Auctions: comic books in 'Superman', graded by CGC

Action Comics (1938 DC) 156 CGC 2.0

Paper: Off white to white

Cover re-attached with tape. Tape on cover, interior cover & interior.

Label #0296034001

Cover art by Al Plastino. The Girl of Steel starring Superman and Lex Luthor, art by Al Plastino. World of the Metal Men starring Tommy Tomorrow, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Fischetti. Pipeline Peril starring Congo Bill, art by Ed Smalle. Riddle of the Rainbow Man starring Vigilante, art by Bob Brown. 52 Pages, Full Color. Full-page ad for Mystery in Space # 1/Strange Adventures # 7. Cover price $0.10.

Action Comics (1938 DC) 422 CGC 8.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #4429895020

Cover by Nick Cardy. "The TV Show That Menaced Metropolis!", script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Woody Nescott has had to live in one room for all his life due to a strange blood disease, but his path crosses Supermans when he produces white cells that grow to giant size and begin devouring things. "The Shadows-of-Yesterday Contract!", script by Len Wein, art by Dick Giordano; Christopher Chance takes on Hyram Walsh as his client, a man who is being pursued by a ruthless killer with ties to Chance's past; The assassin is the same man who killed his father; He takes on the case for nothing because the man can't pay, and reflects on his origins; Christopher Chance becomes the Human Target. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

Action Comics Presents Doomsday Special (2023 DC) 1SYNDICATE.A CGC 9.8

Paper: White

The Syndicate Edition A.

Label #4499389011

The Syndicate exclusive cover by Nathan Szerdy. Written by Dan Watters. Art by Eddy Barrows. DOOMSDAY RULES...IN HELL! It is a creature beyond reason--and the only force in the universe strong enough to kill Superman. It's Doomsday, the living embodiment of death, destruction, and evolution! In the wake of Dark Crisis and Lazarus Planet, King Doomsday now sits on a throne of skulls across a river of blood, holding court over the demons that swarm in the depths of Hell...and he may have just found a way back to the land of the living. It's now up to Supergirl and Martian Manhunter to drive the beast back and see that he never again returns to our earthly plane--even if they must die to do it! Plus: the return of Bloodwynd, the debut of the Doomhounds, and a clue to the next big Superman event! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $6.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 1F CGC 9.4 Zdarsky 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Zdarsky Variant Cover A

Label #4522024013

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora. Cover by Chip Zdarsky. The Dark Knight. The Man of Steel. They are the two finest superheroes that the world has ever known...and theyre together again in an epic new series from the legendary talents of Mark Waid and Dan Mora! In the not-too-distant past, Supermans powers are super-charged from a devastating chemical attack by the villain Metallo...and the only ally that the ultra-powerful Man of Tomorrow can turn to in this turbulent hour is Gothams own dark vengeance: the Batman. A nearly fatal burst of power drives Bruce Wayne to his own extreme measures to help his friend...enlisting none other than the Doom Patrol for aid. Its the worlds greatest superheroes from the worlds greatest comic book talent in an epic comic book experience that kicks off the next big events in the DCU. Get ready, its time to soar. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 1G CGC 9.0 Zdarsky 1:25 Variant

Paper: White

Zdarsky Variant Cover B

Label #4522024014

Limited 1 for 25 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora. Cover by Chip Zdarsky. The Dark Knight. The Man of Steel. They are the two finest superheroes that the world has ever known...and theyre together again in an epic new series from the legendary talents of Mark Waid and Dan Mora! In the not-too-distant past, Supermans powers are super-charged from a devastating chemical attack by the villain Metallo...and the only ally that the ultra-powerful Man of Tomorrow can turn to in this turbulent hour is Gothams own dark vengeance: the Batman. A nearly fatal burst of power drives Bruce Wayne to his own extreme measures to help his friend...enlisting none other than the Doom Patrol for aid. Its the worlds greatest superheroes from the worlds greatest comic book talent in an epic comic book experience that kicks off the next big events in the DCU. Get ready, its time to soar. 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Batman Superman World's Finest (2022 DC) 29ROSS.A CGC 9.8 SS Ross

Paper: White

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Signed by Alex Ross on 07/27/2024. Ross Variant Cover A.

Label #4476036017

Alex Ross Art Exclusive Variant Cover by Alex Ross and Jim Lee. Written by Mark Waid. Art by Dan Mora. The grand finale to Impossible is here, and it...well, it is as insane as you think it would be. First of all, we've got this big DOOM-MITE guy over here, check him out...he's about to eat Batman and Superman! What would that even taste like? Let's hope our heroes never let him find out, as the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight save the fifth dimension from IMPLOSION or die trying! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+

Batman the Adventures Continue (2020 DC) 1A CGC 9.4 Johnson

Paper: White

Label #4522024008

Written by Paul Dini and Alan Burnett. Art by Ty Templeton. Cover by Dave Johnson. From the visionary producers of Batman: The Animated Series come all-new stories in this seminal animated world. In this opening chapter, Wayne Enterprises in Gotham City is attacked by a giant robot that steals an entire room from the laboratory. Who's controlling the robot? How will Batman stop the mechanized menace? And what does it all have to do with Lex Luthor's sudden appearance in Gotham? 32 pages. full color. Rated T+ Cover price $3.99.

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 3C CGC 9.8 Federici Variant

Paper: White

Federici Variant Cover.

Label #1618422022

Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Riccardo Federici. All aboard! When the Justice League launches its assault on New Apokolips, the team's goal is to free Superman from his solar prison. But it's all going off the rails when they learn that the Man of Steel is gone for good thanks to the Anti-Life Equation. Plus, the deep secret of the Darkest Knight is revealed-but how much darker could the Batman Who Laughs possibly get? And don't miss the surprise return of everyone's favorite wanna be Robin! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

Dark Nights Death Metal (2020 DC) 3E CGC 9.8 Capullo B&W 1:100 Variant

Paper: White

Sketch Cover.

Label #1618422017

Limited 1 for 100 Retailer Incentive Variant Cover. Written by Scott Snyder. Art by Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion. Cover by Greg Capullo. All aboard! When the Justice League launches its assault on New Apokolips, the team's goal is to free Superman from his solar prison. But it's all going off the rails when they learn that the Man of Steel is gone for good thanks to the Anti-Life Equation. Plus, the deep secret of the Darkest Knight is revealed-but how much darker could the Batman Who Laughs possibly get? And don't miss the surprise return of everyone's favorite wanna be Robin! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4513997011

Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

DC Comics Presents (1978 DC) 87 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4513997012

Crisis on Infinite Earths cross-over. Zapped by an alien ray, Superman hops dimensions and teams up with Superboy-Prime to battle Polarians on Earth-Prime in the 24-page "Year of the Comet." Continued in Adventures of Superman (1939) #414. Script by Elliot S! Maggin, art by Curt Swan & Al Williamson. Plus: the 16-page "Origin of Superboy-Prime" by Maggin, Swan & Williamson. Cover by Eduardo Barreto. Cover price $1.25.

Heroes in Crisis (2018 DC) 1D CGC 9.6 Mattina 1:200 Variant

Paper: White

Mattina Variant Cover.

Label #4526583023

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.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 16D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)

Label #4044927019

Direct Edition. Raven starts college, while Starfire's bubble is suddenly burst by the H.I.V.E. in "Starfire Unleashed!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. 27 pages of story. Bonus 16-page tale: Superman encounters Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew in "This Bunny Unbound!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Scott Shaw! and Ross Andru, inks by Bob Smith. Perez/Tanghal cover. 1st appearance of Captain Carrot. Cover price $0.60.

New Teen Titans (1980) (Tales of ...) 16D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4505152020

Direct Edition. Raven starts college, while Starfire's bubble is suddenly burst by the H.I.V.E. in "Starfire Unleashed!" Script by Marv Wolfman, pencils by George Perez, inks by Romeo Tanghal. 27 pages of story. Bonus 16-page tale: Superman encounters Captain Carrot and his Amazing Zoo Crew in "This Bunny Unbound!" Script by Roy Thomas, pencils by Scott Shaw! and Ross Andru, inks by Bob Smith. Perez/Tanghal cover. 1st appearance of Captain Carrot. Cover price $0.60.

Superboy (1994 3rd Series) 0A CGC 9.2 Grummett

Paper: White

Label #2053160017

Zero Hour. Superboy recounts his first encounter with Sidearm to Professor Emil Hamilton in "Sidearm - One! Superboy - Zero!" Written by Karl Kesel. Pencils by Tom Grummett. Inks by Doug Hazlewood & Dennis Janke. Cover by Grummett. Cover price $1.50.

Superboy (1994) Annual 1 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #2070035014

The Elseworlds Annuals, the DC Universe's journey into remote realms of possibility, continue from Adventures of Superman Annual (1987-1997 2nd Series) #6 in Part 2 of a 2-part story. For the first and final time on this Elseworld, Superboy, Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and others join as a team to challenge the tyranny of Earth's alien conquerors. Many heroes will die in the valiant battle for liberation! Written by Karl Kesel, with art by Greg Luzniak, Jackson Guice, Luke McDonnell, Stan Woch and Peter Gross. Cover by Luzniak and Kesel. 68 pages. Cover price $2.95.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 17 CGC 3.0 Restored

Restored: B3

Paper: Off white to white

Restoration Includes: Color Touch, Pieces Added, Tear Seals, Reinforced.

Label #3739689001

Cover art by Fred Ray, features Hitler and Hirohito. Man Or Superman?, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by John Sikela [as Shuster]; Lois suspects that Clark Kent is Superman. The Human Bomb, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; A vicious criminal uses innocent people, trapped by hypnotic power, who are armed with a bomb apparatus which makes it possible for them to rob without opposition from the Police. G-Man humor two-pager by Ray McGill. Muscles For Sale, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Superman must solve a series of bold crimes that were pulled by ungainly men who look anything but formidable. Rollin' Stone humor two-pager by Ray McGill. When Titans Clash, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Lex Luthor survives his execution in the electric chair, which only makes him more powerful. Full-page ad for Action Comics # 43/World's Finest # 6. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 39 CGC 5.5

Paper: Off white to white

Label #2095668021

Cover pencils by Jack Burnley. The Big Superman Broadcast, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by George Roussos; 1st Superman radio show. The Monster of China Deep starring Superman, Captain Spears, and Lois Lane, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. Picture Frame text story by Whitney Ellsworth [as Fred Whitby]. Lois Lane story, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Sam Citron. Swindle In Sweethearts starring Superman, Wilbur Wolfingham, and Lois Lane, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1939 1st Series) 100 CGC 4.0

Paper: Off white

Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)

Label #0988302003

Win Mortimer cover shows covers to issues 1, 25, 50, and 75. The Toy Superman Contest starring Superman and Red Anson, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Superman--Substitute Teacher, art by Al Plastino; Superman accidentally gets called upon to be a substitute teacher in order to protect his secret identity. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Clue From Krypton starring Superman, Jor-El, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent, Floyd Fowler, and Lois Lane, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4513942014

"Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

Superman (1987 2nd Series) 1 CGC 9.6

Paper: White

Label #4513942016

"Heart of Stone!" Story by John Byrne. Art by John Byrne and Terry Austin. In the wake of Crisis on Infinite Earths, DC decides to revamp and reinvigorate their universe, and their heroes. First up, why none other than the Man of Steel himself. Superstar John Byrne, known for his acclaimed work on Marvel's Uncanny X-Men and the Fantastic Four, re-imagines the Last Son of Krypton for a whole new generation. However, Superman's first issue in this historical relaunch just may be his last as he comes face-to-face with Metallo, the Man with the Kryptonite Heart! Featuring Lois Lane. NOTE: Also see Man of Steel (1986) #1-6 for the lead in story to this series. Superman was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster. Cover price $0.75.

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

Paper: White

Signed by Dan Jurgens on 3/24/14.

Label #1406031034

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.

Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 18D CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4513942018

First Printing. Direct Edition. Part 1 of the 7-part 'Doomsday': A pivotal event is coming in the Man of Steel's life as Doomsday arrives...and Superman would be best served to stay out of the way! Continues in Justice League America (1987) #69 and then in Superman (1987) #74. Written by Louise Simonson, with art and cover by Jon Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.25.

Wonder Woman (1987 2nd Series) 88 CGC 9.8

Paper: White

Label #4478790005

Dead - Again - Written by Christopher Priest. Art by John Ross and Ray Kryssing. Cover by Brian Bolland. After her recent rampage against the mob, and disturbing dreams about the lost Themyscira, Wonder Woman turns to Superman with the concern she may be losing control -- only to learn her feelings may have an external source! 32 pages, full color. Cover price $1.50.

World's Finest (1941) 166 CGC 9.0

Paper: White

Label #4082122005

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Danger of the Deadly Duo! starring Superman and Batman, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; When Muto teams with the Joker of 2967 to battle Superman, the last descendant of Batman takes up the cape and cowl to help Superman and get revenge against the Joker, who's father killed his father. The Genius With Super Powers--Editors' Round Table: Roy Raymond, TV Detective, script by Jack Miller, art by Ruben Moreira. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 173 CGC 6.0

Paper: Off white to white

Label #1242006001

1st Silver Age appearance of Two-Face. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. The Jekyll-Hyde Heroes starring Superman and Batman, script by Jim Shooter, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein; Dr. Arron's Psyche-Distortor chemicals cause complete character reversal in Superman and Batman, turning them into their own worst enemies. The Super-Key to Fort Superman--Editors' Round Table: Superman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Someone has broken into Superman's Fortress of Solitude, so Superman searches the place for clues. Half-page ad with Neal Adams's pencils for the cover of Lois Lane 81. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

World's Finest (1941) 197 CGC 9.4

Paper: White

Label #3799595004

Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Capture of Superman starring Superman and Batman, script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Jim Mooney, inks by Sheldon Moldoff; Klor of Belvos comes to Earth and demands Batman help him capture the dangerous space criminal Superman. The Feud Between Batman and Superman!, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Curt Swan; When Batman is injured helping Superman he believes he is not helping Superman because he doesn't have any super powers; Superman takes him to Kandor where neither have super powers to get his confidence back. Prison for Heroes! starring Superman and Batman, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Curt Swan. The Unmasked Archers! starring Green Arrow, script by Ed Herron, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Jack Kirby and Roz Kirby (backgrounds). 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

World's Finest (1941) 226 CGC 9.2

Paper: White

Label #3996522006

100-page giant. Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Freak Who Never Fails starring Superman, Batman, and Metamorpho, script by Bob Haney, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Tex Blaisdell. The Tricks of Metamorpho's Trade starring Metamorpho (origin), pencils by Ramona Fradon, inks by Charles Paris. I Hate the Sandman! starring Sandman, script and pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Joe Simon (reprinted from Adventure Comics 87). The Genius Who Fought Himself starring Eclipso. Eclipso's Amazing Ally! starring Eclipso, script by Bob Haney, art by Alex Toth; Eclipso builds a robot Eclipso to fool Bruce Gordon but when the robot Eclipso traps Bruce and Professor Bennett and tries to kill them, Eclipso must help them escape (reprinted from House of Secrets 63). The Crime Collector starring Robotman, script by Jack Miller and Carmine Infantino (plot), pencils by Joe Certa, inks by Moe Worthman. What Makes a Corpse Cry? starring Deadman, script by Carmine Infantino (plot) and Jack Miller (script), art by Neal Adams; While trying to find his killer, Boston Brand checks on Rocky Manzel who once threatened to kill him; Boston stops Rocky and his band of counterfeiters. The Strange Experiment of Dr. Erdel starring Martian Manhunter, script by Joe Samachson, art by Joe Certa (from Detective 225). The Case of the Magic Baseball starring the Martian Manhunter, script by Jack Miller, art by Joe Certa (from Detective 226). 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.60.