The grandfather of super-heroes zooms into action with this 1950s-1960s Superman related comic book lot of (40). Unleashed upon the enemies of Earth in 1938, the "Man of Steel" has been fighting for "truth, justice and the American way" for an incredible eighty years now. Over this lengthy period, fans have thrilled and delighted to the many different issues and titles featuring this iconic character and his many friends, extended family and a parade of colorful villains. This bundle of better grade Silver Age issues has been kept in storage by its conservation minded original owner since he purchased them as a youth and evidence of his thoughtful care of these comic gems is expressed in a very desirable grade range of (80% FN-VF 7.0 to VF-NM 9.0, 20% GD-VG 3.0 to FN 6.0). Featured are:

(5) Action Comics with issue numbers: 240, 245, 256, 273, 283 first 12-cent issue

(8) Adventure Comics with issue numbers: 251, 253 first meeting of Superboy and Robin, 263, 264, 274, 276, 286 first Bizarro Mr. Mxyzptlk presents NM with deference to slight traces of color loss on the cover, 296

(12) Superman main series with issue numbers: 117, 122, 125, 131, 132, 138, 139, 143, 147 first Legion of Super-Villains, 148, 150, 155

(3) Giant Superman Annual (the lot highlights) with issues numbers: 1 high value issue (VF- 7.5), 3 (FN 6.0), 4 presents VF details with deference to a fairly unobtrusive 1-1/2" split at the top of the spine

(5) Superboy with issue numbers: 62, 66, 75, 76 first Super-Monkey, 91

(3) Superman's Girlfriend Lois Lane with issue numbers: 12 with Aquaman appearance, 15, 20 Supergirl cover story

(4) Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen with issue numbers: 40, 42, 48 intro and origin of "Superman Emergency Squad", 57 Olsen marries Supergirl

In case you are wondering if there's more, the answer is yes. Our fortunate consignor maintained a sizeable collection of Silver Age comic books in careful storage since the 1960s. This amazing new to the market collection is being offered by H&S in our November, 2018 and February, 2019 auctions. All major key issues will be graded by CGC and offered on an individual basis, while the balance will be offered in groups of various size, from a few issues to a large "balance of collection" lot. Please review our Americana/Comics category for both auction dates noted above to view this truly impressive collection.