Auctions: comic books in 'Superman'

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 120 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Dick Giordano. Who Killed Lucy Lane?, script by Cary Bates and Irene Vartanoff (Plot), pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta and Murphy Anderson (Superman heads); Searching for her missing sister Lucy, Lois finds her diary and learns that Lucy was working for the 100 as a spy, stealing secret plans for a super-weapon. Not All Thorns Come from Roses!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Mike Esposito; The Thorn encounters a woman wearing duplicates of her costume and weapons, which were created years ago by costume shop owner Arthur Talbot for the woman's mother to use for criminal purposes. Lois Lane - Volunteer Nurse!, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois falls in love with an injured soldier when she volunteers as a nurses' aide, but he turns out to be a member of the 14 Karat Gang. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 129 FN+ 6.5

Cover art by Bob Oksner. Serpent in Paradise, script by Maxine Fabe, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Vince Colletta; Lois and her roommates discover that a guru is really heading a criminal organization. The Million Dollar Night!, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta; Thorn stops some muggers and receives a reward from a reclusive millionaire. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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

Paper: White

Label #4732291009

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

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 135 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4735139009

Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Amazing After-Life of Lois Lane!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Vince Colletta and Murphy Anderson (Superman heads only); Lois goes undercover in a cult to discover if the leader has been killing wealthy cultists. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 30 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Spine split seal. Two hole punches, slightly interrupts art.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Son of Superman; Jimmy and Superman attend a father/son picnic; script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Cub Who Cried Wolf, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; Superman doesn't believe Jimmy's cries for help. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Superman's Greatest Enemy, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Ray Burnley; Superman apparently transfers his powers to Jimmy. Wanted: A Pal! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Lou Cameron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 88 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657462021

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Swinging Superman!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Jimmy's rock band creates "The Krypton Crawl," a dance tune has Superman moving to the music. Are You a Litter-Bug? public service announcement by Henry Boltinoff. The Riddle of the Olsen Statue, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; giant insects trap The Jimmy Olsen Fan Club on an island. Jimmy Olsen, Heavyweight Champ!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by John Forte, inks by George Klein. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 96 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4657462020

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Prize is a Planet!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Pete Costanza; Galora travels from the planet Mord to take Jimmy Olsen to her planet to help save them. Get Hip to Old Folks! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Sheldon Moldoff. To Win a World! [The Prize is a Planet!], script by Leo Dorfman, art by Pete Costanza; Jimmy Olsen saves the planet Mord from the invaders from Klon. GI Joe Club ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 111 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735139010

Cover art by Neal Adams. Jimmy Olsen, Boy Wonder!, script by Cary Bates, art by Pete Costanza; Jimmy Olsen trades places with Robin to try to fool the Mystery Analysts of Gotham, whom he wants to join. Elastic Lad's Wrestling Match!, script by Robert Bernstein; E Nelson Bridwell (4 new pages only), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte and George Klein (4 new pages only); Jimmy Olsen takes up a challenge to last an hour in the ring against all wrestlers. If he lasts the hour $5,000 will be given to charity. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 2 0.3

INCOMPLETE. First two and last two pages missing, interrupts art and story. Edge strip torn from one page of Johnny Thunder and one page of Zatara (slightly affects readability). Last present page detached.

Cover art by Fred Ray. The Unknown X, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Superman must find out the identity of the mysterious gang leader known as the Unknown X who has organized one of the most thorough criminal organizations Metropolis has ever seen. Repelling the Invaders starring Red, White and Blue, art by Harry Lampert. Mystery of the Night Club Robberies starring The Crimson Avenger, script and art by Jack Lehti. Johnny in the Army, script by John B. Wentworth, art by Stan Aschmeier. Errand of Mercy starring Young Doc Davis, script and art by Henry Boltinoff. The Tornado Mystery starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. The Adventure of the French Quarter starring The King, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Harry Lampert. Poison Flowers starring Punch Parker. Mystery at the Circus starring Lando, Man of Magic, art by Howard Purcell. The Man Who Couldn't Remember! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane, inks by Bob Kane and George Roussos (backgrounds). 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 8 0.3

INCOMPLETE. Last page missing, interrupts art and story.

Cover art by Jack Burnley. Talent, Unlimited starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Clark Kent is given the assignment by Editor White to find a missing heiress, but along the way manages to help five other people realize their dreams.....as the Man of Steel! Tanks for the Memory starring Drafty, art by Stan Kaye. The Magic Lantern starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. Stripesy, Solo Sleuth Inc. starring The Star-Spangled Kid and Stripesy, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Hal Sherman. Private Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Luck of the Lepparts starring The Boy Commandos, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Joe Simon, inks by Jack Kirby. The Unluckiest Man In The World starring The Green Arrow, script by Joseph Green, pencils by Cliff Young, inks by Steve Brodie. A Double For Trouble starring The King, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joe Gallagher. Brothers In Law! starring Batman and Robin, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Jack Burnley [as Bob Kane], inks by Jack Burnley [as Bob Kane] and Ray Burnley (backgrounds); The untimely death of their father leads the O'Brien brothers to attempt to get even with his killer, while working at odds against one another. The Boy Commandos ad, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 27 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. First sixteen pages missing (affects all of Superman and Green Arrow stories and most of Zatara story). 6" Cumulative spine split. Heavy cover tearing and water damage.

Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. The Man Who Out-Supered Superman, pencils by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster] (signed), inks by Stan Kaye [as Joe Shuster]; Frustrated by the fact that his girl friend loves and adores Superman, Nelson Swayne vows to "out-super" Superman in five different events, all to be judged by prominent citizens of Metropolis. The Three Dooms starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. The Staff of Life starring Zatara, script by George Kashdan, art by William F. White. Shadowing My Own Shadow's Shadow! starring Super-Sleuth McFooey, script and art by Jack Farr. The Flatbush Fiddler starring The Boy Commandos, pencils by Curt Swan. Me, Outlaw! starring Batman and Robin, art by Jim Mooney [as Bob Kane]; While on death row awaiting his fate in the electric chair, Wheels Mitchem agrees to write a book about his life story for $3000. 76 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 85 GD 2.0

Cover pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Rivals, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan (splash) and Dick Sprang, inks by Curt Swan (Splash) and Stan Kaye; When Princess Varina comes to America, Batman and Superman seem to both have fallen in love with her and fight for her attention. The Frontier Destroyer starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Binky's Special Election Exhibit public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. I Hunted the Giant Turtles text story by Jack Miller [as Jerry Manson]. The Dangers from Tomorrow starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 177 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Duel of the Crime Kings! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Mike Esposito; Luthor and Joker use a Chronal Displacer to call up great villains of the past to join their gang and trick Leonardo Da Vinci into planning crimes for them. Dead Silence!--Editors' Round Table: Gang Busters, script by Dave Wood, art by Nick Cardy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 201 VG/FN 5.0

Signed by Denny O'Neil (splash page). No autograph certification is included. 1/2" spine split from the bottom.

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. A Prize of Peril! starring Superman and Green Lantern, script by Dennis O'Neil, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella; Superman and Green Lantern engage in a cosmic battle to save the human race. Statement of ownership--average print run 606,305; average paid circulation 333,213. Letter to the editor from comics writer Martin Pasko. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 209 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4711162003

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. Meet the Tempter.... and Die! starring Superman, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, and The Tempter (aka The Devil), script by Mike Friedrich, pencils by Dick Dillin (Neal Adams - 2 panels), inks by Joe Giella. Tweedledum and Tweedledee starring Batman and Robin, script by Don Cameron, art by Jerry Robinson (reprinted from Detective Comics #74). Tweedledum and Tweedledee starring Batman, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Jerry Robinson and Bob Kane, inks by Jerry Robinson and George Roussos (reprinted from Detective Comics #74). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 213 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735139019

Cover art by Nick Cardy. Peril in a Very Small Place! starring Superman and Atom, script by Elliot S. Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Joe Giella; Superman can see that the Atom is in peril, but can't get to him. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Year of the Villain Hell Arisen (2019 DC) 3A CGC 9.8 Epting

Paper: White

Label #4733543002

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Steve Epting and Javi Fernandez. Cover by Steve Epting. 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.

Year of the Villain Hell Arisen (2019 DC) 3A CGC 9.8 Epting

Paper: White

Label #4733543003

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Steve Epting and Javi Fernandez. Cover by Steve Epting. 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.

Year of the Villain Hell Arisen (2019 DC) 3A FN/VF 7.0 Epting

Written by James Tynion IV. Art by Steve Epting and Javi Fernandez. Cover by Steve Epting. 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.