Summer Slam Collectibles Aug'26
Lot 736:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! This is a Silver Age comic book, Superman issue number 162, published by DC Comics (National Periodical Publications) with a cover date of July 1963. The issue features a significant Imaginary Story titled The Amazing Story of Superman-Red and Superman-Blue!, where Superman splits into two hyper-intelligent beings. The cover art, attributed to Curt Swan and George Klein, depicts the dual Supermen with their respective families, including Lois Lane and Lana Lang. The front cover displays the DC National Comics logo, a 12 cent price point, and the Comics Code Authority seal. A faint ink arrival date stamp, likely reading JUN 10 1963, is visible in the upper left corner. The back cover contains a full-page advertisement for rare coin collecting by Best Values Co. of Newark, New Jersey.
Condition report:
The comic is in raw, ungraded condition and presents in mid-grade. The front cover shows light edge wear and minor creasing at the corners, with light foxing/staining present near the bottom right edge. The spine exhibits multiple stress marks and several color-breaking creases. The back cover has a notable vertical moisture stain running along the spine edge, accompanied by general toning and foxing across the white areas of the advertisement. The staples show signs of oxidation and rust, which is particularly evident on the back cover.
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