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Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000H.DF.SIGNED.B VF- 7.5

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Dynamic Forces edition - Signed by Kevin Nowlan - Limited to 50 copies. Includes certificate of authenticity. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Kevin Nowlan. Written by Dan Jurgens, Peter J. Tomasi, Marv Wolfman, Geoff Johns, Richard Donner, Scott Snyder, Tom King, Louise Simonson, Paul Dini, Brad Meltzer and Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Patrick Gleason, Curt Swan, Butch Guice, Kurt Schaffenberger, Olivier Coipel, Rafael Albuquerque, Clay Mann, Jerry Ordway, José Luis García-López, Kevin Nowlan, John Cassaday, Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Celebrate 1000 issues of Action Comics with an all-star lineup of top talent as they pay tribute to the comic that started it all! From today's explosive action to a previously unpublished tale illustrated by the legendary Curt Swan to the Man of Tomorrow's future, this very special, oversized issue presents the best of the best in Superman stories! Featuring: "From the City That Has Everything" by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund; "Never-Ending Battle" by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason; "An Enemy Within" by Marv Wolfman, Curt Swan, Butch Guice and Kurt Schaffenberger (note: original story by Cindy Goff, Swan and Guice, with the final page courtesy of Superman The Secret Years (1985) #2 by Bob Rozakis, Swan and Schaffenberger); "The Car" by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Olivier Coipel; "The Fifth Season" by Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque; "Of Tomorrow" by Tom King and Clay Mann; "Five Minutes" by Louise Simonson and Jerry Ordway; "Actionland!" by Paul Dini, José Luis García-López and Kevin Nowlan; "Faster Than a Speeding Bullet" by Brad Meltzer and John Cassaday; and "The Truth" by Brian Michael Bendis, Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Plus: Pin-ups by John Romita, Jr. and Danny Miki, Walter Simonson, and Jorge Jimenez. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1001A CGC 9.8 Gleason

Paper: White

Label #1990154018

Invisible Mafia: Part 1 of 6 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by Patrick Gleason. Acclaimed writer Brian Michael Bendis' new chapter for the Man of Steel and the world of tomorrow begins here! The devastating repercussions from the Man of Steel miniseries still reverberate as Metropolis enters a new age! The Daily Planet teeters on the brink of disaster! A new criminal element has made its way onto the streets of Superman's hometown! The longest- running superhero comic of all time explodes off the page with art by fan favorite Patrick Gleason. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1002A CGC 9.8 Gleason

Paper: White

Label #2045544007

Invisible Mafia: Part 2 of 6 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by Patrick Gleason. A bold new era of the adventures of the Man of Steel continues as bodies fall from the sky and buildings burn around the City of Tomorrow. Even Superman must wonder how well he knows the city he protects as an unknown criminal element begins to rise throughout Metropolis. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1003A CGC 9.8 Gleason

Paper: White

Label #1625690001

Invisible Mafia: Part 3 of 6 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Yanick Paquette. Cover by Patrick Gleason. How well does Clark Kent know his own city? Are the threats targeting Metropolis new or something older and more dangerous than they seem? With mobsters being killed off and the Daily Planet staff hunting for answers, it's up to Superman to discover what lurks in the underside of the city he thought he knew so well. Who is the Red Mist, and why has Superman never heard of someone so powerful and dangerous? And what is Lois Lane doing with Lex Luthor? 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1020B CGC 9.8 Parillo Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #2118504005

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by John Romita and Klaus Janson. Cover by Lucio Parillo. Apex Lex Luthor's first run-in with the Infected didn't go as planned, and the Batman Who Laughs' influence is continuing to spread. Now Lex must find out who in the world can think like the Batman Who Laughs-and there are only two folks who come to mind. The first is Batman, who probably has his own ideas for Lex; the other is The Joker, who also likely has his own ideas, but who just maybe wants to see this twisted doppelgänger sent back to the Dark Multiverse he came from. It's a gamble Lex has to take, because the Infected are gearing up for round two! 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1021B CGC 9.8 Parillo Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #2118504004

Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art by John Romita and Klaus Janson. Cover by Lucio Parillo. Metropolis down! The blockbuster supervillain team-up of the century continues. Leviathan! The invisible mafia! The Legion of Doom! All have descended on the city of Metropolis to challenge Superman at his most vulnerable moment. With the truth about the Man of Steel's secret identity out in the open, all the rules of engagement have changed-and no one is safe! Guest-starring the Justice League and Young Justice. 32 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $3.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1027A CGC 9.8 Romita Jr.

Paper: White

Label #3767642018

The House of Kent: Part 6 of 6 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by John Romita Jr. and Klaus Janson. Is Superman on the ropes? An epic battle rages across the skies of Metropolis! The House of Kent, Superman, Superboy, Supergirl, the Legion of Super-Heroes Brainiac 5, and Young Justices Conner Kent all unite to face an enemy from another dimension unleashed by the Invisible Mafia! This kind of power can lay waste to an entire family of super-people!

All of this plus the future of the Daily Planet revealed! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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

Paper: White

Lau Variant Cover.

Label #4699674010

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

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1087E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Patridge Variant Cover.

Label #4609718004

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Skylar Patridge. Cover by Skylar Patridge. SUPERBOY RETURNS WITH CREATORS MARK WAID AND SKYLAR PATRIDGE! Witness Mark Waid's triumphant return to the title alongside rising star artist Skylar Patridge as they take Clark Kent back to his early years on Kent Farm. This can't-miss story, with ties to the present, takes the Boy of Steel to unexpected heights as he figures out what being a hero truly means. First stop: Metropolis's Expo of Tomorrow! Will Clark be able to blend into the crowd, or is Superboy about to make his public debut?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 473 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4545388006

The Man of Steel needs help from Green Lantern...but while he's seeking out Hal Jordan, he winds up with Guy Gardner, which may translate into more of a hindrance than a help. Written and pencilled by Dan Jurgens and inked by Art Thibert. Cover by Jurgens and Thibert. Cover price $0.75.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 500U CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #4689553004

Jerry Ordway script. This copy is not in original white polybag and does not include trading card. NOTE: Copies where the translucent sticker featuring Pa Kent's arm reaching out towards Superman have been removed will be graded in GD condition. Cover price $2.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 500U CGC 9.8 Unbagged No Card

Paper: White

Collector's Edition.

Label #3863375017

Jerry Ordway script. This copy is not in original white polybag and does not include trading card. NOTE: Copies where the translucent sticker featuring Pa Kent's arm reaching out towards Superman have been removed will be graded in GD condition. Cover price $2.95.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 502 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4698235001

'Reign of the Supermen' continues: When Supergirl is sent by Luthor to bring in the youngest Superman, sparks fly between the two heroes. All the Superman titles now use a new, upgraded color process that employs an increased color palette. Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 516N CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition

Label #4492912011

Newsstand Edition. Returning from Smallville, Superman finds the history-warping effects of ZERO HOUR worsening in Metropolis...where he's been retroactively replaced by Alpha Centurion as the city's greatest hero! Script by Karl Kesel, with art by Peter Krause and Jackson Guice. Cover by Barry Kitson and Ray McCarthy. Cover price $1.50.

Adventures of Superman Book of El (2025 DC) 5C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Parrillo Variant Cover.

Label #4698236011

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Scott Godlewski (CA) Lucio Parrillo SIEGE OF LANTERNHOLM! Kryl-Ux has unleashed a Sun-Eater in the heart of Lanternholm: the galaxy's only safehaven for the Lightborn people, and the reason for the rift between Ronan and Rowan Kent, who left Earth to become Lanternholm's guardian. Superman has arrived just in time, but survival comes with a heartbreaking cost. And Ronan has started receiving information from a dark source--can Superman continue to count on him to help save Osul-Ra and Otho-Ra before it's too late? 32 pages, full color, rated T. Cover price $4.99.

Adventures of Superman Jon Kent (2023 DC) 1E CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Kaplan Variant Cover.

Label #4691740011

Written by Tom Taylor. Art by Clayton Henry. Cover by Al Kaplan. ANOTHER SUPERMAN HAS FALLEN. Across the Multiverse, Kal-Els are being murdered. Val-Zod, the Superman of Earth-2, believes only one man can help stop the killing—Kal-El's son, Jon Kent! Jon will have to step across dimensions and face the killer of the Kal-Els, the monstrous Ultraman, the man who kidnapped and tortured him for years. And Val-Zod is not acting alone in trying to save the Supermen. Who is the mysterious woman alongside him? And what is her shocking connection to the Super-Family? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4646263020

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

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4646263018

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

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.0 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4646263004

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

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 25G CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Mora Variant Cover.

Label #4646076024

Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora, Steve Pugh. Cover by Dan Mora. Join Batman and Superman as the Worlds Finest team celebrates 25 issues of Worlds Finest! This oversized special issue takes our heroes around the DCU and beyond--with a special lead story that will at last showcase the first meeting between The Joker and Lex Luthor. The World's Finest villains form an unholy alliance and will send chills down the spines of the DCU Heroes forevermore! PLUS: Spinning out of the events of the World's Finest Annual, Doom-Mite strikes and points the way to the next World's Finest epic! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 46A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698236022

(W) Mark Waid (A) Adrian Gutierrez (CA) Dan Mora LUTHOR AND JOKER'S TEAM-UP KICKS IT UP A NOTCH! In order to defeat the Joker/Luthor team, Batman and Superman may have to ask for a little help from their friends--if they still have any after the shocking events of last issue! Dont miss part two of The Merger. 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $3.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 46D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Izaakse Variant Cover.

Label #4698235006

(W) Mark Waid (A) Adrian Gutierrez (CA) Sean Izaakse LUTHOR AND JOKER'S TEAM-UP KICKS IT UP A NOTCH! In order to defeat the Joker/Luthor team, Batman and Superman may have to ask for a little help from their friends--if they still have any after the shocking events of last issue! Dont miss part two of The Merger. 32 pages, full color, rated T+. Cover price $4.99.

Batman the Adventures Continue (2020 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Johnson

Paper: White

Label #4665245011

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Written by Paul Dini and Alan Burnett. Art by Ty Templeton. Cover by Dave Johnson. From the visionary producers of Batman: The Animated Series come all-new stories in this seminal animated world. In this opening chapter, Wayne Enterprises in Gotham City is attacked by a giant robot that steals an entire room from the laboratory. Who's controlling the robot? How will Batman stop the mechanized menace? And what does it all have to do with Lex Luthor's sudden appearance in Gotham? 32 pages. full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 1D CGC 9.6 Lau Variant

Paper: White

Lau Variant Cover.

Label #4404889003

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Stanley Lau. Get ready for the earth-shattering encore! The legendary team behind Dark Nights: Metal and Batman: Last Knight on Earth take center stage and reunite for one last tour. When the Earth is enveloped by the Dark Multiverse, the Justice League is at the mercy of the Batman Who Laughs. Humanity struggles to survive in a hellish landscape twisted beyond recognition, while Batman, Wonder Woman, and Superman have all been separated and fight to survive. Unleash the beast and let the head banging begin! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 2CE.B NM 9.4

Comics Elite minimal variant cover by Kendrick 'Kunkka' Lim. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Get ready to scream! Wonder Woman roars across the horrifying Dark Multiverse landscape in the world's most demented monster truck, with Swamp Thing riding shotgun! The two arrive at the ghoulish cemetery base of Batman and his army of zombies, but can the former friends stand each other long enough to form a plan and take back the planet? Plus, what's Lobo doing in space? Don't miss the second chapter of the wildest ride in the DC Universe, from the epic team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 2E NM 9.4 Mahnke 1:25 Variant

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Doug Mahnke. Get ready to scream! Wonder Woman roars across the horrifying Dark Multiverse landscape in the world's most demented monster truck, with Swamp Thing riding shotgun! The two arrive at the ghoulish cemetery base of Batman and his army of zombies, but can the former friends stand each other long enough to form a plan and take back the planet? Plus, what's Lobo doing in space? Don't miss the second chapter of the wildest ride in the DC Universe, from the epic team of writer Scott Snyder and artist Greg Capullo! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 3D NM 9.4 Manhke 1:25 Variant

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Doug Manhke. All aboard! When the Justice League launches its assault on New Apokolips, the team's goal is to free Superman from his solar prison. But it's all going off the rails when they learn that the Man of Steel is gone for good thanks to the Anti-Life Equation. Plus, the deep secret of the Darkest Knight is revealed-but how much darker could the Batman Who Laughs possibly get? And don't miss the surprise return of everyone's favorite wanna be Robin! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 3D NM 9.4 Manhke 1:25 Variant

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover.Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Doug Manhke. All aboard! When the Justice League launches its assault on New Apokolips, the team's goal is to free Superman from his solar prison. But it's all going off the rails when they learn that the Man of Steel is gone for good thanks to the Anti-Life Equation. Plus, the deep secret of the Darkest Knight is revealed-but how much darker could the Batman Who Laughs possibly get? And don't miss the surprise return of everyone's favorite wanna be Robin! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 3FRANKIES.B CGC 9.8 Momoko Frankie's B Variant

Paper: White

Frankie's Comics Edition B.

Label #3724882004

Frankie's Comics Exclusive variant cover by Peach Momoko. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. All aboard! When the Justice League launches its assault on New Apokolips, the team's goal is to free Superman from his solar prison. But it's all going off the rails when they learn that the Man of Steel is gone for good thanks to the Anti-Life Equation. Plus, the deep secret of the Darkest Knight is revealed-but how much darker could the Batman Who Laughs possibly get? And don't miss the surprise return of everyone's favorite wanna be Robin! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 4CE.B NM 9.4

Comics Elite Exclusive Minimal Trade Dress Cover by Ryan Brown. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman are trapped in nightmare worlds within the Dark Multiverse! Theyll need to face down their fiercest foes once again if they hope to accomplish their mission and bring back a power capable of stopping the Darkest Knight. But what horrors has he unleased on Earth while they've been locked away?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 4E NM 9.4 Mahnke 1:25 Variant

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Doug Mahnke. Wonder Woman, Batman, and Superman are trapped in nightmare worlds within the Dark Multiverse! Theyll need to face down their fiercest foes once again if they hope to accomplish their mission and bring back a power capable of stopping the Darkest Knight. But what horrors has he unleased on Earth while theyve been locked away?! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 5CE.B NM 9.4

Comics Elite exclusive virgin cover by Ryan Brown. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. The Darkest Knight has won. With absolute power at the villains fingertips, Wonder Woman and the rest of the DC heroes are nothing to him. As the Darkest Knight turns his sights to his true goal, remaking the Multiverse in his image, can Earths heroes rally together to make a last stand? 32 pages, full color.

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 6CE.B NM 9.4

Comics Elite Exclusive Virgin Cover by Kyle Holtz and Dan Brown. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. The battle rages as the entire DC Universe stands against the Darkest Knight! Villains fight alongside heroes working as one to banish this demon from the deepest corners of the Dark Multiverse. Meanwhile, the Robin King lurks nearby, his army of Groblins in wait. The dogs of war are loose and no one is safe. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

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

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

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 7E NM 9.4 Mahnke 1:25 Variant

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Scott "Skull Crusher" Snyder. Art by Greg "Constrictor" Capullo, Yanick "Yell Master" Paquette, Bryan "Hatchet Man" Hitch, Jonathan "Gut Punch" Glapion, FCO "Plastique" Plascencia, Nathan "Fist of Steel" Fairbairn and Alex "Slicer" Sinclair. Cover by Doug "Malice" Mahnke and David "Bloodstorm" Baron. The song remains anything but the same as the house lights start to come up on DCs biggest, baddest battle for control of the Multiverse! The Darkest Knight is on the verge of ending this concert once and for all, but Wonder Woman has more than just a greatest hit planned. The Amazonian warrior stands ready to shred the Darkest Knight, solo! Plus, this extra-sized finale issue includes not one but two mind-blowing epilogues that lead directly into the next phase of the DC Universe—and no fan will want to miss that! 48 pages, full color. Ages 13+ Cover price $5.99.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601491001

Chase to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Presenting a brand-new series teaming Superman with DC's most sensational super-stars! The warring alien races the Volkir and the Zelkot come to Earth in pursuit of Zelkot Iylar who hopes to travel through time and prevent the aliens' war from ever beginning. The Zelkot threaten to destroy Earth if The Flash does not help Iylar complete his mission. But after The Flash heads off after Iylar, the Volkir convince Superman to stop Iylar or he will change history and Krypton will explode eons earlier than it did. Continues next issue. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent; Kal-El]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Islayn (villain, a Volkir); Aylem (villain, a Zelkot); Iylar; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne] (cameo). Plus: Aquaman and Aqualad in 1-page Hostess Twinkies ad "Imperiled Sub" with art by Curt Swan and Vince Colletta. 32 pages, full color. Cover price $0.35.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4601491003

First 50c cover-priced issue. Race to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Continued from the previous issue. In the 25th century, Superman secretly helps Flash deal with Professor Zoom, before the two head off again across time after Iylar, who is trying to reach the past and end an alien civil war before it began. Flash wants to make sure Iylar makes it through time, so that the Zelkot do not destroy Earth. Superman wants to ensure the war begins so that the Volkir visit Earth in the past and seed life on it. After a number of stops across time, Superman and Flash catch up to Iylar, stop him from preventing the war, and neutralize the aliens' threat against the Earth in the present. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy; Brainiac 5; Wildfire; Mon-El; Cosmic Boy; Princess Projectra]; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne]; Iylar; a Zelkot; a Volkir. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 2 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4443268007

First 50c cover-priced issue. Race to the End of Time! - Written by Martin Pasko. Art and Cover by José Luis García-López and Dan Adkins. Continued from the previous issue. In the 25th century, Superman secretly helps Flash deal with Professor Zoom, before the two head off again across time after Iylar, who is trying to reach the past and end an alien civil war before it began. Flash wants to make sure Iylar makes it through time, so that the Zelkot do not destroy Earth. Superman wants to ensure the war begins so that the Volkir visit Earth in the past and seed life on it. After a number of stops across time, Superman and Flash catch up to Iylar, stop him from preventing the war, and neutralize the aliens' threat against the Earth in the present. Characters in this issue: Superman [Clark Kent]; The Flash [Barry Allen]; Legion of Super-Heroes [Superboy; Brainiac 5; Wildfire; Mon-El; Cosmic Boy; Princess Projectra]; Reverse-Flash [Professor Zoom; Eobard Thawne]; Iylar; a Zelkot; a Volkir. 40 pages, full color. Cover price $0.50.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 26 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4463362007

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

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 26N CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4526580013

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

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4697997012

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

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) Annual 4 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4689553022

Direct Edition. DC Comics Presents: Superman and Superwoman! - "Welcome to Luthorcon III!" Written by Elliot S! Maggin. Art by Eduardo Barreto and Jerry Ordway. As Superman fills in at the Luthorcon III convention for an actor famous for playing the Man of Steel, Superwoman of 29th century Metropolis decides to pay 20th century Metropolis a visit 48 pages, FC. Cover price $1.25.

Kneel Before Zod (2024 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4698235025

Written by Joe Casey. Art by Dan McDaid. Cover by Nathan Szerdy General Zod was Krypton's most notorious criminal. Now he has an entire planet to rule--but what happens when the most dangerous individual in the universe gets everything he ever wanted? Obviously, he wants more--and he'll stop at nothing to get it--in the most brutal series you'll read this year! This is not a hero's journey. This is a dark ride, brought to you by the sick and twisted minds of Adventures of Superman writer Joe Casey and artist Dan McDaid in his monumental main-line DC debut. For General Zod and his family, the descent into hell has just begun. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Lex Luthor The Unauthorized Biography (1989) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4698528022

He's arguably one of the most influential men in America today. He's inarguably the evilest. His name is Lex Luthor...and whatever Luthor wants, Luthor gets - even if it's the life of a man who threatens his privacy. But it's Clark Kent who's arrested for the brutal murder of down-and-out biographer Peter Sands, a man who hoped to climb back to the top with THE UNAUTHORIZED BIOGRAPHY OF LEX LUTHOR. All it got him was dead. What are the secrets of his past that Luthor is willing to kill for...secrets that the merciless criminal mastermind wants kept dead and buried? Written by James Hudnall, with art by Eduardo Barreto. Full-process coloring by Adam Kubert. Painted cover by Eric Peterson. Prestige Format. Cover price $3.95.

Man of Steel (1986) 1A CGC 9.8 Direct

Paper: White

Special Collector's Edition.

Label #4690327003

Special Collector's Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Man of Steel (1986) 1B.D CGC 9.8 Newsstand Variant

Paper: White

Label #4690327002

Standard Direct Edition. Published just a few months after Crisis on Infinite Earths, John Byrne's The Man of Steel updated the saga of Superman for modern audiences. His origin was altered, as were many other aspects of the character. This first issue reveals that Kal-El was conceived via the mingling of seeds in a matrix chamber, Clark's powers developed slowly over time (meaning Superboy was written out of continuity), and Superman's body projected an aura that protected his now vulnerable costume. Written and drawn by John Byrne, with inks by Dick Giordano. Cover price $0.75.

Marvel Treasury Edition (1974) 28 FN+ 6.5

Superman and Spider-Man team up again in this special Marvel/DC crossover. "The Heroes and the Holocaust!" Guest-starring Wonder Woman and the Hulk. Script by Jim Shooter. Pencils by John Buscema. Inks (figures) by Joe Sinnott. Inks (backgrounds) by Terry Austin, Klaus Janson, Bob Layton, Steve Leialoha, Bob McLeod, Al Milgrom, Walt Simonson, Joe Rubinstein, and Bob Wiacek. Plot suggestions by Marv Wolfman. Painted cover by Bob Larkin (with layouts by John Romita). Doctor Doom kicks off his latest campaign for world conquest by sending the Hulk to Metropolis to free the Parasite! However the Green Goliath's massive path of destruction draws the attention of the Man of Steel! And shortly thereafter the clash of the titans erupts! Eventually Superman realizes the Hulk is being controlled from the Latverian embassy and flies to New York to investigate! In the meantime the Daily Bugle sends Peter Parker to Metropolis to get photographs of Superman! But instead of running into Clark Kent's alter ego, the web-slinger encounters Wonder Woman! After a brief skirmish, both heroes deduce that Dr. Doom is causing all the trouble! And a while later all concerned parties converge on the Latverian Monarch's underground complex in Manhattan for the final showdown! The Amazing Spider-Man and Superman vs. Doctor Doom and the Parasite for the freedom of the world! A terrific story! Cameo appearances by J. Jonah Jameson, Joe Robertson, Glory Grant, Perry White, Lois Lane, Jimmy Olsen, Lana Lang, Morgan Edge, and Steve Lombard. (Notes: Spider-Man and Superman first met in the 1976 Marvel/DC crossover: Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 Treasury) #1. The inside front cover illustrates the origins and powers of Superman and the web-slinger. The inside back cover displays an alternate cover for this issue by John Buscema. The back cover depicts Superman battling the Hulk and the wall-crawler clashing with Wonder Woman. This story takes place in an alternative universe known as Earth-7642 in Marvel continuity. This issue was reprinted in 1996 in Superman and Spider-Man (1996 comic-sized) #1. Book dimensions approximately 10" x 13".) 64 pages. Cover price $2.50.

Secret Origins (2014) 3rd Series 10A CGC 9.8 Hitch

Paper: White

Label #4617144002

Written by Cameron Stewart & Brandon Fletcher, Dan Jurgens and Christy Marx. Art by Sean Chen, Stjepan Sejic and Irene Koh. Cover by Bryan Hitch. Get ready for The New 52 origins of Batgirl, Firestorm and Poison Ivy! 48 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $4.99.

Shazam (1973) 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1567419004

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Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1950, #22 FN 6.0

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.