Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 568:
Description
A group of eight Silver Age ‘Action Comics’ comic books published by DC National Comics, featuring Superman and often Supergirl on their covers, depicting various dramatic and action-oriented scenes. All comics are individually protected within clear plastic sleeves. Most issues are marked with a ’12¢’ cover price, with one ’80pg. GIANT’ issue priced at ’25¢’. Visible issue numbers and dates span from August No. 313 to March No. 374, indicating a publication period in the mid-to-late 1960s. Specific issues include No. 313 (August), No. 327 (May), No. 343 (November), No. 342 (July), No. 360 (April, 80pg. GIANT), No. 361 (March), No. 368 (October), and No. 374 (March). Cover captions and storylines include “From Riches to Rags!”, “The Man of Steel… Eterno”, “The Power of the Parasite!”, “They don’t need Superman anymore…”, and “Superman and Supergirl… WANTED Dead or Alive! Superman as Public Enemy No. 1”.
Condition report:
The apparent condition of the comics ranges from fair to good, exhibiting typical signs of age such as visible edge wear, creasing, and some discoloration consistent with handled, unshelved, or lightly read comic books of this era.
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