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  • Item #58943128
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    Published Jan 1986 by DC.

    DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 89 CBCS 9.0

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition

    Label #22-3985F7A-002

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    Cover by Mike Mignola. The Omega Men make camp for the night and then wake up in Metropolis. What happened and how did they get there? That's what the Omega Men and Superman want to know in "Metropolis Wasn't Built in a Day…Or Was it?" Script by Bob Rozakis & Todd Klein and art by Alex Savilik & Ricardo Villagran. Cover price $0.75.

  • Item #60517016
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    Heroes in Crisis (2018 DC) 1B CBCS 9.8 SS Tom King Jones 1:50 Variant

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Sig: Tom King on 3/31/2019. J.G. Jones Retailer Incentive.

    Label #19-1375280-029

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    Limited 1 for 50 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom King. Art by Clay Mann. Cover by J. G. Jones. There's a new kind of crisis threatening the heroes of the DC Universe, ripped from real-world headlines by C.I.A.-operative-turned-comics-writer Tom King: How does a superhero handle PTSD? Welcome to Sanctuary, an ultra-secret hospital for superheroes who've been traumatized by crime-fighting and cosmic combat. But something goes inexplicably wrong when many patients wind up dead, with two well-known operators as the prime suspects: Harley Quinn and Booster Gold! It's up to the DC Trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman to investigate-but can they get the job done in the face of overwhelming opposition? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #60517013
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    Heroes in Crisis (2018 DC) 1D CBCS 9.8 SS Tom King Mattina 1:200 Variant

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    Paper: White

    Witnessed Sig: Tom King on 3/31/2019. Mattina Retailer Incentive.

    Label #19-1375280-028

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    Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom King. Art by Clay Mann. Cover by Francesco Mattina. There's a new kind of crisis threatening the heroes of the DC Universe, ripped from real-world headlines by C.I.A.-operative-turned-comics-writer Tom King: How does a superhero handle PTSD? Welcome to Sanctuary, an ultra-secret hospital for superheroes who've been traumatized by crime-fighting and cosmic combat. But something goes inexplicably wrong when many patients wind up dead, with two well-known operators as the prime suspects: Harley Quinn and Booster Gold! It's up to the DC Trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman to investigate-but can they get the job done in the face of overwhelming opposition? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #60517014
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    Heroes in Crisis (2018 DC) 1D CBCS 9.8 SS Tom King Mattina 1:200 Variant

    This item's CBCS grade equals the top CGC census grade.

    Paper: White

    Witnessed Sig: Tom King on 3/31/2019. Mattina Retailer Incentive.

    Label #19-1375280-027

    Starts May 6

    Limited 1 for 200 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Tom King. Art by Clay Mann. Cover by Francesco Mattina. There's a new kind of crisis threatening the heroes of the DC Universe, ripped from real-world headlines by C.I.A.-operative-turned-comics-writer Tom King: How does a superhero handle PTSD? Welcome to Sanctuary, an ultra-secret hospital for superheroes who've been traumatized by crime-fighting and cosmic combat. But something goes inexplicably wrong when many patients wind up dead, with two well-known operators as the prime suspects: Harley Quinn and Booster Gold! It's up to the DC Trinity of Superman, Wonder Woman and Batman to investigate-but can they get the job done in the face of overwhelming opposition? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

  • Item #60650587
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    Tags: Superman
    Published Feb 1973 by DC.

    Shazam (1973) 1 CGC 7.0

    Paper: White

    Label #4335659004

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    Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60591989
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    Tags: Superman
    Published Feb 1973 by DC.

    Shazam (1973) 1 FN+ 6.5

    Starts May 6

    Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60807968
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    Tags: Superman
    Published Feb 1973 by DC.

    Shazam (1973) 1 FN+ 6.5

    Starts May 13

    Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60519351
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    Shazam (1973) #1 VG/FN 5.0
    Tags: Superman
    Published Feb 1973 by DC.

    Shazam (1973) 1 VG/FN 5.0

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    Cover by C. C. Beck, Nick Cardy, and Murphy Anderson. ...In the Beginning ..., script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; After missing for 20 years, Captain Marvel returns to Earth; Origin retold. The World's Wickedest Plan, script by Denny O'Neil, art by C. C. Beck; Captain Marvel escapes the trap that Dr. Sivana had created that caused the Marvel Family to be placed in suspended animation for the last 20 years. Reprint back-up: "The Endless String" (from Captain Marvel Adventures 55 in 1946), written by Otto Binder, art by Pete Costanza. One-page text feature by E. Nelson Bridwell--a history of Captain Marvel. 36 pgs., full color. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60185345
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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 189 CBCS 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #19-26F2CFD-030

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Curse of the Hangman's Noose!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; rope, vines, and a garden hose choke Pa Kent, and he tells Superboy it's from a family curse. The Runaway Superbaby!, script by Leo Dorfman [as David George], pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superbaby accidentally injures Jonathan Kent and flies away from home in remorse. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60185418
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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 194 CBCS 9.2

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #19-26F2CFD-033

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Super-Merman of the Sea!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Bob Brown, inks by Murphy Anderson; Harkon, a renegade Atlantean scientist, transforms Superboy into a water-breathing merman, which also removes his super-powers. Part 2 Prey of the Sea Wolves!, script by Dorfman, pencils by Brown, inks by Anderson; Superboy discovers that he has new mental powers of telepathy and telekinesis; Unable to leave the sea, he contacts his parents telepathically to tell them he is safe. Part 3 Super-Merman's Final Ordeal! Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. Statement of ownership--average print run 556,000; average paid circulation 265,877. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60185430
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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 198 CBCS 8.0

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    Label #19-26F2CFD-035

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Fatal Five Who Twisted Time!--Superboy Starring the Legion of Super-Heroes, script by Cary Bates, art by Dave Cockrum; At a carnival in his own time period, Superboy faces the Fatal Five. Behind the Scenes at the DC Comic World, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #60670948
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    Superboy (1949-1979 1st Series DC) 202 FN+ 6.5

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    100-page giant. New Legion of Super-Heroes stories "Lost: A Million Miles From Home" (script by Cary Bates, pencils by Dave Cockrum, inks by Mike Grell) and "The Wrath of the Devil-Fish" (script by Bates, art by Cockrum). Legion reprints: "The Legionnaire Who Killed" (script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Sheldon Moldoff and George Klein; from Adventure Comics 342), "The Super-Stalag of Space" (script by Hamilton, art by Swan/Klein; from Adventure 344), and "The Execution of Matter-Eater Lad" (script by Hamilton, art by Swan/Klein; from Adventure 345). Superboy reprint, "The Superboy of Bigville" (art by Swan/Klein; from Superboy 91). Four-page "Lore of the Legion" character profiles. Cover by Nick Cardy. Statement of ownership--average print run 533,600; average paid circulation 238,992. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.

  • Item #60796228
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    Published Sep 2011 by DC.

    Supergirl (2005 4th Series) 66 CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #3759105004

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    Written by KELLY SUE DECONNICK Art by CHRISCROS and MARC DEERING Cover by AMY REEDER and RICHARD FRIEND Deep below one of the most prestigious universities in the DCU lie some deadly secrets that Supergirl is determined to expose! But if she uses her powers, she'll blow her cover, thus ruining any chance she and Lois Lane have of catching the madman responsible for it all! 32 pg, FC, RATED Cover price $2.99.

  • Item #60796248
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    Published Jan 2022 by DC.

    Superman '78 (2021 DC) 4B CGC 9.8 Samnee Variant

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    Label #4350306019

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    Written by Robert Venditti. Art by Wilfredo Torres. Cover by Chris Samnee. Superman tries to assimilate into his new life in the bottled city of Kandor, but his heart lies elsewhere. Can Superman put his old life behind and find joy in what wouldve been his home, or can Lois Lane and Lex Luthor make contact with the Man of Steel and give him hope to return to his adoptive world? 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

  • Item #60776060
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    Published Dec 1948 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 55 GD 2.0

    Used in Seduction of Innocent

    5" cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Tape on interior cover.

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring and Stan Kaye (background figures), inks by Kaye. Prankster's Second Childhood, art by Al Plastino; The Prankster is voted Most Admired Man by the students at the Manly Academy for Problem Children. The Richest Man In the World, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Millionaire Stephen Van Schuyler wants to marry Lois Lane, so she stages a contest to see who can give her the most spectacular gifts, Schuyler or Superman. Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Albert Einstein bio. Too Many Heroes, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Actor Peter Loroff wills all his money to the person who performs the most heroic deed in the week after his death. Used in Seduction of the Innocent (pg. 33). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #56719589
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    Published Apr 1949 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 57 CBCS 4.0

    Paper: White

    Label #22-0F351BF-003

    Starts Jun 10

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Menace of the Machine Men, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Aliens appear to land in the woods outside Northville and invade the city with giant robots. Every Man a Superman, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is thrown into the future where everyone has super powers, and he meets a woman who looks just like Lois Lane. Bebe humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Beethoven bio. Varsity Vic humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Son of Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman adopts an orphan boy and builds up his strength and confidence. Full-page ad for Superboy #1. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60722907
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    Published Jun 1949 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 58 GD 2.0

    3" cumulative spine split (taped). Cover and interior oxidation with chipping. Staples added (not manufacturing).

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Al Plastino. Tiny Trix, the Bantam Bandit, script by William Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Tiny Trix tries to get out of jail by claiming he's a juvenile. Lois Lane Loves Clark Kent, script by William Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois' doctor advises her to try to transfer her love for Superman to a normal human, but her attempt to fall in love with Clark fails. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Casey the Cop humor page by Boltinoff. The Case of the Second Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; An earth scientist rockets his child to another planet where he grows up with super powers; He comes to Earth seeking Superman's help against the criminal scientist Bantor. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60776061
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    Published Jun 1950 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 64 PR 0.5

    INCOMPLETE. Portion of first page missing, interrupts art and story.

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Professor Lois Lane starring Superman, Lois Lane, Andy Parkes, Greta Lee, and Perry White, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Isle of Giant Insects, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino; Supes fights giant ants and other insects, ala THEM. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Stumpy humor page by Phil Berube. The Free-For-All Crimes starring Superman and The Prankster, script by William Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino. Home Sweet Home public service announcement featuring Leave It to Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Bob Oksner. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60596732
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    Published Oct 1953 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 84 CGC 0.5 Restored

    Restored: C1

    Paper: Off white

    Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Glue on Spine of Cover. 7th Wrap Missing

    Label #4358958006

    Starts May 6

    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.

  • Item #60564108
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    Published Jul 1954 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 90 FR/GD 1.5

    5 1/2" cumulative spine split. Cover loose at both staples. Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.

    Starts May 6

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's Last Job starring Superman and Red Evans, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino. Superman's Secret Past, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino; Superman returns to Smallville. The Man Who Caught a Sub text story by Jack Miller. The Titanic Thefts starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superboy stars in a one-page public service announcement, Don't Give Fire a Place to Start. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60596712
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    Published Jan 1955 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 94 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4358958010

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Three Dooms For Metropolis starring Superman and The Hermit, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Little Pete humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Men Without a World starring Superman and three Blanthians (aliens from Blanth), script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino. The Night Climbers text story. Clark Kent's Hillbilly Bride, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Clark is set to marry a mountain girl named Marybelle. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60696125
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    Published Jul 1955 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 98 CGC 2.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4376221004

    Starts May 6

    Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman's Secret Life starring Superman, Rags Stephens, and Harry Chadwick, script by France Herron, art by Al Plastino. Clark Kent, Outlaw, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman battles The Big Guy. Club For Adventurers text story by Joe Mallon. The Amazing Superman Newsreel, art by Al Plastino. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60696122
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    Published Nov 1955 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 101 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4376221005

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Al Plastino. Luthor's Amazing Rebus starring Superman and Lex Luthor, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Meek Man's Club starring Superman, art by Al Plastino. The Rainbow Doom, art by Al Plastino; Superman accidentally turns Lois Lane into glass. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60696121
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    Published May 1956 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 105 CGC 3.0

    Paper: Light tan to off white

    Label #4376221006

    Starts May 6

    Cover art by Al Plastino. Superman's Three Mistakes starring Superman and Jonathan and Martha Kent, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Mr. Mxyztplk's Secret Identity, art by Al Plastino. Superman, Slave, art by Al Plastino; Eldric forces Superman to do his bidding. Superman stars in a one-page public service announcement, Get Your Ticket to the Treasury of Books! 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60204354
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    Published Jan 1957 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 110 CGC 3.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4236779009

    Starts May 6

    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.

  • Item #60696120
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    Published May 1957 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 113 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4376221007

    Starts May 6

    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.

  • Item #60274854
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    Superman (1939 1st Series) 123 VG 4.0

    1st app. 'Super-Girl'
    Pre-Supergirl try-out cover and story
    Starts Jul 6

    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.

  • Item #60723227
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    Published Jan 1959 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 126 GD/VG 3.0

    Starts May 13

    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.

  • Item #60171451
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    Published Nov 1961 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 149 CGC 4.0

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #0947278012

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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.

  • Item #60696115
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    Published Jul 1962 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 154 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4376221010

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Underwater Pranks of Mr. Mxyzptlk!, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Mr. Mxyzptlk returns to the 3rd dimension to attempt to win a practical joke contest in his home dimension. Krypton's First Superman! starring Lori Lemaris, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Supergirl discovers why Superman has begun to act evil at random intervals, and it all goes back to before Krypton exploded. Superman is also featured in a one-page public service announcement, Be a Good Citizen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60723228
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    Published Oct 1966 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 190 FN 6.0

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Two-part story in which Superman battles beings of air, water, fire, and earth: The Four Element Enemies! [part 1], script by Jim Shooter, art by Wayne Boring. Fight With the Fearsome Foursome! [part 2]. Super-Turtle humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #60741875
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    Published Jan 1971 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #0913414002

    Starts Jul 6

    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.

  • Item #60811418
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    Published Jun 1976 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 300 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4384602017

    Starts May 6

    Superman origin retold. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner. Superman, 2001!, script by Cary Bates and Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Bob Oksner; What if Baby Kal-El landed on Earth in 1976? Found by the American military just ahead of the Soviets, Kal-El is raised as a ward of the Army; Tensions over the alien superhuman, now called Skyboy, boil over in 1990 with both the U.S. and the U.S.S.R. launching missiles. Skyboy destroys all of the weapons and abandons his Skyboy identity to live as Clark Kent; In 2001, the Soviets send Moka to Times Square to declare himself the person who saved the planet in 1990 and the rightful ruler of mankind, but Clark comes out of retirement, this time as Superman, and exposes Moka for the fraud he is. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.30.

  • Item #57574762
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    Published Apr 1987 by DC.

    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 4 CBCS 9.6

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-34264BD-026

    Starts Jun 10

    "Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Karl Kesel. Imagine the death and destruction a sadistic madman could cause if he were able to have any weapon he could think of appear in his hand simply by wishing it to. Well the man called Bloodsport has this ability. Can Superman stop this maniacal killer before more innocent lives are lost? Featuring Jimmy Olsen. Cover price $0.75.

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    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 SS Direct Variant 1st Printing

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    SIGNED BY DAN JURGENS ON 3/23/14.

    Label #2504912044

    Starts Jul 6

    1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. Cover price $1.25.

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    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #3985861014

    Starts Jul 6

    1st printing. Doomsday! Part 7 of 7. "Doomsday!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Here it is, the issue that rocked the DC Universe. An unstoppable force named Doomsday crash landed on Earth and has cut a swath of death and destruction across the country, all the way to Metropolis. Even the Justice League, the world's premiere super-team, was powerless before this creature's might. Now one man stands defiantly in Doomsday's way and vows that the creature's insanity stops here. Superman fights his strongest opponent to the death in the streets of Metropolis. Cover price $1.25.

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    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75PLAT.U CGC 9.6 Platinum Unbagged Variant

    Paper: White

    Manufactured With "4290" Printed on Back Cover. Poly-Bagged Platinum Edition

    Label #2032180018

    Starts Jul 6

    This is the Platinum Edition DOES NOT include the black polybag with bleeding silver "S" on polybag. Dan Jurgens story. Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding art. The "Death" of Superman. Cover price $2.50.

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    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 205B.DF.SIGNED VF+ 8.5

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    Dynamic Forces Exclusive - Signed by Michael Turner - Limited to 1938 Copies. Includes Dynamic Forces certificate of authenticity. WRITTEN BY BRIAN AZZARELLO; ART BY JIM LEE AND SCOTT WILLIAMS AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER. In stores May 26. Brian Azzarello, Jim Lee & Scott Williams continue to tear up the Man of Steel in "For Tomorrow," Part 2 of 12! As if the mysterious vanishings around the globe weren't enough for the Man of Steel, Superman soon finds himself standing in the middle of a conflict between two warring nations. But when Big Blue unseats a ruthless dictator, will he inadvertently cause more harm than good? FC, 32 PG.$2.50 Cover price $2.50.

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    Superman (2023 DC) 7G CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Lee Variant Cover

    Label #4354928025

    Starts May 6

    Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Gleb Melnikov, Dan Jurgens, Various. Cover by Jim Lee. AN OVERSIZE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE CELEBRATING THE MAN OF STEEL AND HIS LEGACY! Superman #850! A special oversize issue celebrating Superman and his super-legacy! Since the start of Superman #1 and Dawn of DC, a mystery has been brewing in Metropolis. Now that mystery's secrets are unleashed, with startling revelations that set up a massive story in 2024! The Chained continues as Superman battles against an overpowered new menace who wants to destroy Metropolis! Superman must decide if he is willing to follow Lex's tragic orders to take the Chained down! And Lex Luthor is visited by a blast from his past. One that will impact his future forever. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

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    Superman (2023 DC) 7G CGC 9.8

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    Label #4358605015

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Gleb Melnikov, Dan Jurgens, Various. Cover by Jim Lee. AN OVERSIZE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE CELEBRATING THE MAN OF STEEL AND HIS LEGACY! Superman #850! A special oversize issue celebrating Superman and his super-legacy! Since the start of Superman #1 and Dawn of DC, a mystery has been brewing in Metropolis. Now that mystery's secrets are unleashed, with startling revelations that set up a massive story in 2024! The Chained continues as Superman battles against an overpowered new menace who wants to destroy Metropolis! Superman must decide if he is willing to follow Lex's tragic orders to take the Chained down! And Lex Luthor is visited by a blast from his past. One that will impact his future forever. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

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    Superman (2023 DC) 7G CGC 9.8

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    Lee Variant Cover

    Label #4355842020

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    Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by Gleb Melnikov, Dan Jurgens, Various. Cover by Jim Lee. AN OVERSIZE ANNIVERSARY ISSUE CELEBRATING THE MAN OF STEEL AND HIS LEGACY! Superman #850! A special oversize issue celebrating Superman and his super-legacy! Since the start of Superman #1 and Dawn of DC, a mystery has been brewing in Metropolis. Now that mystery's secrets are unleashed, with startling revelations that set up a massive story in 2024! The Chained continues as Superman battles against an overpowered new menace who wants to destroy Metropolis! Superman must decide if he is willing to follow Lex's tragic orders to take the Chained down! And Lex Luthor is visited by a blast from his past. One that will impact his future forever. 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $9.99.

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    Superman (2023 DC) 11B CGC 9.8

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    Label #4403205024

    Starts May 20

    Written by Joshua Williamson. Art by David Baldeon. Cover by Lee Bermejo. THE LEX LUTHOR REVENGE SQUAD ATTACKS! Superman is back from his blast to the past but finds that Mr. Graft and Dr. Pharm have gathered some of Lex Luthor's greatest enemies with a mission to wipe out Lex and everything he loves from Metropolis. Superman will fight to save Lex's life but when he learns the truth about Lex's past...will he want to? 32 page, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $5.99.

  • Item #59751546
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    Published Mar 1997 by DC.

    Superman Adventures (1996) 5 CBCS 9.2

    1st app. Livewire

    Paper: White

    Direct Edition.

    Label #21-43A4845-026

    Starts May 6

    Cover pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Austin. Balance of Power, script by Scott McCloud, pencils by Bret Blevins, inks by Terry Austin; Live Wire (1st appearance) revives and decides to make up for years of male domination of women by preventing the work of any men from appearing in any mass communications medium; After an initial defeat at the hands of Live Wire, Superman challenges her to another match, where, with the help of Luthor's technology, the Man of Steel contains the villainess. Based on the WB cartoon series. 36 pgs. $1.75. Cover price $1.75.

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    Published May 2004 by DC.

    Superman Batman (2003) 8REP.2ND VF/NM 9.0 Turner Variant 2nd Printing

    Signed by cover artist Michael Turner. Includes certificate of authenticity from Comic Utopia.

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    2nd PRINTING with new sketch cover by Michael Turner. Kara Zor-el appearance. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER An explosive 6-part storyline featuring art by Aspen Studios' Michael Turner begins here! After the catacylsmic events of SUPERMAN/BATMAN #6, Batman discovers something strange and mysterious on the bottom of Gotham Bay...and it looks like a girl. Will she battle on the side of good...or evil? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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    Superman Batman (2003) 8REP.3RD CGC 9.6 Turner Variant 3rd Printing

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    Third Printing.

    Label #0136693009

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    3rd PRINTING (Purple Superman logo) with a new cover by Michael Turner. Kara Zor-el appearance. WRITTEN BY JEPH LOEB; ART AND COVER BY MICHAEL TURNER An explosive 6-part storyline featuring art by Aspen Studios' Michael Turner begins here! After the catacylsmic events of SUPERMAN/BATMAN #6, Batman discovers something strange and mysterious on the bottom of Gotham Bay...and it looks like a girl. Will she battle on the side of good...or evil? FC, 32 PG. $2.95 Cover price $2.95.

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    Superman Rebirth (2016) 1A CGC 9.8 Mahnke

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Slab: Scuffing to inner well of case

    Label #3799252023

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    Written by Peter J. Tomasi and Patrick Gleason. Art by Doug Mahnke and Jaime Mendoza. Cover by Doug Mahnke. The world needs a Man of Steel, but can Superman protect the world while raising a super-son with his wife, Lois Lane? IT BEGINS: Now it's Clark's turn to be Pa Kent and teach his son what it means to be super, but who is hunting Superman's son-and why? 40 pages, full color. Rated T Cover price $2.99.

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    Superman Son of Kal-El (2021 DC) 1A CBCS 9.8 Timms

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    Paper: White

    Label #22-0BB4026-021

    Starts Jun 10

    Written by Tom Taylor. Art and Cover by John Timms. Jonathan Kent has experienced a lot in his young life. Hes traveled the galaxies with his Kryptonian grandfather and lived in the future with the Legion of Super-Heroes, who were intent on training him for the day his father, Clark Kent, could no longer be Superman. There is a hole in the Legions history that prevents Jon from knowing exactly when that will happen, but all signs point to it being very soon. Its time for the son to wear the cape of his father and bear the symbol of hope that has told the world who Superman really is. Join writer Tom Taylor (Nightwing, DCeased) and artist John Timms (Infinite Frontier) as they usher in a whole new era for the House of El! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

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    Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 17REP.2ND CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Second Printing.

    Label #0268755018

    Starts May 6

    Roman Numeral II for second printing, next to Issue # Cover price $1.25.

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    Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 19D CGC 9.6

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    Label #0136189008

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    First Printing. Direct Edition. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Part 6 of the critical 7-part series 'Doomsday' that leads to a pivotal event in the life of the Man of Steel, continued from Action Comics (1938 DC) #684. The fight to the death intensifies as Doomsday and Superman hit Metropolis - hard! Concludes in Superman (1987) #75. Cover price $1.25.

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    Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 120 GD/VG 3.0

    Water damage.

    Starts May 13

    Cover art by Dick Giordano. Who Killed Lucy Lane?, script by Cary Bates and Irene Vartanoff (Plot), pencils by Werner Roth, inks by Vince Colletta and Murphy Anderson (Superman heads); Searching for her missing sister Lucy, Lois finds her diary and learns that Lucy was working for the 100 as a spy, stealing secret plans for a super-weapon. Not All Thorns Come from Roses!, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Mike Esposito; The Thorn encounters a woman wearing duplicates of her costume and weapons, which were created years ago by costume shop owner Arthur Talbot for the woman's mother to use for criminal purposes. Lois Lane - Volunteer Nurse!, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois falls in love with an injured soldier when she volunteers as a nurses' aide, but he turns out to be a member of the 14 Karat Gang. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.