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Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) comic books 1953-1955

  • Issue #27
    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 27
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4219102003
    • Water spotting.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Water spotting.

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Pied Piper of Smallville, art by John Sikela; A clarinet playing bum seems to have hypnotized the kids of Smallville into following him into the most dangerous places. Mission of the Planet of Ice popsicle ad, art by Sam Glankoff. The Movie Star of Tomorrow!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry; Superboy is snatched into the future to make a movie of his life. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. How Uncle Sam Got His Name article. How to Spend a Summer Week! public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Improve Your Batting Average!--Superboy's Workshop. Clark Kent, Runaway!, script by William Woolfolk, art by John Sikela; When Pa Kent insists that Clark do chores rather than meet his friends, he runs away from home, but it's all a ruse because Clark realizes that his parents have been replaced by impostors trying to uncover his Superboy identity. Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $199 SUPERBOY # 27 DC 1953 CGC 4.5

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  • Issue #29
    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 29
    • Staple rust.

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. The Super Athlete of Smallville!, pencils by Curt Swan. Hydroplane--Superboy's Workshop. The Tree That Drove Smallville Wild!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry. Jerry Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Eyes Have It article. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Community! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, pencils by Win Mortimer. The Puppet Superboy!, art by John Sikela. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #31
    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 31
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4356436006

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superboy's Advisor!, art by John Sikela; After a cyclotron explodes while Superboy is flying it into space, the poor lad can't remember a thing! The Demon Reporter! starring Alex Jones of the Smallville Herald, art by John Sikela. Start the Day Off Right! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Varsity Vic humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Paging Young Mr. America article. The Amazing Elephant Boy from Smallville!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #35
    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 35

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Work Can Be Fun! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Clark Kent, Dog Catcher!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry; When Lana is appointed Smallville Mayor for the Day, she appoints Clark Kent dogcatcher. Periscope--Superboy's Workshop. The Five Superboys!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry; A criminal gathers together the four boys he thinks are most likely to be Superboy. Little Pete humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Down to the Sea on Skis text article. The Boy Oracle of Smallville!, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #36
    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 36
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • 6" cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Superboy Souvenirs!" starring Superboy and Lana Lang, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Superboy gives approval to a store that sells mementos of his adventures, until he learns that most of the "mementos" were manufactured. Bebe humor page by Henry Boltinoff. School Blues! public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. "Superboy's Sister!", art by John Sikela; When Mr. and Mrs. Lang appear to have died in Africa, the Kents assume the guardianship of Lana. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Tricky Returning Can/Piggy Bank - Superboy's Workshop. S.O.S. - Crew Ditching text article. "The Man Who Knew Superboy's Identity!", pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry; When her parents are reported dead while on a trip to Africa, Lana Lang is allowed to move in with the Kents, which puts a crimp in Superboy's operations. Congo Bill ad. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #37
    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 37
    • Cover coming loose at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sy Barry. "The Three Who Defied Death!" starring Superboy and Lana Lang, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan; Superboy helps three brothers complete dangerous jobs to pay for their mother's operation, and trips up a crook at the same time. Bebe humor page by Henry Boltinoff. "Clark Kent, Prisoner!" starring Superboy and Lana Lang, art by John Sikela; Clark Kent is kidnapped and held prisoner by a gang of crooks whom he believes have discovered his Superboy identity. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Varsity Vic humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. Sport Snaps half-page about hockey by Martin Naydel. "Thaddeus Lang, Genius!" starring Superboy, Jonathan Kent, Thaddeus Lang, Prof. Lang, Mrs. Lang, and Martha Kent, pencils by Curt Swan; After the Langs leave town to tend to Sarah's ailing sister, Prof. Lang's half-brother Thaddeus blows into town and proceeds to swindle all the Smallvillians he can find, until Superboy intervenes in his schemes. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #38
    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 38
    • Tape on interior pages and under one staple. Oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Ray Burnley. "The Impossible Illusions!" starring Superboy and Zazar, art by John Sikela; A magician's reputation is endangered when a crook uses one of his tricks to pull an escape, but Superboy finds a way to help the magician and catch the crook at the same time. "Through the Eyes of Superboy!" starring Superboy, Jonathan Kent, and Martha Kent, script by Otto Binder, pencils by John Sikela; A crook deceives Superboy into wearing a badge fixed with a camera that relays a picture of his current location, threatening to expose his secret identity. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Willy humor page by Phil Berube. Block Buster puzzle half-page by Martin Naydel. Movie Mirth humor half-page by Harry Lampert. "The Ghost Ship of Kwajalein" article by Howard Dewey. Steam Boat - Superboy's Workshop. "Public Chimp Number One!" starring Superboy, Bongo, Jonathan Kent, and Martha Kent, pencils by Curt Swan; A trained chimpanzee TV star runs away, and Superboy tries to find him. Unfortunately, a gangster is also interested. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #42
    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 42
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Label #4059802006

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy's Two Rivals, art by John Sikela; Pa Kent mysteriously tries to hire the world's greatest detective and the world's strongest man. Family Projects Can Be Fun! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Superboy, Stowaway!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Fastest Thing on Earth text article by Jack Miller [as Joe Mallon]. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Gaucho of Smallville!, art by John Sikela; Superboy helps vindicate an Argentinian cowboy who moves to Smallville. Weather Guide--Superboy's Workshop. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $30 Superboy 42 FR Curt Swan cover + art! LANA LANG Ma & Pa Kent 1955 DC Comics U657

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  • Issue #43
    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 43
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #2090769008

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Great Superboy Souvenir Hunt," script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Souvenir hunters after mementos of Superboy's deeds cause problems for the Boy of Steel. Shorty humor half-page by Henry Boltinoff. "The Super-Farmer of Smallville," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; A farmer secretly torches his own barn and blackmails several boys into working on his farm to make up for it, but Superboy intervenes to teach him a lesson. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Know Your Reptiles article by Jack Miller. "Clark Kent's Coach," script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela; Lana asks Superboy to help Clark become more brave. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $59 SUPERBOY #43 (1955) SUPER-FARMER OF SMALLVILLE SUPERMAN VG+ 30% OFF SPRING SALE!

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  • Issue #45
    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 45
    Auction opens May 20
    • Full length spine split. Cover oxidation. Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Incredible Superboy Auction, art by John Sikela; After the General Store burns down, Pa must raise money and accidentally auctions off all of Clark's Superboy souvenirs. Bat Kite --Superboy's Workshop activity page. The Secret of the Super Charades, script by Otto Binder, art by John Sikela. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Man Who Owned a Volcano text story by Jack Miller. A Trap for Superboy!, art by John Sikela; Lana Lang stumbles on a piece of kryptonite and tries to prove Clark is Superboy. How a Nation Is Born public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, inks by Win Mortimer. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.