Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane ##123
DC Comics • Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane Vol. 1
Writer
Cary Bates
Interior Artist
Werner Roth
Cover Artist
Bob Oksner
Publication Date
June 1972
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
The main story 'The Trial of Lois Lane' features Lois in a life-threatening space incident where Superman is tricked by an empty spacesuit. It also includes a 'Rose and the Thorn' backup story where they meet 'the Richest Girl in the World' and a reprint story featuring Batman, Robin, and Catwoman titled 'Nine Lives Has the Catwoman'.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Visible heavy wear including significant spine stress and multiple color-breaking creases along the spine. Noticeable rounded corners, surface soiling/staining on the top left margin, and general flattening issues. Rough edges with minor tearing along the right side and bottom left corner blunting.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $10 - $20; Graded (CGC 2.0): $35 - $50
Recent Sales
Low-grade copies (2.0-3.0) typically sell for under $20 on secondary markets. High-grade copies (9.0+) can reach over $150.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of the grading service (CGC/CBCS) would likely exceed the market value of the book in this condition. It is best kept as a reading/filler copy in a bag and board.
Notable Features
Includes a Bronze Age Catwoman appearance in the backup reprint. 52-page giant 'Bigger and Better' DC format with a 25-cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
The wear patterns, paper aging (tanning visible on edges), and specific 1970s DC 25-cent giant trade dress are consistent with an authentic 1972 copy.