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    Superman (1939 1st Series) #56 FR/GD 1.5
    Published Feb 1949 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 56 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Spine rebuild and staple replaced. Two center wraps detached. Staple rust with migration. Cover oxidation.

    Ended Oct 13 2022
    Winning Bid $71

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Prankster Picks a Partner, script by William Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; The Prankster tricks Superman into using his powers to help him commit crimes. The Man Who Couldn't Laugh, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; F. P. Crotchett hasn't laughed in 20 years and offers $100,000 to anyone who can make him. Smartypants, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Prof. Skynhedd is an expert in progressive education—So how come a two year old can run rings around him? Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10. Grade: FR/GD 1.5 explanation of grade Condition: Used (collectible)