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Superman Birthright (2003) 1 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680530019

WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores July 2. A 12-issue maxiseries that marks Mark Waid's return to DC and Leinil Yu's DC Universe debut, kicking off with an extra-sized first issue at no extra cost! Everyone knows Jor-El sent his infant son to Earth to avoid death on Krypton...now, BIRTHRIGHT takes a closer look at Jor-El's emotional struggles with the decision. Plus: Kal-El's early days on an alien world, and the discoveries that set him on the path to becoming a legend! For more information, see the feature article. FC, 40 PG. (1 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Superman Birthright (2003) 9 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4680530022

WRITTEN BY MARK WAID; ART AND COVER BY LEINIL YU AND GERRY ALANGUILAN In stores April 7. The exciting miniseries exploring Superman's origins continues! Clark Kent uncovers what Lex Luthor really has planned for Metropolis, and it could mean the end of Superman. Meanwhile, the Man of Steel gets his first real glimpse of his lost homeworld. FC, 32 PG. (9 OF 12) $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

Superman Family (1974) 167 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4630459024

100-page giant. New Jimmy Olsen stories: "A Deep Death for Mr. Action" and "Trail of the Spider" (scripts by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger). Reprints: Lois Lane in "The Amazing Hydro-Girl" (script by Otto Binder, art by Schaffenberger), Supergirl in "Supergirl's Greatest Victory" (script by Binder, art by Jim Mooney), Superbaby in "The Lair of Brainiac" (pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein), Superboy's Pal Pete Ross in "the Day Pete Ross Became a Robot" (art by George Papp), Lucy Lane in "Super Lucy Lane" (art by John Forte), and Lana Lang in "the Insect Queen of Smallville" (script by Binder, art by Papp). Two-page "Fact File on the Superman Family" character profiles. Two-page "Super Pets and Super-Threats" animal profiles. Nick Cardy cover. Cover price $0.60.

Superman Red Son (2003) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699209006

WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY KILIAN PLUNKETT AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 25. The long-awaited Superman Elseworlds series reaches a thrilling conclusion! You won't believe your eyes as Russia's hero, Superman, battles the American superpowers led by President Luthor in a fight for the freedom of the world! Don't miss the finale to the epic series that was years in the making! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Superman Red Son (2003) 3 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4699209008

WRITTEN BY MARK MILLAR; ART BY KILIAN PLUNKETT AND WALDEN WONG; COVER BY DAVE JOHNSON ELSEWORLDS. In stores June 25. The long-awaited Superman Elseworlds series reaches a thrilling conclusion! You won't believe your eyes as Russia's hero, Superman, battles the American superpowers led by President Luthor in a fight for the freedom of the world! Don't miss the finale to the epic series that was years in the making! Prestige Format. FC, 48 PG. (3 OF 3) $5.95 Cover price $5.95.

Superman The Man of Steel HC (2020-2022 DC) 4-1ST FN

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Doom Patrol (1987-1995 2nd Series) #10, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #16-22, The Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #439-444, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #598-600, and Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) Annual #2.

Cover by John Byrne and Georeg Perez. Back Cover by John Byrne.

Superman's 1980s adventures continue with the introduction of Checkmate!

Then, the mysterious Supergirl meets Superman for the first time! Plus, the Man of Steel faces Mr. Mxyzptlk, runs into the Doom Patrol and battles Metallo! And Lex Luthor is tricked into releasing criminals from the Phantom Zone-and it's up to Superman to clean up his mess.

A bold new reimagining of the life and times of the Man of Steel, crafted by legendary comics writer and artist John Byrne! Guest-starring Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Captain Marvel, Elongated Man, Man-Bat, and Wonder Woman! And featuring the menace of Darkseid!

Hardcover, 520 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written John Byrne, Paul Kupperberg, Jerry Ordway, and Roger Stern.

Art by John Byrne, Erik Larsen, Jerry Ordway, John Statema, Ross Andru, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dick Giordano, Curt Swan, Gary Martin, Karl Kesel, John Beatty, Dennis Janke, Andy Kubert, Doug Hazlewood, Ty Templeton, Keith Williams, Murphy Anderson, Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding, Monika Livingston, George Perez, and Mike Mignola.

Cover price $49.99.

Superman Unlimited (2025 DC) 6B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Spears Variant Cover.

Label #4662245011

(W) Dan Slott (A) Rafael Albuquerque (CA) Mark Spears TO SAVE A KINGDOM! The deadly special forces of the Kobra Kult have infiltrated the Kryptonite Kingdom, and now this sovereign nations only hope for survival is the man whose very presence in the kingdom is a death sentence for him: Superman! An unholy alliance is struck, a Kryptonite King is crowned, and the Vipers strike in this epic next installment of Superman Unlimited! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $5.99.

Superman Wonder Woman (2013) 1A CBCS 9.8 Witnessed Sig Banning/Daniel/Soule

Paper: White

Witnessed Signatures: Matt Banning on 08/22/2019, Tony Daniel on 10/09/2021 and Charles Soule on 04/09/2022.

Label #22-1657F1A-090

Cover by Tony S. Daniel (W) Charles Soule (A) Tony S. Daniel, Matt Batt Banning Beginning a bold new series that details the relationship between The Man of Steel and the Warrior Princess as rising star writer Charles Soule is joined by fan favorite artist Tony S. Daniel to tell the tale of a romance that will shake the stars themselves. These two super-beings love each other, but not everyone shares their joy. Some fear it, some test it-and some will try to kill for it. Some say love is a battlefield, but where Superman and Wonder Woman are concerned it spells Doomsday! This issue features an amazing wraparound gatefold cover that opens up to a triptych with Superman and Wonder Woman in the center! Cover price $3.99.

Superman Wonder Woman (2013) 7B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4721643001

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive MAD Variant Cover by Tom Bunk. Written by Charles Soule. Art by Paulo Siqueira, Barry Kitson and Eddy Barrows. Doomsday has awakened and the Earth and heavens tremble! And discover how Superman and Wonder Woman survived a nuclear blast! Cover price $3.99.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 106 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4428698002

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

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 122 CGC 9.4

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4547889012

Cover art by Bob Oksner. 77 Coffins!, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Vince Colletta and Murphy Anderson (Superman heads only); Lois and Superman help the Thorn execute her master plan to round up and arrest the remaining members of the 100. House ad for Tarzan #208, art by Joe Kubert. The Day Lois Lost Her Mind!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; While undercover on an assignment, Lois contracts amnesia and believes she is really Sheila Dexter, her false identity. Untitled Lois Lane, Girl Reporter story, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ed Dobrotka, inks by George Roussos; Lois is taken prisoner by the Dover gang, which hopes to prevent her from testifying in court against Dover's swindling capers. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 128 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4660401019

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) 128 VF+ 8.5

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) Annual 1 CGC 3.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4719574002

80-page giant. Summer 1962. Reprints: "Superboy Meets Lois Lane," "The Leopard Girl of the Jungle," "Lois Lane's Super-Dream," Lieutenant Lois Lane," "The Mermaid From Metropolis," "Lois Lane, Traitor," "The Cry-Baby of Metropolis," "The man Who Was Clark Kent's Double," and "Superman's Future Wife." Cover price $0.25.

Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) Annual 2 CGC 4.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4719574003

Table of Contents: "Lois Lane's Kiss of Death" Lois defies a weird curse - and regrets it! "The Man Who Married Lois Lane" (pencils by Wayne Boring) The girl reporter weds a suitor from the future! "Lois Lane in Hollywood" Lois goofs and goofs when she yearns to be a movie actress! "The Girl Atlas" -reprints Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #12. Woe is Lois when her rival, Lana Lang, becomes invulnerable! "Lois Lane's Secret Romance" -reprints Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #14. See what happens when mighty SUPERGIRL plays Cupid for Lois! "The Kryptonite Girl" -reprints Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #16. Lois exiles herself when she becomes a menace to Superman! "The Wedding of Jimmy Olsen" (pencils by Curt Swan) -reprints Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #21. Due to a misunderstanding, Jimmy thinks Lois wants to be his wife! "The 10 Feats of Elastic Lass" Lois s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-s herself into knots in this amazing story! "The Mystery of Skull Island" Lois finds herself in a scary Hitchcock situation! Cover price $0.25.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 53 GD/VG 3.0

1" Spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Boy in the Bottle!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy goes to the bottle city of Kandor and switches places with Van Zee. The Giant Turtle Man!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; Jimmy finds an enlarging ray-gun and accidentally fires it through a turtle, striking himself, turning him into a giant turtle-man. Cora the Car Hop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Black Magician, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte. Parents Have Rights, Too! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bernard Baily. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 97 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4622203016

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Fortress Death-Trap!, script by Jim Shooter, art by Pete Costanza; Jimmy accidentally releases Tal-Var inside Superman's Fortress of Solitude and uses Superman's weapons to force him into the Phantom Zone. His Highness, Prince Jimmy Olsen!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Pete Costanza; Jimmy dresses up as Prince Sumi to help Superman capture the assassins that are trying to kill the Prince. GI Joe Club ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 138 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4705499011

Partial photo cover. Cover pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Neal Adams. The Big Boom!!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Murphy Anderson (some Superman, Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White heads), inks by Vince Colletta; The cast escapes from the clone from the previous story and prevents Simyan and Mokkari from unleashing more clones on The Project. Letter from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 3 CGC Page 42 Only

Paper: Off white

Page 42 Only.

Label #4649144010

Cover art by Fred Ray. The Case of the Death Express, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; Clark Kent [a.k.a. Superman] investigates a series of railroad accidents that turn out to be anything BUT accidental! The Adventure of the Informer starring Red, White and Blue, art by Howard Purcell. The Adventure of the Uncut Diamonds starring The Crimson Avenger, script by Jack Lehti, art by Paul Norris. The Story of the Man Who Couldn't Lose starring Johnny Thunder, script by John B. Wentworth, art by Stan Aschmeier. The Case of the Missing Millionaire starring Young Doc Davis, script and art by Henry Boltinoff. Magic Casts Its Vote starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Joseph Sulman. Crime Visits the Opera starring The Sandman, pencils by Creig Flessel, inks by Chad Grothkopf. The Case of the Counterfeit Food Tickets starring The King, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Harry Lampert. The Panama Canal Mystery starring Lando, Man of Magic, art by Howard Purcell. Riddle of the Human Scarecrow! starring Batman and Robin, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Bob Kane (signed) and Jerry Robinson (on secondary figures only), inks by George Roussos. 100 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 20 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Missing last five pages and back cover (affects "King of Coins!" story). TRIMMED. Mold.

Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by Charles Paris. The Toyman: Super-Scientist! starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]; Superman must retrieve a super secret invention, the human wavelength detector, from the clutches of the Toyman. Larceny Without Loot starring Green Arrow, script by Joe Samachson, art by Maurice del Burgo. Money Talks starring Zatara, art by William F. White. Brooklyn Botches the Bakas starring The Boy Commandos, script by Joe Samachson, art by Louis Cazeneuve. Foxhole Sailor: A True Adventure of the Fighting Coast Guard, script and art by Joe Simon. George Tanaka, American starring Johnny Everyman, script by Jack Schiff, art by John Daly. King of Coins! starring Batman and Robin, script by Don Cameron, art by Winslow Mortimer [as Bob Kane]; Batman and Robin soon see through a scheme by a wheel-chair bound coin dealer to provide "sure-fire" treasure maps to people in return for half the loot! Tootsie Roll back cover ad, Captain Tootsie and the Return of Dr. Narsty by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 76 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) 64 GD 2.0

Cover detached at one staple (taped). 2" cumulative spine split.

Cover art by Winslow Mortimer. The Death of Lois Lane starring Superman, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Al Plastino. The One-Armed Archer starring Green Arrow, script by Dave Wood, art by George Papp. Spy Train starring King Faraday, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sy Barry; King Faraday, on the trail of a killer, rides the Orient Express, where he meets a movie starlet and a camera-happy tourist. The Wyoming Kid's Pal, script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Howard Sherman. Bruce Wayne... Amateur Detective starring Batman, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Charles Paris. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 92 GD+ 2.5

3 1/2" Cumulative spine split due to oxidation.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Boy From Outer Space! starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; A mysterious boy with Super-powers crash lands on Earth; Superman takes him in, but Batman suspects he's a criminal. Lem n' Lime humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Indian Cannoneers starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. World At Your Fingertips text article about stamp collecting. Marauders from the Deep starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp; Green Arrow has to fight crime under water. Wanted: A Teen-Age Code public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Ruben Moriera. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 93 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4735814009

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Boss of Batman and Superman!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Dick Sprang, inks by Stan Kaye; A scientist's machine accidentally gives both Robin and Victor Danning, a villain, super-intelligence by taking away Superman's super-intelligence, leaving Superman slow and dull. House ad for Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #1. Dexter the Cab Driver humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Raid of the Vulture Man starring Green Arrow, art by George Papp. Do You Know What's Behind a Law? public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Brown. The Militia Without Muskets starring Tomahawk, art by Fred Ray. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 162 CGC 9.8

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4617368023

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Pawns of the Jousting Master! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and Batman journey to King Arthur's time where all the members of the Round Table seem to have super powers. Lost -- A Free Education! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. The Human Circus!--Editors' Round Table: Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest Comics (1941) 193 CGC 9.4 Qualified

Paper: White

Staple Detached Top Cover. Universal grade: 7.0.

Label #4723168013

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Breaking of Superman and Batman!, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Batman and Superman are held against their will and deprived of food. The Bellboy Wonder! starring Batman and Robin, art by Jim Mooney (reprinted from Star Spangled Comics 120 in 1951). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Year of the Villain Hell Arisen (2019 DC) 3B CGC 9.8 Federici Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover

Label #3720367006

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