Superboy ##75
DC Comics • Superboy Vol. 1
Writer
Jerry Coleman (main story), Otto Binder
Interior Artist
John Sikela, George Papp
Cover Artist
Curt Swan (pencils) and Stan Kaye (inks)
Publication Date
Sept. 1959
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Punishment of Superboy!' where Pa Kent tries to discipline Superboy. Also includes 'A Tale of Superbaby' and a 'Super-Dog Krypto' backup story. This issue is part of the Silver Age DC run detailing Clark Kent's adolescence in Smallville.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Good (CGC 2.0)
Condition Details
Significant wear including a date stamp (JUL 2 1959) on the front cover, heavy rounding and blunting of corners, noticeable spine roll and stress lines, edge wear/chipping along the bottom and top edges, a small white circular sticker or blemish on the word 'BOY', and overall soiling and yellowing of the cover stock.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $30 - $50 | Graded (at 2.0): $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Copies in mid-grade (4.0-6.0) sell for $100-$200. In low grade (2.0-3.0), sales typically range between $35 and $60 depending on the presence of interior flaws not visible here.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of CGC/CBCS fees would likely exceed the value added for a copy in this condition (G/VG range). It is a better candidate for a raw collector copy.
Notable Features
Features an iconic and humorous Silver Age 'spanking' cover. Includes a date stamp which is a common occurrence on newsstand copies from this era. Also features Krypto the Super-Dog.
Authentication Notes
The item appears to be an authentic 1959 original. The paper aging, 10-cent cover price, and National Comics logo are consistent with the period; no signs of a modern reprint are evident.