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Absolute Superman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Sandoval

Paper: White

Label #4719225019

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Rafa Sandoval. Cover by Rafa Sandoval. SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Superman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Sandoval

Paper: White

Label #4713120001

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Rafa Sandoval. Cover by Rafa Sandoval. SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Superman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Sandoval

Paper: White

Label #4713120005

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Rafa Sandoval. Cover by Rafa Sandoval. SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Superman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.8 Sandoval

Paper: White

Label #4722654003

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Rafa Sandoval. Cover by Rafa Sandoval. SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Absolute Superman (2024 DC) 1A CGC 9.4 Sandoval

Paper: White

Label #4710021005

Written by Jason Aaron. Art by Rafa Sandoval. Cover by Rafa Sandoval. SUPERSTARS JASON AARON AND RAFA SANDOVAL UNLEASH A SHOCKING NEW TAKE ON THE LAST SON OF KRYPTON! Without the fortress...without the family...without a home...what's left is the Absolute Man of Steel! 44 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Adventures of Superman (1987) 499 CBCS 9.4

Paper: White

Direct Edition

Label #25-00D40F3-009

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Part 5 of the 8-part 'Funeral for a Friend,' continued from Superman (1987) #76: Brooding over the death of his greatest obstruction, Superman, Lex Luthor becomes paranoid that Superman is pulling the same hoax on the world as Luthor did - faking his own death! Continued in Action Comics (1938 DC) #686. Written by Jerry Ordway, with art by Tom Grummett and Doug Hazlewood. Cover by Grummett and Hazlewood. Cover price $1.25.

Adventures of Superman Book of El (2025 DC) 2C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Leirix Variant Cover.

Label #4653154002

Written by Phillip Kennedy Johnson. Art by Scott Godlewski. Cover by Lesley Leirix Li. THE SECOND COMING OF SUPERMAN! Superman is trapped in a far-flung future, fighting alongside one of his own descendants for an Earth he doesnt recognize. Here, the House of El has been fractured and lost, exiled from Earth and hunted by its enemies. Can Superman reunite the Els in time to save the universe from his most powerful enemy and find his way back to his own time? Familiar faces return, and a terrifying villain makes his first appearance in Book of Els explosive second issue! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

Adventures of Superman Book of El (2025 DC) 3B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4668929002

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Scott Godlewski (CA) Riccardo Federici ENTER: BRAINIAC! Brainiac returns in a terrifying new form! When Supermans oldest foe discovers the heros return, Brainiac sends his post-human army, the Summer Men, to lay siege to the ancient Fortress of Solitude! When Ronan Kent learns of Brainiacs role in the subjugation of Earth, can he realize his potential and become the Superman of the future, or will the two Supermen die together? The search for the scattered House of El begins here! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

Adventures of Superman Book of El (2025 DC) 4B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4691915011

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Scott Godlewski (CA) Rahzzah THE BATTLE OF BRAINIAC RAGES ON! Ronan Kent has made his last stand to push back the deadly Brainiac invasion threatening all life as we know it...but the truth behind this attack is far darker than even the Man of Steel could possibly predict! The lawless Dark Age of the far future will chill the House of El to the bone in this epic next installment of Book of El! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

Adventures of Superman Book of El (2025 DC) 4C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Parrillo Variant Cover.

Label #4682725009

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Scott Godlewski (CA) Lucio Parrillo THE BATTLE OF BRAINIAC RAGES ON! Ronan Kent has made his last stand to push back the deadly Brainiac invasion threatening all life as we know it...but the truth behind this attack is far darker than even the Man of Steel could possibly predict! The lawless Dark Age of the far future will chill the House of El to the bone in this epic next installment of Book of El! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+/ Cover price $4.99.

Adventures of Superman Book of El (2025 DC) 5C CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Parrillo Variant Cover.

Label #4694870011

(W) Phillip Kennedy Johnson (A) Scott Godlewski (CA) Lucio Parrillo SIEGE OF LANTERNHOLM! Kryl-Ux has unleashed a Sun-Eater in the heart of Lanternholm: the galaxy's only safehaven for the Lightborn people, and the reason for the rift between Ronan and Rowan Kent, who left Earth to become Lanternholm's guardian. Superman has arrived just in time, but survival comes with a heartbreaking cost. And Ronan has started receiving information from a dark source--can Superman continue to count on him to help save Osul-Ra and Otho-Ra before it's too late? 32 pages, full color, rated T. Cover price $4.99.

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4646263018

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics ? where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison (JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY, New X-Men) ? the acclaimed team behind JLA: EARTH 2 ? are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements. The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate ? except Lex Luthor! On sale November 16 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck Cover price $2.99.

All Star Superman (2005) 1A CGC 9.8 Quitely

Paper: White

Label #4646263019

Written by Grant Morrison Art and cover by Frank Quitely DC launches the newest addition to its All Star line of comics ? where the industry's top creative talents refine the iconic focus of the world's greatest super-heroes. Writer Grant Morrison (JLA, SEVEN SOLDIERS) and artist Frank Quitely (THE AUTHORITY, New X-Men) ? the acclaimed team behind JLA: EARTH 2 ? are at it once again, this time to strip down the Man of Steel to his timeless, essential elements. The series kicks off with a 12-issue story arc touching on all the classic aspects of the Superman mythology, starting with a daring rescue of a doomed group of helionauts on the surface of the sun. The massive amounts of solar radiation affect Superman in a way no one could possibly anticipate ? except Lex Luthor! On sale November 16 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 US Edited by Bob Schreck Cover price $2.99.

Batman Superman (2013 DC) 1D CGC 9.8 Jae Lee 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Label #1174595001

Limited 1 for 100 Variant Cover by Jae Lee. (W) Greg Pak. (A) Jae Lee, Ben Oliver. A new epic begins with the debut of this new, ongoing series! Don't miss the first fateful meeting of Batman and Superman in The New 52! Cover price $3.99.

Batman Superman Futures End (2014) 1A CGC 9.6 Kuder Lenticular

Paper: White

Label #4726959017

Written by Greg Pak. Art by Cliff Richards, Jack Herbert and Vicente Cifuentes. Cover by Aaron Kuder. A new super beings seeks out Batman: a creature born of hate who the broken Bat may not last long against! 32 pages, full color. Rated Teen. Cover price $3.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 48B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4719444005

(W) Mark Waid (A) Marcus To (CA) Mark Spears ENTER: THE CRIME SYNDICATE! They are the finest duo in the world--but which world? Forget Batman and Superman--welcome to a chilling tale starring their evil Crime Syndicate doppelgangers, Ultraman and Owlman! 32 pages, full color, rated 13+. Cover price $4.99.

Famous First Edition Superman (1979 DC Treasury) C-61DC FN- 5.5 DC Edition Variant

DC EDITION. Famous First Edition V8#C-61: Superman #1 NOTE: This almost exact replica edition is 10 x 13-1/2" (about the size of a Life magazine); it has two covers. The original, 1939 first edition is standard comic book size. Cover price $2.00.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1951, #32 VG+ 4.5

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. This issue features Superman, Batman, and Tom Sparks. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1951, #39 FN- 5.5

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. This issue features Superman, Batman, and Tom Sparks. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1952, #14-15 VG- 3.5

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. This issue features Superman, Batman, and Tom Sparks. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 52 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1954, #10 VG 4.0

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. This issue features Superman, Batman, and Tom Sparks. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Stalmannen (Swedish 1949-1969 Centerforlaget) Superman 1958, #21 VG/FN 5.0 (R)

Trimmed

TRIMMED.

Swedish Series. Reprints material from various DC publications. This issue features Superman, Batman, and Tom Sparks. 6-7/8" x 9-1/2", 36 pages, B&W, Swedish language.

Summer of Superman Special (2025 DC) 1B CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Variant Cover.

Label #4616883016

Written by Dan Slott, Joshua Williamson, Mark Waid. Art by Jorge Jimenez. Cover by Alexander Lozano. THIS IS IT! SPRING INTO THE SUMMER OF SUPERMAN! The Man of Steel and his universe of friends, family, allies, and rogues is in for some big changes, and it all starts in the Summer of Superman Special! Brought to you by Superman series architects Joshua Williamson (Superman), Mark Waid (Superman: Action Comics), and (making his grand entrance to the world of tomorrow) Dan Slott, this special oversize issue will set the stage for all the major events exploding throughout the Superman titles! When John Henry Irons and Lana Lang take their vows, everyone turns up for the big day--but trouble is brewing on the horizon, as threats from the past, present, and future kick off major new conflicts for the Superman Family. Brought to stunning life by the incomparable art of Jorge Jimenez (Batman, Super Sons), the Summer of Superman Special is the ground floor to the most exciting action imaginable in 2025! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 1 CGC Page 19 Only

Paper: Off white

19th Page Only.

Label #0218044021

Cover art by Joe Shuster. Features a two page origin (new material) of Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, plus four pages previously omitted from the Action Comics series. Untitled Superman story; Clark Kent applies for a job at the Daily Star, but is turned down until Superman stops a lynching and Clark phones in the story. Untitled Superman story; Superman breaks into the Governor's mansion to stop the execution of Evelyn Curry, and Lois is kidnapped by gangsters, no thanks to that spineless milksop, Clark Kent, but is rescued by Superman. Scientific Explanation of Superman's Amazing Strength! Superman text story featuring Biff Dugan. Action Comics #14 ad, art by Fred Guardineer. Article with photos and biographies of Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Back cover features the first pin-up of Superman with is also the 1st ever pin-up page to appear in a comic book. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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

Paper: Off white to white

Page 15 Only.

Label #4731587005

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

Superman (1939 1st Series) 8 0.3

INCOMPLETE. First two wraps and centerfold missing, affects art and story. Edges nearing brittle in a few places.

Cover art by Wayne Boring. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; Two hard working professors succeed in creating a process to enlarge the size of living organisms, but when they choose to try the process on human beings, and succeed with dreadful results, the Man of Steel must intervene. Supermen of America club info. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster]; Warned by a friend of his of 5th Columnists landing by boat in the city of Metropolis, Clark Kent, as Superman, investigates and discovers that they are planting skilled workmen as spies and saboteurs with American armament factories, as well as having a secret base in a mountainous valley. Superman Licensed Products ad. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster]; After Clark is fleeced at a local carnival, Lois is given permission by the editor of the Planet to get evidence of the crookedness of the games there. Batman #3 ad, art by Bob Kane. Knotty Problem text story by Ed Carlisle. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Shuster], inks by Boring [as Shuster]; Lois and Clark attempt to get the low down on thefts of morphine. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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

Paper: Off white

Page 5 Only.

Label #4649144008

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

Superman (1939 1st Series) 16 PR 0.5 (R)

Restored (see item notes)

RESTORATION. Piece-fill. Color touch. INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.

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.

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

Paper: Cream to off white

Page 18 Only.

Label #4649144009

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

Superman (1939 1st Series) 84 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4735814016

Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's Other Life, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman travels back in time and creates a new life for himself as a disc jockey. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. A Doghouse For Superman, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman briefly becomes an alien's pet! Listen To the Cricket text article by Barry Havens. Lois Lane, Policewoman starring Superman, Cracker Moreau, and Silver Skene, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 106 FR 1.0

Near-complete spine split with covers detached.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's First Exploit starring Superman, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; an adventure that occurred when Superbaby was in transit to Earth from the recently destroyed Krypton. The Thefts of Clark Kent and Bullets Barton, art by Al Plastino; Clark is yet again accused of criminal activity. King of the Road text story by Jack Miller. The Super-Outlaw of Metropolis, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman vs. Lex Luthor. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 113 GD- 1.8

3 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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1st full-issue (3-part) Superman story. Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Superman of the Past (Part 1), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After disposing of a Kryptonite meteor, Superman finds a box containing a mysterious helmet which contains "mind-tapes" of an adventure Jor-El had before Krypton blew up. The Secret of the Towers (Part 2), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. DC Slogan contest winners. Hy Wire humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Superman of the Present (Part 3). A Date With Effie public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 118 FR/GD 1.5

4 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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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) 121 GD+ 2.5

Cover oxidation. Staple rust. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Bride of Futureman starring Superman and XL-49, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois plans to go to the 22nd century to get married. The Great Superman Swindle starring Superman and Eldredge Coram, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jimmy Hits the Jackpot starring Superman, Honest John, and the Shark Gang, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Full-page ad for The New Adventures of Charlie Chan #1. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 122 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Secret of the Space Souvenirs, art by Al Plastino; Superman is compelled to collect trophies from space, but doesn't know why. Superman in the White House, art by Al Plastino; When Jimmy is knocked out, he dreams of what it would be like if Superman were president of the United States. The Super-Sergeant, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While testing a new device, Superman accidentally gives Private Jones super-powers. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 123 GD/VG 3.0

Cover coming detached at one staple.

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) 126 GD- 1.8

Water damage. Mold. Chew. Staple rust with migration.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman's Hunt for Clark Kent!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Superman loses his memory, he adopts the persona of Clarence Kelvin and takes a job at the Daily Planet while he tries remember his true identity. The Spell of the Shandu Clock, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman pretends to be under the influence of a mystical clock in order to make the Fallon Gang think he is helpless against their new weapon. The Two Faces of Superman!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When Superman sees Lois get out of a date by making herself look ridiculous, he changes his appearance to teach her a lesson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 131 GD 2.0

Water damage.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Menace of Mr. Mxyzptlk!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino; Mr. Mxyzptlk returns, and this time he has an alarm in his hat to warn him when he is about to say his name backwards. Superman's Future Wife, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; In an enchanted cottage, Lois has visions of the future and learns that Superman will marry and father twins...but doesn't learn WHO Superman will marry! The Unknown Super-Deeds, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 135 GD+ 2.5

Water damage. Staple rust. Residue.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. When Lois First Suspected Clark Was Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; An untold tale of how Lois first suspected Clark Kent was Superman. Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Superman's Mermaid Sweetheart, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman re-unites with Lori Lemaris for the first time since college. Ad for Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane, Action Comics, and Superboy. The Trio of Steel, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; Superman becomes Super-Pest, playing stupid tricks and embarrassing his friends, while under 5th dimensional influence. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 139 VG- 3.5

1/2" Spine split from top. Cover coming loose at one staple.

Featuring: "The New Life of Super-Merman!" Written by Jerry Siegel. Pencils by Wayne Boring. Inks by Stan Kaye. Superman, Ronal and Lori fake a romance between Superman and Lori so that Lois will give up on marrying Superman. "The Jolly Jailhouse!" Written by Jerry Coleman. Art by Al Plastino. Colonel Stradi runs a corrupt prison in Voroda and arrests Clark Kent and has him imprisoned there. "The Untold Story of Red Kryptonite!" Written by Otto Binder. Pencils by Curt Swan. Inks by John Forte. While rescuing a bathyscaph from the ocean bottom where it rests next to a Red Kryptonite meteor, Superman remembers all the other times that Red Kryptonite has affected him. Superman also is featured in a one-page public service announcement, "Lend a Friendly Hand!" Cover pencils by Curt Swan with inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 142 GD/VG 3.0

1 1/2" spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Lois Lane's Secret Helper!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Krypto decides to try to make Superman fall in love with Lois Lane. Superman Meets Al Capone!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While returning from the past, Superman is affected by Titano's kryptonite eye-blasts, and it causes him to land in Chicago in the 1920's. Flame-Dragon From Krypton!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; A Kryptonian Flame-Dragon makes it way to Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 142 GD+ 2.5

Cover detached at one staple. Water damage. Staple rust with migration.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Lois Lane's Secret Helper!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Krypto decides to try to make Superman fall in love with Lois Lane. Superman Meets Al Capone!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While returning from the past, Superman is affected by Titano's kryptonite eye-blasts, and it causes him to land in Chicago in the 1920's. Flame-Dragon From Krypton!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; A Kryptonian Flame-Dragon makes it way to Earth. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 143 VG+ 4.5

Water damage.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Great Superman Hoax!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Professor Juris pretends that he is secretly Superman to attempt to steal some Red Kryptonite from Perry White. Lois Lane's Lucky Day!, art by John Forte; Perry White sends Clark and Lois to a carnival to determine if the games are rigged. Bizarro Meets Frankenstein!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After seeing an Earth program claiming that Frankenstein was the scariest monster, Bizarro #1 travels to Earth to prove that he is scarier than Frankenstein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 143 GD+ 2.5

1 1/2" spine split from top. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage. Cover oxidation.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Great Superman Hoax!, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Professor Juris pretends that he is secretly Superman to attempt to steal some Red Kryptonite from Perry White. Lois Lane's Lucky Day!, art by John Forte; Perry White sends Clark and Lois to a carnival to determine if the games are rigged. Bizarro Meets Frankenstein!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After seeing an Earth program claiming that Frankenstein was the scariest monster, Bizarro #1 travels to Earth to prove that he is scarier than Frankenstein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 144 CGC 3.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4349140006

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

Superman (1939 1st Series) 173 CGC 7.5

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4701981005

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

Superman (1939 1st Series) 194 CGC 9.4

Paper: Cream to off white

Label #4701981007

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

Superman (1939 1st Series) 195 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4701981008

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

Superman (1939 1st Series) 199 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4701981009

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

Superman (1939 1st Series) 220 VG/FN 5.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Who Stole My Super-Powers? starring Superman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Roussos; Superman and the Flash, victims of amnesia, have inadvertently switched identities. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.