Superman ##167
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Edmond Hamilton
Interior Artist
Curt Swan
Cover Artist
Curt Swan and George Klein
Publication Date
February 1964
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
In 'The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!', Superman's two greatest enemies join forces for the first time. They shrink Superman and imprison him in a birdcage. This is a significant Silver Age key issue as it establishes the permanent alliance between the two villains.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible color-breaking spine stress, rounded corners, minor edge wear, slight tanning of cover edges, and possible light vertical reading crease. The spine shows significant white stress lines.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $40 - $70; Graded (CGC 4.0): $120 - $160
Recent Sales
CGC 4.0 copies have recently sold in the $130 range; higher grades like 8.0 can reach $600+. Raw mid-grade copies sell for approximately $50.
Grading Recommendation
Usually not recommended for professional grading at this condition level unless for personal preservation. The cost of grading plus shipping would likely match or exceed the increase in market value for a 4.0 grade.
Notable Features
First time Lex Luthor and Brainiac team up. First appearance of Brainiac's new 'computational' look (green skin and interconnected nodes on head). Silver Age Key. 12 cent cover price.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Silver Age DC comic. Paper stock appears appropriate for 1964; ink colors show natural aging; 'National Comics' logo present in top left circle.