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  • Issue #218
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 218
    Published Jul 1956 by DC.
    • Water spotting.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4467984002
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Super-Ape from Krypton," pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Shir Kahn sends Kryptonian apes into space to test his rocket, but is too late to escape himself; Super Ape lands on Earth and is raised by apes in the jungle until discovered by Superman. "The Strange Jungle Jinx" starring Janu the Jungle Boy, Congo Bill, Chota the Chimp, Jim Bell, Fred Troy, and Leonard Starr. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #219
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 219
    Published Aug 1956 by DC.
    • Interior is complete. Full length spine split. Water spotting.
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Tape on interior cover.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Treasure Hoard," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is accumulating incredible wealth in a cavern of his own making, but no one seems to know the reason why. "The Amazing Army of Apes," script by Jack Miller, art by Ed Smalle; A military officer appears to go crazy and starts to think apes are his soldiers. 3/4–page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Day I Beat the Baseball Jinx," script by Jack Miller (as Jack Mason), art by Raymond Perry. "Tom Thumb Tommy Tomorrow," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #220
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 220
    Published Sep 1956 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #3889318020
    • 7" Tear in back cover.

    Cover by Al Plastino. "The Interplanetary Olympics," art by Al Plastino; Superman is drawn to an alien world and invited to take part in an Interplanetary Olympics. -page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congo Bill, Stone Age Man" starring Congo Bill starring Janu the Jungle Boy, art by Howard Sherman. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. School For Cowboys article by Raymond Perry. "The Flying Dutchman of Space" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #221
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 221
    Published Oct 1956 by DC.

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    1st Silver Age issue. Cover by Al Plastino. "Superman's New Super-Power," pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; An encounter with a comet in space gives Superman magnetic powers. "Congo Bill - Witch Doctor," art by Howard Sherman. "The Sleeping Beauty of Space" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #222
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 222
    Published Nov 1956 by DC.

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    Cover by Al Plastino. "The Duplicate Superman," script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Exposure to the military's new secret weapon, the Q-Bomb splits Superman into two almost equal selves; One has x-ray vision, the other telescopic, but otherwise they're equal. -page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The World's Most Amazing Animals," art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill has to capture a white lion, a tri-colored zebra and a flying ostrich. "Peril on the Mountain Peak" text story, art by Raymond Perry. "The Creature from Outer Space" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $430 Stalmannen #1 CGC 4.5 Swedish Edition Contains Superman 105, Detective 223 & Adv

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  • Issue #223
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 223
    Published Dec 1956 by DC.
    • Near-complete spine split (taped). Tape on interior cover and under staples.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "The First Superman of Krypton," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman discovers a lead box in space containing another journal of Jor-Els and some films which he made; When he reads the journal and views the films, he learns how Jor-El first discovered evidence of Kryptons coming destruction shortly before Kal-Els birth on the 10,000th year of Kryptons civilization; Superman realizes his father was the first "superman" of Krypton, and silently promises to use his powers only in the cause of righteousness. "Janu, Jungle God" starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. "How To Start A Stamp Collection" article by Jack Miller (as Joe Mallon), art by Raymond Perry. "The Amazing Future Toys," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow vs. Nova Norton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #224
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 224
    Published Jan 1957 by DC.

    Cover by Al Plastino. "The Secret of Superman Island," pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman creates an island in his image, but refuses to let anyone land on it. "The Golden Gorilla," art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill meets a golden gorilla that seems to be intelligent and has to protect it from hunters. "Seven Disappearing Wonders of Space!" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. Little Pete one-page story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #225
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 225
    Published Feb 1957 by DC.
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    Cover by Al Plastino. "The Death of Superman," pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; A Superman robot comes to the Daily Planet and reveals to Perry White, Lois Lane, and Jimmy Olsen that the real Superman is dead. "The Doomed Safaris!" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. -page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. I Jumped 3 1/2 Miles And Lived article. "The Interplanetary Fort Knox," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow vs. Orion Orton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #226
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 226
    Published Mar 1957 by DC.

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    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Invulnerable Enemy," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; A petrified man from outer space is dug up by archeologists and restored to life accidentally by Lex Luthor; The being, dubbed the Petrified Spaceman, wreaks havoc in Metropolis with his super-powers until Superman deduces that the Spaceman is in search of ice. "Jungle Joe, King of the Wild" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. "Secret of the Space Signs" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $250 ACTION COMICS #226 DC COMICS SILVER AGE 1957 CGC 5.0 GRADED!

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  • Issue #227
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 227
    Published Apr 1957 by DC.

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    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Man with the Triple X-Ray Eyes," pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; An occurrence in space causes Superman to lose control of his X-ray vision, making him burn up anything he looks at. "The Great Jungle Animal Count" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. 2/3-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Strange Road under the Sea article. "The Girl Planeteer" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney.36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #228
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 228
    Published May 1957 by DC.

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    Cover by Al Plastino. "Superman's Super-Skyscraper," art by Al Plastino; Superman constructs a skyscraper in Metropolis and turns it into a museum of his past cases. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Gorilla King of the Jungle" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman; A former Hollywood animal star, Kongorilla is being returned to the jungle, but his former trainer tries to prove the ape has human intelligence. Two-page Lionel and His Lions story by Henry Boltinoff. "Space Dreams for Sale" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. A Date With Effie public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Curt Swan. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #229
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 229
    Published Jun 1957 by DC.
    • Water damage.
    • INCOMPLETE. Missing interior piece, does not interrupt art or story. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover by Al Plastino. "The Superman Satellite," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After destroying an asteroid in space, Superman is informed that he has become poisonous and that he must never touch the Earth again. "The Great Jungle Swindle" starring Congo Bill and Janu the Jungle Boy, script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. Half-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. Games That Save Lives article. "The Milky Way Hunt," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #231
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 231
    Published Aug 1957 by DC.

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    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. "Sir Jimmy Olsen, Knight of Metropolis," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy Olsen finds that he will be the king of the island of Vumania if he performs three tasks, but a gang of crooks is out to see that he doesn't. "Congo Bill's Useless Partner," script by Jack Miller, art by Nick Cardy. Stunts For A Rainy Day article. "The Academy Awards of Space" starring Tommy Tomorrow and Planet Pete, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. One-page Cannonball Charlie story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $153 Action Comics #231 D.C. Comics Ft Sir Jimmy Olsen Knight Of Metropolis CGC 5.5
    $199 Action Comics #231 CGC 4.0 DC 1957

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  • Issue #232
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 232
    Published Sep 1957 by DC.
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art and story. Staples added (not manufacturing).

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan (1st Swan cover in Action), inks by Stan Kaye. "The Story of Superman, Junior," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Johnny Kirk's father blasts him into space because he thinks Earth is soon to be destroyed by a meteor; After Superboy deflects the meteor, he asks him to find his son. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Three Dives to Doom" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. "Riddle of the Space Rainbow" script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow vs. "Nova" Norton. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #233
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 233
    Published Oct 1957 by DC.
    • Centerfold detached.
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Land of A Million Supermen," script by Jerry Coleman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When Clark Kent is accidentally stranded in the nation of Borgonia, he discovers that everyone there, including himself, must wear a Superman costume on pain of death... which is a giant trap the dictator of Borgonia has set for the real Superman. "The Jungle Eskimo" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. So You Want to Be an Engineer text story. "The Forbidden Robots," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy and Brent stop the transport of smuggled forbidden robots. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #234
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 234
    Published Nov 1957 by DC.

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Creature of 1,000 Disguises," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; An alien from the planet Zar named Gollo comes to Earth and befriends a runaway boy named Johnny Miles; Superman finds the boy and brings him home to his parents; Missing his friend, Gollo begins searching all throughout Metropolis trying to find him. He uses his mysterious alien powers to assume a variety of disguises; Superman encounters Gollo and realizes his connection to Johnny Miles. "The Robot Animals" starring Congo Bill, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. The First Baseball Game article. Casey the Cop two-page story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Interplanetary Hitchhiker" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $220 Action Comics #234 CGC Graded 5.5

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  • Issue #235
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 235
    Published Dec 1957 by DC.
    • Bug-chew. Centerfold detached at one staple.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Super-Prisoner of Amazon Island," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois belongs to a club of women whose lives have been saved by Superman, and while on a cruise, the club is marooned on an island ruled by Amazon warriors; Superman comes to save them but by Amazon custom he must perform various tasks dreamed up by the women or marry the one at whose task he fails. "Interplanetary Joy Ride" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. "Secret of the Giant Idol" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $140 ACTION COMICS #235 (1957) Silver Age DC SUPERMAN CGC 1.8 - Iconic Collectible!

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  • Issue #236
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 236
    Published Jan 1958 by DC.
    • Water spotting.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's New Uniform," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lex Luthor disguises himself and approaches Superman; He tricks Superman into surrendering his costume to him for experimental purposes; As a substitute, he provides Superman with a bright yellow and purple replacement costume. The costume is fitted with an anti-Kryptonite belt; While Superman fights crime in his new costume, Luthor sheds his disguise and dons Superman's original red and blue garb. "The Man Who Talked to Animals" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. "Space Chump #1," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #237
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 237

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Exposed Identity," script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; A newspaper tycoon fakes his own death in order to get Superman to reveal his secret identity to him. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Curse of the Golden Touch" starring Tommy Tomorrow and the Nebula Gang, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 2/3-page Funny Facts cartoon by Martin Naydel. "The Jungle Fort on Wheels!" starring Congo Bill and Janu the Jungle Boy, script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. One-page Tricksy the World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color.

    NOTE: "This is Part 1 of 4 of a running gag of covers that homage each other by legendary Superman artist Curt Swan that ran from 1958 to 1963. It is a series of covers I'm calling "The Desk Smash," and they appeared on the covers for Action Comics #237, 264, 284, and 302". – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

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  • Issue #238
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 238
    Published Mar 1958 by DC.
    • 4 1/2" Cumulative spine split. 4 1/2" interior tear. Heavy water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Restored (see item notes)
    • RESTORATION. Spine split seal. Cover glued to first wrap.
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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Super-Gorilla from Krypton," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Jimmy summons Superman to Africa with his signal-watch when he encounters a gorilla with super-powers; Superman deduces that the giant ape is from Krypton, and later it sacrifices itself to save Superman from Green Kryptonite, revealing that it was really a Kryptonian human accidentally transformed into a gorilla. Ad for Superman's Girl Friend Lois Lane. Supermen of America ad. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Marooned in the Fourth Dimension," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow checks out Prof. Jaxon's dimension cabinet, a gateway to the 4th dimension; Since Tommy suspects the cabinet is a hoax, he volunteers to test the device and is sent to the 4th dimension. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Tenderfoot Hunter" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $1,400 Action Comics #238 (DC, 1958) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white Pages

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  • Issue #239
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 239
    Published Apr 1958 by DC.
    • 6.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached and adhered to first wrap with tape.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's New Face," script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is caught in an atomic explosion and afterwards must bandage his face, or wear a lead mask, to keep anyone from seeing what happened to him. One-page Tricksy the World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Puzzle of the Jungle Pyramid!" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. Untitled Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Untitled Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Toys That Stopped Space Crime" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #240
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 240
    Published May 1958 by DC.
    • Restored (see item notes)
    • RESTORATION. Color touch application to spine.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Secret of the Superman Sphinx," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois discovers a Clark Kent robot in a closet at the Daily Planet, and a strange Sphinx with a Superman head and kryptonite vision goes into orbit around the Earth. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Trial of Tommy Tomorrow," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy is on trial for the murder of Brent Wood. One-page Animal Wonderland cartoon by Martin Naydel. "Trapped in the Insect World" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #241
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 241
    Published Jun 1958 by DC.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Batman guest appearance in Superman cover story, "The Super-Key to Fort 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. 2/3-page Hollywood Ha-Lights story by Harry Lampert. One-page Tricksy the World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Great Jungle Hoax" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. Sgt. Bilko's Pvt. Doberman ad. "The Strangest Crew in the Universe" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $325 Action Comics #241 (Jun 1958, D.C. Comics) CGC 4.5 VG+ | 1462751007

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  • Issue #242
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 242
    Published Jul 1958 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #1280363003
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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. Origin and first appearance of Brainiac, and the first mention of the shrunken city of Kandor in "The Super-Duel in Space," script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; While on an experimental rocket, Clark and Lois encounter the alien Brainiac, who plans to shrink and bottle the great cities of Earth and then use them to repopulate his planet; Superman gets inside Brainiacs ship when the villain snatches Metropolis and there finds a bottle with the Kryptonian city of Kandor. Untitled Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Traffic Cop of 2058, A.D." starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. "Safari From Space," art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill vs. Xov. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $770 Action Comics #242 CGC .5 - 1st appearance Brainiac
    $2,149 Action Comics #242 CGC VG 4.0 Cream To Off White 1st Braniac! Kandor! DC Comics
    $3,800 Action Comics #242, CGC 5.5, 1958 DC Comics
    $4,000 ACTION COMICS #242 CGC 5.5 OFF-WHITE PAGES DC COMICS 1958
    $7,850 Action Comics #242 CGC 6.0 Origin & 1st App of Brainiac 1st Kandor Superman 1958

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  • Issue #243
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 243
    Published Aug 1958 by DC.

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Lady and the Lion," script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Circe gives Superman a potion that causes him to have the head of a lion until he discovers the antidote. 2/3-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. One-page Peg by Henry Boltinoff. "Puzzle of the Perilous Planetoid" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Five From The Future" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #244
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 244
    Published Sep 1958 by DC.
    • Cover oxidation.
    • 1/2" Spine split from top.
    • Full length spine split.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Super-Merman of the Sea," script by Otto Binder, art by Curt Swan; Superman pretends to join forces with underwater-dwelling aliens in order to trick them into believing Earth's seas are too salty for them. One-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Riddle of the Roc" starring Congo Bill, art by Howard Sherman; When an explorer finds the roc, a giant mythical bird, he uses the creature to help him steal diamonds. One-page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Mystery of the Three Space Rookies" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #245
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 245
    Published Oct 1958 by DC.
    • Water damage. 6" Cumulative spine split. Cover detached.
    • Oxidation. Water spotting.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Shrinking Superman!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lois accidentally releases from Kandor the criminal Zak-Kul, who traps Superman in Kandor and takes over his life; Lois marries Zak-Kul thinking him Kal-El, but he tries to kill Lois because she keeps asking him Kal-El's secret id. "The Interplanetary Scarecrow," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. "Secret of the Super Animals," script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #246
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 246
    Published Nov 1958 by DC.
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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Krypton on Earth!", pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Real estate promoter Jonas Smith creates the planned community of Krypton Island, which opens with a pageant featuring a re-enactment of Jor-El and Lara sending Baby Kal-El to Earth; But Superman realizes Smith is a wanted criminal and stops him from smuggling off Krypton Island diamonds that Superman made from coal. "The King of Cages" starring Congo Bill, script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. "Destination Unknown" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #247
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 247
    Published Dec 1958 by DC.

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Lost Parents!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Ma and Pa Kent seemingly arrive in the present in a time bubble, and Superman is so happy to see them that he shows them all the secrets of his adult life; But Ma and Pa turn out to be con artists who blackmail Superman with the knowledge of his double identity secret. Operation Blackhawks! ad. "Tommy Tomorrow, Space Convict X-146-93," script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy Tomorrow is arrested as an impostor and thrown into an interplanetary prison. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Riddle of the Super-Zoo!", script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill and Janu work to turn the tables on Jungle Joe, a swindler who sells animals that can supposedly perform fantastic feats. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #248
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 248
    Published Jan 1959 by DC.

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    Origin and first appearance of Congorilla. Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Man No Prison Could Hold!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman becomes a prisoner of an island work camp in order to discover what weapon a Nazi scientist is creating. One-page Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. Congo Bill series becomes Congorilla with "The Amazing Congorilla!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill saves the life of tribal Chief Kawolo, who gives him a magic ring that can cause his mind to be exchanged with that of a golden gorilla; Later, a movie crew tries to capture the now-intelligent Congorilla. Supermen of America ad. "The Graveyard of Space" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #249
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 249
    Published Feb 1959 by DC.

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Kryptonite Man!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Luthor takes a liquid kryptonite serum which makes it impossible for Superman to get near him; Superman makes a lead suit to protect himself, but Luthor has discovered a way to turn lead into glass. -page Casey the Cop story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Man-Ape's Mountain Mission," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; As Congorilla goes on a dangerous mission to rescue some plane crash survivors, the body of Congo Bill is locked in a shack which is about to be blown up. One-page Varsity Vic story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Gambling Asteroid" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney. One-page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #250
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 250
    Published Mar 1959 by DC.
    • 4.25" Cumulative spine split.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Al Plastino. "The Eye of Metropolis!", script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; John Bates has Clark Kent appear on his TV show "The Eye of Metropolis" in order to expose his double life as Superman. "The Boy Planeteer" starring Tommy Tomorrow, script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; 5 1/2 year old Dikky Hale joins the Planeteers and demonstrate a "sixth sense," knowing when disasters are going to strike before the Planeteers do; But Tommy quickly realizes Dikky is not who he appears. Superman of America ad. "The Dunce of the Jungle" starring Congorilla, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $170 Action Comics #250 CGC Graded 3.0
    $640 ACTION COMICS #250 CGC 8.0 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE PAGES DC COMICS 1959

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  • Issue #251
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 251
    Published Apr 1959 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4357702006
    • Paper: White
    • Label #1445030007
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: Minor side edge crack
    • Label #1096368009
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #3739302001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Oldest Man in Metropolis!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Al Plastino, inks by Al Plastino; When Clark Kent drinks Prof. Vance's life-extending vitamin serum, which contains particles of Kryptonite, it ages him to about 70 years old; Since his robots won't respond to his aged voice, Superman must fulfill his duties as the Old Man of the Sea, Santa Claus, and Father Time so that no one realizes that Clark Kent is Superman. Introducing the Girl of Steel ad for Supergirl. "Congorilla, Outlaw!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. -page Peg story by Henry Boltinoff. Supermen of America ad. "The Giant Amoeba of Space!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Tommy and the Planeteers battle a giant space amoeba. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $375 Action Comics #251 - DC 1959 Silver Age Issue - CGC FN+ 6.5

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  • Issue #252
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 252
    • 1/2" spine split through bottom of cover and first 3 wraps. Heavy water damage.
    • Paper: Cream
    • Label #1213711010
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.
    • 8.5" Cumulative spine split. Cover and centerfold detached.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
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    • INCOMPLETE. First wrap missing, interrupts art and story.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Al Plastino. Origin and 1st appearance of Supergirl in "The Supergirl from Krypton!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Superman spies a crashing rocket and discovers his cousin Supergirl; She tells him how Argo City survived the destruction of Krypton and how her father sent her to Earth when the inhabitants of Argo City were threatened by Kryptonite poisoning; Superman sets her up in Midvale Orphanage so she can adjust to life on Earth. Intro new Metallo "The Menace of Metallo!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Al Plastino; Criminal John Corben, who is nearly killed in an auto accident, is given a robot body powered by uranium; When he is hit by bullets meant for Lois, she assumes he is really Superman. 2/3-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congo Bill Dies at Dawn!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $7,249 Action Comics #252 CGC 6.5 DC 1959 1st Supergirl! Mega Key w/ WHITE Pages! Wow!

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  • Issue #253
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 253
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Label #0963114002
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • Interior is complete. Severe water damage.
    • Interior is complete. Near full length spine split. Cover detached.
    • 5.5" cumulative spine split. Cover detached. Water damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The War between Jimmy Olsen and Superman!", script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; A criminal from Kandor switches places with Jimmy Olsen and forces Superman to reveal the location of his Fortress of Solitude, so he can destroy the bottled city; But scientists in Kandor reverse the switch just in time. 2/3-page Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Secret of the Super-Orphan!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl helps Timmy get adopted by assisting with his magic show using her super powers. "The Destroyer of Congo Bill!", script by Jack Miller, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $100 Action Comics #253 CGC 1.5 2nd appearance of Supergirl
    $185 Action Comics #253 PGX 5.0 DC 1959 Superman 2nd Supergirl Free CGC Mylar! Q3 cm
    $195 Action Comics #253 CGC 3.0 1959 DC Key 2nd App Supergirl! Silver Age! P10 395 cm
    $215 Action Comics #253 CGC 3.0, DC Comics, Superman, Jimmy Olsen Jun 1959

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  • Issue #254
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 254
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • From the Mt. Rainier Collection.
    • Label #18-0C71EAC-025
    • 1" spine split from bottom. Cover oxidation.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 1st meeting of Bizarro and Superman (cover & story) in "The Battle with Bizarro!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Luthor steals Professor Dalton's duplicating machine and creates an adult Bizarro to menace Superman, but this Bizarro turns on its creator, hands him over to the authorities, and attempts to help Superman; When the people he has helped react in horror to him, Bizarro gets depressed. 2/3-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congorilla Goes Wild!", art by Howard Sherman; A thief steals Congo Bill's ring and uses it to switch minds with Congorilla. "Supergirl's Foster Parents!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl is adopted by a couple that turn out to be snake-oil salesmen. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #255
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 255
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #0332145003

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. 1st appearance of Bizarro Lois Lane (cover & story) in "The Bride of Bizarro!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; Bizarro keeps the real Superman from revealing to Lois that she has been proposed to by Bizarro's duplicate, whom he calls New Bizarro, with a kryptonite meteorite, but Lois realizes New Bizarro is not the true Man of Steel; The New Bizarro doesn't give up easily, and the duplicates fight each other. "The Abominable Snowman!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill vs. The Abominable Snowman. Half-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl Visits the 21st Century!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl takes her first flight across the time-barrier from 1959 into the future, about a hundred years hence; She secretly observes a brilliant young orphan named Tommy on an asteroid orphanage. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $100 Action Comics #255 CGC 3.0 WP 1959 DC (1st Bizarro Lois Lane) Tommy Tommorow App
    $780 ACTION COMICS #255 CGC 8.0 WHITE PAGES // 1ST APPEARANCE OF BIZARRO-LOIS LANE

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  • Issue #256
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 256
    • Water damage.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split.
    • 2 3/4" tear on back cover. 1" tear from top.
    • Cover detached at one staple. Staples added (not manufacturing). 3" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • 4 1/2" Spine split from top.
    • 3" Spine split from bottom. Tape. Missing corner pieces. Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Superman of the Future!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman poses as the Future Superman, who has the power to predict the future, to smoke out Agent X-3 and prevent an attempt on the life of the President. 2/3-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. "Janu, the Joker of the Jungle!", art by Howard Sherman. "The Great Supergirl Mirage!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Dick becomes convinced that Linda is Supergirl and tries various tricks to prove her real identity. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #257
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 257
    • Water spotting.
    • Cover oxidation. Water spotting.
    • 1 1/4" Spine split from bottom.
    • Centerfold detached. Water damage.
    • Water damage. 2-7/8" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple. Staple rust.
    • Cover oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Reporter of Steel!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Luthor creates a ray that gives super-powers and uses it on Clark Kent; But Clark convinces Luthor it also compels him to be super-generous, and Luthor destroys the device. 2/3-page Tricksy, World's Greatest Stunt Man story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Man-Ape Skin Diver!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Foreign agents kidnap Janu to force Congorilla to retrieve an experimental nuclear tank which they have sunk into a river. "The Three Magic Wishes!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; When Tommy Baxter doesn't believe in fairy tales, Supergirl decides to prove him wrong. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #258
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 258
    • Centerfold detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • 3" Cumulative spine split. Cover oxidation. Missing edge pieces.
    • 2" Cumulative spine split. Water damage.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #3937492001
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Menace of the Cosmic Man," script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; General Malvio creates a robot superhero so that he can use him to assassinate the President of Borkia. One-page Tricksy story by Henry Boltinoff. "Congorilla Goes to War," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla protects a daffy ex-Foreign Legion officer who thinks his pets are still his troops. "Supergirl's Farewell to Earth!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Superman punishes Supergirl for revealing her existence to Krypto; But Supergirl discovers a secret about Superman all by herself. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $157 Action Comics #258 CGC 3.5 Supergirl discovers Superman's secret identity 10¢

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  • Issue #259
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 259
    • Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Revenge of Luthor!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Al Plastino; Exposure to Red Kryptonite seemingly causes Superman and Superboy to exist simultaneously. Luthor takes advantage by trapping Superboy and forcing Superman to choose between Lois and Lana. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "The One-Ape Circus!", script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congorilla is captured by Nell Saxon and forced to perform in her circus. "The Cave-Girl of Steel!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl visits the stone age so that she can practice using her powers openly. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #260
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 260
    • Water damage.
    • Heavy water damage. Sharpie marking. Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • INCOMPLETE. Piece missing, interrupts art or story.
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story. Severe water damage.
    • Cover detached at one staple and coming loose at the other. First wrap coming loose at both staples. 1" Spine split from top in first wrap. Oxidation.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Mighty Maid!", script by Otto Binder, art by Al Plastino; To foil an alien race bent on destroying Earth, Superman has Supergirl become Mighty Maid and then they fake Superman marrying Mighty Maid and leaving Earth. "The Girl Superbaby!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; While trying to help an old man, Supergirl is exposed to the Fountain of Youth and becomes a baby; As a baby she helps the police capture two jewel thieves. "The Gladiator of the Jungle" starring Congorilla, script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #261
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 261
    • 2" cumulative spine split. Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Fortresses of Solitude!", script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman brings his Fortress to Metropolis so people can visit, and the Anti-Superman gang seizes upon this chance to plant a bomb in it. "Congorilla's Last Stand," script by Robert Bernstein, art by Howard Sherman; Congo Bill is asked to the dedication of a electrical power dam, where an attempt is made on his life. 2/3-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. Origin and 1st appearance of Streaky the Super Cat and 1st X-Kryptonite in "Supergirl's Super Pet!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl recovers a small Kryptonite meteor and unsuccessfully tries to find a chemical way to render it harmless; Later, Linda saves a stray orange cat from a dog. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $190 Action Comics #261 DC Superman1960 1ST APPEARANCE ORIGIN Of STREAKY SUPER CAT

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  • Issue #262
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 262
    • Centerfold detached at one staple.
    • Cover oxidation.
    • Water damage.
    • 1/2" Spine split from bottom. Water damage.
    • Water damage. Residue.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "When Superman Lost His Powers!", script by Robert Bernstein, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; While in the Mexican jungle reporting on an Aztec tomb, the Planet staff is magically whisked to a red sun planet where Clark has no powers; Superman has to fake super feats to reassure the Planet staff that everything is under control. 2/3-page Shorty story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Greatest Victory!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl tries to build up an immunity to Kryptonite by gradually exposing herself to larger and larger doses. 2/3-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. Ad for Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane #16, Adventure Comics #270, and Superman #136. 36 Pages, Full Color.This is the very first time that Superman's powers are linked to Earth's yellow sun. Cover price $0.10.

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    $110 Action Comics #262 DC Superman 1960 CLASSIC SUPERGIRL COVER

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  • Issue #263
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 263
    • Heavy water damage/spotting. 2" Cumulative spine split.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The World of Bizarros!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Bizarro and Bizarro-Lois move to another world which Bizarro populates with a duplicator ray; Superman visits and discovers Bizarros do everything backwards; Superman is sent to prison for violating the Bizarro code. 2/3-page Little Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl's Darkest Day!", script by Otto Binder, art by Jim Mooney; Supergirl rescues a boy with amnesia found lost at sea; He stays at the orphanage until Linda can figure out where he's really from. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #264
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 264
    • 3" Spine split from bottom. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • INCOMPLETE. Centerfold missing, interrupts art and story.
    • Moisture damage.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.
    • Residue on front cover.
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "The Superman Bizarro!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Captured by the Bizarros on Bizarro World, Superman is sentenced to be turned into a Bizarro himself; He dreams what it would be like if the sentence was carried out. 2/3-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. "Supergirl Gets Adopted!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Linda has to scheme to prevent herself from being adopted to protect her secret identity; She spends 30 days with the Wilkins. One-page Professor Eureka story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color.

    NOTE: "This is Part 2 of 4 of a running gag of covers that homage each other by legendary Superman artist Curt Swan that ran from 1958 to 1963. It is a series of covers I'm calling "The Desk Smash," and they appeared on the covers for Action Comics #237, 264, 284, and 302." – Odinson, mycomicshop.com Archivist

    Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #265
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 265
    • Centerfold detached. Staple rust, rust migration.
    • 1" Spine split from bottom. Water damage.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan. "The Superman from Outer Space!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by John Forte; Superman meets Hyper-Man from the parallel world of Oceania; When he discovers that Hyper-Man is dying, Superman arranges for his identity to be revealed so that he can spend his last year married to his girlfriend Lydia Long. -page Private Pete story by Henry Boltinoff. "The Day Supergirl Revealed Herself!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; A strange meteor gives Supergirl amnesia, so she uses her power openly in Smallville. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #266
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 266

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    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Captive of the Amazons," script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Princess Jena from the planet Adoria comes to Earth and tricks Superman into returning to Adoria with her, where she forces him to marry her. One-page Jerry the Jitterbug story by Henry Boltinoff. "The World's Mightiest Cat!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; Streaky again becomes super-powered and nobody believes the things Paul sees him perform. Supermen of America ad. Green Lantern ad. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Issue #267
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 267
    • Cover detached at one staple.
    • Water spotting.
    • Cover detached. 2 3/4" Spine split from bottom. Water damage. Significant tearing.
    • Severe water damage. Mold.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Hercules in the 20th Century!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Lex Luthor builds a time-machine to bring Hercules to the present to use him to stop Superman; Hercules gets wise to Luthor's plan and helps Superman stop Luthor, and then decides to stay in the present and falls in love with Lois Lane. 3rd appearance of Legion of Super-Heroes, 1st appearance of Chameleon Boy, Colossal Boy, and Invisible Kid in the Supergirl story "The Three Super-Heroes!", script by Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; The Legion comes to the 20th century to meet Supergirl and invites her to come to the 30th Century to apply to join the Legion. One-page Ollie story by Henry Boltinoff. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

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    $150 Action Comics #267 CGC 2.5 3rd appearance of Legion of Super Heroes
    $200 Action Comics #267 CGC 4.0 (DC, 1960) 1st app Chameleon Boy & Invisible Kid
    $250 * ACTION Comics #267 CGC 4.5 (1960) OW/W! 3rd LEGION LOSH! (4265871005) *

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  • Issue #268
    Action Comics (1938 DC) 268
    • Cover oxidation. Water spotting.
    • Staple rust. Cover detached at one staple. Water damage.
    • Cover detached.
    • Missing edge piece. 1" tears from bottom.
    • 1.5" Cumulative spine split. Lateral spine tearing. Cover detached. Water spotting.

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye. "Superman's Battle With Hercules!", script by Otto Binder, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Hercules wants to marry Lois, but Lois won't marry him while Superman is around, so Hercules tries to get rid of Superman. "The Mystery Supergirl!", script by Otto Binder and Jerry Siegel, art by Jim Mooney; While working an internship at the Daily Planet, Linda Lee discovers that someone is impersonating her as Supergirl around the world. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.