Superman (1939 1st Series) comic books 1943-1945
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Item #60893022
Tags: SupermanSuperman (1939 1st Series) 29 CGC 3.0 Restored
Restored: C1
Paper: Off white
Restoration includes: small amount of glue on spine of cover, cover reinforced.
Label #4414342001
Starts Jul 6 Cover pencils by Wayne Boring. The Wizard of Wishes! starring Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]; When the Prankster is accidently hit by an automobile, the owner, a multi-millionaire, offers his fortune to anyone who can make him happy. Grandpa Peters humor two-pager by Tom McNamara [as Lefty O'Grady]. The Tycoon of Crime!, art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]. Untitled Lois Lane, Girl Reporter story; When Lois is given the assignment to write a story on a bake shop, little does she know that that bakery is a front for a lottery racket. The Weakling text story by Ivan Arlen. The Pride of the Kents!, script by Joe Samachson [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]; A formerly rich man, whose relatives still think he is loaded, decides to discover just how much his relatives think of him, and holds an unusual "Kent Family Reunion." Casey the Cop humor page by Henry Boltinoff. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #61152399
Tags: SupermanSuperman (1939 1st Series) 30 CGC 3.5 Qualified
1st app. and origin Mr. Mxyztplk
Paper: Off white to white
Centerfold missing.
Label #4427656019
Starts Jul 6 Origin and first appearance of Mr. Mxyztplk (later Mxyzptlk). Superman flies for the first time. Cover art by Jack Burnley. Superman Alias Superman, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster]; Lois Lane thinks Clark Kent is trying to trick her into believing he's Superman! Untitled Lois Lane story, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe Shuster]; Lois is taken prisoner by the Dover gang. The King's Substitute!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], art by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster]; Unhappy because his father-in-law to be considers him to be a nobody, Johnny Poly goes to Poltavia to bid on a picture of the nation's ancient monarch. Death of a Pirate text story by Eric Carter. The Mysterious Mr. Mxyztplk!, script by Jerry Siegel (signed), pencils by Joe Shuster (?) and Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster]. Handy Andy humor page by Jack Farr. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #61107700
Tags: SupermanSuperman (1939 1st Series) 35 CGC 3.0
Paper: Off white to white
Label #4417376009
Starts Jul 6 Cover pencils by Jack Burnley. Fame for Sale!, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Wilbur Wolfingham acts as a publicity agent for several well-known people, then gets actors to impersonate them and make outlandish statements that mar their character. Lois Lane story, script by Don Cameron [as Jerry], pencils by Ed Dobrotka [as Joe]. Death On a String text story by Whitney Ellsworth [as Fred Whitby]. Like Father, Like Son!, script by Bill Finger [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos; Two men are running for the job of Public Works Commissioner, but one of them, Jed Scapely, uses an underhanded technique to undermine his opponent. The Genie of the Lamp! starring Superman, script by Alvin Schwartz [as Jerry Siegel], pencils by Ira Yarbrough [as Joe Shuster], inks by George Roussos. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.
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Item #61038032
Tags: SupermanSuperman (1939 1st Series) 36 CGC 4.0
Paper: Off white
Label #4419733012
Starts Jul 6 Cover pencils by Wayne Boring, inks by Stan Kaye. Mr. Mxyzptlk's Mistake starring Superman, Mr. Mxyztplk, and Lois Lane, pencils by Ira Yarbrough, inks by George Roussos. Glory for Gloria starring Superman, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. A Tooth for a Tooth text story by Ives Carter. Lois Lane story starring Captain Rourke and Clark Kent, script by Whitney Ellsworth, art by Sam Citron. Clark Kent, Star Reporter starring Superman, Mr. Keele, Lois Lane, and Perry White, pencils by Ira Yarbrough. 52 Pages, Full Color. Cover price $0.10.