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  • Item #63916010
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    Sunny Day P13ces SC (2023 S.I. Factory) 1 VF/NM 9.0

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    Unofficial Fan Art Book of Nijigasaki High School Idol Club. Features Yu Takasaki, Ayumu Uehara, Kasumi Nakasu, Shizuku Osaka, Karin Asaka, Ai Miyashita, Kanata Konoe, Setsuna Yuki, Emma Verde, Rina Tennoji, Shioriko Mifune, Mia Taylor, and Lanzhu Zhong. Softcover, 8-1/4" x 11-3/4", 34 pages, full color.

  • Item #63564449
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    Super Friends Lot of 9
    Published 1976 by DC.

    Super Friends Lot of 9

    Issues 2-5, 9, 12-14, 36 of Super Friends (1976 DC 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD- to VG/FN range, with 13 grading at PR (centerfold detached).

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    Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4664105022

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

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    Super Heroes Battle Super Gorillas (1976) 1 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4664105023

    Starts Jan 26

    Cover pencils by Ernie Chan (as Ernie Chua), inks by Vince Colletta. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. "Grodd Puts the Squeeze on Flash," script by John Broome, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Sid Greene; Gorilla Grodd speeds up the citizens of Central City and uses them to force Flash to free him from his prison in Gorilla City. "The Gorilla Boss of Gotham City," script by David Vern, pencils by Bob Kane (Batman & Robin figures only) and Lew Sayre Schwartz, inks by Charles Paris; Boss Dyke is executed in the gas chambers for his crimes, and his body is taken to a doctor who transplants the criminal's brain into that of a large gorilla; The gorilla communicates to the doctor that after he and his gang have secured needed funds, he wants his brain then transplanted into that of the Batman, and Batman's bran put into the gorilla. 52 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #58828602
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    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 2 #2 FR/GD 1.5

    Soiling, centerfold detached at one staple.

    Starts Jan 3

    Jim Mooney cover. In order of appearance: "Magno the Magnetic Man, The Clown Comes Back" art by Jim Mooney; "The Black Spider"; "Vulcan"; "Peewee Wilson, U.S.A."; "Sky Smith" art by Maurice Gutwirth; "Buckskin, America's Defender of Liberty!" art by Harry Anderson; and "Captain Gallant and His Mini-Sub" art by Mark Arthur Schneider. "Circus Days" in-house comic advertisement for Lightning Comics Vol. 2 (1941), art by Jim Mooney. "Crossword Crime" text story by Cliff Howe. 68 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 4 #5 GD/VG 3.0

    3/4" Cumulative spine split.

    Starts Jan 3

    In order of appearance: "Magno and Davey" art by Anthony DiPreta; "Mr. Risk"; "Chuck"; "The Sword, Undersea Domain of Doom!!"; and "Paul Revere, Jr". "Cold Country Justice" text story by Ralph Powers, reprinted from Super Mystery Comics Vol. 3 (1942) #3 and reprinted in Four Favorites (1941) #18. 52 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Super Mystery Comics (1940) Vol. 5 #5 CGC 8.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4312079008

    Starts Jan 3

    Bondage cover by Warren Kremer (as 'DOC'). In order of appearance: "Magno and Davey" art by Rudy Palais; "Chuck"; "Mr. Risk" art by Warren Kremer as 'DOC'; and "Harry the Hack". "Pay Dirt Paradise" text story by Ralph Powers, reprinted from Four Favorites (1941) #22 and from Super Mystery Comics Vol. 5 (1945) #4, and reprinted in Super Mystery Comics Vol. 6 (1946) #6. 36 pages. Full color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63812396
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    Super Newts Signed Lot of 2
    Published 2011 by UNKNOWN.

    Super Newts Signed Lot of 2

    Issues 2, 3 of The Super Newts (2011) signed by AJ Moore. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

    Starts Jan 19
  • Item #63777895
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    Super Powers Lot of 2
    Published 1986 by DC.

    Super Powers Lot of 2

    Issues 1, and 2 of Super Powers (1986 3rd Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

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    Super Taboo (1995-1996 Eros Comix) 6 FN 6.0

    Starts Jan 26

    Story and artwork by Wolf Ogami. 6.5" x 10", 48 pages, B&W. -MATURE READERS- Cover price $2.95.

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    Super-Team Family Lot of 11
    Published 1975 by DC.

    Super-Team Family Lot of 11

    Issues 1, 3-9, 11-13 of Super-Team Family (1975). Most will grade in the VG- to FN+ range, with 6 grading at FR/GD.

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  • Item #64119415
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    Super-Villain Team-Up (1975) Whitman Variant 12 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Multi-Pack Edition.

    Label #4657809009

    Starts Jan 19

    Whitman Variant. "Death Duel!" Part 3 of 3. Guest-starring Captain America. Story by Bill Mantlo. Art by Bob Hall and Don Perlin. Cover by Dave Cockrum and Al Milgrom. The situation has come down to this: Doctor Doom vs. the Red Skull on the surface of the moon...with the freedom of the world at stake! What can Captain America and the Shroud do to help destroy the Hypno-Ray and derail the creation of the Fourth Reich? 32 pages Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #63832414
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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 15 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4581694002

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Secret of the Golden Coins, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka; When Clark and his friends find a pirate treasure chest filled with gold coins with Superboy's picture on them, Superboy flies back to the past to find out how that happened. Clark Kent's Terrible Report Card!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti; Clark deliberately gets assigned to the "problem kids" class. Play Ball--Superboy's Workshop activity page. Nostradamus biography. Peg humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Superboy's Class Reunion!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti; Clark visits a reunion of some of his old high school pals; Superboy appears in flashback only. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 17 CGC 6.5

    Paper: Off white to white

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    Starts Jan 3

    Cover pencils by John Sikela. The World is Our Schoolroom! public service announcement starring Superman, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Clark Kent...Problem Pupil! starring Superboy and Ma and Pa Kent, pencils by John Sikela. The Man Who Shadowed Superboy!, pencils by John Sikela. Young Heroes text article. Superboy's Double!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti; Superboy travels back in time 800 years to investigate the origin of a painting that looks just like him. Full-page ad for House of Mystery # 1. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 109 CGC 6.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4558478002

    Starts Feb 2

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "The Super-Youth of Brozz!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; To cheer up timid orphan Fred Merrill, Superboy flies him to the planet Brozz, whose atmosphere gives super-powers to Fred and takes Superboy's away; Fred becomes the costumed Super-Youth, decides to remain there, saves Superboy's life, and sees him safely back to Earth. Batman comic ad. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Super-Dog That Replaced Krypto!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Papp; Jax-Ur, General Zod and the Phantom Zone criminals take mental control of the dog Swifty, direct him through a process that gives him super-powers again, and then direct him through an intelligence competition with Krypto; Then they use him to lure Krypto and Superboy into a deathtrap, but Krypto uses a Bizarro ray to create a Bizarro-Swifty who saves them and defeats the evil Swifty. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Doom Patrol comic ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 157 CGC 9.2 Restored

    Restored: C1

    Paper: White

    Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

    Label #4575299011

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    Cover art by Neal Adams. Get Lost, Superboy...Who Needs You?, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Wally Wood; jock Bash Bashford accidentally eats some bananas that give him super-strength. How the Super-Family Came to Earth from Krypton map. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #64111722
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    Superboy (1994) Annual 4N CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition.

    Label #4657834015

    Starts Jan 19

    Newsstand Edition. Pulp Heroes, the DCU Annuals event, continues with a story in the spirit of the adventure magazines of the 1930s. A cryptic message from Rex Leech leads Superboy and Roxy to a mysterious island where dinosaurs run free, Rex runs the natives, and Superboy gets to run around in a loincloth when he crowns himself 'King of the Jungle' and fights a giant white gorilla. Written by Eddie Berganza, with art by Tom Grindberg, Sergio Cariello, Brad Gorby, Bill Anderson, Barb Kaalberg and Jed Hotchkiss. Painted cover by Gary Gianni. 68 pages. Cover price $3.95.

  • Item #63540627
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    Superboy Lot of 10
    Published 1978 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 10

    Issues 242, 245, 247, 250, 252-255, 257, and 258 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG range with #247 grading GD.

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    Superboy Lot of 10
    Published 1977 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 10

    Issues 234-243 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG range.

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    Superboy Lot of 10
    Published 1976 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 10

    Issues 221-223, 225, 226, and 229-233 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG range with a few grading GD.

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  • Item #63537688
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    Superboy Lot of 10
    Published 1973 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 10

    Issues 198, 199, and 201-208 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG to GD range.

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  • Item #63537314
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    Superboy Lot of 10
    Published 1970 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 10

    Issues 167, 168, 173, 175, 177, 186, 189, 193, 195, and 196 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #189 grading FR (interior complete, full length spine split).

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  • Item #63355225
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    Superboy Lot of 6
    Published 1961 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 6

    Issues 92, 93, 97, and 99-101 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the GD range with a couple grading closer to FR.

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  • Item #63541219
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    Superboy Lot of 8
    Published 1968 by DC.

    Superboy Lot of 8

    Issues 150-153, 155, 160, 163, and 166 of Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC). Most will grade in the VG to GD range with #150 grading PR (piece missing, does not affect story or art).

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  • Item #64137988
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    Published Nov 1972 by DC.

    Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 1 FN 6.0

    Starts Jan 19

    1st solo title. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Trail of the Madman!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Art Saaf, inks by Vince Colletta; Linda quits her job at KSF-TV, and goes back to college at Vandyre University to study drama. Super Fashions From Fans!; Fans provide fashions and hair designs for Supergirl. Castle in the Clouds, script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Dick Giordano; Jeff gets caught in Zatanna's trance, and gets sent back to King Arthur's Court. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

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    Published Nov 1972 by DC.

    Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 1 GD 2.0

    Starts Jan 26

    1st solo title. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Trail of the Madman!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Art Saaf, inks by Vince Colletta; Linda quits her job at KSF-TV, and goes back to college at Vandyre University to study drama. Super Fashions From Fans!; Fans provide fashions and hair designs for Supergirl. Castle in the Clouds, script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Dick Giordano; Jeff gets caught in Zatanna's trance, and gets sent back to King Arthur's Court. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #64137989
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    Published Jan 1973 by DC.

    Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 2 FN/VF 7.0

    Starts Jan 26

    Cover art by Bob Oksner. Death of a City!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Art Saaf, inks by Vince Colletta; Supergirl takes one of her professors to Kandor to try and cure him of an obscure brain malady. The Magic Piper, script by Len Wein and Marv Wolfman, art by Don Heck; Zatanna goes back 600 years to try and recruit the Pied Piper to help with a rat problem. 32 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #64103310
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    Published Jun 1973 by DC.

    Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 5 FN+ 6.5

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Devil's Brother!, script by Arnold Drake, pencils by John Rosenberger, inks by Vince Colletta; Supergirl is kidnapped and taken to another dimension. The Girl Who Split in Two! starring Hawkman , script by Gardner Fox, art by Murphy Anderson; The origin of Zatanna. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #63809838
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    Supergirl and The Legion of Super-Heroes signed Lot of 15
    Published 2006 by DC.

    Supergirl and The Legion of Super-Heroes signed Lot of 15

    Issues 20-22, 25-36 of Supergirl and The Legion of Super-Heroes (2006) signed by Tony Bedard. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF

    Starts Jan 19
  • Item #63997879
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    Supergirl Sketch by Neil King

    Supergirl Sketch by Neil King

    This Black and white depiction of the woman of tomorrow along with the villian she is defeating give her a much more science hero vibe as opposed to the typical bold and bright super-hero we all know. Pencil, ink, and watercolor on paper. Signed by the artist. 10 1/2" X 12 3/8".

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    Starts Jan 19
  • Item #63276583
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    Supergirl Woman of Tomorrow (2021 DC) 1A VF 8.0 Evely

    Ends Dec 29 9:25 PM CST
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    Written by Tom King. Art and Cover by Bilquis Evely. Kara Zor-El has seen some epic adventures over the years, but finds her life without meaning or purpose. Here she is, a young woman who saw her planet destroyed and was sent to Earth to protect a baby cousin who ended up not needing her. What was it all for? Wherever she goes, people only see her through the lens of Supermans fame. Just when Supergirl thinks shes had enough, everything changes. An alien girl seeks her out for a vicious mission. Her world has been destroyed, and the bad guys responsible are still out there. She wants revenge, and if Supergirl doesnt help her, shell do it herself, whatever the cost. Now a Kryptonian, a dog, and an angry, heartbroken child head out into space on a journey that will shake them to their very core. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

  • Item #63988736
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    Superman #1 (2011) Cover Print by George Perez, and Brian Buccellato

    Superman #1 (2011) Cover Print by George Perez, and Brian Buccellato

    High quality print on heavy stock. 9" X 12".

    Starts Feb 2
  • Item #61380564
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    Published Jan 1942 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 14 CGC CVR

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    Cover only.

    Label #4438530014

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; When people who attend a concert at Monmouth Hall are robbed, seemingly without their knowledge, Clark and Lois attend the next evening's concert to see if lightning strikes twice. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; When young Chet Farnsworth's invention, a fire extinguishing powder, is successfully used to put out a tenement fire, the young man hastily signs a contract with an unscrupulous man. Rollin' Stone humor two-pager by Ray McGill. Jinx Job text story by Norman Goss. Marked Man text story by Edgar Weston. Clancy the Cop two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64103302
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    Published May 1942 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 16 0.3

    Comic is complete other than being coverless. Full length spine split through several wraps. Brittle. Includes unattached reproduction cover.

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover art by Fred Ray. The World's Meanest Man!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak (pages 1-6) and John Sikela (pages 7-13) [as Joe Shuster], inks by Leo Nowak (pages 1-6) and Ed Dobrotka (pages 7-13) [as Joe Shuster]; When Lois and Clark take slum kids out into the country for a day, editor White decides to have the Planet sponsor a fund-raising campaign to build a resort for the underprivileged children out in the country. Case of the Runaway Skyscrapers!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring (layouts) and John Sikela (finishes), inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Superman has to respond the to threats made by a Mr. Sinister, who uses a special ray-cannon to transport buildings, including the Daily Planet, into the Fourth Dimension. Grandpa Peters humor two-pager by Tom McNamara. Omission of Guilt text story by Edgar Weston. Racket On Delivery!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster], inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Lois and Clark's lives are nearly forfeit when they bear down in their newspaper articles about local racketeers who are demanding fees from every truck that unloads in Metropolis. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63976825
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    Published Jul 1942 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 17 PR 0.5 (R)

    Hitler, Hirohito cover

    Trimmed

    TRIMMED. Interior is complete. Full length spine split, cover detached, heavy cover oxidation.

    Starts Jan 3

    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.

  • Item #63967096
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    Published Jul 1943 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 23 PR 0.5

    Interior is complete. Full length spine split with front cover missing. Water damage. Slight mold.

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Jack Burnley. America's Secret Weapon!, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster]; When Superman arrives at Camp Towne to make an appearance, he volunteers to participate in the war games that will take place. A Claw For a Clue text story by Tex Raines. Habitual Homicide, script by Jerry Siegel, art by George Roussos [as Joe Shuster]; When Professor Lock makes a move on one of the college girls and is rebuffed, he swears revenge by killing the college dean and blaming her fiance. Hank the Yank humor page by Ray Houlihan. Fashions In Crime starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Peter Riss [as Joe Shuster]. Clancy the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Danger On the Diamond starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64119470
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    Published Dec 1944 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 31 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4658429003

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Tune Up Time For Crime!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Superman's arch enemy, Lex Luthor, invents a giant-sized tuning fork, whose concentrated vibrations cause buildings to collapse and safes to crumble. A Dog's Tale!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster] inks by George Roussos; Lois and Clark set out to investigate a series of vicious dog nappings. Shell Game text story by Whitney Ellsworth [as Fred Whitby]. Lois Lane story, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe]; Lois believes she is interviewing star Sari Mallon about a phony story concocted by her publicity agent, not knowing that a group of criminals are actually after the star's jewels. The Treasure House of History! starring Superman, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63832929
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    Published Feb 1945 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 32 CGC 2.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4609636001

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Superman's Search for Clark Kent!, script by Alvin Schwartz [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Superman agrees to undergo the powerful rays of a machine designed to study brain tissue. Crime on Skis!, script by Bill Finger (?) [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Superman, in the guise of Clark Kent, travels with Lois to Ski Valley, which is being threatened by a death bird: a half-man, half-bird creature of Indian lore. Grandpa Peters humor two-pager by Tom McNamara [as Lefty O'Grady]. Bomb Trap text story by Jack Miller [as Jesse Merlan]. Lois Lane story, script by Whitney Ellsworth [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe], inks by George Roussos. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Toys of Treachery! starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64005241
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    Published Apr 1945 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 33 VG 4.0 (R)

    3rd app. Mxyztplk

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Color touch and TRIMMED. Centerfold detached at one staple. Oxidation and chipping.

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Jack Burnley. Dimensions of Danger!, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Lois Lane says "Kltpzyxm" and accidentally transports herself to Mxyztplk's home world. Private Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Country Doctor! starring Superman, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; An under-appreciated doctor is appalled when his doctor son refuses to practice medicine alongside his elderly father in a small country area. Man With the Rocket text story by Blair Bolton. Lois Lane story, script by Whitney Ellsworth [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe]. The Compass Points to Murder!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #62400750
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    Published Oct 1949 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 60 GD 2.0 (R)

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Tear seal. Lateral spine tear.

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Two Identities of Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman tries to convince Hollis Shore that he's really Perry White. The Men Who Had to Guard Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When a dying scientist tells Clark a secret formula, the Secret Service decides they must protect him. Smokey, the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Otto Feuer. Casey the Cop humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Birth of the Leathernecks, an origin of the U.S. Marines. Superman Fights the Super-Brain, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; The Toyman builds a super computer to plot crimes for him. Stan Musial Wheaties full-page ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64103400
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    Published Aug 1950 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 65 PR 0.5 (R)

    1st app. other survivors of Krypton

    Restored (see item notes)

    RESTORATION. Piece fill and TRIMMED.

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Testing of Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; As a reward for saving Lois's life, Superman lets Dr. Potts perform a complete set of scientific tests on his powers. Superman's Sweetheart, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Al Plastino, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois gets jealous when Superman seems to be paying more attention to Peggy, her roommate. Balance Your Fun Diet public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Three Supermen from Krypton!, script by William Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman meets three Kryptonian brothers who were convicted and sentenced by Krypton's Ruling Council to a sentence of suspended animation adrift in space; The first appearance of other survivors of Krypton. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63967097
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    Published Dec 1951 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 73 FR/GD 1.5 (R)

    Trimmed

    TRIMMED. Original staples removed. Staples added (not manufacturing). 4" cumulative spine split. Cover and interior oxidation. Tape on interior cover. Water damage.

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Hank Garvin, Man of Steel starring Superman, Hank Garvin, Honest Jack Dugan, Friendly Al Piper, and Harry Dane, script by Bill Finger. The Mighty Mite starring Superman, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent, Jeremy Kendall, Henrietta Kendall, Horace Preson, and Cynthia Preston, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Boxing's Forgotten Man text story by Frank Minton. Perry White Vs. Clark Kent, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti; Clark Kent briefly becomes Planet editor; Planet combines with rival Dispatch. Superman is also featured in a one-page public service announcement, "The World is Our Schoolroom! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64013347
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    Published Feb 1952 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 74 CGC 7.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4664126006

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Win Mortimer; 2nd Lex Luthor cover for this series. The Lost Secrets of Krypton starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Masters starring Superman, Ernest Gadden, Kid Kole, and Miss Swift, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Al Plastino. Super Ships text story by David King. The Secret of Superman's Home starring Superman and Hatchet Kaims, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, Share With Others! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63980650
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    Published Jun 1953 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 82 VG 4.0

    Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Lois Lane Joins the WACs! starring Superman, Lois Lane, Sgt. Gloria Mulvaney, Perry White, and Judy Masters, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Unemployed Superman starring Superman, Mr. Mxyztplk, Lois Lane, and Perry White, art by Al Plastino. The Hurricane Hunters text article by John Marlowe. The Super-Reporter of Metropolis starring Superman, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman single-handedly puts out an issue of the Dailey Planet. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64103303
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    Published Jul 1954 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 90 FR 1.0

    Interior tearing with minor impact to story. 5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Centerfold detached and anchored with tape.

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's Last Job starring Superman and Red Evans, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino. Superman's Secret Past, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino; Superman returns to Smallville. The Man Who Caught a Sub text story by Jack Miller. The Titanic Thefts starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, Don't Give Fire a Place to Start. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #63967098
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    Published May 1955 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 97 GD/VG 3.0

    1" spine split from top.

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Amazing Professor Memory, script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino; Superman takes the place of Professor Memory when the mob is after him for accidentally learning the serial numbers on some stolen bills. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Big Game Hunt of Metropolis, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley; The Swindle Syndicate dupe Jimmy Olsen with free passes to Jack Borden's Big Game Hunt in an attempt to stop Clark Kent from figuring out who their leader is. Superboy's Last Day in Smallville!, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Fearless Fosdick stars in a quarter-page Wildroot Cream-Oil ad with art by Al Capp. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64106705
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    Published May 1956 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 105 CGC 7.5 Restored

    Slight amateur restoration

    Paper: Off white

    Restoration includes: small amount of color touch on cover.

    Label #0131322004

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman's Three Mistakes starring Superman and Jonathan and Martha Kent, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Mr. Mxyztplk's Secret Identity, art by Al Plastino. Superman, Slave, art by Al Plastino; Eldric forces Superman to do his bidding. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, Get Your Ticket to the Treasury of Books! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64170196
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    Published Jul 1957 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 114 CGC 4.0

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4354692008

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Soundproof Superman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Man Who Discovered Superman's Identity starring Superman and Mento, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. Superman's Billion-Dollar Debt starring Superman and Jason Hawker, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman battles an alien dragon in order to procure a valuable gem. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64106724
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    Published Sep 1957 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 116 CGC 7.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #0244931001

    Starts Jan 3

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Ray That Changed Superman starring Superman and Rex Malcolm, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino. Disaster Strikes Twice, art by Al Plastino; Superman returns to Smallville. The Mechanized Superman starring Superman and Professor Ephraim Snively, art by Al Plastino; A Green Kryptonite dust cloud endangers Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #64102855
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    Published Jan 1958 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 118 VG 4.0

    Cover oxidation.

    Starts Jan 19

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Prehistoric Pet, art by Al Plastino; Superman battles a fire-breathing dragon. The Boy Napoleon starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. The Death of Superman starring Superman and Blacky Barton, art by Al Plastino; Superman apparently succumbs to Kryptonite rays. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.