Superman (1939 1st Series) comic books 1962-1964, graded by CGC

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $325.00 Paper: Off white Slab: Significant scuff(s) front or back Label #2065059004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Three Tough Teen-Agers!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; Lois takes a job as a teacher to write a report on juvenile delinquents; Superman helps her scare them straight. The Man Who Trained Supermen!, script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Superman stops a con-man who is giving regular folks fake super-powers. Superman's Greatest Secret!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; A Kryptonian Flame-Dragon is loose on Earth and Superman must stop the creature. NOTE: The inside front cover of this issue features a letter from the editors of DC Comics explaining to the boys and girls of America why DC is increasing the cover price of its comics from 10c to 12c. Among other things, the letter mentions that the cover price of a comic hadn't increased in 25 years. What isn't mentioned is that comics were originally 64-pages, but over the years the standard size shrank to 32-pages. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 160 CGC 5.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4385447007

Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Mortal Superman! [chapter 1] starring Rocks Haney, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; Superman loses his powers and is vulnerable to his enemies. The Cage of Doom! [chapter 2]. The Super-Cop of Metropolis! starring Superman, Krypto (guest appearance), Jimmy Olsen, and Perry White, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 161 CGC 6.5

Paper: White

Label #4385447008

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Last Days of Ma and Pa Kent!, script by Leo Dorfman, art by Al Plastino; On the anniversary of his adoptive parents' deaths, Superman recalls how he, as Superboy, sent his parents on a Caribbean cruise on which they contracted the fever plague and died. Superman Goes To War! starring Supergirl and the Zhorians, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 164 CGC 6.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4385447009

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Showdown Between Luthor and Superman! [part 1], script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; When Luthor escapes from jail, he challenges Superman to meet him in a fair fight without his super powers. The Super-Duel! [part 2]; While Superman struggles to survive, Luthor meets the few remaining inhabitants of the planet and becomes their hero when he reactivates their scientific machines and temporarily solves their water shortage problem. The Fugitive From the Phantom Zone! starring Superman and Ras-Krom, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 169 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4385447010

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Infernal Imp! starring Superman and Mr. Mxyzptlk, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Man Who Stole Superman's Secret Life!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; a sequel to The Sweetheart Superman Forgot! from Superman #165. The Bizarro Invasion of Earth!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; The Bizarro Supermen come to Earth and perform "good deeds." Letters page contains a Kryptonite Guide List noting the different kinds of Kryptonite and their effects on Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 9.2 $390.00 Paper: Off white to white Label #2707494012

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. Superman's Mission for President Kennedy!, script by Bill Finger and E. Nelson Bridwell, art by Al Plastino; Superman joins President Kennedy's campaign for physical fitness. If Lex Luthor Were Superman's Father! [part 1], script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Wedding of Lara and Luthor! [part 2]; Luthor ALMOST marries Lara. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

Add to cart CGC 8.5 $77.00 Paper: Cream to off white Label #0145201015

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The New Superman! [part 1], script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Clark Kent--Former Superman! [part 2], script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff. The Struggle of the Two Supermen! [part 3], script by Ed Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. In this three-part story, Superman releases Ar-Val from Kandor so he can replace The Man of Steel. Rocky and Bullwinkle star in a one-page Cheerios ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.