Superman (1939 1st Series) comic books

Superman (1939 1st Series) 2 PR 0.5

INCOMPLETE. Back cover, large piece of first two pages, and centerfold missing, as well as a corner piece from most interior pages. Color copy of centerfold pages included for readability, but first story is affected (as well as art throughout).

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 FR 1.0

Near complete spine split. Centerfold detached. Cover oxidation.

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) 9 CBCS 8.5

Paper: Off white

Label #00-7008344-AA-006

Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Superman battles against some members of the Committee Against Militarism, whose leader is actually employed by a warring totalitarian nation. Supermen of America ad. Sport Spotlight on Surprising Veterans featuring Fred Fitzsimmons, Gene Sarazen, Max Baer, Ted Lyons, and Lefty Grove. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy (?) [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Superman prevents Judge Crane from committing suicide, and, after talking with the judge, discovers that his daughter has been kidnapped. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy (?) [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; Editor White sends Clark out to Lamson Laboratories to get to the bottom of an unknown person or persons causing problems at the lab in an attempt to force the W-142 formula out of Lamson. A Bombing Flight text story, script by Frank Cooper, art by Fred Ray. Superman Physical Development Club article. Ad for Batman #4 and the Superman Radio Show. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Paul Cassidy [as Joe Shuster], inks by the Shuster Shop [as Joe Shuster]; The death of Morton Carling leads Lois, Sgt. Casey and Superman to uncovering the fact that the Jackson Jewelry Company was a front for a murder syndicate. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 10 PR 0.5

Interior is complete. Full length spine split through cover and many wraps. Brittle.

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) 12 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water spotting.

Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster (layouts) and Leo Nowak [as Shuster]; For doing such a great job, Lois and Clark are given a cruise vacation aboard the "Grenodier", where they meet Nan Wilson, who has inherited Pogo Island. Supermen of America info. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; After investigating three mysterious deaths, Clark Kent writes an article on the deaths, which he believes are actually murders. Kid Stuff page by Henry Boltinoff. Safe Job text story by Roger Forrest. Promotional ad for World's Finest Comics #2, More Fun Comics #70, Detective Comics #54, All-American Comics #29, Adventure Comics #65, Flash Comics #20, and Action Comics #39. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 62 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #0216331011

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Black Magic On Mars, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Orson accidentally gets trapped in a rocket to Mars where he meets Martian Nazis; No one on Earth believes his broadcast pleas for help, except Superman. The People Vs. Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is arrested for the murder of Clark Kent; First extensive use of super-ventriloquism. How Football Began article. Give Your Town a Present public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Pioneer Days In Oregon. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Mr. Mxyztplk, Hero, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Mxyztplk falls in love with actress Larissa Lee and decides to become a hero in order to impress her. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 76 0.3

Comic is complete other than being coverless.

Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Mightiest Team in the World!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye (pages 1-8) and John Fischetti (pages 9-12); Superman and Batman learn each other's secret identities [for the first time] when they meet on a cruise while trying to find a diamond thief. The Misfit Manhunter starring Superman, Joe Harris, and Frosty Ferris, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Gatling Gun text story by Ben Galloway. Mrs. Superman, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, Happy Hobby Time! 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 91 GD 2.0

1 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage. Miscut.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Superman Stamp starring Superman and Willis Fotheringay, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino. The Lazy Man's Best Friend starring Superman and Doc Merlin, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. It's a Small World text story by Ted M. Levine. Great Caesar's Ghost, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Waldo Pippin impersonates Great Caesar's Ghost. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 102 GD- 1.8

Cover detached. Interior tearing.

Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman For Sale starring Superman, Henry Drebbin, Edward Jorgens, and Paul Quillan, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Midget Menace starring Superman and The Thurans, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is tied down like Gulliver. The Best Present Of All! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Rocket To The Sky text story. The Million Dollar Mistake starring Superman and Soapy Martin, art by Al Plastino. CinemaAntics humor half-page by Harry Lampert. A two-page ad features Superman products available for Christmas. Fearless Fosdick stars in a quarter-page ad for Wildroot Cream-Oil with art by Al Capp. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 103 GD 2.0

2" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.

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Cover art by Al Plastino. The Superman of Yesterday starring Superman and Jeremy Bird, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Revenge of Mr. Mxyztplk (later spelled Mxyzptlk), art by Al Plastino. The Man Who Could Read Superman's Mind, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; The Great Cosmo outs Superman as Clark Kent. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 103 GD- 1.8

4 1/2" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Superman of Yesterday starring Superman and Jeremy Bird, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Revenge of Mr. Mxyztplk (later spelled Mxyzptlk), art by Al Plastino. The Man Who Could Read Superman's Mind, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; The Great Cosmo outs Superman as Clark Kent. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 108 VG- 3.5

Water damage.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Brain From the Future starring Superman and Prof. Martin, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Perry White, Jr., Demon Reporter starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Girl Cops of Metropolis starring Superman, art by Al Plastino; the girls suspect that Clark is Superman. Full-page full-color interior ad for Kellog's Corn Flakes Superman Space Satellite Launcher set, 25c plus one Kellogg's Corn Flakes box top. (Wonder what that cereal box goes for today on the collector's market!) 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 110 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation. Water damage.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Secret of the Superman Trophy starring Superman, Les Keegan, and Lois Lane, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Mystery Superman! starring Superman, Hal, and Lois Lane, pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Al Plastino. The Defeat of Superman starring Lex Luthor, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman battles a giant ant. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 111 VG 4.0

Cover oxidation.

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Non-Super Superman, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Al Plastino; Superman gives Jimmy Olsen a new trophy he found on an alien planet; Jimmy uses the device to transfer Superman's mind into Jimmy's body and Jimmy's mind into Superman's body. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Winter Sports Champions of the World public service announcement. Clark Kent's Crooked Cousin starring Superman, Judd Kent, and Perry White, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Al Plastino. The Toughest Jobs in the World text story. The Magical Superman starring Superman, Lois Lane, and Mysto the Great, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Ruben Moreira, inks by Al Plastino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 113 GD+ 2.5

Moisture damage. Drawing on interior page.

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) 114 FR 1.0

Near-complete spine split (taped).

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.

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 GD/VG 3.0

Cover oxidation.

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) 126 GD 2.0

1" cumulative spine split. Staples added (not manufacturing). Water spotting.

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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) 128 GD/VG 3.0

1/2" spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation with chipping. Water damage.

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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+ 2.5

Water damage.

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) 132 GD 2.0

Cover oxidation and water damage with chew.

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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) 134 GD/VG 3.0

1 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 Super-Outlaw From Krypton: Part 1: The Super-Menace of Metropolis, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman has gone crazy, causing unnecessary damage whenever he performs a super-feat. The Super-Outlaw From Krypton: Part 2: The Revenge Against Jor-El; Kull-Ex has tricked Superman into switching places. he Super-Outlaw From Krypton: Part 3: The Duel of the Supermen; Supergirl rescues Superman from Kandor (Supergirl's first appearance in this series). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 136 GD+ 2.5

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

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Man Who Married Lois Lane, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; X-Plam comes from the future to marry Lois Lane. The Secret of Kryptonite!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino; The story of how the world discovered the effect that Kryptonite has on Superman. The Super-Clown of Metropolis!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; Sad Sam will give a billion dollars to charity to the person who can make him laugh. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 137 VG- 3.5

1" spine split from bottom.

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Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. The Super-Brat From Krypton (Part 1), script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; A freak accident creates a duplicate of Kal-El's rocket. The Young Super-Bully (Part 2); Now a teenager, Super-Bully tries to steal Clark's life. Superman vs. Super-Menace (Part 3); Now grown to manhood and significantly, immune to Kryptonite, Super-Menace battles the Man of Steel. 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) 149 GD 2.0

Cover and centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

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Last 10c cover-priced issue. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Lex Luthor, Hero! [The Death of Superman! part 1], script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Lex Luthor discovers a cure for cancer and with the help of Superman is paroled from prison. Luthor's Super-Bodyguard! [The Death of Superman! part 2]; Lex Luthor reveals that he was only pretending to be good and kills Superman. List of winners of 'The Great Superman Boo-Boo Contest' from Superman #145; Includes some panels and examples of the errors in that story; Winners got original Superman drawings; First place found 456 errors. The Death of Superman! [part 3]; Superman is buried, and Supergirl brings Lex Luthor to justice. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 183 FN 6.0

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) 187 FN- 5.5

Cover oxidation.

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. DC Giant with reprinted stories: Superman's Fortresses of Solitude!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Boy in the Bottle! starring Superman and Jimmy Olsen, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Tales of the Imitation Fortresses by E. Nelson Bridwell; history of "other" Fortresses of Solitude. Superman's Hall of Trophies!, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. A Look at Superman's First Fortress from the 1942 Story "Muscles for Sale!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela. Three Nights in the Fortress of Solitude!, script by Otto Binder, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois spends three nights in the Fortress of Solitude. The Super-Merman of the Sea, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman pretends to join forces with underwater-dwelling aliens in order to trick them into believing Earth's seas are too salty for them. The Land of a Million Supermen, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 191 CGC 8.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4678184001

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Two-part story in which Superman wears a mystic jewel that brainwashes him into helping demons do evil: The Prisoner of Demon! [part 1], script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino. Demo the Diabolical! [part 2]. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 193 FN 6.0

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. DC Giant with reprinted stories: Lex Luthor, Hero! [The Death of Superman! part 1], script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Lex Luthor discovers a cure for Cancer and with the help of Superman he is paroled from prison. Luthor's Super-Bodyguard! [The Death of Superman! part II]. The Death of Superman! [part III]. Superman's Lost Parents!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Ma and Pa Kent seemingly arrive in the present in a time bubble. The Stolen "S" Shirts, script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino. The First Superman of Krypton, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Guilty Bizarro!, or, It's Nice To Be Wanted!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Forte. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 194 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184002

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) 197 FN- 5.5

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. DC Giant with reprinted stories: Clark Kent's New Mother and Father!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Clark Kent Meets Al Capone!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Truth Mirror!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois receives a magic mirror from her uncle that reveals a person's true nature. Caveman Clark Kent!, art by Al Plastino. Clark Kent Fireman of Steel!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Assigned to join the fire department for a few days for a story, Clark must protect his secret identity and deal with a skeptical fire chief. Superman's Toughest Day!, script by Bill Finger, art by Al Plastino. When There Was No Clark Kent!, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. Clark Kent's Clothes article. 84 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 199 VG- 3.5

Water spotting.

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) 201 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184003

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Clark Kent Abandons Superman! starring Kromn, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Jolly Jailhouse!, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino; Colonel Stradi runs a corrupt prison in Voroda; When he arrests Clark Kent and has him imprisoned there, Superman decides to reveal to the world what Stradi had been keeping secret. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 203 CGC 7.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Clark Kent's Biggest Day! starring the Long Hair Gang, Clark Kent, and Diana Adair, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino. Superman's Black Magic!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; While attending a costume party dressed as the devil, Superman sees two crooks he has been looking for; He pretends to be the devil to trick the crooks into revealing all their past crimes; the Daily Planet staff appear at a costume party dressed as Green Arrow, Wonder Woman, Superman and Aquaman; There's also a Jimmy Olsen Superman and even a paunchy Perry White Superman. When Superman Killed His Friends!, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Pete Costanza; Superman's "S" symbol becomes a death ray. Letter to the editor from Cerebus writer/artist Dave Sim ("David Sim"). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 205 CGC 9.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4678184005

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Man Who Destroyed Krypton!, script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Superman meets Black Zero, an agent of an interstellar pirate empire, who is sent out to destroy planets as they begin to achieve space travel; after learning that Black Zero was ultimately responsible for the destruction of Krypton, Superman releases Jax-Ur from the Phantom Zone to help him protect Earth and defeat Black Zero.Statement of ownership--average print run 1,140,000; average paid circulation 649,300. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 206 CGC 6.0

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Label #4678184006

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Day Superman Became an Assassin! starring Dramon, Superman, Dyno-Man, Rilora Dorc, and Sorrtan, script by Jim Shooter, art by Al Plastino. 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. Letter to the editor from writer Donald Glut. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 209 CGC 7.0

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Label #4678184007

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. The Clark Kent Monster!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel. The Super-Servant of Crime, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Sikela; When Mark Mulloy, the owner of property from which Superman has been mining gold, returns to claim his rights, Superman agrees to perform six tasks for him as compensation; But Superman interprets Mulloy's requests so literally that Mulloy can't benefit from the deal. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 211 CGC 7.5

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Label #4678184008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel. You, Too, Can Be a Super-Artist! starring Mr. Sleek, Superman, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Tony Van Dyck, Fuzzy, Professor Da Fony, Thomas Gainsborough, and Rembrandt van Rijn, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. History and facts about the Golden Age character Tarantula. The Name of the Game is Superman! starring Superman and Homer Ferret, script by Dave Wood, art by Curt Swan; Clark is trapped in an electric chair by Ferret, who is trying to expose him as Superman. One-page bike tire ad with art by Jack Davis ("The Adventures of Tigerboy"). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 211 CGC 7.0

Paper: Off white

Label #4678184016

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel. You, Too, Can Be a Super-Artist! starring Mr. Sleek, Superman, Jimmy Olsen, Lois Lane, Tony Van Dyck, Fuzzy, Professor Da Fony, Thomas Gainsborough, and Rembrandt van Rijn, script by Frank Robbins, pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Mike Esposito. History and facts about the Golden Age character Tarantula. The Name of the Game is Superman! starring Superman and Homer Ferret, script by Dave Wood, art by Curt Swan; Clark is trapped in an electric chair by Ferret, who is trying to expose him as Superman. One-page bike tire ad with art by Jack Davis ("The Adventures of Tigerboy"). 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 213 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #4678184017

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Most Dangerous Door in the World! starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; Superman places a priceless prize in a huge vault and seals it with a lifetime lock…one that can't be cracked as long as he lives; renegade scientist, The Man of Steel's arch-enemy, Lex Luthor, knows he can only break in by killing his foe. Info on Dolphin artist Jay Scott Pike and the 1968 Academy Con. 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; When the machine explodes and destroys the Earth, Superman, Supergirl and Krypto are the only survivors. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 213 CGC 8.5

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Label #4678184009

Cover art by Neal Adams. The Most Dangerous Door in the World! starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Jack Abel; Superman places a priceless prize in a huge vault and seals it with a lifetime lock…one that can't be cracked as long as he lives; renegade scientist, The Man of Steel's arch-enemy, Lex Luthor, knows he can only break in by killing his foe. Info on Dolphin artist Jay Scott Pike and the 1968 Academy Con. 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; When the machine explodes and destroys the Earth, Superman, Supergirl and Krypto are the only survivors. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 222 VG/FN 5.0

Cover oxidation. Staple rust.

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DC Giant featuring reprints. Superman's Lost Brother!, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino; When Halk Kar crashes on Earth, the note he carries in Jor-El's handwriting makes Superman suspect that Halk Kar is his older brother. The Sweetheart Superman Forgot!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino. Jor-El II and Kal-El II, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; an imaginary story. The New Nightwing and Flamebird!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman's sons become Nightwing II and Flamebird II. Kal-El II's Mission to Krypton!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Secret of Superboy's Sister, script by Al Schwartz, art by Al Plastino. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 GD+ 2.5

Cover coming loose at one staple.

Cover art by Neal Adams. Superman Breaks Loose, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; A scientific experiment turns all the kryptonite on Earth to iron, as Clark Kent moves from newspaper to television journalism. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Jor-El's Golden Folly--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Murphy Anderson; Ignoring the jeers of his colleagues, Kryptonian scientist Jor-El experiments with using anti-gravity to aid in space travel. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 238 CGC 8.0

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Label #4678184020

Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino and Murphy Anderson, inks by Murphy Anderson. Menace at 1000 Degrees! starring Superman, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Letter to the editor from Elliot S. Maggin. A Name Is Born--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by Cary Bates, art by Gray Morrow; Du-Vor tells a fellow teacher the story of how two space explorers came to be stranded on ancient Krypton and began the Kryptonian race. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 332 CGC 9.6

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Newsstand Edition.

Label #4652057007

Cover pencils by Ross Andru, inks by Dick Giordano. The Eternity Cage!, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Frank Chiaramonte; Lana Lang helps Superman regain his powers; Superman escapes from a dangerous maze and battles the Master Jailer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.40.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 400 VF- 7.5

Giant-Sized 400th Anniversary issue! Introduction by Ray Bradbury. How do people look at Superman? How will we see him in the future, as historians and scholars evaluate this figure who so dominated the 20th century? When he is no longer with us...who will we think he was? Come into the future with us to find out and explore..."The Living Legends of Superman." Script by Elliot Maggin. Art by Joe Orlando (4 pages), Al Williamson (8 pages), Frank Miller (4 pages), Marshall Rogers & Terry Austin (7 pages), Wendy Pini (3 pages), Michael W. Kaluta & Kelly Alder (6 pages), Klaus Janson (10 pages), Jim Steranko (10 pages, and Steranko also handles the script, letters & colors for his sequence). Pin-ups by: Brian Bolland, Jack Kirby & Terry Austin, John Byrne, Jack Davis, Leonard Starr (Superman flying with Annie and Sandy), Walt Simonson, Bernie Wrightson, Will Eisner (Superman and the Spirit), Steve Ditko, Mike Grell, Moebius, Bill Sienkiewicz, Jerry Robinson (Batman, Robin, Joker, Penguin appear in pin-up). Cover by Howard Chaykin. Back cover by Frank Miller. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $1.50.