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Up for sale is a genuine, unrestored Silver Age key issue: DC Comics' Superman #147 from August 1961. This essential milestone features the first appearance of the adult incarnations of Lightning Lord, Saturn Queen, and Cosmic King (the Adult Legion of Super-Villains). The team itself is "referenced" as being "from the future" in their first appearance as teenagers in Action Comics #267, but Superman #147 is the confirmed first full appearance and introduction of the Adult Legion of Super-Villains. This copy is a must-have milestone for any serious DC Universe investor or Legion enthusiast.
Item Highlights
Essential Key Issue: Features the historic first appearance of Saturn Queen, Cosmic King, and Lightning Lord (the adult Legion of Super-Villains).
Iconic Cover: Presents a classic cover homage illustrated by the legendary art team of Curt Swan and Stan Kaye.
Estimated Grade: Conservatively graded in VG+ 4.5 condition, presenting beautifully for a raw, unrestored Silver Age book.
Cover Presentation: Boasts bright, vivid cover colors with excellent gloss retention and minimal surface wear, giving it strong eye appeal.
Structure & Binding: The spine remains remarkably tight and secure with all pages and cover firmly attached; only light, expected stress suitable for a mid-grade copy.
Page Quality: Interior pages are complete, clean, cream-to-tan and remain completely structurally sound with absolutely no brittleness.
Complete Issue: Includes the complete key story, "The Day the Legion of Super-Villains Discovered Superman's Real Name!", along with the classic backup stories "The Great Mento!" and "Krypto Battles Titano!"
Collector Packaging: Ships with a free brand new comic bag and board. It is then securely packed with multiple cardboard backers and sealed inside a rigid Gemini-style mailer (the gold standard for single comic shipping) to guarantee safe transit.
Whether you are expanding your Silver Age portfolio or hunting down foundational DC keys for future grading, this well-preserved copy of Superman #147 makes an exceptional addition to your collection. Please review the high-resolution listing photos carefully to evaluate the condition details, and feel free to reach out with any questions or requests for additional angles!
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