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A-Force (2015) 1A CGC 9.8 Cheung

Paper: White

Label #4018399017

Secret Wars: Warzones - Written by C. Willow Wilson and Marguerite Bennett. Art by Jorge Molina. Cover by Jim Cheung. Marvel's Mightiest Women finally get their own explosive series! In a secluded corner of the Battleworld, an island nation is fiercely protected by a team of Avengers the likes of which has only ever been glimpsed before… Fighting to protect the small sliver of their world that's left, the Amazing A-FORCE stands shoulder-to-shoulder, ready to take on the horde! 28 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 1TOMMASO.B CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Second Printing/De Tomasso Variant B.

Label #4650565011

2nd Printing. Virgin Cover by Fabrizio de Tommaso. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. BATMAN LEGEND SCOTT SNYDER AND ICONIC ARTIST NICK DRAGOTTA TRANSFORM THE DARK KNIGHT'S TALE FOR THE MODERN AGE! Without the mansion...without the money...without the butler...what's left is the Absolute Dark Knight! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 8KRS.C CGC 9.6

Paper: White

KRS Comics Edition.

Label #4644495001

KRS Comics Convention Exclusive B&W Virgin Cover by Redcode. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Marcos Martin. GOTHAM IN THE GRASP OF MR. FREEZE! Batman is in the fight for his life against this icy new threat. But in the end, what terrifying truth will be unearthed about Ark M and...Joker? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 10FANEXPO CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Fan Expo Edition.

Label #4644495017

Fan Expo Boston Exclusive Foil Variant Cover by Chris Burnham - limited to 1000 copies. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. BRUCE WAYNE TRAPPED IN ARK M! Bruce Wayne is trapped within the horrors of Ark M as his best friend Waylon Jones endures unimaginable tortures...but what awaits Batman is far more terrifying than anything either has faced...the true form of Bane is revealed. But it's how Bane plans to break Batman that will have you, our dear readers, bending over backward. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Absolute Batman (2024 DC) 13H CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Dragotta Variant Cover A.

Label #4668203023

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Nick Dragotta. Cover by Nick Dragotta. ABSOLUTE CATWOMAN DEBUTS! Batmans final showdown with the monstrous Bane! Will he be able to overcome this unstoppable behemoth, or will he be trapped in Ark-M forever?! Cover price $5.99.

Absolute Superman (2024 DC) 1MIDTOWN CGC 9.6 JSA Panosian

Paper: White

Dan Panosian Authenticated Autograph. Midtown Comics Edition.

Label #4644497011

Midtown Comics Exclusive Variant Cover by Dan Panosian. Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Rafa Sandoval. SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+

Action Comics (1938 DC) 130 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Includes facsimile centerfold for readability.

Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman and the Mermaid starring actress Ann Blyth, art by Al Plastino. The Adventure of Aladdin's Lamp starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. The Ambassador of Space starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. One Man's Army starring Zatara, script by Joe Samachson, art by W. F. White. The Singing Bandit of Black Hills starring Vigilante, script by France Herron, art by Bob Lubbers. 52 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 232 PR 0.5

Interior complete. Full length spine split (taped). Cover detached. Interior tearing and soiling.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan (1st Swan cover in Action), inks by Stan Kaye. "The Story of Superman, Junior," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Johnny Kirk's father blasts him into space because he thinks Earth is soon to be destroyed by a meteor; After Superboy deflects the meteor, he asks him to find his son. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Three Dives to Doom" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. "Riddle of the Space Rainbow" script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow vs. "Nova" Norton. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 233 FR/GD 1.5

3 1/2" cumulative spine split with splitting to interior wraps. Water damage with chew and staple rust. Warping.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Land of A Million Supermen," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Clark Kent is accidentally stranded in the nation of Borgonia, he discovers that everyone there, including himself, must wear a Superman costume on pain of death... which is a giant trap the dictator of Borgonia has set for the real Superman. "The Jungle Eskimo" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. So, You Want to Be an Engineer text story. "The Forbidden Robots," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy and Brent stop the transport of smuggled forbidden robots. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 247 FR 1.0

Heavy water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Lost Parents!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Ma and Pa Kent seemingly arrive in the present in a time bubble, and Superman is so happy to see them that he shows them all the secrets of his adult life; But Ma and Pa turn out to be con artists who blackmail Superman with the knowledge of his double identity secret. Operation Blackhawks! ad. "Tommy Tomorrow, Space Convict X-146-93," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow is arrested as an impostor and thrown into an interplanetary prison. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Riddle of the Super-Zoo!", script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill and Janu work to turn the tables on Jungle Joe, a swindler who sells animals that can supposedly perform fantastic feats. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 253 FR 1.0

Full length spine split with front cover detached. Oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The War between Jimmy Olsen and Superman!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; A criminal from Kandor switches places with Jimmy Olsen and forces Superman to reveal the location of his Fortress of Solitude, so he can destroy the bottled city; But scientists in Kandor reverse the switch just in time. 2/3-page Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret of the Super-Orphan!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl helps Timmy get adopted by assisting with his magic show using her super powers. "The Destroyer of Congo Bill!", script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 257 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals, staples reinforced with glue.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Reporter of Steel!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Luthor creates a ray that gives super-powers and uses it on Clark Kent; But Clark convinces Luthor it also compels him to be super-generous, and Luthor destroys the device. 2/3-page Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man-Ape Skin Diver!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Foreign agents kidnap Janu to force Congorilla to retrieve an experimental nuclear tank which they have sunk into a river. "The Three Magic Wishes!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; When Tommy Baxter doesn't believe in fairy tales, Supergirl decides to prove him wrong. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 258 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seal, staples reinforced with glue.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Menace of the Cosmic Man," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; General Malvio creates a robot superhero so that he can use him to assassinate the President of Borkia. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congorilla Goes to War," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla protects a daffy ex-Foreign Legion officer who thinks his pets are still his troops. "Supergirl's Farewell to Earth!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Superman punishes Supergirl for revealing her existence to Krypto; But Supergirl discovers a secret about Superman all by herself. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 258 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals (interior and exterior). Cover oxidation, water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Menace of the Cosmic Man," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; General Malvio creates a robot superhero so that he can use him to assassinate the President of Borkia. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congorilla Goes to War," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla protects a daffy ex-Foreign Legion officer who thinks his pets are still his troops. "Supergirl's Farewell to Earth!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Superman punishes Supergirl for revealing her existence to Krypto; But Supergirl discovers a secret about Superman all by herself. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 258 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

Trimmed

Cover partially TRIMMED. 5" Cumulative spine split. Tape. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Menace of the Cosmic Man," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; General Malvio creates a robot superhero so that he can use him to assassinate the President of Borkia. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congorilla Goes to War," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla protects a daffy ex-Foreign Legion officer who thinks his pets are still his troops. "Supergirl's Farewell to Earth!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Superman punishes Supergirl for revealing her existence to Krypto; But Supergirl discovers a secret about Superman all by herself. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 260 GD- 1.8

3 1/2" cumulative spine split with splitting on interior wraps. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Mighty Maid!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; To foil an alien race bent on destroying Earth, Superman has Supergirl become Mighty Maid and then they fake Superman marrying Mighty Maid and leaving Earth. "The Girl Superbaby!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; While trying to help an old man, Supergirl is exposed to the Fountain of Youth and becomes a baby; As a baby she helps the police capture two jewel thieves. "The Gladiator of the Jungle" starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 266 GD 2.0

Staples added, not manufacturing.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Captive of the Amazons," script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Princess Jena from the planet Adoria comes to Earth and tricks Superman into returning to Adoria with her, where she forces him to marry her. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "The World's Mightiest Cat!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Streaky again becomes super-powered and nobody believes the things Paul sees him perform. Supermen of America ad. Green Lantern ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 268 VG- 3.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Tear seals.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Battle With Hercules!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Hercules wants to marry Lois, but Lois won't marry him while Superman is around, so Hercules tries to get rid of Superman. "The Mystery Supergirl!", script by Otto Binder and Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; While working an internship at the Daily Planet, Linda Lee discovers that someone is impersonating her as Supergirl around the world. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 269 GD 2.0

2" tear on front cover, water damage with staining. Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Truth Mirror!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois receives a magic mirror from her uncle that reveals a person's true nature; She uses it to find out Superman is really Clark Kent, but Superman then tricks her into believing that the mirror does not always work. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's First Romance!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl is called upon by Lori Lemaris to help Atlantis from a disaster. There, she falls in love with a merboy, Jerro. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 271 VG+ 4.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Voyage to Dimension X!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Lex Luthor has an elaborate plan to trap Superman by posing as aliens from another dimension. Supermen of America ad. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Fortress of Solitude!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl builds herself a secret Fortress of Solitude, but it is found by explorers who use the information to blackmail Supergirl into making them rich. Cave Carson Adventures Inside Earth ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 271 GD+ 2.5

Centerfold detached. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Voyage to Dimension X!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Lex Luthor has an elaborate plan to trap Superman by posing as aliens from another dimension. Supermen of America ad. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Fortress of Solitude!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl builds herself a secret Fortress of Solitude, but it is found by explorers who use the information to blackmail Supergirl into making them rich. Cave Carson Adventures Inside Earth ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 273 VG+ 4.5

Oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The World of Mr. Mxyzptlk!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; After yet another round of pranks from Mr. Mxyzptlk, Superman travels to the fifth dimensional world where Mxyzptlk lives to perform pranks on him. Hawkman ad. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. Pick a New Hair Style for Linda (Supergirl) Lee! Supergirl stars in "The Supergirl of Two Worlds!" Statement of ownership - average paid circulation 458,000. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 280 GD 2.0

1" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Brainiac's Super-Revenge!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Congorilla helps Superman, Lois and Jimmy escape from Brainiac's trap. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Trapped In Kandor!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Kandorian scientist Lesla-Lar changes places with a de-powered Supergirl using her teleporter ray and begins her plan to destroy Superman. Superman ad. Batman and Robin ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 297 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Man Who Betrayed Superman's Identity!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Perry White attempts to capture Gentleman Jerry, a crook posing as a hobo; Perry is hit on the head and has amnesia and is tricked into trying to find out Superman's secret identity. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. Strange Sports Stories comic book ad. "The Forbidden Weapons of Krypton!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Kandorian scientist Lesla-Lar switches places with Lena Thorul, then frees Zod, Jax-Ur, and Kru-El from the Phantom Zone. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 302 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2573193019

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Amazing Confession of Perry White," art by Al Plastino; To protect Perry White from criminals who are trying to kill him, Superman pretends to be Perry, but things get complicated when Lois learns his "secret identity" and publishes the story, and when Perry gets impatient and starts to pretend that he's Superman. Celebrate the Silver Anniversary of Superman ad. "The Day Super-Horse Went Wild!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; After Supergirl and Comet save Lori Lemaris and Jerro from Vostar, an Atlantean criminal scientist, he plots revenge by telepathically commanding Comet to go on a destructive spree through time and space. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 "This is Part 4 of 4 of a running gag of covers that homage each other by legendary Superman artist Curt Swan that ran from 1958 to 1963. It is a series of covers I'm calling "The Desk Smash," and they appeared on the covers for Action Comics #237, 264, 284, and 302." – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist. Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 304 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Interplanetary Olympics!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and Lana are taken to the planet Vorn, where Superman is invited to compete in the Interplanetary Olympics. Supermen of America ad. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Origin & 1st appearance of Black Flame in "The Maid of Menace!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Black Flame, a super-powered villainess, tells Supergirl she is her descendant from the 40th century, but Supergirl eventually deduces that she is really from Kandor, and wipes out her powers with Gold Kryptonite. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 304 GD 2.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Staples replaced. Tape under staples & alone spine.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Interplanetary Olympics!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and Lana are taken to the planet Vorn, where Superman is invited to compete in the Interplanetary Olympics. Supermen of America ad. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Origin & 1st appearance of Black Flame in "The Maid of Menace!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Black Flame, a super-powered villainess, tells Supergirl she is her descendant from the 40th century, but Supergirl eventually deduces that she is really from Kandor, and wipes out her powers with Gold Kryptonite. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 309 GD+ 2.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. John F. Kennedy appears in "The Superman Super-Spectacular!", script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; The television show "Our American Heroes" gathers many of Superman's friends for a surprise tribute; Lois and Lana are sure that Clark Kent will not appear; Later, Superman thanks President John F. Kennedy for disguising himself as Clark; cameo appearances by Batman, Robin, and the Legion of Super-Heroes.. One-page Super-Turtle story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Untold Story of Argo City!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl learns that her parents survived the destruction of Argo City and that they are still alive in the Survival Zone, though she cannot reach them. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 346 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Man Who Sold Insurance to Superman!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Wayne Boring; Insurance salesman Terry Mason will only be allowed to marry the boss's daughter if he can sell a $100 billion life insurance policy to Superman. Sgt. Rock's 6 Battle Stars ad. Letter to the editor from writer Mark Evanier. This issue also contains a statement of ownership - average print run 754,000; average paid circulation 491,135. "The Case of the Superman Impostor!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Al Plastino; The Professor has deduced that Superman is Clark Kent and he tricks Supergirl into confirming the fact, using a henchman who has been transformed into a double for Superman by plastic surgery. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 444 CGC 7.0

Paper: White

Label #4641456001

First 25-cent cover price. "Beware the Hero-Killers!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Sinestro hires two alien assassins to kill Green Lantern, using Superman as their weapon. "The Black Canary is Dead!", script by Elliot S! Maggin (script) and Mike Grell (plot), art by Mike Grell; At the behest of the boys father, Green Arrow tries to talk Tommy Genetta out of hanging around with a crowd of juvenile delinquents and junkies, who have indirectly caused the death of Tommys big brother Frankie through an overdose; Black Canary guest-stars. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 466 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4641456002

Cover art by Neal Adams. You Can Take the Man Out of the Super, But You Can't Take the Super Out of the Boy, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Tex Blaisdell; Lex Luthor turns Superman, Batman, and Flash into kids. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 485 VF+ 8.5

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Experiment That Backfired on Superman", script by Cary Bates (pgs. 1-3; 17) and Dennis O'Neil (pgs. 4-16), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Joe Rubinstein (pgs. 1-3, 17) and Murphy Anderson (pgs. 4-16); En route to the laboratory of Professor Bolden to help test a new energy source, Superman is attacked by a pair of thieves using Bolden's device; while unconscious, Superman dreams of Professor Bolden's first experiment: the Kryptonite Engine; Clark Kent begins his TV career. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.35.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 521N VG/FN 5.0

Newsstand Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. "The Deadly Rampage of the Lady Fox," script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; In New York City, the Vixen steals a van full of furs that belong to entrepreneur Mordecai Mule; Superman, attending a function at Madison Square Garden, learns of the robbery and gives chase; Superman and Vixen team up to stop a horde of elephants. "Grow, Little Growfish!", script by Bob Rozakis, pencils by Alex Saviuk, inks by Vince Colletta; Off the coast of Virginia, Aquaman experiments with his telepathic powers by sending out a routine mental scanning wave; He discovers a large, gelatinous organism that shrinks in size; Aquaman contacts the Atom, who teleports over to investigate. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 544D FN 6.0

Direct Edition. Special 45th anniversary issue. Cover pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Dick Giordano. "Luthor Unleashed!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Barely alive after his latest fight with Superman, Luthor heads to Lexor to recover, where he meets his son for the first time; Meanwhile, back on Earth, one of Luthor's robots takes revenge in his master's stead. Luthor illustration by George Perez. Happy 45th Anniversary, Superman! article by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Congratulations, Superman! illustration by Joe Shuster. "Rebirth!", script by Marv Wolfman, art by Gil Kane; With Superman's unwitting help, Brainiac escapes his prison, experiences the depth and breadth of the universe, and reforms as an entirely new kind of being; Then Brainiac lures Superman to Systus 2, where he robs the hero of his powers, and greets him in his new form for the first time. The New Brainiac illustration by Ed Hannigan and Dick Giordano. 68 Pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 684REP.3RD CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Third Printing.

Label #4590648018

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This is a third printing of Action Comics 684. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 775A CGC 9.6 1st Printing

Paper: White

Label #4630917011

1ST PRINTING! WRITTEN BY JOE KELLY;ART BY DOUG MAHNKE, LEE BERMEJO AND MARLO ALQUIZA; COVER BY TIM BRADSTREET Extra-sized issue! Has Superman become outdated in our modern world? A new aggressive team of metahumans called the Elite certainly thinks so, and they're about to wreck the Man of Steel's truth, justice and American way! And if a lot of innocent bystanders get killed in the process, so be it! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $3.75.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1024A CGC 9.8 Romita

Paper: White

Label #3723315003

The House of Kent: Part 3 of 6 - Written by Brian Michael Bendis. Art and Cover by John Romita and Klaus Janson. The city of Metropolis has been rocked by Luthor's latest attack and the drama surrounding Superman's truth, and that gives the invisible mafia a new foothold to change the City of Tomorrow forever. Meanwhile, the Daily Planet is under siege! The fallout from Superman: Villains continues as Clark Kent steps out into the world as a reporter for the first time. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1029A CGC 9.8 Hester

Paper: White

Label #3826732008

Infinite Frontier Tie-In - The Golden Age: Part 2 of 2 - "...a Son Rises!" Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Becky Cloonan and Michael W. Conrad. Art by Phil Hester, Eric Gapstur, and Michael Avon Oeming. Cover by Phil Hester and Eric Gapstur. The Golden Age reaches its conclusion in this issue that continues directly from Superman (2018 5th Series) #29! Following an almost-deadly attack by an alien foe, the new Superman realizes that any threat could be the one! Neither Superboy nor Superman know what's behind this latest attack. Two words: the Wall. Plus, in an all-new backup Tale of Metropolis, writers Becky Cloonan and Michael W. Conrad continue the Midnighter story they started in DC Future State. But is the DC Universe ready for Trojan Solutions? 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 255 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Splitting of Superboy, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; Kozz of Mars uses Red Kryptonite to split Superboy and Clark into two separate people. But Clark turns out to be evil. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Blackhawk #132 ad. The War That Never Ended!, script by Dave Wood, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby (backgrounds); Green Arrow and Speedy are stranded on a Pacific island that is still inhabited by Japanese soldiers who do not know that WWII is over. Aquaman's Double Trouble starring King Neptune, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 258 GD+ 2.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy Meets the Young Green Arrow!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by George Papp; Superboy observes Green Arrow on his time scope and decides to help the young Oliver develop his skills after Oliver moves to Smallville. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Arrow Platoon!, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow and Speedy help 4 soldiers round up some escaped convicts who are dressed up as Indians. The Incredible Fish of Doctor Danton starring Aquaman, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 264 GD/VG 3.0

Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Helpless Hero, script by Otto Binder, art by George Papp; a boy from another planet schemes to take Superboy's place by causing all his powers to go haywire. Aquaman and His Sea-Policeman, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman helps out a city whose streets are all canals. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Green Arrow Robin Hood!, art by Lee Elias; Green Arrow goes back in time and takes Robin Hood's place. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 267 GD- 1.8

2" cumulative spine split.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Prisoner of the Super-Heroes, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; The Legion returns to 20th Century to discredit Superboy and exile him from Earth. The Manhunt On Land!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; The Shark and The Wizard escape from jail; The Shark decides to operate on land but Aquaman captures him anyway. The Underwater Archers! starring Green Arrow, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Lee Elias; this is part two of the Aquaman story. 36 pages, Full Color. NOTE: 2nd appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 270 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Stolen Identities, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Two Xelthunians secretly replace Ma and Pa Kent to perform a secret mission, not knowing that the Kents are Superboy's foster parents; After Ma Kent unwisely mentions Superboy's vulnerability to kryptonite, the Xelthunians power the transporter ray they plan to use to send Superboy to their planet with red kryptonite and it turns him into a fat Boy of Steel, a bullet-sized Boy of Steel, and a giant Boy of Steel. The Ninth Wonder starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; In his Adventure Comics debut, Congorilla stops river pirates, frees a kidnapped scientist, and stops an attack by the Wambus, all before a retelling of his origin. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Menace of Aqualad! starring Aquaman, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 272 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Star of Hollywood!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Krypto becomes swell headed after going to Hollywood to make a movie. The Strong Boy of the Jungle starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. The Human Flying Fish!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Dr. Krill, a skilled surgeon, operates on Bragg, turning him into a Human Flying Fish to pull robberies that Aquaman cannot stop. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 277 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage. Staple rust.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Duel for Earth, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Superboy has to stop an alien invasion of Earth by agreeing to a duel. Tricksy humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Underwater Olympics!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Ramona Fradon; Aquaman and Aqualad hold an underwater Olympics; Aquaman's team "loses" to prevent kryptonite discovery. The Man-Ape's Mercy Mission starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 278 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Supergirl in Smallville!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Supergirl flies to Superboy's time to see if she can protect her identity and prove to Superman she's ready to be revealed to the world. Ollie humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Janu of the Apes, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Janu borrows Congo Bill's ring. Playful Pop humor page by Phil Berube. Aqualad Goes To School!, art by Ramona Fradon. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 281 VG- 3.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's New Parents, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Superboy gets rid of crooked foster parents. The Lost Magic Ring, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla loses ring while possessing Congo Bill's mind. Moolah the Mystic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Statement of ownership--average paid circulation 438,000. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 286 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Witch of Smallville, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; A witch terrorizes Smallville. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Bizarro, Private Detective--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Criminal makes pretty things on Bizarro World. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 287 GD/VG 3.0

Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. War of the Superboys, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Bad boy Dev-Em escapes Krypton and arrives on Earth. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 1st Bizarro Perry White and Jimmy Olsen in Jimmy Olsen's Kookie Scoops--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Jimmy accidentally gets transported to the Bizarro World and tries to work for the Bizarro newspaper. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Adventure Comics (1938 1st Series) 295 GD/VG 3.0

Water damage.

The Duel of the Superboys!, script by Bill Finger, art by George Papp. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Kookie Super-Ape--Tales of the Bizarro World, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Bizzaro-Titano wrestles Bizzaro-Lois; 1st Bizarro Titano. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.