Action Comics (1938 DC) comic books 1939 or before
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Tags: Superman
- Paper: Off white
- 8th Page Only. Incomplete.
- Label #0187014001
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Cover art by Joe Shuster. Legendary issue featuring the origin and 1st app. of Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. 1st app. of Zatara and Lois Lane. One-page Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster; A space vehicle from a destroyed world lands on Earth, and its occupant becomes Superman; In addition, a scientific explanation for this being's powers is given. "The Coming of Superman," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster; Superman delivers a witness to the governor to stop an execution, then stops a wife-beater; Later Superman, as Clark Kent, goes out with Lois, but she earns the wrath of Butch Matson and Superman must save her; Finally, Clark is assigned a story on the South American republic of San Monte. Superman ad. "The A-G Gang," art by Homer Fleming; Chuck begins a vendetta against the crooked ranch owners who have, by fraud, acquired the range lands he inherited after his father's death. "The Mystery of the Freight Train Robberies," script and art by Fred Guardineer; Zatara and Tong investigate the murders of several railroad detectives and the theft of over $200,000 in loot. "South Sea Strategy" text story by Captain Frank Thomas. "Sticky-Mitt Stimson," script and art by Russell Cole (as Alger); Sticky swipes some apples and is pursued by the police. He gets a lucky break to make good his escape. Untitled The Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven; Marco, his father and his uncle are given an audience with the new Pope; They are sent on a mission to satisfy a request from the Khan of Tartary for priests and men of learning. "The Light Heavyweight Championship," script by Gardner Fox, art by Fred Guardineer; When the Boxing Commission runs a dirty fight trainer out of town, he swears his revenge...against Pep. "The International Jewel Thief," art by Will Ely; An international jewel thief arrives in America as a prisoner, but Scoop and Rusty are on hand to witness his escape with the help of his gang lying in wait. "Murder in England," art by Bernard Baily; Ken is framed for the murder of a man, and, with the help of Betty and Bobby, sets out to prove his innocence. Stardust cartoon. Odds 'n Ends cartoon by Sheldon Moldoff on inside back cover. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.
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Tags: Superman7 bids
Current bid: $61.00
Time left: 7d 7h 13m- Paper: Cream to off white
- Page 3 Only.
- Label #4697241001
- INCOMPLETE. 22 out of 32 front/back pages present, a few pages MARRIED. Missing Superman story entirely. Pep Morgan and Chuck Dawson stories complete, but damaged. Staples missing, Heavy spine split/cut with many pages loose and/or taped at spine, a few pages heavily deteriorated. Pieces of several pages cut and taped. Brittle in places.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Cover art by Fred Guardineer. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. The Mad Lama starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Candid Comic Camera one-pager, art by Bob Kane. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.
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Tags: Superman
- Paper: Cream to off white
- Front Cover and 1st Page Missing.
- Label #4491344001
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
- Staple rust/migration, water damage.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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3rd Superman cover - Cover art by Joe Shuster. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Treasure of Ghengis Khan starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.
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Tags: Superman8 bids
Current bid: $36.00
Time left: 7d 7h 13m- INCOMPLETE. Coverless and last page missing (affects Zatara story). First page detached.
- Paper: Cream to off white
- Page 6 Only.
- Label #4697241002
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
- Paper: Cream to off white
- Page 4 Only.
- Label #4697241003
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Cover art by Fred Guardineer. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (as Jerome Siegel), art by Joe Shuster. Superman called the Man of Steel for the first time. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Sea Ghost starring Zatara, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 "1st time Superman uses his X-Ray Vision." - Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist. Cover price $0.10.
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Tags: Superman
- First wrap detached
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Other items consigned by humble cow
Cover art by Joe Shuster. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster. Scoop Scanlon, Five Star Reporter story, art by Will Ely. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Swamp of Satan starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 NOTE: 1st appearance of Ultra-Humanite (Superman's very first super powered foe). Cover price $0.10.
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Tags: Superman20 bids
Current bid: $1,490.00
Time left: 7d 7h 14m- Paper: Cream to off white
- Slab: Chipped/broken bracket
- Label #2084573001
Fred Guardineer cover and art. Joe Shuster, Bob Kane, Bernard Baily and Sheldon Moldoff art. Superman cover; ad for Detective Comics; Clip Carson story; Interior back cover full page ad for 1939 New York World's Fair Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.
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Tags: Superman7 bids
Current bid: $21.00
Time left: 7d 7h 14m- Paper: Cream to off white
- Page 1 Only.
- Label #4697241004
Cover art by Fred Guardineer. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art Joe Shuster. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven. Clip Carson story, script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. The Terror from Saturn starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer, Features a Martian Manhunter prototype 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Tags: Superman5 bids
Current bid: $27.00
Time left: 7d 7h 14m- INCOMPLETE. Missing four wraps (affects Superman, Pep Morgan, Clip Carson, Tex Thompson, Chuck Dawson and Zatara stories). Includes unattached black and white photo copies of missing Superman pages for readability.
$3,800.00
View scans- Restored: B5
- Paper: Off white
- Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, spine split sealed, cleaned, interior lightened.
- Label #4703792003
- Paper: Off white
- Page 6 Only.
- Label #4697241005
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
Superman, Pep Morgan, the Adventures of Marco Polo, Tex Thompson (art by Bernard Baily), Chuck Dawson, and Zatara (art by Fred Guardineer). Full-page ads for Superman # 2 and New York World's Fair Comics. Superman cover. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.
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Tags: Superman$1,750.00
View scans- Restored: C1
- Paper: Cream to off white
- Slab: Inner well not fully sealed (minor), book appears unaffected and secure.
- Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover. (Cover detached. Tape on interior cover.)
- Label #2028267024
Cover art by Fred Guardineer. Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art Joe Shuster. Ad for New York World's Fair Comics. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Clip Carson story, script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane. Tex Thomson story, art by Bernard Baily. Three Aces story, art by Bert Christman (as Christopher). The Atlantis Mystery starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.
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Tags: Superman
- INCOMPLETE. First eight wraps missing. Entire Superman, Zatara and This Doggone World stories removed and Three Aces tory partially affected. Staples removed.
- Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
Start Superman covers - Cover art by Joe Shuster. Superman story (in which Clark Kent is credited as a Daily Star reporter), script by Jerry Siegel, art Joe Shuster. Pep Morgan story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer (as Gene Baxter). Chuck Dawson story, art by Homer Fleming. Clip Carson story, script by Bill Finger, art by Bob Kane. The Zombies starring Tex Thomson, art by Bernard Baily. Three Aces story, art by Bert Christman (as Christopher). The Gorilla King starring Zatara Master Magician, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Fred Guardineer. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Full page ad for 1939 New York World's Fair. Cover price $0.10.











