jan 1959 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 126 GD/VG 3.0

    Starts May 13

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Hunt for Clark Kent!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Superman loses his memory, he adopts the persona of Clarence Kelvin and takes a job at the Daily Planet while he tries remember his true identity. The Spell of the Shandu Clock, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman pretends to be under the influence of a mystical clock in order to make the Fallon Gang think he is helpless against their new weapon. The Two Faces of Superman!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When Superman sees Lois get out of a date by making herself look ridiculous, he changes his appearance to teach her a lesson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #59835215
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    Published Jun 1961 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 145 CGC 3.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4320677015

    Starts May 13

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

  • Item #60917089
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    Published Nov 1961 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 149 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4385447006

    Starts Jun 3

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

  • Item #60696115
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    Published Jul 1962 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 154 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4376221010

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

  • Item #60917090
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    Published May 1963 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 160 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4385447007

    Starts Jun 3

    Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Mortal Superman! [chapter 1] starring Rocks Haney, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; Superman loses his powers and is vulnerable to his enemies. The Cage of Doom! [chapter 2]. The Super-Cop of Metropolis! starring Superman, Krypto (guest appearance), Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60917094
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    Published May 1963 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 161 CGC 6.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4385447008

    Starts Jun 3

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; On the anniversary of his adoptive parents' deaths, Superman recalls how he, as Superboy, sent his parents on a Caribbean cruise on which they contracted the fever plague and died. Superman Goes To War! starring Supergirl and the Zhorians, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60917097
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    Published Oct 1963 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 164 CGC 6.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4385447009

    Starts Jun 3

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman! [part 1], script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; When Luthor escapes from jail, he challenges Superman to meet him in a fair fight without his super powers. The Super-Duel! [part 2]; While Superman struggles to survive, Luthor meets the few remaining inhabitants of the planet and becomes their hero when he reactivates their scientific machines and temporarily solves their water shortage problem. The Fugitive From the Phantom Zone! starring Superman and Ras-Krom, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Published May 1964 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 169 CGC 5.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4385447010

    Starts Jun 3

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Infernal Imp! starring Superman and Mr. Mxyzptlk, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Man Who Stole Superman's Secret Life!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; a sequel to The Sweetheart Superman Forgot! from Superman #165. The Bizarro Invasion of Earth!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; The Bizarro Supermen come to Earth and perform "good deeds." Letters page contains a Kryptonite Guide List noting the different kinds of Kryptonite and their effects on Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Superman (1939 1st Series) 199 VG 4.0 (R)

    1st Superman vs Flash race

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Color touch.

    Starts Jul 6

    1st Superman vs. Flash race. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Superman's Race With the Flash!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; a very close race by the two fastest super-heroes; brief Justice League appearance; the first Superman/Flash race. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Published Jan 1971 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #0913414002

    Starts Jul 6

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

  • Item #60519411
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    Published Feb 1971 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 234 FN 6.0

    Starts May 13

    Cover art by Neal Adams. How to Tame a Wild Volcano!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; working for WGBS, Clark Kent is sent to a South Seas island to cover a volcano that's about to erupt. Weather and Climate science article. Prison in the Sky--The Fabulous World of Krypton starring Tron-Et, Jor-El, Lara, Ken-Dal, Nali-Ilv, Ed-Ilv, and Jax-Ur, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Curt Swan. Science Says You're Wrong If You Believe That article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

  • Item #60811418
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    Published Jun 1976 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 300 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4384602017

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    Superman origin retold. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner. Superman, 2001!, script by Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; What if Baby Kal-El landed on Earth in 1976? Found by the American military just ahead of the Soviets, Kal-El is raised as a ward of the Army; Tensions over the alien superhuman, now called Skyboy, boil over in 1990 with both the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. launching missiles. Skyboy destroys all of the weapons and abandons his Skyboy identity to live as Clark Kent; In 2001, the Soviets send Moka to Times Square to declare himself the person who saved the planet in 1990 and the rightful ruler of mankind, but Clark comes out of retirement, this time as Superman, and exposes Moka for the fraud he is. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #60940956
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    Published Jan 1987 by DC.

    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

    Label #0237095003

    Starts May 20

    "Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #60902334
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    Published Jan 1987 by DC.

    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1 CBCS 7.5

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #23-47F5AB7-010

    Starts Jun 10

    "Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #57574762
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    Published Apr 1987 by DC.

    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-34264BD-026

    Starts Jun 10

    "Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Karl Kesel. Imagine the death and destruction a sadistic madman could cause if he were able to have any weapon he could think of appear in his hand simply by wishing it to. Well the man called Bloodsport has this ability. Can Superman stop this maniacal killer before more innocent lives are lost? Featuring Jimmy Olsen. Cover price $0.75.

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    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 SS Direct Variant 1st Printing

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    SIGNED BY DAN JURGENS ON 3/23/14.

    Label #2504912044

    Starts Jul 6

    1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. Cover price $1.25.

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    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #3985861014

    Starts Jul 6

    1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. Cover price $1.25.

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    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75PLAT.U CGC 9.6 Platinum Unbagged Variant

    Paper: White

    Manufactured With "4290" Printed on Back Cover. Poly-Bagged Platinum Edition

    Label #2032180018

    Starts Jul 6

    This is the Platinum Edition DOES NOT include the black polybag with bleeding silver "S" on polybag. Dan Jurgens story. Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding art. The "Death" of Superman. Cover price $2.50.

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    Published Jan 1993 by DC.

    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75U CBCS 8.5 Black Memorial Unbagged Variant 1st Printing

    Paper: White

    Collector's Edition.

    Label #23-2A9AEDB-008

    Starts Jun 10

    This is an unbagged version of Superman 75 Black Bag Memorial Edtion. 1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. NOTE: The event of "The Death of Superman" was so huge that it was reported on by the national media. - Odinson, Lonestar Comics Archivist Cover price $2.50.

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    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 77 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #1289670013

    Starts Jul 6

    1st printing. Funeral for a Friend. Part 8 of 8. "The End!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Story continued from Superman: The Man of Steel #21. The Kents were the first to find the infant Kal-el when he arrived on Earth. They took him in and raised him as their own. This issue explores a father's grief. It's never easy when a parent outlives their child. It gets even worse when this grief causes Jonathan Kent to have a heart attack. Plus, Lex Luthor's epitaph to his fallen enemy. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #60324820
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    Superman (2023 DC) 7G CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Lee Variant Cover

    Label #4354928025

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    Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Gleb Melnikov, Dan Jurgens, Various. Cover by Jim Lee. AN OVERSIZE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE CELEBRATING THE MAN OF STEEL AND HIS LEGACY! Superman #850! A special oversize issue celebrating Superman and his super-legacy! Since the start of Superman #1 and Dawn of DC, a mystery has been brewing in Metropolis. Now that mystery's secrets are unleashed, with startling revelations that set up a massive story in 2024! The Chained continues as Superman battles against an overpowered new menace who wants to destroy Metropolis! Superman must decide if he is willing to follow Lex's tragic orders to take the Chained down! And Lex Luthor is visited by a blast from his past. One that will impact his future forever. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

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    Superman (2023 DC) 7G CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Lee Variant Cover

    Label #4358605015

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Gleb Melnikov, Dan Jurgens, Various. Cover by Jim Lee. AN OVERSIZE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE CELEBRATING THE MAN OF STEEL AND HIS LEGACY! Superman #850! A special oversize issue celebrating Superman and his super-legacy! Since the start of Superman #1 and Dawn of DC, a mystery has been brewing in Metropolis. Now that mystery's secrets are unleashed, with startling revelations that set up a massive story in 2024! The Chained continues as Superman battles against an overpowered new menace who wants to destroy Metropolis! Superman must decide if he is willing to follow Lex's tragic orders to take the Chained down! And Lex Luthor is visited by a blast from his past. One that will impact his future forever. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

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    Superman (2023 DC) 11B CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Variant Cover

    Label #4403205024

    Starts May 20

    Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by David Baldeon. Cover by Lee Bermejo. THE LEX LUTHOR REVENGE SQUAD ATTACKS! Superman is back from his blast to the past but finds that Mr. Graft and Dr. Pharm have gathered some of Lex Luthor's greatest enemies with a mission to wipe out Lex and everything he loves from Metropolis. Superman will fight to save Lex's life but when he learns the truth about Lex's past...will he want to? 32 page, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

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    Published Mar 1997 by DC.

    Superman Adventures (1996) 5 CBCS 9.2

    1st app. Livewire

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-43A4845-026

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    Cover pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Austin. Balance of Power, script by Scott McCloud, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Terry Austin; Live Wire (1st appearance) revives and decides to make up for years of male domination of women by preventing the work of any men from appearing in any mass communications medium; After an initial defeat at the hands of Live Wire, Superman challenges her to another match, where, with the help of Luthor's technology, the Man of Steel contains the villainess. Based on the WB cartoon series. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

  • Item #58645025
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    Superman Son of Kal-El (2021 DC) 1A CBCS 9.8 Timms

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Label #22-0BB4026-021

    Starts Jun 10

    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.

  • Item #59347854
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    Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 17 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4278616020

    Starts May 13

    Not even Superman may be able to rescue the orphaned Keith, who's uncovered the amazing secret of the subterranean denizens of Metropolis's underworld. Also: Doomsday is coming...a first glimpse at a new character who will have a chilling effect on the life of Superman! Written by Louise Simonson, with art by Jon Bogdanove and Bob McLeod. Cover by Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.25.

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    Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 17REP.2ND CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Second Printing.

    Label #0268755018

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    Roman Numeral II for second printing, next to Issue # Cover price $1.25.

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    Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 19D CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #1289670016

    Starts Jul 6

    First Printing. Direct Edition. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Part 6 of the critical 7-part series 'Doomsday' that leads to a pivotal event in the life of the Man of Steel, continued from Action Comics (1938 DC) #684. The fight to the death intensifies as Doomsday and Superman hit Metropolis - hard! Concludes in Superman (1987) #75. Cover price $1.25.