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Action Comics (1938 DC) comic books 1969 or before, graded by CBCS

  • Item #64600835
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    Published Jun 1938 by DC.
    $355,750
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    • Paper: Off white to white
    • COVERLESS. First wrap detached.
    • Label #6500156-AA-001
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    Cover art by Joe Shuster. Legendary issue featuring the origin and 1st app. of Superman by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. 1st app. of Zatara and Lois Lane. One-page Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster; A space vehicle from a destroyed world lands on Earth, and its occupant becomes Superman; In addition, a scientific explanation for this being's powers is given. "The Coming of Superman," script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster; Superman delivers a witness to the governor to stop an execution, then stops a wife-beater; Later Superman, as Clark Kent, goes out with Lois, but she earns the wrath of Butch Matson and Superman must save her; Finally, Clark is assigned a story on the South American republic of San Monte. Superman ad. "The A-G Gang," art by Homer Fleming; Chuck begins a vendetta against the crooked ranch owners who have, by fraud, acquired the range lands he inherited after his father's death. "The Mystery of the Freight Train Robberies," script and art by Fred Guardineer; Zatara and Tong investigate the murders of several railroad detectives and the theft of over $200,000 in loot. "South Sea Strategy" text story by Captain Frank Thomas. "Sticky-Mitt Stimson," script and art by Russell Cole (as Alger); Sticky swipes some apples and is pursued by the police. He gets a lucky break to make good his escape. Untitled The Adventures of Marco Polo story, art by Sven Elven; Marco, his father and his uncle are given an audience with the new Pope; They are sent on a mission to satisfy a request from the Khan of Tartary for priests and men of learning. "The Light Heavyweight Championship," script by Gardner Fox, art by Fred Guardineer; When the Boxing Commission runs a dirty fight trainer out of town, he swears his revenge...against Pep. "The International Jewel Thief," art by Will Ely; An international jewel thief arrives in America as a prisoner, but Scoop and Rusty are on hand to witness his escape with the help of his gang lying in wait. "Murder in England," art by Bernard Baily; Ken is framed for the murder of a man, and, with the help of Betty and Bobby, sets out to prove his innocence. Stardust cartoon. Odds 'n Ends cartoon by Sheldon Moldoff on inside back cover. 68 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #61263247
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    Published Oct 1946 by DC.
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    • $ Pieces of Archival Tape on Interior Cover.
    • Label #7010420-AA-002
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    Nuclear explosion cover by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye. Crime Paradise starring Superman, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by George Roussos. Devilfish's Domain starring Congo Bill, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Ed Smalle. The Perfect Hideaway starring Hayfoot Henry, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Stan Kaye. When East Goes West starring Vigilante, script by Joe Samachson, inks by George Roussos. The Man Who Didn't Dare starring Zatara, art by W. F. White. 52 Pages, Full Color. $.10 Cover price $0.10.

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  • Item #59303358
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    Published Mar 1966 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. "Luthor's First Victory Over Superman!", script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; Luthor and Brainiac have destroyed Superman's self-confidence but he eventually manages to defeat them. Supergirl ad. The Spectre ad. "The Prize of Peril," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Linda Danvers cheats to win the Miss Universe contest when she learns that the winner will be taken from Earth and forced to compete in an interplanetary beauty contest. Linda Danvers cheats to win the Miss Universe contest when she learns that the winner will be taken from Earth and forced to compete in an interplanetary beauty contest. Riddler on the Move ad for Batman. Painting a Model Car! Part 1 - Cap's Hobby Center by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

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  • Item #58385902
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    Published Jan 1968 by DC.
    • CBCS Authentic Signature
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Witnessed Signature: Neal Adams on 3/1/2020
    • Label #22-0692A42-005
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    Cover by Neal Adams. "Superman... Guilty of Homicide!", script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Ron Noble, the secret head of the International Crime Exchange, plots to frame Superman for accidental homicide in a boxing exhibition, but his colleague Dr. Frost arranges it so that Noble is truly killed so that Frost can take over. "Superboy in Argo City," script by Cary Bates, art by Jim Mooney; Superboy is accidentally swept up by a space-probe belonging to his uncle Zor-El; He is taken to Argo City where he meets young Kara, his cousin. Batman ad. Superman ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. $0.12 Cover price $0.12.

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