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Superman (1939 1st Series) 115 VG- 3.5

Moisture damage.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Midget Superman, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jimmy Olsen's Lost Pal starring Superman and Many-Faces Fulton, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. The Three Substitute Supermen starring Superman and The Organizer, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; three potential heroes vie to become the temporary Man of Steel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 116 VG+ 4.5

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 117 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4354692011

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Clark Kent, Man of Mystery starring Superman, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret of Fort Superman starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Man With the Zero Eyes starring Superman and Rex Chalmers, art by Al Plastino; Superman's heat vision (called super-vision here) is cold instead of hot. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 118 VG 4.0

Centerfold detached at one staple.

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.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 123 GD+ 2.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION: Staples replaced. Centerfold detached.

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Curt Swan cover. Otto Binder (writer) and Dick Sprang (artist) present the classic three-part tale, "The Three Magic Wishes." Jimmy Olsen gets his hands on a wish-granting totem, and wishes a 'Super-Girl' into existence (much to the chagrin of Lois Lane), a full nine months before Kara Zor-el's first appearance in Action Comics #252. Also in this issue, due to Jimmy's magic totem, Superman loses his powers and is transported back through space and time to arrange the wedding of his, in Supe's own words, "future dad and mom...(choke!)" 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 128 CGC 5.5

Paper: Cream to off white

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) 128 VG 4.0

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) 132 GD/VG 3.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 1: Krypton Lives On, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Other Life, Part 2: Futuro, Super-Hero of Krypton; imaginary story done as computer projection. Superman's Other Life, Part 3: The Superman of Two Worlds. This three-part story answers the question, what would Superman's other life have been like if Krypton had not exploded? 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 140 GD/VG 3.0

Cover-to-cover edge tear. Oxidation.

1st appearance of Blue Kryptonite and Bizarro Supergirl. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Son of Bizarro! [Part 1], script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Bizarro-Lois gives birth to Bizarro-Jr. No. 1. Dexter humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The "Orphan" Bizarro! [part 2]; Linda Lee is assigned to watch the newly named baby Buster. The Bizarro Supergirl! [part 3]; Bizarro-Jr. finds Lex's original Imperfect Duplicator while playing in the Fortress of Solitude and creates a Bizarro-Supergirl. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 145 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

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) 146 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation. Water spots.

Classic Cover. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Story of Superman's Life!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; a recap of Superman's life. Superman's Greatest Feats!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; Lori Lemaris asks Superman to go into the past and stop Atlantis from sinking; Superman continues to change other past events, including the assassination of Lincoln, Custer's Last Stand and the explosion of Krypton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Note: This is the 2nd time in history that Superman's powers are linked to Earth's yellow sun. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 147 CGC 7.0

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4639938014

7th appearance of of the Legion of Super-Heroes and 1st appearances of the Legion of Super-Villains and the Adult Legion. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Great Mento!, art by Al Plastino; Perry White fakes ESP powers as The Great Mento (with Superman's help) to capture wanted criminals. Krypto Battles Titano!, art by Al Plastino; Krypto travels into the prehistoric past to meet Titano. The Legion of Super-Villains!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Luthor contacts and teams up with Legion of Super-Villains from 30th Century; adult Legion of Super-Heroes comes to 20th Century to help Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 158 VG 4.0

1" Spine split from top. Soiling.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. First appearance of Flamebird and Nightwing in a full-length story: Invasion of the Mystery Super-Men! [Superman in Kandor part 1], script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman and Jimmy Olsen travel to Kandor to discover how normal sized Kandorians are on Earth and why they are attacking Superman. The Dynamic Duo of Kandor! [Superman in Kandor part 2]; Superman and Jimmy Olsen take the secret identites of Nightwing and Flamebird so they can track down Than-Ol's raiders and stop his scheme to enlarge Kandor. The City of Super-People! [Superman in Kandor part 3]. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 167 VG 4.0 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Cover cleaned. Centerfold detached at one staple. Tape on interior cover.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Deadly Duo! [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! part 1], script by Edmond Hamilton and Cary Bates (plot), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Lex Luthor escapes prison and discovers the existence of Brainiac. The Downfall of Superman! [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! part 2]; Lex Luthor releases Brainiac from prison, re-programs him, and teams with him to shrink Superman; 1st appearance of Tharla, Lex Luthor's future wife. The Hour of Kandor's Vengeance! [The Team of Luthor and Brainiac! part 3]; With the help of the Kandorians, Superman turns the tables on Luthor and Brainiac. Letter to the editor from comics writer E. Nelson Bridwell. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 169 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white

Label #4647904009

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Infernal Imp! starring Superman and Mr. Mxyzptlk, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Man Who Stole Superman's Secret Life!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; a sequel to The Sweetheart Superman Forgot! from Superman #165. The Bizarro Invasion of Earth!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; The Bizarro Supermen come to Earth and perform "good deeds." Letters page contains a Kryptonite Guide List noting the different kinds of Kryptonite and their effects on Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 183 CGC 3.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4687374016

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. DC Giant with reprinted stories: Case of the Funny Paper Crimes starring Superman and Funnyface, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Sikela, inks by Ed Dobrotka. Clark Kent's College Days, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino; Superman recalls his college days, particularly the professor who tried to scientifically prove that Clark Kent was Superboy. When Superman Lost His Powers!, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Mysterious Mr. Mxyzptlk!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by Ira Yarbrough; An imp from another dimension plagues Superman with practical jokes until he can make him say his name backwards. Superman, Cartoon Hero!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster (pencil layouts) and Ed Dobrotka; Clark and Lois go to the movies to watch a Superman cartoon. The Eye of Metropolis!, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 199 CGC 7.0 Restored

Restored: C1

Paper: Off white

Restoration includes: small amount of glue on cover, staples replaced.

Label #2095317022

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) 243 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. The Starry-Eyed Siren of Space! starring Superman, Kond, and Rija, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Death-Trails of Krypton!--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson. Reprinted covers of Superman #1, Superboy #1, Jimmy Olsen #1, Lois Lane #1. The Battle of the Atoms! starring Superman, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Sam Citron. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 298MJ FN+ 6.5

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. First 30c cover-priced issue. Cover art by Bob Oksner. Clark Kent, Get Out of My Life!, script by Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; Superman tries to live his life as Clark Kent only; he also battles Solarman; Xviar breaks into Clark's apartment. Justice for All Includes Children public service announcement, art by Neal Adams; Superman teaches kids not to fear the police. 36 pgs. $0.30. Cover price $0.30.

Superman (1939 1st Series) Mark Jewelers 303MJ FN 6.0

Mark Jeweler Advertisement Insert Variant. Cover price $0.30.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 0A CGC 9.2 Jurgens

Paper: White

Label #4691722018

Zero Hour. Kenny Braverman's high school days with Clark Kent are recounted, while Conduit makes another attempt on Clark's life in "Peer Pressure Part 2 - Awards." Continued from Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #0. Continues in Adventures of Superman (1939) #0. Written by Dan Jurgens. Art & cover by Jurgens & Brett Breeding. Cover price $1.50.

Superman Ciclòn el Superhombre (Spanish 1940 Hispano Americana De Ediciones) 11 GD/VG 3.0

Staple rust.

Circa 1940. Ciclon El Superhombre en Servicio Secreto. Very early translation of the Superman comic in Spain. Story by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster. Servicio Secreto is the eleventh issue in the 16 issue series titled "Ciclòn el Superhombre". Approx. 12 1/2-in. x 8 1/2-in., 14 pages, black and white.

Superman Family (1974) 170 CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4608748010

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. Batman and The Mummy Hostess Twinkee ad. The Kid Who Adopted Jimmy Olsen, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; A small child is left in Jimmy's care; This child has magical powers that help Jimmy capture the Rip-Off Gang. Both Feet in the Grave starring Jimmy Olsen, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Green Sun Supergirl!, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. The "Superman-Lois" Hit Record!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein and Kurt Schaffenberger (Lois figures). The Invulnerable Imp! starring Mr. Mxyzptlk, script by Edmond Hamilton and Cary Bates (idea), art by George Papp. Cover price $0.50.

Superman Lot of 10

Issues 220, 221, 225, 226, 228, 230, 234, 236, 241, and 250 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Superman Lot of 10

Issues 231, 232, 234-238, and 240-242 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Superman Lot of 10

Issues 243, 244, 246-251, 253, and 257 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Superman Lot of 10

Issues 204, 206, 208, 209, 211, 212, 223, 224, 225, 235 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Superman Lot of 10

Issues 243, 244, 246-251, 253, and 257 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Superman Lot of 10

Issues 1-4 of Superman for All Seasons (1998); 1-3 of Superman vs. Predator (2000); and 1A, 2, and 3 of Superman The Doomsday Wars (1998). Most will grade in the VF range with a couple grading FN.

Superman Lot of 10

Issues 229-231, 234-238, 241, and 242 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Superman Lot of 10

Issues 212-216, 219, 234, 235, 241, and 242 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range.

Superman Lot of 10

Issues 200, 201, 204, 205, 206, 208, 209, 211, 216, and 219 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Superman Lot of 10

Issues 177, 179, 184, 185, 186, 189, 190, 191, 194, 196 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD/VG to FN range.

Superman Lot of 12

Issues 0A, 1D, 2D, 3, 4D, 5, 6D, 7, 8, 9, 73D, and 75D of Superman (1987 2nd Series). Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Superman Lot of 15

Issues 320, 321, 323, 324, 326, 327, 328, 329, 332, 333, 335, 338, 339, 340 and 375 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #333, and #338 grading FN.

Superman Lot of 19

Issues 539-541 and 547-549 of Action Comics (1938 DC); 352N, 353, 362, 364, 366, 373N, and 384N of Superman (1939 1st Series); and 54, 55, 57, 58, 59N, and 61 of DC Comics Presents (1978 DC). Most will grade in the FN range with some grading VF.

Superman Lot of 5

Issues 217, 218, 219, 223, and 300 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Superman Lot of 5

Issues 220, 234, 235, 237, 240 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN/VF range.

Superman Lot of 5

Issues 242, 244, 246, 248, 250 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG/FN to FN range.

Superman Lot of 6

Issues 207, 211, 217, 220, 222, and 232 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range with #232 grading PR (misprint, one story duplicated).

Superman Lot of 6

Issues 156, 179, 180, 182, 186, and Annual 7 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the GD to VG range.

Superman Lot of 9

Issues 253-258, 260, 266, and 279 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #279 grading VF.

Superman Lot of 9

Issues 238-242, 246, 249, 250, and 251 of Superman (1939 1st Series). Most will grade in the VG to FN range with #239 grading VF.

Superman Secret Identity Lot of 4

Issues 1-4 of Superman Secret Identity (2004). Most will grade in the VF- to NM- range.

Superman The Golden Age Omnibus HC (2013- DC) 1st Edition 2-1ST VF+ 8.5

1st Edition - Volume 2 - 1st printing. Collects Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #32-47, Superman (1939-1986 1st Series) #8-15, World's Best Comics (1941) and World's Finest (1941-1986) #2-4.

Written by Jerry Siegel. Art by Joe Shuster, Jack Burnley, Wayne Boring, Paul Cassidy, Leo Nowak and John Sikela. Cover by Darwyn Cooke.

In these early Superman tales, the Man of Tomorrow battles crooked gamblers, fights for the rights of downtrodden citizens, and tackles corrupt politicians!

Hardcover, 736 pages, full color.

Cover price $75.00.

Superman The Man of Steel HC (2020-2022 DC) 4-1ST FN

Volume 4 - 1st printing. Collects Doom Patrol (1987-1995 2nd Series) #10, Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) #16-22, The Adventures of Superman (1987-2006) #439-444, Action Comics (1938-2011 DC) #598-600, and Superman (1987-2011 2nd Series) Annual #2.

Cover by John Byrne and Georeg Perez. Back Cover by John Byrne.

Superman's 1980s adventures continue with the introduction of Checkmate!

Then, the mysterious Supergirl meets Superman for the first time! Plus, the Man of Steel faces Mr. Mxyzptlk, runs into the Doom Patrol and battles Metallo! And Lex Luthor is tricked into releasing criminals from the Phantom Zone-and it's up to Superman to clean up his mess.

A bold new reimagining of the life and times of the Man of Steel, crafted by legendary comics writer and artist John Byrne! Guest-starring Aquaman, Martian Manhunter, Captain Marvel, Elongated Man, Man-Bat, and Wonder Woman! And featuring the menace of Darkseid!

Hardcover, 520 pages, full color.

Credits:

Written John Byrne, Paul Kupperberg, Jerry Ordway, and Roger Stern.

Art by John Byrne, Erik Larsen, Jerry Ordway, John Statema, Ross Andru, Kurt Schaffenberger, Dick Giordano, Curt Swan, Gary Martin, Karl Kesel, John Beatty, Dennis Janke, Andy Kubert, Doug Hazlewood, Ty Templeton, Keith Williams, Murphy Anderson, Ron Frenz, Brett Breeding, Monika Livingston, George Perez, and Mike Mignola.

Cover price $49.99.

Superman The Movie (1979) DC Treasury Edition C-62 FN/VF 7.0

All-New Collectors' Edition: Superman the Movie. Tells the story of Krypton, The Phantom Zone, Smallville, the Fortress of Solitude, the characters from the film, and more, using photos from the film, which came out in 1978 and starred Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Glenn Ford, Phyllis Thaxter, Jackie Cooper, Trevor Howard, Marc McClure, Terrence Stamp, Valerie Perrine and Ned Beatty. Two-page Superman pinup. 64 pgs. Treasury-sized. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.00.

Superman vs. Muhammad Ali (1978) DC Treasury Edition C-56A GD 2.0 DC Edition

3" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple.

DC EDITION. All-New Collectors' Edition: Superman vs. Muhammad Ali. Cover art by Neal Adams. Backed by an armada of 100 powerful warships orbiting the planet, Rat'Lar demands that Earths greatest champion battle the mightiest Scrubb warrior. Ali and Superman each argue that they should be chosen as champ, with Rat'Lar insisting that the dueling duo fight one another to determine Earths true champion. To make things fair for Earthling Ali, the match takes place on Rat'Lars home planet, Bodace, which has a red sun. Treasury-sized. Size is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine). Cover price $2.50. Cover price $2.50.

Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 DC/Marvel Treasury) 1 VG 4.0

Very first Marvel/DC cross-over. Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976) Treasury. Is this the Battle of the Century or the greatest superhero team-up of all time. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical Lex Luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad Doctor Octopus, and Spidey and the Man of Steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. Can to of the biggest icons in comics history come to an understanding in time to stop these dastardly villains? Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Also, included is a breakdown on how this legendary cover was conceived. 100 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.

Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976 DC/Marvel Treasury) 1 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached.

Very first Marvel/DC cross-over. Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man (1976) Treasury. Is this the Battle of the Century or the greatest superhero team-up of all time. The unthinkable has happened, the diabolical Lex Luthor has combined his unparalleled genius with the mad Doctor Octopus, and Spidey and the Man of Steel are too busy fighting each other to stop them. Can to of the biggest icons in comics history come to an understanding in time to stop these dastardly villains? Story by Gerry Conway. Art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. Also, included is a breakdown on how this legendary cover was conceived. 100 pages, full color. Cover price $2.00.