Auctions: comic books in 'Pre-Crisis DCU (1939-1985)'

Batman/Superman World's Finest The Silver Age Omnibus HC (2024 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST NM 9.4

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #76 and World's Finest (1941-1986) #71-116. Written by Edmond Hamilton, Bill Finger Alvin Schwartz, and Jerry Coleman. Art by Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Stan Kaye, John Fischetti, Charles Paris, Sheldon Moldoff, and Ray Burnley. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. Back Cover by Dick Sprang, Stan Kaye, and Ray Burnley. Foreword by Mark Waid. Afterword by Jim Amash. They had been fighting crime separately for years, but it wasn't until the historic SUPERMAN #76 in 1952 that Superman, the Man of Steel, finally teamed up with the Caped Crusader himself, Batman. That story proved so popular that they became the main feature in World's Finest Comics, and thus, the greatest friendship in comics was born. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 632 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $100.00.

Batman/Superman World's Finest The Silver Age Omnibus HC (2024 DC) 2nd Edition 1-1ST FN+ 6.5

2nd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects stories from Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #76 and World's Finest (1941-1986) #71-116. Written by Edmond Hamilton, Bill Finger Alvin Schwartz, and Jerry Coleman. Art by Curt Swan, Dick Sprang, Stan Kaye, John Fischetti, Charles Paris, Sheldon Moldoff, and Ray Burnley. Cover by Darwyn Cooke. Back Cover by Dick Sprang, Stan Kaye, and Ray Burnley. Foreword by Mark Waid. Afterword by Jim Amash. They had been fighting crime separately for years, but it wasn't until the historic SUPERMAN #76 in 1952 that Superman, the Man of Steel, finally teamed up with the Caped Crusader himself, Batman. That story proved so popular that they became the main feature in World's Finest Comics, and thus, the greatest friendship in comics was born. Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 632 pages, full color. All Ages Cover price $100.00.

DC Archive Editions DC Comics Rarities HC (2004 DC) 1-1ST FN/VF 7.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1939, NEW YORK WORLD'S FAIR 1940 and BIG ALL-AMERICAN COMIC BOOK #1 (1944). Written by Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, Sheldon Mayer, William Marston, and Bob Kane. Art by Joe Shuster, Bob Kane, Harry G. Peter, Jack Burnley, Shelly Moldoff, and Creig Flessel. Cover by Sheldon Mayer, Howard Purcell, and E. E. Hibbard. This volume, with an introduction by Roy Thomas, features appearances by virtually every early Golden Age DC hero: Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, the Flash, Sandman, Hawkman, Scribbly, The Atom, Green Lantern, Mr. Terrific, Jonny Thunder and Wildcat! Plus, loads of backups, funny animals, gag strips, text pieces and information about the Fair! This is truly a testament to the diversity of the Golden Age of DC Comics that no serious comics collector should be without. Hardcover, 348 pg, full color. Cover price $75.00.

Deadman Omnibus HC (2020 DC) 1st Edition 1-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st Edition - 1st printing. Collects stories from Strange Adventures (1950-1973 1st Series) #205-216; The Brave and the Bold (1955-1983 1st Series DC) #79, 86, 104, and 133; Aquaman (1962-1978 1st Series) #50-52; Challengers of the Unknown (1958-1978 DC 1st Series) #74 and 84-87; Justice League of America (1960-1987 1st Series) #94; World's Finest (1941-1986) #223 and 227; The Phantom Stranger (1969-1976 2nd Series) #33 and 39-41; Superman Family (1974-1982) #183; DC Super-Stars #18; DC Super Stars (1976-1978) #8; Adventure Comics (1938-1983 1st Series) #459-466; DC Comics Presents (1978-1986 DC) #24; Detective Comics (1937-2011 1st Series) #500; Deadman (1986 2nd Series) #1-4; and Secret Origins (1986-1990 2nd Series) #15.

Cover by Neal Adams. Introduction by Arnold Drake.

Originally introduced in 1967, Deadman was a circus performer known as Boston Brand who was murdered while on the high wire. In the afterlife, a mysterious being known as Rama Kushna gifted his spirit with the ability to possess the bodies of the living, so he could discover the identity of his killer and bring THEM to justice!

Featuring spectacular art by Neal Adams, José Luis García-López, and others, these tales take Deadman across the DC Universe in search of justice.

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 944 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written by Arnold Drake, Jack Miller, Neal Adams, Bob Haney, Robert Kantigher, Denny O'Neil, Gerry Conway, Cary Bates, Carla Conway, Mike Friedrich, Paul Levitz, Martin Pasko, Len Wein, and Andrew Helfer, and Andy Helfer.

Art by Carmine Infantino, Neal Adams, Jim Aparo, George Tuska, Keith Giffen, John Celardo, Dick Dillin, Joe Giella, George Roussos, Tex Blaisdell, Mike Grell, Fred Carrillo, Romeo Tanghal, Dick Giordano, Bob Greenberger, Tom Mandrake, Kevin Maguire, Kurt Schaffenberger, Vince Colletta, Bob Layton, Ric Estrada, Frank Chiaramonte, Bob Smith, and Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez.

Cover price $99.99.

New Teen Titans Omnibus HC (2022 DC) 3rd Edition 1-1ST VG/FN 5.0

3rd Edition - Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects DC Comics Presents (1978-1986) #26, New Teen Titans (1980-1988) #1-20, Best of DC Blue Ribbon Digest (1979-1986) #18, and Tales of the New Teen Titans (1982) #1-4.

Written by Marv Wolfman. Art By George Perez, Curt Swan, And Romeo Tanghal. Cover By George Perez.

In 1980, writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez introduced a timeless team including Robin, Kid Flash, Wonder Girl, Cyborg, Changeling, Raven and Starfire-young heroes with great powers and strong personalities who learned their way in the world through the strength of their friendship and the adventures they shared.

This omnibus edition collects the team's debut in DC COMICS PRESENTS #26, plus the first sixteen issues of their smash-hit monthly series, including the first appearances of foes including Deathstroke and Trigon, as well as a confrontation with the Justice League of America.

Hardcover, 692 pages, full color.

Cover price $100.00.

Wonder Woman The Silver Age Omnibus HC (2022 DC) 1-1ST VF/NM 9.0

Volume 1 - 1st printing. Collects Wonder Woman (1942-1986 1st Series DC) #98-123.

Written by Robert Kanigher and Bill Finger. Art and cover by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. Foreword by Gail Simone.

These fantastical stories from the 1950s and 1960s take Wonder Woman from Paradise Island to Man's World, to the bottom of the ocean, and even to outer space, and they introduce Wonder Girl, Wonder Tot, and more!

Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 696 pages, full color. All Ages

Cover price $99.99.