Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane ##45
DC Comics • Superman's Girl Friend, Lois Lane Vol. 1
Writer
Leo Dorfman
Interior Artist
Kurt Schaffenberger
Cover Artist
Kurt Schaffenberger
Publication Date
November 1963
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the lead story 'The Superman-Lois Hit Record!' where voice mimics record a satirical album about Superman and Lois's relationship. Also includes 'Lois Lane's College Reunion!' and 'The Girl Who Refused to Marry Superman!'
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Very Good (CGC 4.0)
Condition Details
Visible UK price stamp (9d) over the right-side cover dialogue, significant edge wear on the right side, corner blunting (especially bottom right), spine stress marks, and overall color fading/tanning consistent with age. Large creases visible in the lower-right quadrant.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $15 - $30; Graded (4.0): $60 - $85
Recent Sales
Solid mid-grade copies sell for $20-$40 on auction sites; CGC 9.0+ copies can reach $200+, but this copy represents a lower-to-mid consumer grade.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS submission likely exceeds the value of the book in this condition. Best suited for a protective bag/board and raw collection.
Notable Features
Silver Age issue; UK Price Stamp (9d) variant which indicates international distribution; Early Kurt Schaffenberger art which defines the classic look of Silver Age Lois Lane.
Authentication Notes
Appears to be an authentic 1963 original. The ink absorption on the newsprint and the specific '9d' UK currency stamp are consistent with period-accurate transatlantic distribution. Staple placement appears standard for the era.