Superman #No. 167
DC Comics • Superman Vol. 1
Writer
Edmond Hamilton, Edmond Hamilton, Leo Dorfman
Interior Artist
Curt Swan
Cover Artist
Curt Swan
Publication Date
February 1964
Cover Variant
Regular
Printing
First Printing
Comic Description
Features the story 'The Team of Luthor and Brainiac'. This is a major Silver Age key as it features the first time Lex Luthor and Brainiac team up. It also provides the first updated origin for Brainiac, revealing his background as an inhabitant of the planet Colu, shifting him from a robot to a biological being.
Condition & Value
Condition Grade
Fine (CGC 6.0)
Condition Details
Visible spine stress-ticks and color-breaking creases along the spine. Minor corner blunting on the bottom right. Light surface scuffing and noticeable foxing/tanning on the top edge and right margin. Small indentation on the upper right cover surface. Staple migration is minimal but visible.
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $100 - $150; Graded (CGC 6.0): $250 - $350
Recent Sales
Recent 2023-2024 sales for mid-grade raw copies range from $90 to $160 depending on internal page quality. CGC 6.0 copies have recently realized prices between $280 and $330.
Grading Recommendation
Worth professional grading if looking to preserve or maximize resale value. A professional clean and press could potentially bump this to a 7.0/7.5 range by smoothing out non-color breaking creases, significantly increasing the value ceiling.
Notable Features
First Lex Luthor and Brainiac team-up. First Colu origin for Brainiac. Silver Age 12-cent cover price variant. Iconic Curt Swan cover art.
Authentication Notes
The coloring, paper aging (tanning), and font alignment on the 'Feb No. 167' box are consistent with 1964 DC production standards. Staple placement and cover gloss appear consistent with original Silver Age era distribution.