American Silver Age DC Comics Superman #167 Newsstand Comic Book
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Let’s open the time capsule with this American Silver Age DC Comics Superman #167 — a February 1964 newsstand classic where Brainiac and Lex Luthor do the unthinkable and join forces.
This issue lands squarely in the heart of the Silver Age, when science fiction themes, bold colors, and larger-than-life villains defined Superman’s world. The 12-cent cover price, Comics Code Authority seal, and dynamic composition instantly anchor it to its era.
Printed on inexpensive pulp paper and bound with simple metal staples, the craftsmanship was never meant to last — which is exactly why surviving copies matter. The interior advertisements for coins, dinosaurs, and bodybuilding courses are period-perfect and reinforce its originality.
Condition-wise, we see honest wear: spine stress, softened corners, and gentle paper toning — all expected after six decades. Importantly, this kind of wear supports authenticity rather than detracts from it.
A word about fakes.. Silver Age Superman issues are commonly reproduced as facsimiles, but the correct ads, aging patterns, and print characteristics here argue strongly for an original copy.
I’d place authenticity around 85%, with a current auction value in the $120 to $250 range in raw mid-grade condition. Not a museum piece — but a wonderful survivor from comics’ most imaginative age. Up, up, and appraisable!
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Item Report
American Silver Age DC Comics Superman #167 Newsstand Comic Book
By:DC Comics (artists and writers uncredited on cover)
Style:Silver Age Comic Books
Origin:United States
Materials:Offset-printed pulp paper, color inks, metal staples
Age:Circa February 1964
Condition:Good to Very Good (raw copy; noticeable spine wear, corner wear, and age toning; not officially graded)
Value:If authentic: $120–$250 at auction (raw, mid-grade). If reproduction/facsimile: $10–$25.
Maker's Marks / Writing:DC Comics logo; Comics Code Authority seal; cover price 12¢; issue date Feb. 1964
Date:2025-12-17 04:12:02.398805
Description:
Original DC Comics Silver Age issue featuring Superman confronted by Brainiac and Lex Luthor, who team up against him. Illustrated color cover with classic mid-century comic typography; interior includes period advertisements typical of early-1960s newsstand comics. Staple-bound, offset-printed on pulp paper.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This appears to be an original Silver Age DC Comics Superman #167 (Feb. 1964), identifiable by the 12¢ cover price, Comics Code Authority seal, and period advertisements dated 1963–1964. The issue is desirable for the Brainiac/Lex Luthor team-up and classic cover art. Condition appears mid-grade with visible spine wear, corner blunting, and paper toning consistent with age. No evidence of professional grading is present.
Individual Images:
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Provenance:
None provided
Condition:
Good to Very Good (raw copy; noticeable spine wear, corner wear, and age toning; not officially graded)
Identification Score: 95%
Clear visual markers—including issue number, cover price, publication date, and matching interior ads—align precisely with Superman #167 from February 1964.
Authenticity Score: 85%
A word about fakes.. Silver Age comics are frequently reproduced as facsimiles, but this copy shows period-correct ads, natural paper toning, staple oxidation, and wear patterns consistent with an original 1960s newsstand comic. No modern reprint indicators are visible.
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Keywords
Superman #167, Silver Age comic, DC Comics, Brainiac, Lex Luthor, 1964, United States
The report was edited after initial Artmink draft. Original AI draft preserved in Artmink audit history.
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