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  • Item #53171278
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    Published Apr 1976 by DC.

    Action Comics (1938 DC) 458 CGC 9.8

    One of only 3 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #3763899019

    Ended Oct 30 2021
    Winning Bid $131

    Cover by Bob Oksner. "Make Me a Super-Hero!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; In order to boost his networks ratings, UBC president Samuel Tanner orders Dr. Peter Silverstone to create a new super-hero for them to feature, and is rewarded with Blackrock, who becomes a foe of Superman. "Masquerade of the Nutty Kid!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Mike Grell; Lex Luthor fires a hypno-beam at Black Canary, inducing her to want to kill Green Arrow. But she hypnotizes herself into believing Lex Luthor is Green Arrow, and attacks him. Luthor teleports away, and the desire to kill leaves Black Canary; Green Arrow turns up moments later, and, after a reunion, he and Black Canary find Danny Harris in the cargo section of Luthors helicopter. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30. Grade: CGC 9.8 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)