Superman (1939 1st Series) comic books graded by CGC

Superman (1939 1st Series) 2 CGC Page 15 Only

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Label #4731587005

Cover pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy. Untitled Superman story starring Larry Trent, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy; Superman saves the former heavyweight boxing champion of the world from committing suicide; When Superman learns that Larry Trent was drugged by his former manager to lose the title bout, the Man of Tomorrow disguises himself as Trent and slugs his way back to the title match. Superman's Tips For Super-Health. Superman at the World's Fair ad for New York World's Fair Comics, 1939 edition. Superman Champions Universal Peace!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]. Ad for the Supermen of America Club. Superman and the Skyscrapers, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; After five construction workers mysteriously die while trying to erect the Atlas Building, Superman decides to investigate. Superman text story. House ad for Superman in Action Comics. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 10 CGC Page 5 Only

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Label #4649144008

Cover pencils by Paul Cassidy, inks by the Shuster Shop. Untitled Superman and Lex Luthor story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; Metropolis is struck first by invisible robbers, then disappearing and reappearing buildings, and finally all water being shut off to residents. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster] and Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; When Lois Lane announces to members of the Daily Planet staff that she plans to leave her reporter's job for the life of a stage and screen star. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Lois and Clark see Jim Gregg, a clerk in the Ordnance Division of the War Department, coming out of an astrologer's office, and find it odd the man wold visit such a place. Big Leaguer text story, script by George Shute, art by Cliff Young. Ad for The Spectre. Ad for Daisy Superman Krypto-Raygun. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 17 CGC Page 18 Only

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Label #4649144009

Cover art by Fred Ray, features Hitler and Hirohito. Man Or Superman?, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Lois suspects that Clark Kent is Superman. The Human Bomb, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; A vicious criminal uses innocent people, trapped by hypnotic power, who are armed with a bomb apparatus which makes it possible for them to rob without opposition from the Police. G-Man humor two-pager by Ray McGill. Muscles For Sale, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Superman must solve a series of bold crimes that were pulled by ungainly men who look anything but formidable. Rollin' Stone humor two-pager by Ray McGill. When Titans Clash, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Lex Luthor survives his execution in the electric chair, which only makes him more powerful. Full-page ad for Action Comics # 43/World's Finest # 6. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 128 CGC 5.5

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Label #4681791021

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman Versus the Futuremen, Chapter 1, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Earth Bureau of Investigation agents from the year 2000 arrive in the present and claim that Superman is an escaped criminal from their time. The Brave and the Bold #23 ad. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Secret of the Futuremen, Chaper 2; After they capture Superman and take him to the future, the EBI agents reveal that they are not agents at all. The Sleeping Beauty from Krypton!, script by Bill Finger, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois poses as Rama, a survivor from Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 144 CGC 3.0

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Label #4349140006

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Weapon!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lex Luthor designs Weapon-X, a device that can drain Superman's powers and use them to power a weapon strong enough to destroy Superman. Superboy's First Public Appearance!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; The story of Superboy's debut and first meeting with President Roosevelt. The Orphans of Space!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; In his Fortress of Solitude, Superman disassembles a strange machine he found in space. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 145 CGC 6.0

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Label #4681786022

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret Identity of Superman!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois thinks that Superman won't marry her because she can't keep his secret identity a secret. The Interplanetary Circus!, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; An Interplanetary Circus shows up in Metropolis and tries to force Superman to join their travelling circus. The Night of March 31st!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Everything in Superman's life suddenly changes; Lori Lemaris is no longer a mermaid; Supergirl reveals herself to the world; Perry White has become a Bizarro. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 172 CGC 7.0

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Label #4704565009

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The New Superman! [part 1], script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Clark Kent--Former Superman! [part 2], script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Struggle of the Two Supermen! [part 3], script by Ed Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. In this three-part story, Superman releases Ar-Val from Kandor so he can replace The Man of Steel. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 173 CGC 7.5

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Label #4701981005

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The "Untouchable" Clark Kent! starring Mike Babson (aka "Little Napoleon"), script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Tales of Green Kryptonite No. 1 starring Superman and Lex Luthor (who is not a villain in this story), script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. The Triumph of Luthor and Brainiac!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Superman and Batman impersonate Luthor and Brainiac. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 180 CGC 8.0

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Label #4701981006

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Clark Kent's Great Superman Hunt! starring Superman, Herb Farr, Jimmy Olsen, Perry White, and Lois Lane, art by Al Plastino. The Girl Who Was Mightier Than Superman! starring Superman, Orella, Sophroni, and other women of Matrion, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; for the first time in his life, Superman is defeated by a female. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 194 CGC 9.4

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Label #4701981007

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Death of Lois Lane!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Super-Luck of Badge 77, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Clark joins the police force for a story and lets Police Chief Smith believe that he is protected by the luck in badge #77 when he is actually using his super-abilities. Letter to the editor from Irene Vartanoff. Statement of ownership--average print run 1,091,000; average paid circulation 719,976. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 195 CGC 8.0

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Label #4701981008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Fury of the Kryptonian-Killer!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Superman Joins the Army!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring; Captain Grimes insists that Superman should be drafted and treated like any other draftee. Letters to the editor from comic writers Mark Evanier and Cary Bates. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 199 CGC 6.0

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Label #4701981009

1st Superman vs. Flash race. Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. Superman's Race With the Flash!, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; a very close race by the two fastest super-heroes; brief Justice League appearance; the first Superman/Flash race. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 230 CGC 8.5

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Label #4704565011

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Killer Kent Versus Super Luthor, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dan Adkins; an imaginary story in which a gun-toting Clark Kent battles a super-powered Lex Luthor. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 289 CGC 9.0

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Label #4708127022

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner. The Phantom Horseman of Metropolis!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; Superman must confront Professor Pepperwinkle, who creates tangible silhouettes of TV images. Right Down My Alley!--Private Life of Clark Kent, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez; Clark bowls without super powers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 307 CGC 9.2

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Label #4663901017

Cover art by Neal Adams. Krypton--No More!, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, inks hy Frank Springer; Superman battles the Protector, a mutant villain who is powered by pollution; Supergirl goes on a rampage in the Fortress of Solitude. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 352 CGC 9.8

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Label #4652057016

Direct Edition. Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. Superman's Day of Destiny!, script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; after rescuing people from a burning tenement building in Suicide Slum and building an orphanage for Hispanic kids, Superman discovers that he can no longer use his powers. The Mark of a Citizen!--Fabulous World of Krypton, script by Paul S. Newman, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Joe Giella; Superman tells Jimmy Olsen's cousin a story to try and convince him not to drop out of high school. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 376 CGC 9.2

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Label #4574175001

Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Frank Giacoia. The Ozone-Master Comes Calling!, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dan Adkins; Perry White helps Superman stop the Ozone-Master. Untitled Supergirl story, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Bob Oksner; Supergirl helps Superman stop a tornado and tells him of the changes she is going to make in her life; story continued between SUPERMAN FAMILY #222/DARING NEW ADVENTURES OF SUPERGIRL #1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 407N CGC 9.6

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4700875023

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Newsstand Edition. Jimmy Olsen, Perry White and Lois Lane share Superman's powers! Gerry and Carla Conway pen the story, with art by Irv Novick and Dave Hunt. Cover by Jerry Ordway. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.75.