Superman #11

Released July/Aug 1941
Story: Jerry Siegel
Artwork: Leo Nowak
Cover Art: Fred Ray

Issue number 11 features one of the most iconic covers with Superman breaking out of chains around both his arms and legs. The copy pictured below was sold ungraded, and appeared to be in about the condition most people find them in. The seller in the description mentions that he feels the comic is un-restored and he felt it would grade out in the VG range. The issue also contains a half page ad for All Flash Quarterly #1

Price: $430.00
Sold On: July 28, 2012 on eBay by Seller greatcomicsbycg

Additional Sales:
CGC 4.0 $560 April 1, 2015
CGC 4.5 $1,050 February 7, 2014
CGC 5.0 $760 June 23, 2013
CGC 5.5 $669.00 December 11, 2012

Superman #12

Released Sept/Oct 1941
Story: Jerry Siegel
Artwork: John Sikela
Cover Art: Fred Ray

This issue includes an appearance by Lex Luthor. This copy sold graded CGC 5.5 and included one piece of tape on the cover. Additionally the centerfold was re-attached with 1 piece of tape. The comic had Off-White to White Pages (OW/W).

Price: $560.00
Sold On: October 7, 2012 on eBay by SparkleCityComics

Additional Sales:
CGC 5.5 $1,224.00 OW/W Pages May 27, 2013
CGC 5.5 $824.00 CR/OW Pages October 9, 2012
CGC 5.5 $664.32 OW/W Pages September 9, 2012
CGC 4.0 $475.00 CR/OW Pages June 1, 2014

Superman #13

Released Nov/Dec 1941
Story: Jerry Siegel
Artwork: John Sikela
Cover Art: Fred Ray

There is a Lex Luthor and Jimmy Olsen appearance in Superman No 13. There is also a text story by Gardner Fox. More often than not, if you are lucky enough to find a rare vintage DC Superman comic book it’s often in very rough shape like the one pictured here. This copy had all the pages and page #1 had some pieces missing from a corner. The cover was loose from the rest of the book, but was still in tact. As you can see, even in this kind of condition, you can sell them for a decent amount of money.

Price: $160.86
Sold On: July 29, 2012 on eBay

Additional Recorded Sales:
CGC 6.5 White Pages Sold on May 26, 2013 for $937

Superman #14

Released Jan/Feb 1942
Story: Jerry Siegel
Artwork: Leo Nowak and John Sikela

This issue featured the ‘Classic Shield cover’ and had an ad for Sensation Comics #1. The distinctive black background on this one makes it hard to miss. This copy was graded CGC 5.5 and had Cream to Off-White Pages (CR/W).

Price: $1,510.00
Sold On: July 22, 2012 on eBay by SparkleCityComics

Additional Recorded Sales:
CGC 7.0 OW/W Pages Sold on May 26, 2013 for $4,494
CGC 6.5 OW Pages Sold on June 29, 2013 for $4,494
CGC 3.5 Sold on October 20, 2013 for $1,287

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Superman #15

Released Mar/Apr 1942
Story: Jerry Siegel
Artwork: Leo Nowak and John Sikela
Cover Art: Fred Ray

The “World’s Greates Adventure-Strip Character” is written on the front of this vintage issue of Superman. This copy was graded CGC 6.0 and had Cream to Off-White Pages (CR/W). The centerfold was detached, but overall it was in nice looking condition.

Price: $808.96
Sold On: July 29, 2012 on eBay by SparkleCityComics

Additional Recorded Sales:
CGC 6.0 Sold on May 26, 2013 for $899

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Superman #16

Released May/June 1942
Story: Jerry Siegel
Artwork: John Sikela and Ed Dobrotka
Cover Art: Fred Ray

This cover features Lois Lane with Clark Kent walking by a statue of Superman. It’s also the first cover Lois Lane ever appeared on. We could not find a recent sale of this Superman Comic book in the 2012 calendar year – however this ungraded copy was for sale on eBay with a Buy-It-Now (or Best-Offer) of $450.00 The seller felt the condition would be similar to a CGC G+VG Restored.

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Superman #17

Released July/Aug 1942
Story: Jerry Siegel
Artwork: John Sikela
Cover Art: Fred Ray

Hitler and Hirahito on this cover iconic Nazi Germany war-time cover. Lex Luthor appears in this issue. The 1st Fortress of Solitude called secret citadel & mountain retreat. The seller of this rare comic book pictured below stated that the book was in VF MHP condition. It was not restored, and did not have any repair work. It was in a condition you rarely find vintage Superman comic books – and sold for an amount that far exceeds most others sold within the last year. He was asking $2,900 but accepted an offer $200 less.

Additional Sales:
CGC 7.0 August 29, 2014 – $4,827
CGC 4.5 March 2, 2014 – $1,232 by SparkleCityComics
CGC 5.5 September 8, 2013 – $2,800
CGC 5.0 May 24, 2015 – $2,400
VG- Detached Cover & Tape Marks $460.00 Aug 4, 2012

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Superman #18

Released Sept/Oct 1942
Story: Jerry Siegel
Artwork: John Sikela, Ed Dobrotka and Leo Nowak
Cover Art: Fred Ray

In this issue you will find a Lex Luthor appearance and a half page ad for Wonder Woman #1. On the front cover features typical propaganda of the day with the words “War Saving Bonds and Stamps do the Job on the Japanazis!” This copy was graded CGC 4.5 and featured Off-White pages.

Price: $536.01
Sold On: September 16, 2012 on eBay by dizneyart

Additional Sales:
CGC 6.0 Sold for $760 on June 30, 2013
CGC 5.0 OW/W Sold for $819 on May 1, 2015
CGC 3.5 Sold for $612 on September 22, 2013
Spine Roll + Stains On Cover $280.50 July 28, 2012

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Superman #19

Released: Nov/Dec 1942
Story: Jerry Siegel
Artwork: John Sikela, Ed Dobrotka and Joe Shuster
Cover Art: Jack Burnley

An epic cover where Superman is lifting a car. The issue pictured below is for a detached cover and off-white pages. The seller listed the comic in good (G) condition, and would probably grade out fairly low. However, finding any authentic graded copies for sale is rare. The seller was asking $249.99, but took about $50 off.

Price: $200.00
Sold On: September 16, 2012 on eBay

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Superman #20

Released: Jan/Feb 1943
Story: Jerry Siegel
Artwork: John Sikela, Ed Dobrotka
Cover Art: Jack Burnley

The second cover in a row for artist Jack Burnley features Superman trying to catch a missile before it hits a boat of innocent people. Issue number #20 pictured below was graded CGC 4.5 and had Off-White to White Pages (OW/W). The comic features a half page ad for Boy Commandos #1.

Price: $412.50
Sold On: July 29, 2012 on eBay

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