Silver Age Superman No.167 Comic Book (DC, Feb. 1964)
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Original Presentation Script
Ah, Dan, you've brought us a classic Silver Age gem with this "Superman number 167," published back in the February chill of 1964. What a delightful tableau on the cover! With a shrunken Superman, it's a delightful power duel featuring Brainiac and Lex Luthor, the varsity team of villainy, engaging in a titanic argument over who gets the dubious honor of dispatching our favorite Kryptonian. Sporting a quaint 12-cent cover price, it's a nostalgic nod to a time when comics were as affordable as candy bars. Its condition hums a tunes of "Good to Very Good" with visible edge wear and that cheeky little crease on the bottom right, with only a front cover visible, keeping full-grade dreams tantalizingly suspended. In essence, while it might not be gracing the Fortress of Solitude anytime soon, it definitely remains a staple for any admirer of Superman's Silver Age exploits.
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Item Report
Silver Age Superman No.167 Comic Book (DC, Feb. 1964)
By:DC Comics (cover art likely by Curt Swan and George Klein, script by Edmond Hamilton)
Style:Silver Age American Superhero Comic Book
Origin:United States
Materials:Newsprint paper, colored ink, staples
Age:Circa February 1964
Condition:Good/Very Good (visible moderate wear, crease lower right, unslabbed, front cover only shown)
Value:$50 - $150 (depending on condition; higher if graded VF or better)
Maker's Marks / Writing:'SUPERMAN' logo at top center with DC National Comics bullet at top left. Upper right: 'APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY'. Cover price: 12¢. 'FEB. NO. 167'. Cover text includes: 'There has never been a MENACE like this! Brainiac and Luthor team up to destroy SUPERMAN!' Speech bubble: 'Luthor, I should have the right to kill Superman! I made him tiny with my shrinking ray!' and 'No, Brainiac! I should have the honor. I took away his super-powers with this serum!'
Date:2025-06-29 06:44:08.273715
Description:
An original issue of 'Superman' No. 167, published by DC Comics in February 1964, featuring a cover price of 12¢. The vibrant cover art shows a shrunken Superman in a birdcage, captured by villains Brainiac and Lex Luthor, with both antagonists arguing about who should have the 'honor' of destroying Superman. The classic Silver Age DC logo appears at the top left, and the Comics Code Authority stamp is visible at the top right. Notable for the team-up of Superman's two greatest enemies.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A key Silver Age Superman comic notable for the rare Brainiac and Luthor team-up. This raw (unslabbed) copy shows moderate signs of age: minor edge wear, slight discoloration, some rounding of corners and a light crease near the bottom right edge. No obvious large tears or major blemishes are visible on the front, but full condition grading would require images of the back cover and interior pages. The value is significantly affected by condition, but this remains a desirable vintage collectible for Superman, DC, and Silver Age comic collectors. A word about fakes: Counterfeit comic books are rare for this period, but watch out for modern reprints and undisclosed restoration. So sayeth Comics Lass!
Individual Images:
Only the front cover is visible. Notable features include overall edge wear
bottom right corner crease
light yellowing typical of newsprint aging
intact staples
and no severe rips or markings visible. There is some minor soil near the upper left edge. No visible writing or price stamps. Interior pages and back cover are not shown; this limits complete grading assessment.
Provenance:
None provided.
Condition:
Good/Very Good (visible moderate wear, crease lower right, unslabbed, front cover only shown)
Identification Score: 99%
Nearly perfect identification due to clearly visible title, issue number, date, publisher's logo, cover art, and price—features characteristic of original Silver Age superhero comics.
Authenticity Score: 80%
Based on the image, this appears to be an authentic, unrestored copy of Superman #167. Color, paper aging, and period-appropriate wear are convincing. However, as a raw/ungraded book, authenticity cannot be confirmed 100% without in-hand inspection for restored pages, printing inconsistencies, or evidence of a facsimile. No obvious signs of recent reprinting or modern fake. Always consult a professional for full certainty.
Image Memory Note
Color comic book with bright 'SUPERMAN' masthead (red and yellow), DC logo at upper left, Comics Code Authority seal at upper right, cover price 12¢. Large illustration: green-skinned Brainiac (left) holding shrinking ray, bald Lex Luthor (right) holding test tube, shrunken Superman in cage (center). Cover blurbs: 'Luthor, I should have the right to kill Superman! I made him tiny with my shrinking ray!' and 'No, Brainiac! I should have the honor. I took away his super-powers with this serum!' Lower right yellow box: 'There has never been a MENACE like this! Brainiac and Luthor team up to destroy SUPERMAN!'. Issue info: 'Feb. No. 167'. Edge wear, rounded corners, lower right crease, slight soiling at upper left. No stains, rips, or writing apparent on front. No evidence of restoration visible from cover. No back or interior shown.
Keywords
Superman, Silver Age, DC Comics, comic book, Brainiac, Lex Luthor, 1960s, superhero, collectible, United States
The report was edited after initial Artmink draft. Original AI draft preserved in Artmink audit history.
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