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Action Comics (1938 DC) 273 VG- 3.5

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) 275 VG- 3.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Menace of Red-Green Kryptonite!", script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Brainiac travels to Earth to steal some aluminum and also to test his new ray on Superman, a ray which is combined Red and Green Kryptonite; The new ray makes Superman act strangely, forcing him to always wear a hat while performing super deeds. One-page Buck Skinner story by Henry Boltinoff. "Ma and Pa Kent Adopt Supergirl!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl has a dream where she is sent to Earth in a rocket and is adopted by the Kents rather than her cousin being the one first sent to Earth. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 276 VG+ 4.5

Centerfold detached at one staple.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The War Between Supergirl and the Supermen Emergency Squad!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; John Kiley tricks Superman into revealing he's Clark Kent; After trapping Clark Kent with Kryptonite, Supergirl and the Superman Emergency Squad spring into action. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. 1st appearance of Brainiac 5, Phantom Girl, Triplicate Girl, Bouncing Boy, Sun Boy, and Shrinking Violet in "Supergirl's Three Super Girl-Friends!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl and Brainiac 5 join the Legion. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 277 VG 4.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Conquest of Superman!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; A disaster erupts while Superman is off-planet; Having nowhere else to turn, the authorities free Lex Luthor from prison so he might aid them in preventing an airplane carrying a hydrogen bomb from crashing; Luthor uses anti-gravity equipment to save the plane. One-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Battle of the Super-Pets!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl has a series of contests between Krypto and Streaky. 36 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 319 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Condemned Superman," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; As Superman's trial for the murder of Luthor progresses, conviction looks certain until he is able to prove that Luthor is not dead after all. Metamorpho the Element Man ad. Batman Silver Anniversary ad. One-page Broadway Ha-Lights story by Harry Lampert. "The Super-Cheat!", art by Jim Mooney; Linda's nemesis Donna Storm cheats to receive high marks, then frames Linda for theft when Supergirl helps Linda's classmates with their studies. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 341 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Superman Versus Super Clark Kent!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; An atomic explosion seems to split Superman and Clark Kent into separate people, but it's a plot by Professor Vakox to trap Superman in the Phantom Zone. Challengers of the Unknown ad. Brief Batman appearance in Supergirl reprint, "The Four Helpless Heroes!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; With Superman on a space mission, Supergirl has a day full of emergencies to deal with, but there's a big surprise at the end of it. Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 344 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "Superman's Nightmare Dreams!", script by Otto Binder, art by Wayne Boring; Superman and Batman use a machine to temporarily switch bodies. Batman has no control over Superman's body, breaking some containers and exposing Superman's mind to red kryptonite before switching back to his own body; Cameos by the Joker, the Riddler, and the Penguin (on cards). Superman and Batman ad. "The (Super) Girl in the Green House," script by Jim Shooter, art by Jim Mooney; While exploring space, Supergirl finds another planet that is similar to Earth, except that it is run by teens; She is tricked into running for President. An All-Star Collection of the Best of Batman ad. Adventures in the G.I. Joe Club with Andy and George ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 357 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. "The Kryptonite Rumble!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Wayne Boring; The Annihilator's sidekick, Pocketbook Pete, swallows Kryptonian explosives, gains super-explosive power and appoints himself President, you squares! The Adventures of Jerry Lewis ad. "Supergirl's Secret Marriage!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; A jealous alien female, disguised as a male, fakes a marriage with Supergirl (who has temporary amnesia from green kryptonite) so that her monitoring boyfriend will get over his obsession with Supergirl. Superman ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 364 FN 6.0

Cover by Neal Adams. "The Untouchable of Metropolis!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; The world's scientists are unable to develop a cure for Virus X and other possibilities also come to nothing; Superman decides to launch himself in a rocket into a faraway sun which will serve as his funeral pyre. Superman ad. "The Kiss of Death!", script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Supergirl investigates the mystery of two women who die after a mysterious man marries and kisses them. Cap's Hobby Hints by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 365 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. Green Lantern/Superman ad. Justice League of America and Legion of Super-Heroes appear in "Superman's Funeral!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; As the rocket carrying the dying Superman speeds toward Flammbron, the hottest sun in the universe, Superman reflects on his life and his friends and enemies; Supergirl brings Lois, Lana, and Lori, his three loves, into space for one last farewell; First appearance of Shadow Lass. Batman Giant ad. "Case of the Campus Crimes!", art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Leon Jackson is suspected in a number of crimes around campus, but Supergirl believes he's being framed. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 366 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4732821023

Cover by Neal Adams. "Substitute Superman!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito; Superman is cured of Virus X because the Bizarros exposed him to White Kryptonite, which destroyed the plant-like bacterial infection; However, when he returns to Earth he learns that no one is still in mourning, because his Justice League friends have been masquerading as him. Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen ad. "Stanhope - Off Limits!", script by Cary Bates, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Two women with super-scientific weapons construct a dome over Stanhope College that will set off a bomb if Supergirl uses her powers against it, keeping her out of the way while they search for one particular student. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 368 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4732821025

Cover by Carmine Infantino. "The Unemployed Superman!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; Returning from a trip to space, Superman is puzzled to learn that there is no more crime on Earth, and natural disasters have ceased also. Space beings called the Sentinels claim responsibility and convince him to leave Earth, where he is no longer needed. "Supergirl's Stand to Save Stanhope!", script by Cary Bates, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Supergirl defeats future criminals Alpha and Beta and their plot to change history; Law enforcement officials from the future reveal that they prevented Supergirl from exposing herself to Gold Kryptonite. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 381 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Dictator of Earth!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; Superman decides not to expose himself to Gold Kryptonite and instead agrees to stand trial at the United Nations for his apparent misdeeds. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes backup, "The Hapless Hero!", script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; While other Legionnaires spend time with their families, Matter-Eater Lad has an argument with his father; He ends up back at Legion headquarters where Shrinking Violet complains about her boyfriend troubles; Appearances by Matter-Eater Lad, Shrinking Violet, Duplicate Boy, Braniac 5, Chemical King, Saturn Girl, Ultra Boy, Phantom Girl, and Projectra. Half-page Super-Turtle gag by Henry Boltinoff. Batman ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.15 Cover price $0.15.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 386 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. "The Home for Old Super-Heroes!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; The Time-Trapper's plot against Superman has sealed off his own time period, and he can only travel forward through time; In the year 122,470, he learns that super-powers are prohibited by law. Supergirl ad. The Flash ad. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes back-up, "Zap Goes the Legion!", script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Jack Abel; Released ex-con Uli Algor has a defense for every super-power the Legion has, but none for a good old-fashioned uppercut. Statement of ownership - average print run 673,000; average paid circulation 377,535. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 388 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Puzzle of the Wild World," script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; Professor Farlow Nurd's world-duplicator machine causes a wacky version of the Earth to replace Superman's Earth. Tales of the Legion of Super-Heroes backup, "Sun-Boy's Lost Power!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte; Sun Boy loses his powers and has to find a way to recharge them. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.15 Cover price $0.15.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 394 FN+ 6.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. "Midas of Metropolis!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; When Superman meets billionaire Cyrus Brand, he begins to compete with the tycoon, inexplicably trying to amass an even larger fortune. Biographies of Curt Swan and Murphy Anderson with self-portraits. "Requiem for a Hot Rod!", script by Leo Dorfman (as Geoff Brown), pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Clark defeats a bullying drag racer at his own game. Super Science Super Sorcery ad. 2-page Dexter story by Henry Boltinoff. Letter to the editor from comics writer/artist Stan Timmons. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.15 Cover price $0.15.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 425 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4668894004

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The Last Moa on Earth!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Giacoia; The hunter Jon Halaway shoots the last of the moa birds and is guilt-ridden by this; Eventually he finds a moa egg and returns to Metropolis; The moa hatches and has gained super-powers. "13 Old Men Who Run the World!" starring the Atom, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Mike Esposito and Frank Giacoia (as Phil Zupa); Jean Loring is defending Dr. Selzheim in a case where he is framed by a mafia boss for stealing gold bullion. "The Short-Walk-to-Disaster Contract!", script by Len Wein, pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano; Human Target is hired by his servant Luigi to pose as Luigi's cousin Antonio; He is a circus artist, and his act has been sabotaged a couple of times. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.20 Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 437 CGC 9.6

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4749435018

Cover by Nick Cardy. "Magic is Bustin' Out All Over!", script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Kurt Schaffenberger; Effron the Sorcerer is back with a plot to defeat his two old foes, Superman and Green Arrow, and to charge the Earth with magic energy. "The First Frogman!", script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. "The Sea Devils vs. the Octopus Man!", script by Bob Kanigher, art by Russ Heath; reprinted from Sea Devils #1. "Riddle of the Runaway Rockets!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson; An ancient metal robot reappears and tries again to destroy Rann. "The Barbed Wire Barricade!", script by Gardner Fox, pencils by Gil Kane, inks by Joe Giella; reprinted from Western Comics #77. "I Was King of the Daredevils," script by Dick Wood, art by John Prentice; reprinted from My Greatest Adventure #3. "The Man Who Returned from the Dead!", script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Reed Crandall; reprinted from Doll Man #13. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 507 CGC 7.5

Paper: White

Label #4783835001

Cover art by Ross Andru and Dick Giordano. The Miraculous Return of Jonathan Kent starring Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Clark's adoptive father, Jonathan Kent, has apparently returned from the grave. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 521 FN

Direct 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

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) 584 CGC 8.0

Paper: White

Label #4556886013

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Cover art by John Byrne. Squatter starring Superman and the Teen Titans, script and pencils by John Byrne, inks by Dick Giordano; David Gunderson uses a machine to control Superman's mind, making him destructive. Action Comics: In the Beginning... article by John Byrne. Postcard insert for contest to win The Man of Steel trade paperback, art by Byrne. 36 Pages, Full Color, $0.75. Cover price $0.75.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 684D CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4760431016

First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 5 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': Continuing one of the most significant stories in the life of Superman, continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #497. Superman desperately tries to prevent Doomsday from reaching Metropolis. So far, the task is an exercise in futility. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #19. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Art Thibert. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 684D CGC 8.5

Paper: White

Label #4760431015

First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 5 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': Continuing one of the most significant stories in the life of Superman, continued from Adventures of Superman (1939) #497. Superman desperately tries to prevent Doomsday from reaching Metropolis. So far, the task is an exercise in futility. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #19. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Art Thibert. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.25. Cover price $1.25.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 691 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4760431004

The 'Reign of the Supermen' continues from Adventures of Superman (1939) #504. The Last Son of Krypton joins the fray at Mongul's 'Engine City'...and the fate of the Boy of Steel is revealed. Continued in Superman The Man of Steel (1991) #26. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Kerry Gammill and Guice. 36 pages, Full Color, $1.50. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 698N CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4556429008

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Newsstand Edition. Lex Luthor sets Lois up for a fall just before he goes into seclusion. Plus, Superman's mass continues to increase. Written by Roger Stern, with art by Jackson Guice and Denis Rodier. Cover by Guice. 36 pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 775A VF/NM 9.0 1st Printing

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 (1938 DC) 842 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4554931007

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Written by Kurt Busiek & Fabian Nicieza. Art by Pete Woods. Cover by Dave Gibbons. Part 2 of the stunning, DCU-spanning 3-part story written by Kurt Busiek & Fabian Nicieza with art by Pete Woods (CATWOMAN) and a cover by Dave Gibbons (WATCHMEN, THE ORIGINALS)! An alien race is collecting unique specimens from Earth, and Superman's on the list! When tossed in with heroes and villains alike, it'll be up to the Man of Steel to lead the charge against their interstellar jailers! Guest-starring Nightwing, Firestorm, Aquaman and more! 40 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 855N CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Newsstand Edition.

Label #4512504004

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Newsstand Edition. Escape from Bizarro World: Part 1 of 3 - Written by Geoff Johns and Richard Donner. Art and cover by Eric Powell. 'Escape from Bizarro World,' a 3-part story that will thrill and horrify! Last seen in ACTION COMICS #845, Bizarro returns to kidnap one of the most important people in Superman's life. But what does the twisted, ersatz Man of Steel want? The only way to find out is to travel to the enemy's home: Bizarro World! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $2.99.

Action Comics (2011 2nd Series) Later Reprints 1JACK.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Mint Special Edition H.

Label #4631892015

Reprint Edition. Comic Mint Exclusive "Full-Shot Animated Supergirl" Edition Virgin Cover by Will Jack. "Superman Versus The City Of Tomorrow" Written by Grant Morrison. Pencils by Rags Morales. Inks by Rick Bryant.

Action Comics (2011 2nd Series) Later Reprints 1SANDERS.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Comic Mint Special Edition I.

Label #4656504012

Reprint Edition. Comic Mint Exclusive "Full-Shot Power Girl" Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Natali Sanders. "Superman Versus The City Of Tomorrow" Written by Grant Morrison. Pencils by Rags Morales. Inks by Rick Bryant.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1000J CGC 9.9 Blank Variant

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #0348890010

Written by Dan Jurgens, Peter J. Tomasi, Marv Wolfman, Geoff Johns, Richard Donner, Scott Snyder, Tom King, Louise Simonson, Paul Dini, Brad Meltzer and Brian Michael Bendis. Art by Dan Jurgens, Norm Rapmund, Patrick Gleason, Curt Swan, Butch Guice, Kurt Schaffenberger, Olivier Coipel, Rafael Albuquerque, Clay Mann, Jerry Ordway, José Luis García-López, Kevin Nowlan, John Cassaday, Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Celebrate 1000 issues of Action Comics with an all-star lineup of top talent as they pay tribute to the comic that started it all! From today's explosive action to a previously unpublished tale illustrated by the legendary Curt Swan to the Man of Tomorrow's future, this very special, oversized issue presents the best of the best in Superman stories! Featuring: "From the City That Has Everything" by Dan Jurgens and Norm Rapmund; "Never-Ending Battle" by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason; "An Enemy Within" by Marv Wolfman, Curt Swan, Butch Guice and Kurt Schaffenberger (note: original story by Cindy Goff, Swan and Guice, with the final page courtesy of Superman The Secret Years (1985) #2 by Bob Rozakis, Swan and Schaffenberger); "The Car" by Geoff Johns, Richard Donner and Olivier Coipel; "The Fifth Season" by Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque; "Of Tomorrow" by Tom King and Clay Mann; "Five Minutes" by Louise Simonson and Jerry Ordway; "Actionland!" by Paul Dini, José Luis García-López and Kevin Nowlan; "Faster Than a Speeding Bullet" by Brad Meltzer and John Cassaday; and "The Truth" by Brian Michael Bendis, Jim Lee and Scott Williams. Plus: Pin-ups by John Romita, Jr. and Danny Miki, Walter Simonson, and Jorge Jimenez. Softcover, 80 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $7.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1053EASTSIDE.A CGC 9.8 Jack Eastside Variant

Paper: White

East Side Comics Edition A.

Label #4249466022

Eastside Comics Exclusive Cover by Will Jack. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Dan Jurgens, Leah Williams. Art by Rafael Sandoval, Lee Weeks, Marguerite Sauvage. "No livin' thing's supposed to have power like this. No matter how blue your eyes are or how pretty your face is, you're just as much a monster as me." War rages on between Metropolis's two men of steel, Superman and Metallo! As Metallo's new body continues to evolve in unexpected and nightmarish ways, the voice of his "operating system" has been changing too, testing the limits of his sanity. Finally, when his alien tech takes on a life of its own and infects the most violent members of the Blue Earth movement, the resultant abominations target Supermans greatest strength and greatest weakness: his family! Introducing the first appearance of the Necrohive! 48 pages full color. Rated T+

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1057EASTSIDE.C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

East Side Comics Convention Edition.

Label #4338890016

East Side Comics Exclusive Foil Edition Virgin Cover by Will Jack. Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson, Dan Jurgens, and Magdalene Visaggio. Art by Rafa Sandoval, Lee Weeks and Matthew Clark. As the Super-Family and Steelworks rebuild their city, a new Golden Age of Metropolis has begun...and not everyone is happy about it! As the charismatic but volatile young terrorist leader Norah Stone reveals herself and her vision for a city without Kryptonians, members of the Super-Family inexplicably start losing their powers...and a new team of metahumans emerges to take their place. Who is Norah Stone? And what's her strange obsession with Clark Kent? The newest arc of Action Comics begins here! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1067C CGC 9.8 JSA Villalobos

Paper: White

Pablo "Lobos" Villalobos Authenticated Autograph. Villalobos Variant Cover.

Label #4661813012

Written by Gail Simone, Rainbow Rowell. Art by Eddy Barrows, Cian Tormey. Cover by Pablo Villalobos. SUPERMAN AND THE CHALLENGE FROM THE STARS! SUPERMAN FIGHTS FOR TWO WORLDS! When a massively powerful alien race makes EARTH their ARENA, Superman must stand ALONE against impossible challenges that threaten locations all around the world AND the lives of those he loves! A not-to-be-missed EPIC tale of Superman's STRENGTH, WIT, and RESOURCEFULNESS in an early stage of his public career! Plus, New York Times bestselling author RAINBOW ROWELL makes her DC debut and takes on the most powerful woman in Supermans life...LOIS LANE! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1071B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4514152017

Written by Mark Waid, Mariko Tamaki. Art by Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, Skylar Patridge. Cover by Wes Craig. PHANTOMS: Week 2 - TRAPPED IN THE PHANTOM ZONE! Investigating the ethereal prison created by his father, Superman finds himself helpless before the dreaded Phantom King. But what surprise reveal is in store for him? A clue lies in Superman's teenage years! Plus, Supergirl finds herself on trial as she comes face-to-face with the judge of the United Planets' highest court! 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Action Comics (2016 3rd Series) 1080B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4553216009

Written by Mark Waid, Mariko Tamaki. Art by Clayton Henry, Michael Shelfer, Skylar Patridge. Cover by Mark Spears. Phantoms: Week 11 - BRAWL OF THE SUPER-MEN! As the Phantom Zone prisoners rain down upon our heroes, only the House of El stands in their way...and Superman will not go down without a fight! It's the brawl to end all super-brawls in this penultimate chapter of the Action Comics weekly! Plus, Supergirl makes a final appeal with hopes of saving the universe. 40 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

Action Comics Lot of 10

Issues 662N, 665, 669, 670, 671, 676, 683N, 687N of Action Comics (1938 DC); and 53, 59 of Superman (1987 2nd Series). Most will grade in the GD- to FN- range.

Action Comics Lot of 11

Issues 690, 691, 692, 693, 697, 700A.D, 732, 733, 734, 742, 747 of Action Comics (1938 DC). Most will grade in the FN+ to VF+ range.

Action Comics Lot of 5

Issues 325, 327, 330, 342, and 376 of Action Comics (1938 DC). Most will grade in the FN to VG range.

Action Comics Signed Lot of 10

Issues 643, 644, 647, 649, 653, 654, 659, 660D, 662D, and annual 2 of Action Comics (1938 DC) all signed by Brett Breeding. Autograph certification from Torpedo Comics is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Action Comics Signed Lot of 13

Issues 643, 644, 647, 649, 650, 651D, 653, 654, 657, 659, 660D, 662D, and annual 2 of Action Comics (1938 DC) all signed by Brett Breeding. Autograph certification from Torpedo Comics is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Action Comics Signed Lot of 4

Issues 625, 647, 648, and 652 of Action Comics (1938 DC). Issue 625 signed by Roy Thomas, with 647, 648, 652 signed by Brett Breeding. No autograph certification is included. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Action Comics Signed Lot of 8

Issues 624, 625, 644, 647, 649, 650, 659, and 662D of Action Comics (1938 DC). Issues 624, 625 signed by Roy Thomas. Issues 647, 649, 650, 659, and 662D Signed by Brett Breeding. Most will grade in the FN to VF range.

Action Force (UK 1987-1988 Marvel) Magazine 2 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

United Kingdom.

Label #4712915006

GI Joe goes international in these overseas adventures! Includes: "Cut and Run!" Starring Flint, Scarlet and Snake Eyes. There's a Cobra Eel on the loose in Action Force's secret London base. Consequently, Snake Eyes and Scarlett, just off the plane from America, find that their welcome to England is not quite what they expected! Plus, "Best Defense: Part 2!" Starring Beach Head, Flint, Hawk, Lady Jaye, and Stalker. And, "My Brother's Keeper: Part 1!" A bonus tale of two brothers in the US Air Force. 24 pages, FC. Cover price $1.00.

Action Force Special (UK 1987-1988 Marvel) Magazine 1 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

United Kingdom.

Label #4712915004

"Holiday Special". Snake-Eyes cover.

Action Force Special (UK 1987-1988 Marvel) Magazine 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

United Kingdom.

Label #4712915003

"Holiday Special". Snake-Eyes cover.

Acts of Vengeance Lot of 17

Issues 1 of Damage Control (1989 1st Series); 1-4 of Damage Control (1989 2nd Series); 11 and 12 of Doctor Strange (1988 3rd Series); 5 and 6 of Quasar (1989); 9 of Cloak and Dagger (1988 Marvel 3rd Series); 8 and 9 of Marc Spector Moon Knight (1989); 86 of New Mutants (1983 1st Series); 59-61 of Web of Spider-Man (1985 1st Series); and 329 of Amazing Spider-Man (1963 1st Series). Most will grade in the FN/VF to FN range.

Adam Warlock Omnibus HC (2023 Marvel) 1A-1ST VF 8.0

Signed by Roy Thomas and Mike Friedrich (splash). Certification not included.

1st printing. Collects Fantastic Four (1961-1996 1st Series) #66-67, Thor (1962-1996 Marvel 1st Series Journey Into Mystery) #165-166, Marvel Premiere (1972-1981) #1-2, Warlock (1972-1976 Marvel 1st Series) #1-15, The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) #176-178, The Incredible Hulk (1962-1999 Marvel 1st Series) Annual #6, Strange Tales (1951-1976 1st Series) #178-181, Marvel Team-Up (1972-1985 1st Series) #55, The Avengers (1963-1996 1st Series) Annual #7, Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) #61-63 and Marvel Two-in-One (1974-1983 1st Series) Annual #2. Written by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby (uncredited), Roy Thomas, Mike Friedrich, Ron Goulart, Gerry Conway, Tony Isabella, Len Wein, David Anthony Kraft, Bill Mantlo, Mark Gruenwald, and Jim Starlin. Art by Jack Kirby, Gil Kane, John Buscema, Bob Brown, Herb Trimpe, John Byrne, Jerry Bingham, Joe Sinnott, Vince Colletta, Dan Adkins, Tom Sutton, Frank Giacoia, Steve Leialoha, Jack Abel, Mike Esposito, Alan Weiss, Al Milgrom, Dave Hunt, Joe Rubinstein, Gene Day, and Jim Starlin. Cover by Gil Kane. Created by the utopian scientists of the Enclave and hatched from the imaginations of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, there came a being known only as...Him! And when this perfect being encountered the High Evolutionary, he gained a purpose, a Soul Gem and a name: Adam Warlock! His adventures will rock your world - and Counter-Earth too! Now, Warlock's complete original 1970s saga is collected in one volume. Featuring the first life (and death) of Adam Warlock, the debut of the Infinity Gems, the Magus saga, the all-time classic war against Thanos, the debut of Her, the resurrection of Adam Warlock and a massive treasure trove of bonus material! Hardcover, 8 1/2-in. x 11-in., 904 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $125.00.

Advanced Dungeons and Dragons (1988 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4249772008

Direct Edition. Based on the TSR role playing game - "The Gathering!" Part 1 of 4. Story by Michael Fleisher and Jan Duursema. Art by Jan Duursema. An ancient evil rises and once again threatens the Realms. Only a motley band of adventurers can stop it now. A surly dwarf warrior and his benevolent centaur companion, a gladiator who survived the Manshaka Arena of Blood, a fallen paladin, and a timid half-elf must somehow find a way to work together if the Realms are going to survive the coming darkness. Includes character sheets and information (to be used for the TSR Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game) for the Guardsmen of Waterdeep, Character: Priam Agrivar, human paladin, and the Magic Item: Staff of Withering. Cover price $1.25.