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  • Item #61142750
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    Published Aug 1973 by DC.

    Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 6 CGC 8.5

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    Label #4427457007

    Starts Jul 22

    Cover art by Bob Oksner. In Love and War, pencils by Art Saaf, inks by Vince Colletta; Supergirl gets a couple of street gangs to work together. The Final Cut! starring Melba Manton, script by Robert Kanigher, pencils by Mike Sekowsky, inks by Frank Giacoia. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #61142756
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    Published Oct 1973 by DC.

    Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 7 CGC 8.5

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    Label #4427457008

    Starts Jul 22

    Cover art by Bob Oksner. The Sinister Snowman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Art Saaf, inks by Vince Colletta; Zatanna teams with Supergirl. Article about the city of Metropolis, Illinois setting up a Superman recreation center and producing a special magazine entitled "The Amazing World of Superman--Metropolis Edition." 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #61142739
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    Published Nov 1973 by DC.

    Supergirl (1972 1st Series) 8 CGC 8.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4427457010

    Starts Jul 22

    Cover art by Bob Oksner. A Head-Full of Snakes!, script by Cary Bates, art by Art Saaf; Supergirl is possessed by Medusa's ghost. Articles about the Legion of Super-Heroes and comic fandom by Paul Levitz. 36 pgs. $0.20. Cover price $0.20.

  • Item #61171237
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    Published Oct 2005 by DC.

    Supergirl (2005 4th Series) 1B CGC 9.8 Turner Variant

    Paper: White

    Label #4106737010

    Starts Jul 6

    Michael Turner cover - Written by Jeph Loeb Art by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund Covers by Churchill & Rapmund and Michael Turner Superstar writer Jeph Loeb and the red-hot art team of Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund join forces to deliver a new monthly series spinning out of the sell-out run in SUPERMAN/BATMAN featuring the adventures of Superman's cousin from Krypton, the one and only Kara Zor-el! Kara's story begins with the same brand of high-flying adventure as she begins her whirlwind tour of the DCU! And the first hero she squares off against is Power Girl! Before this tale guest-starring the JSA is complete, secrets behind the origins of both will be revealed! Retailers please note: This issue will ship with two covers by Ian Churchill & Norm Rapmund (75%) Michael Turner (25%). The Turner cover is shown above; please see page 53 for the Churchill cover. On sale August 10 ? 32 pg, FC, $2.99 USEdited by Eddie Berganza Cover price $2.99.

  • Item #61150942
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    Published Apr 2010 by DC.

    Supergirl (2005 4th Series) 50A CGC 9.6

    Paper: White

    Label #4419483024

    Starts Jul 22

    Cover by Michael Turner. Written by Sterling Gates, Helen Slater and Jake Black. Art by Jamal Igle, Jon Sibal and Cliff Chiang. Special celebratory 50th issue! Sterling Gates and Jamal Igle reunite to tell an epic, oversized battle royale between the Girl of Steel and a mysterious, diabolical new foe! Still reeling from last issue's harrowing events, Supergirl is put to the test when she uncovers a terrible secret about her friend and confidant, Lana Lang. Plus! A look into a day in the life of the Girl of Steel written by Jake Black and Supergirl herself, actress Helen Slater! Featuring a cover by the man who redefined Supergirl for the 21st century, Michael Turner, SUPERGIRL #50 is an extra-sized extravaganza you won't want to miss! Cover price $2.99.

  • Item #60650901
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    Published Dec 2023 by DC.

    Supergirl Special (2023 DC) 1D CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Jack Foil Edition.

    Label #4358604018

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by Mariko Tamaki. Art by Skylar Patridge. Cover by Will Jack. GIRL INTERRUPTED! After joining the Superman Family and their heroic efforts in Metropolis, Kara thought she had found her place in the world. But there's only room in town for one Supergirl, and Power Girl's sudden reappearance has made her redundant. Her identity and role are both in question as she looks for answers. Will they lead her out of the city or out of this world? Find out as critically acclaimed writer Mariko Tamaki (Supergirl: Being Super) returns to the Maid of Might with the help of Skylar Patridge (Wonder Woman)! 48 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $8.99.

  • Item #61080263
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    Superman '78 the Metal Curtain (2023 DC) 1C CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Action Figure Variant Cover

    Label #4371439013

    Starts Jul 6

    Written by Robert Venditti. Art by Gavin Guidry. Cover by Action Comics Superman McFarlane Toys Action Figure. When the planet Krypton exploded, its last son was rocketed across the cosmos and came to settle in a small town in Kansas. But what else came with him, and what if a piece of his home landed somewhere we never knew about? As Superman has become a symbol of strength and pride for America, the Soviet Union looks to crush that image with a creation of their own, built by their own might and forged by their own power! Robert Venditti returns to the Man of Steel with new artist Gavin Guidry! 32 pages, full color. Rated T+ Cover price $4.99.

  • Item #60893022
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    Published Aug 1944 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 29 CGC 3.0 Restored

    Restored: C1

    Paper: Off white

    Restoration includes: small amount of glue on spine of cover, cover reinforced.

    Label #4414342001

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. The Wizard of Wishes! starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]; When the Prankster is accidently hit by an automobile, the owner, a multi-millionaire, offers his fortune to anyone who can make him happy. Grandpa Peters humor two-pager by Tom McNamara [as Lefty O'Grady]. The Tycoon of Crime!, art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]. Untitled Lois Lane, Girl Reporter story; When Lois is given the assignment to write a story on a bake shop, little does she know that that bakery is a front for a lottery racket. The Weakling text story by Ivan Arlen. The Pride of the Kents!, script by Joe Samachson [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]; A formerly rich man, whose relatives still think he is loaded, decides to discover just how much his relatives think of him, and holds an unusual "Kent Family Reunion." Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61152399
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    Published Oct 1944 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 30 CGC 3.5 Qualified

    1st app. and origin Mr. Mxyztplk

    Paper: Off white to white

    Centerfold missing.

    Label #4427656019

    Starts Jul 6

    Origin and first appearance of Mr. Mxyztplk (later Mxyzptlk). Superman flies for the first time. Cover art by Jack Burnley. Superman Alias Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster]; Lois Lane thinks Clark Kent is trying to trick her into believing he's Superman! Untitled Lois Lane story, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]; Lois is taken prisoner by the Dover gang. The King's Substitute!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster]; Unhappy because his father-in-law to be considers him to be a nobody, Johnny Poly goes to Poltavia to bid on a picture of the nation's ancient monarch. Death of a Pirate text story by Eric Carter. The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk!, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Joe Shuster (?) and Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster]. Handy Andy humor page by Jack Farr. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61107700
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    Published Aug 1945 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 35 CGC 3.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4417376009

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Jack Burnley. Fame for Sale!, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Wilbur Wolfingham acts as a publicity agent for several well-known people, then gets actors to impersonate them and make outlandish statements that mar their character. Lois Lane story, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe]. Death On a String text story by Whitney Ellsworth [as Fred Whitby]. Like Father, Like Son!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Two men are running for the job of Public Works Commissioner, but one of them, Jed Scapely, uses an underhanded technique to undermine his opponent. The Genie of the Lamp! starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61038032
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    Published Oct 1945 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 36 CGC 4.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4419733012

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Mr. Mxyzptlk's Mistake starring Superman, Mr. Mxyztplk, and Lois Lane, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by George Roussos. Glory for Gloria starring Superman, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. A Tooth for a Tooth text story by Ives Carter. Lois Lane story starring Captain Rourke and Clark Kent, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Sam Citron. Clark Kent, Star Reporter starring Superman, Mr. Keele, Lois Lane, and Perry White, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61016199
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    Published Jun 1946 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 40 CGC 5.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4416321001

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. The Mxyztplk-Susie Alliance, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois thinks Superman is making Susie's fibs come true again, but Susie is actually telling the truth about things Mr. Mxyztplk is doing. There Is No Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by Stan Kaye; A noted Professor believes that Superman is scientifically impossible and therefore must be a hoax. One In a Million text story by Ed Blaney. Lois Lane story, script by Whitney Ellsworth, pencils by Sam Citron. A Modern Marco Polo, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by Stan Kaye. 52 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 #60696122
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    Published Nov 1955 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 101 CGC 5.0

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    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 #60917075
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    Published Jan 1956 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 102 CGC 3.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4385447002

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman For Sale starring Superman, Henry Drebbin, Edward Jorgens, and Paul Quillan, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Midget Menace starring Superman and The Thurans, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is tied down like Gulliver. The Best Present Of All! public service announcement starring Binky, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Rocket To The Sky text story. The Million Dollar Mistake starring Superman and Soapy Martin, art by Al Plastino. CinemaAntics humor half-page by Harry Lampert. A two-page ad features Superman products available for Christmas. Fearless Fosdick stars in a quarter-page ad for Wildroot Cream-Oil with art by Al Capp. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60882003
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    Published Sep 1956 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 108 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4331930008

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Brain From the Future starring Superman and Prof. Martin, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Perry White, Jr., Demon Reporter starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Girl Cops of Metropolis starring Superman, art by Al Plastino; the girls suspect that Clark is Superman. Full-page full-color interior ad for Kellog's Corn Flakes Superman Space Satellite Launcher set, 25c plus one Kellogg's Corn Flakes box top. (Wonder what that cereal box goes for today on the collector's market!) 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61102035
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    Published May 1957 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 113 CGC 4.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4376221008

    Starts Jul 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 #61188463
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    Published Jul 1960 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 138 CGC 5.5

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #4251778024

    Starts Jul 22

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Titano the Super-Ape!, script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While testing an alien artifact, Superman accidentally transports Titano from the prehistoric past to the current day. Superman's Black Magic, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; While attending a costume party dressed as the devil, Superman sees two crooks he has been looking for. The Mermaid From Atlantis, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lori tries to get Superman to propose to Lois by using her telepathy. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • 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 #60951951
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    Published Jan 1971 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 233 CGC 8.0

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4076854010

    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 #60820703
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    Superman (1939 1st Series) 241 CGC 9.2

    Paper: White

    Label #4390841004

    Starts Jul 22

    Cover pencils by Neal Adams, inks by Dick Giordano. The Shape of Fear!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; I-Ching helps Superman return to full power, but something is wrong with Superman's mind. Superman's Neighbors, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; One of Clark Kent's neighbors is monitoring his comings and goings. Superman's Day of Truth!, script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. Letter to the editor from comics writer Bob Rozakis. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #53018713
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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.

  • Item #56921421
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    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75D CGC 9.8 Direct Variant 1st Printing

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    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.

  • Item #61165904
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    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75PLAT.U CGC 9.8 Platinum Unbagged Variant

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    Paper: White

    Manufactured With "8249" Printing on Back Cover. Poly-Bagged Platinum Edition

    Label #4427624001

    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.

  • Item #60745327
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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.

  • Item #61145962
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    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75REP.2ND CGC 9.6 2nd Printing

    Paper: White

    Second Printing.

    Label #4421974004

    Starts Jul 22
  • Item #61127057
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    Published Jan 1993 by DC.

    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 75U CGC 9.4 Black Memorial Unbagged Variant 1st Printing

    Paper: White

    Poly-Bagged Edition.

    Label #0216777001

    Starts Jul 22

    This is an unbagged version of Superman 75 Black Bag Memorial Edtion. 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. NOTE: The event of "The Death of Superman" was so huge that it was reported on by the national media. - Odinson, Lonestar Comics Archivist Cover price $2.50.

  • Item #60931336
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    Superman (1987 2nd Series) 77 CGC 9.8 1st Printing

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #1289670013

    Starts Jul 6

    1st printing. Funeral for a Friend. Part 8 of 8. "The End!" Story by Dan Jurgens. Art by Dan Jurgens and Brett Breeding. Story continued from Superman: The Man of Steel #21. The Kents were the first to find the infant Kal-el when he arrived on Earth. They took him in and raised him as their own. This issue explores a father's grief. It's never easy when a parent outlives their child. It gets even worse when this grief causes Jonathan Kent to have a heart attack. Plus, Lex Luthor's epitaph to his fallen enemy. Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #61127941
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    Published Nov 1996 by DC.

    Superman Adventures (1996) 1 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4428711004

    Starts Jul 6

    Lex Luthor creates his own 'man of steel' to take on Superman in "Men of Steel." Script by Paul Dini, pencils by Rick Burchett, inks by Terry Austin. Wraparound cover with silver ink by Bruce Timm. Cover price $1.75.

  • Item #61188464
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    Published Aug 1976 by DC.

    Superman Family (1974) 178 CGC 9.8

    One of only 3 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4246216009

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Girl with the Heart of Steel, script by Cary Bates, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Lois Lane allows Professor Mathers to make her bionic only to discover that she is slowly turning into a robot. The Three Magic Wishes! starring Supergirl, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. Superman's Phantom Pal! starring Jimmy Olsen (as Elastic Lad), script by Leo Dorfman, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 52 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #61188739
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    Published Nov 1976 by DC.

    Superman Family (1974) 180 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #4246216011

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Rich Buckler, inks by Vince Colletta. The Secret of the Spell-Bound Supergirl, script by Cary Bates, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; Supergirl has been missing sections of time where she has done things she doesn't remember. Green Lantern and the Fruit Pie Scene Hostess ad, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Nine Lives of Jimmy Olsen!, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by John Forte. The Girl That Almost Married Clark Kent! starring Lois Lane, art by Kurt Schaffenberger. 52 pgs. $0.50. Cover price $0.50.

  • Item #61188750
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    Published Oct 1979 by DC.

    Superman Family (1974) 197 CGC 9.8

    One of only 4 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #1990634018

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Superboy's Split Personality, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Joe Giella; Klaxxu, fleeing from the planet Aryll after attempting to take over the planet, hid on Earth; With him he brought a male child whom he left at a local orphanage; Years later he suspects that Clark Kent is this alien child. Clark Kent's Mynah Dilemma--The Private Life of Clark Kent, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt. The Daughter Who Came C.O.D.--Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Vince Colletta. The Ghost Writer Riddle!--Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Vince Colletta. The Man with the Eternity Hands! starring Supergirl, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Joe Giella. 68 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61178044
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    Published Dec 1979 by DC.

    Superman Family (1974) 198 CGC 9.8

    One of only 5 copies at the top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #0291159006

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover art by Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez. Challenge of the Green K-tastrophe! starring Superboy, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Joe Giella; Mr. Wenton has invented synthetic liquid Green Kryptonite; He travels to Smallville to ask Superboy to test it but criminals discover his plans and kidnap him and the Green Kryptonite. The Leaning Tower of Metropolis! starring Mr. & Mrs. Superman, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Dave Hunt. Triclops Three-Eyed Keeper of the Cave Hostess Twinkies ad starring Green Lantern, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Vince Colletta. Phantom of the Opry--Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Vince Colletta. The Riddle of the Runaway Rocket!--Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane, script by Gerry Conway, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Vince Colletta. The Cosmic Abduction! starring Supergirl, script by Jack C. Harris, pencils by Don Heck, inks by Joe Giella. 68 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #61188753
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    Published Mar 1982 by DC.

    Superman Family (1974) 216 CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Label #3864450016

    Starts Jul 6

    Cover pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Dick Giordano. Victory Is Only 5,000 Centuries Away! starring Supergirl, script by Martin Pasko, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Vince Colletta. Who's Superman?--Mr & Mrs Superman, script by E. Nelson Bridwell, pencils by Kurt Schaffenberger, inks by Frank Chiaramonte. Santa's Super-Assistant--Misadventures of Superbaby, script by Bob Rozakis and Laurie Rozakis, pencils by John Calnan, inks by Dave Hunt. Reporters Are Not Born... starring Lois Lane, script by Tamsyn O'Flynn, pencils by Bob Oksner, inks by Vince Colletta. The Comic Strip Avenger starring Jimmy Olsen, script by Paul Kupperberg, pencils by Jose Delbo, inks by Joe Giella. 52 pgs. $1.00. Cover price $1.00.

  • Item #60949545
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    Superman Son of Kal-El (2021 DC) 1B CGC 9.8 Lee Variant

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    Paper: White

    Variant Cover

    Label #3939808021

    Starts Aug 5

    Written by Tom Taylor. Art by John Timms. Cover by Inhyuk Lee. 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 $4.99.

  • Item #61130895
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    Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 17 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Newsstand Edition

    Label #4399339025

    Starts Jul 22

    Not even Superman may be able to rescue the orphaned Keith, who's uncovered the amazing secret of the subterranean denizens of Metropolis's underworld. Also: Doomsday is coming...a first glimpse at a new character who will have a chilling effect on the life of Superman! Written by Louise Simonson, with art by Jon Bogdanove and Bob McLeod. Cover by Bogdanove and Dennis Janke. Cover price $1.25.

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

    Paper: White

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    Label #4421974007

    Starts Jul 6

    First Printing. Newsstand 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.

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    Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 18REP.4TH CGC 9.8

    Top CGC census grade for this issue.

    Paper: White

    Fourth Printing

    Label #1996733014

    Starts Jul 6

    Roman Numeral IV for fourth printing, next to Issue # Cover price $1.25.

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    Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 18REP.4TH CGC 9.4

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    Fourth Printing

    Label #4428711003

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    Roman Numeral IV for fourth printing, next to Issue # Cover price $1.25.

  • Item #60931343
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    Superman The Man of Steel (1991) 19D CGC 9.8

    Paper: White

    Label #1289670016

    Starts Jul 6

    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 The Man of Steel (1991) 19D CGC 8.0

    Paper: White

    Label #0227502002

    Starts Jul 22

    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.

  • Item #61122382
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    Superman Unchained (2013 DC) 1F CGC 9.8 SS Snyder/ Lee/ Adams Adams 1:50 Variant

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    Paper: White

    Signed by Scott Snyder, Jim Lee and Neal Adams on 7/19/13 Adams Variant Cover

    Label #1189092004

    Starts Jul 6

    Limited 1 for 50 Variant Cover by Neal Adams. (W) Scott Snyder. (A) Jim Lee, Dustin Nguyen, Scott Williams. When thirteen satellites fall from the sky in one day, the logical suspect is Lex Luthor-even though he's still locked up in prison! But a stranger question remains: If Superman didn't stop the last satellite from falling, who did? There's a mystery hidden where even Superman can't see it-Can The Man of Steel drag a decades-old secret into the light? Don't miss the debut of this red-hot new series from two of comics' brightest superstars: SCOTT SNYDER and JIM LEE! This debut issue also includes a bonus two-sided, tipped-in poster that is part of the reading experience and can be easily removed for display! Plus: a 4-page interview with Scott Snyder and Jim Lee! Cover price $4.99.

  • Item #60982479
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    Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane (1958) 70 CGC 3.0

    1st SA app. Catwoman

    Paper: Off white

    Label #4389610005

    Starts Jul 6

    1st Silver Age appearance of Catwoman (see next issue for 2nd appearance & Detective Comics for #369 for 3rd appearance). Cover art by Kurt Schaffenberger. The Catwoman's Black Magic! [Part I], script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; When the Penguin escapes from prison, Lois tries to track him down but she is kidnapped by Catwoman instead, who hypnotizes her into acting as the villainess's double. House ad for Plastic Man #1. The Catwoman Gets the Bird! (Part II), script by Leo Dorfman, art by Kurt Schaffenberger; The Penguin confronts Lois, thinking she's Catwoman, but Superman, Batman, and Robin show up to take the Penguin back to prison. Superman's Cat-astrophe! (Part III); Catwoman takes Lois's place and tricks Superman into taking her to her lair, where she uses Circe's magic wand to turn him into a cat. Magic Photo Kit featuring Batman and Robin, pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Joe Giella. House ad for Justice League of America #48. GI Joe Club ad, art by Irv Novick. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.12.

  • Item #61177414
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    Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 134 CGC 6.0

    1st app. Darkseid (cameo)

    Paper: Off white

    Label #1038027007

    Starts Jul 6

    1st appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. The Mountain of Judgement!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (some Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman defuses a bomb that was intended to destroy the Hairies, Jimmy, and the Newsboys. The Whiz Wagons Are Coming!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby, inks by Vince Colletta. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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    Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen (1954) 135 CGC 9.4

    Paper: White

    Label #4341784022

    Starts Jul 6

    2nd appearance of Darkseid (cameo). Cover art by Neal Adams. Snoopy with Sopwith Camel plane--model ad from Monogram. Evil Factory!, script by Jack Kirby, pencils by Jack Kirby and Al Plastino (Superman heads), inks by Vince Colletta; Superman leads Jimmy and the Newsboy Legion to The Project where the original Newsboy Legion work as scientists to crack the DNA code and create clones; Meanwhile, minions of Darkseid, Mokkari and Simyan, dispatch their own clone of Jimmy to The Project complex. The Hairies -- Super-Race -- Or Man's Second Chance article. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.15.

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    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.5

    1st app. Alec and Linda Holland, Matt Cable

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #3726587002

    Starts Jul 6

    "Dark Genesis." While working on a restorative formula (that can make forests out of deserts) in the Louisiana swamps, scientist Alec Holland is killed by a bomb set off by Mr. E., who wants the formula. Shortly thereafter, a humanoid plant being rises from the swamp, created from the body of Holland, the chemicals in the formula, and the strange forces in the swamp. 1st appearance of Alec and Linda Holland. 1st appearance of Matt Cable. (Swamp Thing himself first appeared in House of Secrets 92). Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson. Includes brief bios of Wein and Wrightson. Cover price $0.20.

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    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 1 CGC 6.5

    1st app. Alec and Linda Holland, Matt Cable

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #0190220009

    Starts Jul 22

    "Dark Genesis." While working on a restorative formula (that can make forests out of deserts) in the Louisiana swamps, scientist Alec Holland is killed by a bomb set off by Mr. E., who wants the formula. Shortly thereafter, a humanoid plant being rises from the swamp, created from the body of Holland, the chemicals in the formula, and the strange forces in the swamp. 1st appearance of Alec and Linda Holland. 1st appearance of Matt Cable. (Swamp Thing himself first appeared in House of Secrets 92). Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson. Includes brief bios of Wein and Wrightson. Cover price $0.20.

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    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 2 CGC 8.5

    Paper: White

    Label #4365697001

    Starts Jul 22

    "The Man Who Wanted Forever." The Un-Men capture Swamp Thing (who is said to be 7' 3" in height and 547 pounds in this story) and take him to their creator, Dr. Anton Arcane, who wants to become a Swamp Thing himself. Script by Len Wein, art and cover by Berni Wrightson. Cover price $0.20.

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    Swamp Thing (1972 1st Series) 18 CGC 9.4

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    Label #4438509010

    Starts Jul 6

    "Village of the Doomed." Swamp Thing and company encounter Serenity Village, where old people are using black magic to become young again. Script by David Michelinie, art by Nestor Redondo. Cover by Redondo. Cover price $0.25.

  • Item #60162592
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    Swamp Thing (1982 2nd Series) 10 CGC 9.8

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    Paper: White

    Label #4350384005

    Starts Jul 6

    "Number of the Beast!" Written by Martin Pasko. Art by Tom Yeates. Can it be true?! Is Casey the actual Beast of the Apocalypse?! If so, then for saving her life way back in issue #1, Swamp Thing could be responsible for the End of Days! Includes the back-up tale "...By All That's Holy!" Starring The Phantom Stranger. Written by Joey Cavalier. Art by Fred Carrillo. 32 pages, FC. Cover price $0.60.