Comic books in 'Foreign Language'

NOTE: All Text is in Japanese - Volume 7 - 1st printing. Story and art by Shinobu Ohtaka. Koushi Inzuka is an intelligent high schooler with a lofty but "normal" aspiration to be an attorney and prosecute the biggest criminals in the nation. Unfortunately for him, he also happens to be the heir to an ancient family of marital artists, one of twelve powerful clans based on the animals of the Chinese zodiac - and these clans, split into two diametrically opposed factions, are about to plunge the nation of Japan into civil war! But all Koushi wants is a normal life with a normal career in law! Softcover (with Dust Jacket), 5-in. x 7-in., 192 pages, B&W. NOTE: All Text is in Japanese

Published in Mexico. Spanish language digest featuring comic strip story and art. #84 Las Puertas del Infierno. Art by Leopoldo Becerra. Squarebound mini comic, 4-in. x 5 1/4-in., 100 pages, black and white.

Spanish language reprint of Superboy #59. Cover art by Al Plastino. "Superboy's Underground Exile", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. "Superboy Meets Amazing Man" starring Superboy and Luthor, script by Jerry Coleman, art by John Sikela. "The Super-Dreams of Superbaby", art by John Sikela. 7" x 10", full color, 36 pages.

Spanish language Superman comics. 32 pages, full color.

Year 1, Issue 1. Spanish language reprints of Superman stories. Pocket-size comic, 3 3/4-in. x 5 1/2-in., full color, 36 pages.

Danish language reprint of Superman #294. Cover art by Ernie Chan. "The Man Who Slept the World Away!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell, Terry Austin, & Bob Wiacek. Reprint of Superman #264 "Secret of the Phantom Quarterback!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. 6 3/4" x 9 3/4", full color. 36 pages.

Danish language reprint of Action Comics #471. Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez and Bob Oksner. "One Of Our Phantoms Is Missing" featuring Superman and the Phantom Zone, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell. Reprint of Brave and the Bold #115 Batman and the Atom star in "The Corpse That Wouldn't Die!" Script by Bob Haney, art by Jim Aparo. Reprint of Actions Comics #414 "Superman vs. Superstar!" Script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. 6 3/4" x 10 3/4", b&w, 52 pages.

German language reprint of Superman #270. Cover art by Nick Cardy, "The Viking from Valhalla!" starring Superman, Valdemar, Clark Kent, Oscar Asherman, Steve Lombard, Lois Lane, and Skagerrak, script by Elliot S. Reprint of Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #132 "The Second Superman!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Vince Colletta. 7" x 10 1/4", full color, 32 pages.

Spanish Edition. "Hummingbird Series." 3 3/4" x 5 1/2", full color, and 32 pages on newsprint. Cover price $2.50.

Mexican reprint of Action Comics (1938 DC) #345. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Allen Funt's Candid Camera TV show (there really was such a show on CBS back in the 1960') catches Clark Kent in the act of changing into Superman in "The Day Candid Camera Unmasked Superman's Identity," script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; Funt comes to Metropolis to film his program and nearly exposes Superman's secret identity. "The Exile of Steel," script by Jim Shooter, art by Jim Mooney; On the parallel planet of Gaea, Supergirl goes on trial for subversive activities and is convicted and exiled, but waits her opportunity to return and overthrow the evil dictatorship that takes over after her trial. Congo Bill 5-page story, "Congorila". 32 pages. Color. NOTE: All text in Spanish.

Mexican reprint series. This issue reprints Captain Carrot (1982) #1. Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Scott Shaw, inks by Bob Smith. Cover by Shaw, Smith, and Ross Andru. 36 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Mexican series. "El Buen Samaritano de Villachica?" Reprints material from Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) #227. 36 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Mexican series. Reprints material from Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) #62. 36 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Mexican series. Reprints material from Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) #68. 36 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Mexican series. "El Hechizo de Batman" Reprints material from World's Finest (1941) #109. 36 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Mexican series. Reprints material from Superman (1939 1st Series) #138. 36 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Spanish language reprint of Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #70. 32 pages, full color.

Spanish language reprint of Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane #43. 32 pages, full color.

Spanish language reprint of Adventure Comics #314. 32 pages, full color.

Spanish language reprint of Superman #164. 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. Back up story "The Fugitive From the Phantom Zone!" starring Superman and Ras-Krom, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino. 7" x 10", full color, 36 pages.

Spanish language reprint of Superman #170. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!", script by Bill Finger and E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Al Plastino. Back up story "The Wedding of Lara and Luthor!" [part 2]. 7" x 10", full color, 36 pages.

Spanish language reprint of Adventure Comics #316. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Part I: "The Renegade Super-Hero!" and Part II: "The End of a Super-Traitor!", script by Edmond Hamilton, art John Forte. Back up "The Origins and Powers of the Legion of Super-Heroes!" illustrations, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 7" x 10", full color, 36 pages.

Mexican series. Reprints material from Action Comics (1938 DC) #350. 36 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Spanish language reprint of Adventure Comics.

Spanish language reprints. 32 pages, full color.

Issue 845. February 2, 1972. Spanish language reprint of "Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen" (1954) #129. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Superman versus Ultra-Olsen!", script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Jimmy becomes Ultra-Olsen, but is blackmailed by two bad guys (who kidnapped his father) into doing robberies for them. "The Pen of Prophecy!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Murphy Anderson; Jimmy gets a pen with magic ink that was supposedly used by Edgar Allan Poe and Nostradamus. "The Superman Hall of Trophies", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. 32 pages. Color. NOTE: All text in Spanish.

Issue 849. March 1, 1972. Spanish language reprint of "Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen" (1954) #130. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Computer-Man of Steel!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Pete Costanza; A mysterious force causes Jimmy Olsen to turn Superman into a robot. "Olsen, the Teen-Wonder!", script by Bob Haney, art by Murphy Anderson; Jimmy Olsen takes Robin's place in an attempt to prove to him that anybody with a little training could be Robin. 32 pages. Color. NOTE: All text in Spanish.

Mexican Edition. Issue 898. Spanish language reprint of "Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series)" #409 .Cover art by Dick Giordano. Invasion of the Mer-Men [Part 2], script and pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Dick Giordano; Supergirl in a new, more revealing costume battles the Mer-Men. 32 pages. Spanish Language.

Spanish series. Reprints material from various DC publications. 36 pages, full color, Spanish Language.

Spanish language reprint of Action Comics #414. Script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Metamorpho the Element Man in "Fade Out for a Freak." Script by Bob Haney, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Anderson. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Nick Cardy cover. 7" x 10", full color, 36 pages.

Mexican Reprint Series. Reprints Cover and Material from World's Finest (1941) #213. Story by Elliot S. Maggin. Art by Dick Dillin and Joe Giella. 7" x 10", full color, 36 pages.

Mexican Reprint Series. Reprints Cover and Material from Superman (1939 1st Series) #251. Cover by Neal Adams. "La Amenaza De La Isla Sinistra - The Island that Invaded the World" - Story by Len Wein, Art by Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson; "Los Trofeos Humanos - The Case of the Living Trophies" - Story by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela. 7" x 10", full color, 36 pages.

Spanish Edition. "Eagle Series." Series of No.2-1123. 5 1/2" x 7 1/2", full color, and 32 pages on newsprint. Cover price $4.00.

Mexican reprint series. "Serie Aguila" (Eagle Series). Reprints Superman (1939 1st Series) #300. 5-1/2" x 7-3/4", 32 pages, full color, Spanish language.

Mexican reprint series. Reprints from a variety of DC publications. This issue features Black Lightning. 5 1/2" x 7 1/2", 36 pages, full color. Cover price $4.00.

Reprints Action Comic #492. "Superman's Secret Afterlife!" Written by Cary Bates. Art by Curt Swain. It's Superman's birthday, but its not a fun party because the Man of Steel is threatened by the usual suspects from the Phantom Zone! Mexican edition. 5 1/2" x 7 1/2", full color, and 32 pages on newsprint. Cover price $4.00.

Spanish Edition. "Eagle Series." Series of No.2-1302. 5 1/2" x 7 1/2", full color, and 32 pages on newsprint. Cover price $5.00.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $50.00 View scans Paper: White Superman #43. Mexican Edition/Variant Cover. Label #4643161010 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Cover by Adam Hughes. Spanish language edition containing reprints of Superman #31 and #51, Action Comics #51, and Superman/Wonder Woman #28 from the DC New 52 series.

Polish language reprint of Adventures of Superman #458 & 459. Cover by Dan Jurgens and Jerry Ordway. Story George Perez, Art Dan Jurgens. 6 3/4" x 10 1/4", full color, 52 pages.

Circa 1940. Very early translation of the Superman comic in Spain. Story by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. Conpiracion Frustrada is the fourth issue in the 16 issue series titled "Ciclòn el Superhombre". Approx. 9 3/4-in. x 6 1/2-in., 20 pages, black and white.

Circa 1940. Very early translation/reprints of Superman comic strips in Spain. Story by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. Torpedo Humano is the fifth issue in the 16 issue series titled "Ciclòn el Superhombre". Approx. 9 3/4-in. x 6 1/2-in., 20 pages, black and white. Cover price $0.60.

Add to cart CGC 6.5 $1,129.00 or Best Offer View scans Paper: Off white to white Spain. Label #4429528004 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Circa 1940. Very early translation of the Superman comic in Spain. Story by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. El gigante de piedra is the seventh issue in the 16 issue series titled "Ciclòn el Superhombre". 9 3/4-in. x 6 1/2-in., 16 pages, black and white.

Add to cart CGC 5.0 $703.95 or Best Offer View scans Paper: White Spain. Label #4429528002 Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

Circa 1940. Very early translation of the Superman comic in Spain. Story by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. Las intrigas del espionaje is the eighth issue in the 16 issue series titled "Ciclòn el Superhombre". Approx. 9 1/2-in. x 6 1/2-in., 16 pages, black and white.

Circa 1940. Very early translation of the Superman comic in Spain. Story by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. El Drama del Orfanato is the ninth issue in the 16 issue series titled "Ciclòn el Superhombre". 9 3/4-in. x 6 3/4-in., 16 pages, black and white.

Circa 1940. Very early translation of the Superman comic in Spain. Story by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. El Submarino is the tenth issue in the 16 issue series titled "Ciclòn el Superhombre". Contents also include an illustrated 4 page text story titled "Sandro El Rey Del Mar". Approx. 9 3/4-in. x 6 1/2-in., 16 pages, black and white.

Add to cart GD/VG 3.0 $806.00 or Best Offer View scans Staple rust. Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

Circa 1940. Ciclon El Superhombre en Servicio Secreto. Very early translation of the Superman comic in Spain. Story by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. Servicio Secreto is the eleventh issue in the 16 issue series titled "Ciclòn el Superhombre". Approx. 12 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 14 pages, black and white.

Circa 1940. Very early translation of the Superman comic in Spain. Story by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. El Andamio Maldito is the twelfth issue in the 16 issue series titled "Ciclòn el Superhombre". Approx. 12 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 14 pages, black and white.

Circa 1940. Very early translation of the Superman comic in Spain. Story by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. El Aviador Solitaire is the fourteenth issue in the 16 issue series titled "Ciclòn el Superhombre". Approx. 12 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 14 pages, black and white.

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1st printing - Cyrillic Script Edition. "Landmine" safety awareness promotional comic sponsored by UNICEF and MAC targeting Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Serbo-Croatian comic book had two versions, one with Latin script geared towards Bosnian Muslims and Croats, and one with Cyrillic script for the Serbs (per Wikipedia; slabbed copies may be labeled otherwise, so our database goes by the type of script). (W) Louise Simonson (A) Dick Giordano & Kieron Dwyer. (C) Kieron Dwyer and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. 12 pg, FC.

2006 Updated Edition - Cyrillic Script. Changes made to art, dialogue, and back cover. "Landmine" safety awareness promotional comic sponsored by UNICEF and WFP. (W) Louise Simonson (A) Dick Giordano & Kieron Dwyer. (C) Kieron Dwyer and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. 12 pg, FC.