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Superman (1939 1st Series) comic books 1972

  • Issue #247
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 247

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Must There Be a Superman?, script by Elliot S! Maggin, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; The Guardians of the Universe tell Superman that his actions may be impeding the progress of the human race; While Superman considers what they said, he gets involved in the problems in a migrant camp. When On Earth...The Private Life of Clark Kent, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Muto--Monarch of Menace! starring Superman of 2466, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    $1,000 Superman 247 Cgc 9.8 Double Cover !!!!! Super Rare Dc Comics Bronze Age

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  • Issue #248
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 248

    Cover pencils by Carmine Infantino, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Man Who Murdered the Earth!, script by Len Wein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Luthor gathers galactic matter to create The Galactic Golem, whose desire for hyper-stellar energy leads him into conflict with Superman. All in the Mind!--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by Marv Wolfman, art by Dave Cockrum; Kryptonian archaeologists uncover a globe which contains the story of the war between Erkol and Xan. Muto Versus the Man of Tomorrow! starring Superman of 2466, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by George Klein. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #249
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 249
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    Cover art by Neal Adams. The Challenge of Terra-Man, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; The appearance of a stagecoach on the streets of Metropolis heralds the arrival of Terra-Man, a character seemingly from a spaghetti western, yet with super-scientific weapons. The Origin of Terra-Man, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Neal Adams. High Man on a Flagpole! starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    $165 Superman #249 - DC 1972 Bronze Age issue - CGC VF/NM 9.0 - Neal Adams cover
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  • Issue #250
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 250
    Published May 1972 by DC.

    Cover art by Neal Adams. Have Horse, Will Fly!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Superman Time Capsule starring Superman and Wolf, pencils by Win Mortimer and Curt Swan (new splash page), inks by Win Mortimer and Murphy Anderson (new splash page); a 1955 reprint of a promotional story never before reprinted. A letter from Martin Pasko. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

  • Issue #251
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 251
    • Consignment. 3% buyer's premium charged at checkout. Graded by MCS, not consignor.

    48-page giant. "The Island That Invaded the Earth!" (script by Lein Wein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson). Fabulous World of Krypton story, "The Day Krypton Didn't Die!" (script by Elliot Maggin, art by Rich Buckler). Plus a Silver Age Superman reprint, "The Case of the Living Trophies!" Letter to the editor from comic writer Bob Rozakis. Neal Adams cover. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    $36 CGC 6.5 Superman #251 1972 Off White To White Pages

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  • Issue #252
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 252
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4419806021
    • Staple rust.

    A great Neal Adams wrap-around classic cover featuring 21 super heroes in dynamic flight gets this beautiful 100-page giant off to a soaring start (see inside back cover for cover key/diagram and cool info about each hero). The lead off story, "Powerstone!" is a Superman reprint from Action #47 (April, 1942) with none other than Luthor as Superman's challenger. Luthor pops up again and faces death in the electric char in "When Titans Clash!" from Superman #17 (July-Aug. 1942). Next up is a great Doctor Fate reprint from More Fun Comics #57 (July, 1940), with Howard Sherman art. Other Golden Age reprints include Hawkman from Flash Comics #24 (Dec. 1942) with art by Sheldon Moldoff; a great Black Condor story from Crack Comics #18 (Nov., 1941) with Lou Fine's top-notch art; a Spectre reprint illustrated by Bernard Baily; a Starman story, "The Menace of the Invisible Raiders!" from Adventure #67 (Oct., 1941) by Jack Burnley; another great Lou Fine illustrated story, this time the Ray from Smash Comics #17 (Dec., 1940); then Superman wraps up the issue in "Superman's Greatest Feats!" from Superman #146 (July, 1961) with art by Al Plastino. 100 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.50.

  • Issue #253
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 253
    • Water damage.

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Kid Who Saved Superman! starring Ferlin Nyxly, Superman, Morgan Edge, Lois Lane, Dr. Ezra Royko, Sourdough Jim, Dr. Farr, Billy Anders;, Mr. Duffy, and Martian Manhunter [J'onn J'onzz], script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Another Ice Age!—Just Imagine, art by Virgil Finlay. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Novak. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.25.

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    9 days left Auction SUPERMAN #253 DC Comics (1972)

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  • Issue #254
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 254
    Published Jul 1972 by DC.

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Kid Who Stole Superman's Powers!, script by Denny O'Neil, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; a crippled kid named Billy Anders gets Superman's powers. The Baby Who Walked Through Walls!--The Private Life of Clark Kent, script by Len Wein, art by Neal Adams. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    $75 1972 D.C. COMICS SUPERMAN #254 CGC 9.2 OFF-WHITE TO WHITE CLARK KENT
    $295 Superman #254 CGC Graded 9.6 (1972) Nick Cardy Cover DC Comics
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  • Issue #255
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 255
    Published Aug 1972 by DC.

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Sun of Superman!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson; Superman watches everything on Earth get sucked into gravity of sun. Moon-Crossed Love!--The Fabulous World of Krypton starring Bik-Re, Ren-Re, and Tar-Lu, script by Mike Friedrich, art by Dick Giordano. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    $79 Superman 255 (CGC 9.4) "World of Krypton" backup story Swan Cardy 1972 DC P149
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  • Issue #256
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 256
    Published Sep 1972 by DC.

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Dagger that Ripped the Sky!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson starring Superman; Dr. John Novel has transferred his mind into the body of a fighter jet that can transform into different shapes. Brother for a Day!--Private Life of Clark Kent, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    6 days left Auction SUPERMAN (1939) #256, DC COMICS BRONZE AGE COMIC BOOK

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  • Issue #257
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 257
    Published Oct 1972 by DC.
    • Water damage.

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. Superman Battles the War-Horn!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. The Greatest Green Lantern of All!--The Fabulous World of Krypton, script by Neal Adams (idea and Elliot S! Maggin (script), pencils by Dick Dillin, inks by Dick Giordano; The Guardians of the Universe explain to Green Lantern Tomar-Re that his failure to prevent the destruction of Krypton might not truly be considered a failure, even though the Guardians once thought to make Kal-El the leader of the Green Lantern Corps, because the destruction of Krypton allowed Superman to fulfill his destiny as the universe's greatest champion. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    6 days left Auction SUPERMAN #257 DC COMICS
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  • Issue #258
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 258
    Published Nov 1972 by DC.

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. Fury of the Energy-Eater! starring Superman and Galactic Golem, script by Len Wein, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson. Who is Mr. X?--Private Life of Clark Kent, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Dick Giordano; Clark searches for mysterious neighbor Mr. Xavier. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

  • Issue #259
    Superman (1939 1st Series) 259
    Published Dec 1972 by DC.

    Cover art by Nick Cardy. The Kid Who Knocked Out Superman!, script by Cary Bates, pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Murphy Anderson starring Billy Anders; Terra-Man breaks out of jail and traps Superman. 36 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.20.

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    $100 Superman #259 October 1974 CGC 5.0 VG/FINE (Mexican Edition)

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