American Comics Update: The Midas Collection/Slab Happy: Superman #84, #85, #88 from 1953/54
*DC: Three slabbed issues of Superman from 1953/54 lead off our Midas Collection updates this week. #84 and #88 are CBCS graded, #85 is CGC.
PICTURED: SUPERMAN
#84 CBCS 4.0 VG £160 Unrestored. Serial number 17-33CC7DE-065. Off-white to white pages. Case perfect. In the lead story, Superman travels back in time and creates a new life for himself as a disc jockey. In the second story, Superman is captured by aliens and becomes their “super-pet.” In the cover story, Lois and Clark join the Metropolis Police Department to get an insider’s perspective. Cover by Win Mortimer, interior art by Al Plastino and Wayne Boring.
#85 CGC 4.0 VG £160 Unrestored blue label. Serial number 1495537004. Cream to off-white pages. Case perfect. In the lead story, Luthor pretends to turn good. In the second story, the Planet’s publisher temporarily turns the reins over to his prudish sister. In the cover story, a college professor develops a way to imitate Superman’s incredible powers. Cover by Win Mortimer, interior art by Wayne Boring and Al Plastino.
#88 CBCS 3.0 GD/VG £115 Unrestored. Serial number 17-33CC7DE-069. Off-white to white pages. Case perfect. In the cover story, Superman takes on the Terrible Trio – Luthor, the Toyman and the Prankster. Cover by Win Mortimer, interior art by Al Plastino and Wayne Boring.