Auction in progress, bid now! Weekly Auction ends Monday September 30!

Comic books in 'Action/Adventure', graded by CGC

  • Item #61567731
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Oct 1940 by DC.
    • Paper: Brittle
    • Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well
    • Label #4338730001

    1st appearance of Perry White. Cover inks by Wayne Boring. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster], inks by Boring [as Shuster]; A clever gangster kills the wife of the prosecuting attorney, leaving evidence behind that her husband actually did it. Supermen of America ad. Fantastic Facts page on Chalchas the Greek. Superman is on the Radio! ad. Rinaldo's Revenge text story by G. B. Armbruster. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster], inks by Boring [as Shuster]; The Planet editor sends Clark packing off for Gay City, where the people within the city fall victim to a strange malady that causes them to disintegrate! Superman Radio Program ad. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster]; Believing the public prosecutor to be in league with the underworld, Kent convinces Perry White that the Planet should oppose candidate Red Tyler and back an honest candidate like Bert Runyan. The Black Gang, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Shuster]; Superman faces a ruthless gang of men known as the Black Band, who specialize in brutal robberies of night club patrons in Metropolis, including Clark kent and Lois Lane. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    71 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    5 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61540358
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Oct 1940 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 7 CGC 0.5

    1st app. Perry White

    Paper: Off white

    Page 25 Missing.

    Label #4317805001

    Starts Oct 5

    1st appearance of Perry White. Cover inks by Wayne Boring. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster], inks by Boring [as Shuster]; A clever gangster kills the wife of the prosecuting attorney, leaving evidence behind that her husband actually did it. Supermen of America ad. Fantastic Facts page on Chalchas the Greek. Superman is on the Radio! ad. Rinaldo's Revenge text story by G. B. Armbruster. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster], inks by Boring [as Shuster]; The Planet editor sends Clark packing off for Gay City, where the people within the city fall victim to a strange malady that causes them to disintegrate! Superman Radio Program ad. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Wayne Boring [as Joe Shuster]; Believing the public prosecutor to be in league with the underworld, Kent convinces Perry White that the Planet should oppose candidate Red Tyler and back an honest candidate like Bert Runyan. The Black Gang, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Joe Shuster and Wayne Boring [as Shuster]; Superman faces a ruthless gang of men known as the Black Band, who specialize in brutal robberies of night club patrons in Metropolis, including Clark kent and Lois Lane. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61434624
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Jul 1941 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Slab: Significant inner well scuff(s)
    • Label #4444328001

    Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; When the ruthless Gold Badge Organization causes tremendous damage in the city of Metrodale through the use of bombs, its leaders then turn their attention to the city of Metropolis. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; Editor White sends Lois and Clark to Corinthville in response to public sightings of giant animals, and they visit the laboratory of Dr. Carlstrom, who assures the pair that his experiments are being done to try to extend the life span of animals. Supermen of America ad. Timely Rescue text story, script by Nelson Edwards, art by Stan Kaye. Ads for All-Star #5 & All-Flash #1. World's Finest Comics #2 ad. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    74 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    5 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61730716
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Nov 1941 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4496223004
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($345.00) will be charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster (layouts) and Leo Nowak (finishes) [as Shuster], inks by Leo Nowak [as Shuster]; Superman must battle Lex Luthor who is disguised as The Light, a criminal who kidnaps prominent men from many different fields, hypnotizes them with colored lights, and makes them do his bidding. Superman versus The Archer, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [ghosting for Joe Shuster]; A new villain hits the front pages of Metropolis' newspapers, a villain who prefers hunting human beings for profit rather than animals. Sailor's Shawl text story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Cliff Young. Jerry the Jitterbug two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    60 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    2 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #58126277
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Nov 1941 by DC.
    $2,690.00
    or Best Offer
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #0915007001
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($80.70) will be charged at checkout.

    Make an offer

    You can buy this item by clicking "Add to cart" above and then completing checkout. Or, you may make an offer for this item. Once you make an offer, your offer is valid for 48 hours. The seller may accept your offer, decline your offer, or present you with a counter-offer. If the seller accepts your offer, you are required to purchase the item at the agreed upon price.

    More information about making an offer

    Please create an account or log in to make an offer.



    Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster (layouts) and Leo Nowak (finishes) [as Shuster], inks by Leo Nowak [as Shuster]; Superman must battle Lex Luthor who is disguised as The Light, a criminal who kidnaps prominent men from many different fields, hypnotizes them with colored lights, and makes them do his bidding. Superman versus The Archer, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [ghosting for Joe Shuster]; A new villain hits the front pages of Metropolis' newspapers, a villain who prefers hunting human beings for profit rather than animals. Sailor's Shawl text story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Cliff Young. Jerry the Jitterbug two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    60 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    2 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61651088
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Nov 1941 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 13 CGC 1.0 Restored

    First use of 'A Superman Publication' DC Logo

    Restored: C5

    Paper: Off white

    Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added with tape. (Cover detached, tape on cover and interior cover.)

    Label #2011652001

    Starts Oct 5

    Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster (layouts) and Leo Nowak (finishes) [as Shuster], inks by Leo Nowak [as Shuster]; Superman must battle Lex Luthor who is disguised as The Light, a criminal who kidnaps prominent men from many different fields, hypnotizes them with colored lights, and makes them do his bidding. Superman versus The Archer, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [ghosting for Joe Shuster]; A new villain hits the front pages of Metropolis' newspapers, a villain who prefers hunting human beings for profit rather than animals. Sailor's Shawl text story, script by Gardner F. Fox, art by Cliff Young. Jerry the Jitterbug two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61584121
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Jan 1942 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #0768313001
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($68.25) will be charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; When people who attend a concert at Monmouth Hall are robbed, seemingly without their knowledge, Clark and Lois attend the next evening's concert to see if lightning strikes twice. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; When young Chet Farnsworth's invention, a fire extinguishing powder, is successfully used to put out a tenement fire, the young man hastily signs a contract with an unscrupulous man. Rollin' Stone humor two-pager by Ray McGill. Jinx Job text story by Norman Goss. Marked Man text story by Edgar Weston. Clancy the Cop two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    116 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    6 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61380564
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Jan 1942 by DC.
    • Paper:
    • Cover only.
    • Label #4438530014
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($19.50) will be charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Fred Ray. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; When people who attend a concert at Monmouth Hall are robbed, seemingly without their knowledge, Clark and Lois attend the next evening's concert to see if lightning strikes twice. Untitled Superman story, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; When young Chet Farnsworth's invention, a fire extinguishing powder, is successfully used to put out a tenement fire, the young man hastily signs a contract with an unscrupulous man. Rollin' Stone humor two-pager by Ray McGill. Jinx Job text story by Norman Goss. Marked Man text story by Edgar Weston. Clancy the Cop two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    116 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    6 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61323785
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Jul 1942 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 17 CGC 4.5 Restored

    Extensive professional restoration

    Paper: Off white to white

    Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s); Significant inner well scuff(s)

    Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cover cleaned, reinforced.

    Label #0082778001

    Starts Oct 5

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

  • Item #61126402
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Sep 1942 by DC.
    $999.95
    or Best Offer

    Make an offer

    You can buy this item by clicking "Add to cart" above and then completing checkout. Or, you may make an offer for this item. Once you make an offer, your offer is valid for 48 hours. The seller may accept your offer, decline your offer, or present you with a counter-offer. If the seller accepts your offer, you are required to purchase the item at the agreed upon price.

    More information about making an offer

    Please create an account or log in to make an offer.



    Cover art by Fred Ray. The Conquest of a City, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]; Clark Kent, concerned that the people of Metropolis seem oblivious to the Nazi threat in the world, approaches editor White about writing a series of stories that will wake the citizens up to the realization that they are in danger. The Heat Horror, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; When an astronomer discovers the existence of a strange meteorite, Superman correctly guesses that it has something to do with the terrible heat wave engulfing Metropolis. The Man With the Cane, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster], inks by John Sikela [as Joe Shuster]. The Pen Is Mightier text story by Eric Carter. The Snake starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    64 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    4 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61134428
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Mar 1943 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Slab: Significant front/back scuff(s)
    • Very minor amount of glue on cover.
    • Label #4346701005
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($34.20) will be charged at checkout.
      Other items consigned by Bud Plant

    Cover art by Jack Burnley. The Four Gangleaders, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Leo Nowak [as Joe Shuster]; After a run-in with four notorious underworld gang leaders (one of them being killed in the process), Lois decides to write a series of articles exposing them. The Robber Knight, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Joe Shuster, inks by George Roussos [Joe Shuster]; When Lois Lane is arrested for wearing a stolen mink coat from Lacey's Department Store, Clark Kent learns that a former employee from Lacey's sold it to her. Goofy Invention text story by Wally Walker. The Ghost of Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Peter Riss [as Joe Shuster]. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    49 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    1 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61300921
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published May 1943 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #3810653001

    Cover art by Fred Ray. Meet The Squiffles, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Peter Riss [as Joe Shuster]; Clark investigates the mysterious crashes of military aircraft manufactured by the Elmont Aircraft Corporation and discovers that their test pilots have reported strange elves invading their cockpits. Clancy the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Great ABC Panic, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]; The Prankster kidnaps the real copyright registrar and replaces him with one of his confederates. Gee Man humor two-pager by Ray McGill. Reunion With Death text story by Tom Terry. A Modern Robin Hood starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Peter Riss [as Joe Shuster]. Prankster and Hitler appearance. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    36 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #57687321
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published May 1943 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #1342531004
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($25.47) will be charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Fred Ray. Meet The Squiffles, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Peter Riss [as Joe Shuster]; Clark investigates the mysterious crashes of military aircraft manufactured by the Elmont Aircraft Corporation and discovers that their test pilots have reported strange elves invading their cockpits. Clancy the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Great ABC Panic, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]; The Prankster kidnaps the real copyright registrar and replaces him with one of his confederates. Gee Man humor two-pager by Ray McGill. Reunion With Death text story by Tom Terry. A Modern Robin Hood starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Peter Riss [as Joe Shuster]. Prankster and Hitler appearance. 68 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    36 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61291852
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Sep 1943 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 24 CGC 2.0

    Classic Superman flag cover

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #0018857011

    View items consigned by Tsiri Sports Cards: all items, auctions only

    Starts Oct 5

    Cover art by Jack Burnley. Perils of Poor Lois!, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]; After viewing a rather bad old-time melodrama, Clark gets a great idea (to him anyway): have Superman star in an old-fashioned melodrama with Lois as the heroine to be rescued. Private Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The King of Crackpot Lane!!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by Peter Riss [as Joe Shuster]; When Lois and Clark are given a tour of the War Department, they are told of a place called "Crackpot Lane", a place where the most far-fetched inventions and ideas to end the war end up. Words of Fire text story by Jeffry Allen. Life's Little Laffs humor page by Ray Houlihan. Surprise For Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]. Jerry the Jitterbug humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Suicide Voyage! starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]. 60 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60738211
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Aug 1944 by DC.
    $1,420.00
    or Best Offer
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4367054001
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($42.60) will be charged at checkout.

    Make an offer

    You can buy this item by clicking "Add to cart" above and then completing checkout. Or, you may make an offer for this item. Once you make an offer, your offer is valid for 48 hours. The seller may accept your offer, decline your offer, or present you with a counter-offer. If the seller accepts your offer, you are required to purchase the item at the agreed upon price.

    More information about making an offer

    Please create an account or log in to make an offer.



    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.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    37 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61273875
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Aug 1944 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #1109802001
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($43.50) will be charged at checkout.

    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.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    37 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61012461
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Oct 1944 by DC.
    $1,675.00
    or Best Offer
    • Paper: Off white
    • THE BOBBY BLUE COLLECTION.
    • Label #4303662013
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($50.25) will be charged at checkout.
      Other items consigned by thegeneral

    Make an offer

    You can buy this item by clicking "Add to cart" above and then completing checkout. Or, you may make an offer for this item. Once you make an offer, your offer is valid for 48 hours. The seller may accept your offer, decline your offer, or present you with a counter-offer. If the seller accepts your offer, you are required to purchase the item at the agreed upon price.

    More information about making an offer

    Please create an account or log in to make an offer.



    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.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    128 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    7 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61649978
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Oct 1944 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Label #0284951002

    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.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    128 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    7 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61564834
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Apr 1945 by DC.
    $549.00
    or Best Offer
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #1106224009
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($16.47) will be charged at checkout.

    Make an offer

    You can buy this item by clicking "Add to cart" above and then completing checkout. Or, you may make an offer for this item. Once you make an offer, your offer is valid for 48 hours. The seller may accept your offer, decline your offer, or present you with a counter-offer. If the seller accepts your offer, you are required to purchase the item at the agreed upon price.

    More information about making an offer

    Please create an account or log in to make an offer.



    Cover art by Jack Burnley. Dimensions of Danger!, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Lois Lane says "Kltpzyxm" and accidentally transports herself to Mxyztplk's home world. Private Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Country Doctor! starring Superman, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; An under-appreciated doctor is appalled when his doctor son refuses to practice medicine alongside his elderly father in a small country area. Man With the Rocket text story by Blair Bolton. Lois Lane story, script by Whitney Ellsworth [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe]. The Compass Points to Murder!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    32 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    1 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61434620
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Jun 1945 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Spine of cover completely split and cover detached.
    • Label #0306006013

    Cover art by Jack Burnley. The United States Navy, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Superman has his hands full trying to convince Shep that both of his college buddies from college, now serving in various branches of the armed services, have an equally important job to do in the war effort. Lois Lane story, script by Whitney Ellsworth [as Jerry], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe]; Lois turns the tables on a real estate broker who tries to get Lois to make a recorded statement incriminating her boss, Perry White. The Canyon that Went Berserk starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. Jasper humor page by Lit-Win. A Point of Law text story by Jack Miller [as Jesse Merlan]. Private Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. When the World Got Tired!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Sam Citron [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Luthor enlists the aid of two aliens from the planet Attar to conquer the world by using a ray on the earth people that makes them lazy. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    33 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #60477823
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Feb 1946 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4369221012
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($14.97) will be charged at checkout.

    Cover pencils by Jack Burnley, inks by George Roussos, features Superman reading Batman # 32. The Battle of the Atoms, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Sam Citron, inks by George Roussos; Luthor tries to kill Superman with an atomic bomb (the story was delayed because of government censorship). The Bad Old Knights, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Sam Citron, inks by George Roussos; Superman goes to Camelot in a dream. Gun-Grabbing George text story by Jack Miller [as Jesse Merlan]. Lois Lane story, script by Whitney Ellsworth, pencils by Sam Citron. The Man of Stone, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Sam Citron, inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    52 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    3 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61447715
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Apr 1946 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4250238008
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($13.47) will be charged at checkout.

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

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    31 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    1 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61447456
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Jul 1946 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 41 CGC 4.0 Restored

    Restored: C1

    Paper: Off white

    Restoration includes: small amount of glue on cover.

    Label #4250238009

    Starts Oct 5

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by George Roussos. Too Many Pranksters starring Superman and The Prankster, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Sam Citron. Clark Kent's Bodyguard starring Superman, Pat Malarkey, Lois Lane, and Perry White, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Sam Citron, inks by Stan Kaye. Chief Hot Foot humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Little Barney humor page by Phil Berube. Gun Duel text story by Stan Carter. A Modern Alice in Wonderland starring Superman, Alice Neal, and Lois Lane, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Sam Citron. Full-page full-color interior ad for Kellogs Pep comic pins (18 listed) and the Superman radio show. George Case baseball Wheaties full-page color ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61332932
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Aug 1946 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 42 CGC 4.0

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4435695009

    Starts Oct 5

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. The Man Who Wouldn't Quit starring Superman, J. Wilbur Wolfingham, and Lois Lane, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by Stan Kaye. Lois Lane story with Steve Bard, Clark Kent, Perry White, Whitey, and Turk, script by Whitney Ellsworth, pencils by Sam Citron. A Legend Comes True starring Superman, Burton Crowther, and Lois Lane, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. Tin Badge text story by Stan Carter. The Death of Clark Kent, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Ira Yarbrough; When Clark Kent is "killed" in front of witnesses, Superman adopts a new identity. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #60997028
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Feb 1947 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s)
    • Label #1131679006

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Playthings of Peril starring Superman, The Toyman, and Lois Lane, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by George Roussos. The Men Who Didn't Die On Time starring Superman, Samuel C. Owens, Lois Lane, and Joe Swift, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. Sky Ride text story by Mel Terret. Shakespeare's Ghost Writer starring Superman, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough; Supes helps Shakespeare write MACBETH! Salesman Sam humor page by Phil Berube. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    34 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61224632
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Feb 1947 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 44 CGC 5.5 Restored

    Restored: C1

    Paper: Off white to white

    Restoration includes: spine split sealed to cover.

    Label #4438054023

    Starts Oct 5

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Playthings of Peril starring Superman, The Toyman, and Lois Lane, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by George Roussos. The Men Who Didn't Die On Time starring Superman, Samuel C. Owens, Lois Lane, and Joe Swift, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. Sky Ride text story by Mel Terret. Shakespeare's Ghost Writer starring Superman, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough; Supes helps Shakespeare write MACBETH! Salesman Sam humor page by Phil Berube. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #57850558
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Feb 1947 by DC.
    $450.00
    or Best Offer
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #4004440004
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($13.50) will be charged at checkout.

    Make an offer

    You can buy this item by clicking "Add to cart" above and then completing checkout. Or, you may make an offer for this item. Once you make an offer, your offer is valid for 48 hours. The seller may accept your offer, decline your offer, or present you with a counter-offer. If the seller accepts your offer, you are required to purchase the item at the agreed upon price.

    More information about making an offer

    Please create an account or log in to make an offer.



    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. Playthings of Peril starring Superman, The Toyman, and Lois Lane, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by George Roussos. The Men Who Didn't Die On Time starring Superman, Samuel C. Owens, Lois Lane, and Joe Swift, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. Sky Ride text story by Mel Terret. Shakespeare's Ghost Writer starring Superman, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Ira Yarbrough; Supes helps Shakespeare write MACBETH! Salesman Sam humor page by Phil Berube. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    34 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #60420638
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Oct 1947 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Minor side/edge crack(s); See item notes
    • Gapping in plastic to top edge of slab.
    • Label #4305761002

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. The Man Who Stole the Sun!, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Sikela; Luthor uses a giant space ship to cut off sunlight from the Earth. Autograph, Please!, script by Jerry Siegel, art by John Sikela; When the Daily Planet mounts an autograph contest, Superman helps Johnny Terrill collect signatures from around the globe and across time to give him the confidence to walk again. Flip Flop the Clown humor page by Phil Berube. Comeback of a Clown text story by Tex Blane. The Rarest Secret in the World starring Superman, script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by John Sikela, inks by George Roussos. A Wheaties ad features baseball's George Kurowski (St. Louis Cardinals). 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    32 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #57034683
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Feb 1948 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Slab: Minor side edge cracks; Scratch on front of case
    • Label #0080526007

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Task That Stumped Superman starring Jasper Hawk and Lois Lane, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by George Roussos. The Slogans That Came Too True starring Superman, Lois Lane, and The Prankster, script by Don Cameron, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Stan Kaye. Christmas Bonus text story by Ben Carroll. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The Hunter's Club starring Superman and Lois Lane, pencils by Win Mortimer, inks by Stan Kaye. Full-page ad for Mr. District Attorney #1. Full-color interior ad for Erector sets. Full-page Tootsie Roll ad, "Captain Tootsie and the Log Jam Rescue" by C.C. Beck and Pete Costanza. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    38 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #60051709
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Jun 1948 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #1269366011

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Preview of Plunder, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Win Mortimer; The Prankster places statues around town announcing his next crimes--and all the statues show Superman helping him! Superman Turns On the Heat, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by Stan Kaye; A small town farmer asks Superman for a favor, which results in unforeseen consequences. Open For Business text story b Bill Carlton. Superman In Valhalla, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Win Mortimer; Superman goes searching for a lost movie company and ends up seemingly in Valhalla, home of the Norse gods. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    21 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #60594086
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Jun 1948 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #0919019005

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Preview of Plunder, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Win Mortimer; The Prankster places statues around town announcing his next crimes--and all the statues show Superman helping him! Superman Turns On the Heat, script by Joe Samachson, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by Stan Kaye; A small town farmer asks Superman for a favor, which results in unforeseen consequences. Open For Business text story b Bill Carlton. Superman In Valhalla, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Win Mortimer; Superman goes searching for a lost movie company and ends up seemingly in Valhalla, home of the Norse gods. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    21 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61569340
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Aug 1948 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 53 CGC 1.5 Restored

    Restored: C1

    Paper: Brittle

    Restoration Includes: Small Amount of Color Touch on Cover.

    Label #3950672005

    Starts Oct 5

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. List of Superman's accomplishments in the "real world." The Origin of Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; After a prologue that demonstrates Superman's amazing abilities, his origin is recounted. Tootsie Rolls ad, art by C. C. Beck. The Oracle From, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Al Plastino; Professor Grog accidentally sends Superman and mechanic Mike Mooney back to ancient Egypt. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. The Tiniest Things In the World text article by Joe Samachson [as William Morrison]. A Job For Superhombre, script by Don Cameron, art by Al Plastino. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61484620
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Apr 1949 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #2004449003
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($75.00) will be charged at checkout.

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

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    48 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    1 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61521012
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Apr 1949 by DC.
    $1,699.00
    or Best Offer
    • Paper: White
    • Label #4467613001
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($50.97) will be charged at checkout.

    Make an offer

    You can buy this item by clicking "Add to cart" above and then completing checkout. Or, you may make an offer for this item. Once you make an offer, your offer is valid for 48 hours. The seller may accept your offer, decline your offer, or present you with a counter-offer. If the seller accepts your offer, you are required to purchase the item at the agreed upon price.

    More information about making an offer

    Please create an account or log in to make an offer.



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

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    48 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    1 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61447055
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Oct 1949 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4250238010
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($17.97) will be charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Two Identities of Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman tries to convince Hollis Shore that he's really Perry White. The Men Who Had to Guard Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When a dying scientist tells Clark a secret formula, the Secret Service decides they must protect him. Smokey, the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Otto Feuer. Casey the Cop humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Birth of the Leathernecks, an origin of the U.S. Marines. Superman Fights the Super-Brain, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; The Toyman builds a super computer to plot crimes for him. Stan Musial Wheaties full-page ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    31 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61273880
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Oct 1949 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Cover Detached
    • Label #0261947001
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($13.50) will be charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Two Identities of Superman, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman tries to convince Hollis Shore that he's really Perry White. The Men Who Had to Guard Superman, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; When a dying scientist tells Clark a secret formula, the Secret Service decides they must protect him. Smokey, the Fire-Preventing Bear Comes to the Rescue of Peter Porkchops public service announcement, script by Jack Schiff, art by Otto Feuer. Casey the Cop humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Birth of the Leathernecks, an origin of the U.S. Marines. Superman Fights the Super-Brain, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; The Toyman builds a super computer to plot crimes for him. Stan Musial Wheaties full-page ad. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    31 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #56541419
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Feb 1950 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Pedigree: Davis Crippen "D" Copy
    • Slab: Scuffing on front and back of case; Scuffing to inner well of case
    • Davis Crippen "D" Copy.
    • Label #2138381018

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Black Magic On Mars, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Orson accidentally gets trapped in a rocket to Mars where he meets Martian Nazis; No one on Earth believes his broadcast pleas for help, except Superman. The People Vs. Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman is arrested for the murder of Clark Kent; First extensive use of super-ventriloquism. How Football Began article. Give Your Town a Present public service announcement starring Superboy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Pioneer Days In Oregon. Shorty humor page by Henry Boltinoff. Mr. Mxyztplk, Hero, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Mxyztplk falls in love with actress Larissa Lee and decides to become a hero in order to impress her. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    33 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61447459
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Jun 1950 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #3717595022
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($7.47) will be charged at checkout.

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

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    24 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61447052
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Dec 1950 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4250238011
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.97) will be charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Al Plastino. Perry Como, I Love You, script by William Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Lois wins a contest to sing on a record with Perry Como, much to the chagrin of a crooked record company who want their star to shine instead. Little Pete humor page by Henry Boltinoff. The City Under the Sea, script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Al Plastino; Superman finds a domed city where the Queen falls in love with Clark because he's so ordinary. Varsity Vic humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Clark Kent's Twin, script by Alvin Schwartz, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Joe Poleski gets amnesia and thinks he's Clark Kent. Nature Loves a Nature-Lover public service announcement starring Buzzy, script by Jack Schiff, art by Win Mortimer. Full-page ad for Strange Adventures # 2. Cover features Perry Como. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    26 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    1 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #59048800
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Apr 1952 by DC.
    • Paper: White
    • Slab: Plastic debris between case and inner well; See item notes
    • Inner well not fully sealed, book appears unaffected and secure.
    • Label #4121700005

    Cover art by Al Plastino. The Prankster's Star Pupil starring Superman and The Prankster, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Superman--Thrill Salesman, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino. So You Want To Be a G-Man? text story. The Man Who Stole Memories starring Superman, Moose Collins, and Professor Higgins, script by Bill Woolfolk; Lois Lane suffers temporary amnesia. Full-page ad for the feature film "Superman and the Mole Men." 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    36 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #60997029
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Oct 1952 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #2049865010

    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Beast From Krypton starring Superman, Jor-El, and a snagriff (a Kryptonian dragon), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The Outwitted Outlaws western story. Henry Bergh bio (founder of ASPCA). The Girls In Superman's Life starring Superman, Lana Lang (1st app. in SUPERMAN as an adult), Mrs. Lewis Lang, Superboy (flashback), and Lens Lewis, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    33 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #58565460
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Dec 1952 by DC.
    $500.00
    or Best Offer
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4040667004
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($15.00) will be charged at checkout.

    Make an offer

    You can buy this item by clicking "Add to cart" above and then completing checkout. Or, you may make an offer for this item. Once you make an offer, your offer is valid for 48 hours. The seller may accept your offer, decline your offer, or present you with a counter-offer. If the seller accepts your offer, you are required to purchase the item at the agreed upon price.

    More information about making an offer

    Please create an account or log in to make an offer.



    Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Citadel of Doom starring Superman and Lex Luthor, script by Edmond Hamilton, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. The End of the Planet! starring Superman, script by Edmond Hamilton, art by Al Plastino; When newspaper mogul John Wilton buys the Daily Planet and immediately shuts it down, the former employees start their own paper, gathering scoops in the new jobs they have taken to pay the bills. Can Everybody Speak the Same? article by Dick Keene. The Revenge That Took Three Hundred Years starring Superman, Inspector Erskine Hawkins, and "Guy Fawkes" [Roddy Greene], script by Alvin Schwartz, art by Al Plastino. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    26 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61036076
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Oct 1953 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4358958005
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($6.00) will be charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's Other Life, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman travels back in time and creates a new life for himself as a disc jockey. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. A Doghouse For Superman, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman briefly becomes an alien's pet! Listen To the Cricket text article by Barry Havens. Lois Lane, Policewoman starring Superman, Cracker Moreau, and Silver Skene, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    27 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61447714
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Oct 1953 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Cover detached.
    • Label #3952966001
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($5.07) will be charged at checkout.

    Cover art by Win Mortimer. Superman's Other Life, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman travels back in time and creates a new life for himself as a disc jockey. Jerry Jitterbug humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. A Doghouse For Superman, script by Bill Woolfolk, art by Al Plastino; Superman briefly becomes an alien's pet! Listen To the Cricket text article by Barry Havens. Lois Lane, Policewoman starring Superman, Cracker Moreau, and Silver Skene, script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    27 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #60545235
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published May 1954 by DC.
    • Paper: Cream to off white
    • Label #0162474007

    Cover pencils by Curt Swan, inks by Stan Kaye (1st Curt Swan cover on this title). Captain Kent the Terrible, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye; Superman goes back in time to prove Clark's ancestor was not a cruel pirate, and ends up becoming a pirate himself. Shorty humor two-pager by Henry Boltinoff. Superman of Skid Row, art by Al Plastino; Clark goes undercover to smoke out a mystery on Skid Row. Peg humor page by Henry Boltinoff. One Hour of Doom starring Superman and Lex Luthor, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    22 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    1 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #59215245
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Jul 1954 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #4248575019
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($9.93) will be charged at checkout.
      Other items consigned by Poka

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

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    33 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    0 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61206158
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Nov 1954 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 93 CGC 3.5

    Paper: Off white to white

    Label #4429548002

    Starts Oct 5

    The Super-Joke on Superman! starring Superman and Wilmington Waffle, script by Bill Woolfolk, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Jimmy Olsen's Double starring Superman, The Thinker, and Baby Face (a Jimmy Olsen double), script by Bill Finger, pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Treasure Hunt In the Sky text article by Capt. John Makim. The Man Superman Feared, script by Jerry Coleman, art by Al Plastino; Superman is afraid of a harmless looking guy named Alfred Huntley. 44 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.

  • Item #61505463
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Sep 1955 by DC.

    Superman (1939 1st Series) 100 CGC 5.0

    Paper: Cream to off white

    Label #0316749022

    Starts Oct 5

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

  • Item #60749415
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Sep 1955 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white to white
    • Label #4385185021
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($8.37) will be charged at checkout.
      Other items consigned by Poka

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

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    61 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    2 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.

  • Item #61273884
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Front Cover
    Actual item pictured; not a generic image.
    Zoom Back Cover
    Published Sep 1955 by DC.
    • Paper: Off white
    • Label #1156834002
    • This is a consignment item. A 3% buyer's premium ($11.25) will be charged at checkout.

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

    If you add this item to your want list, we will email you when it becomes available.

    61 MyComicShop users have this issue on their want list.
    2 MyComicShop users have added this issue to their want list within the past six months.