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Superboy #14
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DC ⋅ 2012
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Superboy #14
 
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1st full appearance of H'el, a cloned Kryptonian - cameo in Supergirl #13 (2012)

Action Comics #262
DC ⋅ 1960
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Action Comics #262
 
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Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians derive their powers from Earth's yellow sun

Introduction of the concept that Kryptonians are as powerful as ordinary humans under their native planet's red sun

Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #217
DC ⋅ 1976
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Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes #217
 
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1st appearance of Laurel Kent, a descendant of Superman

Future State: Superman House of El #1
DC ⋅ 2021
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Future State: Superman House of El #1
 
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1st appearance of Rowan Kent, the new Superman of Earth and son of Jon Kent

1st appearance of Ronan Kent, a Blue Lantern and daughter of Jon Kent

1st appearance of the Red King

1st appearance of Brandon Kent

Future State: Immortal Wonder Woman #2
DC ⋅ 2021
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Future State: Immortal Wonder Woman #2
 
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1st appearance of Theand'r Ban-El, a Kryptonian/Tamarian hybrid relative of Superman

1st appearance of Alura-El

1st appearance of Khan-El

Action Comics #1
DC ⋅ 1938
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Action Comics #1
 
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1st appearance of Superman

1st appearance of Lois Lane

1st appearance of Zatara, Zatanna's father

1st appearance of Tex Thompson, later becomes Mr. America

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💰 Runner-Up: New High [Previous High]

8.5 sold for $6,000,000 [$1,000,000 in 2010] +500%

This Kansas City Pedigree book received a grade bump from 8.0 to 8.5 at some point between its $1,000,000 sale in 2010 and the most recent sale

The previous paid for any other 8.5 was for $3,250,000 in 2021

This 6 million dollar sale is the highest price for any comic book ever

Earth 2 #19
DC ⋅ 2014
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Earth 2 #19
 
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1st appearance of Val-Zod, a Kryptonian, not in costume

Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #29
DC ⋅ 1958
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Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen #29
 
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1st appearance of Krypto with Superman

Previous appearances are with Superboy

Superman #32
DC ⋅ 2014
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Superman #32
 
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1st appearance of Mister Oz

1st appearance of Ulysses

Superboy #49
DC ⋅ 1956
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Superboy #49
 
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Prototype of Metallo, this version was a Kryptonian robot who appeared only once as an ally to Superboy

All-Star Comics #58
DC ⋅ 1976
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All-Star Comics #58
 
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1st appearance of Power Girl, a Kryptonian cousin of Earth-2 Superman

Superman #65
DC ⋅ 1950
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Superman #65
 
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1st team appearance of Kryptonian Foes: Mala, Kizo and U-Ban

Superboy #67
DC ⋅ 1958
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Superboy #67
 
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1st appearance of Klax-Ar, a Kryptonian refugee

More Fun Comics #101
DC ⋅ 1945
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More Fun Comics #101
 
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1st appearance and origin of Superboy

Final Golden Age appearance of The Spectre

1st appearance of Jor-El, Superman's Father

Superman #122
DC ⋅ 1997
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Superman #122
 
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1st appearance of Ceritak aka Scorn, a resident of Kandor

Superman #141
DC ⋅ 1960
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Superman #141
 
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1st appearance and death of Lyla Lerrol, Kryptonian love of Superman

Origin of Superman retold

Superman returns to Krypton

Superman #157
DC ⋅ 1962
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Superman #157
 
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1st appearance of Quex-UI, Kryptonian poacher

Superman #158
DC ⋅ 1963
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Superman #158
 
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1st appearance of Than-Ol, Kryptonian scientist

Superman disguises himself as Nightwing and Jimmy Olsen as Flamebird

Superman #162
DC ⋅ 1963
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Superman #162
 
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3rd appearance of General Zod

Non-continuity story where Superman appears as two characters, one predominantly in a blue suit, the other in a red suit

Action Comics #252
DC ⋅ 1959
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Action Comics #252
 
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1st appearance of Supergirl

1st appearance of Metallo

1st appearance of Zor-El, the father of Supergirl

[December 2023 - Supergirl rumored to be introduced in Superman: Legacy]

Adventure Comics #283
DC ⋅ 1961
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Adventure Comics #283
 
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1st appearance of General Zod

First mention of the Phantom Zone

Adventure Comics #287
DC ⋅ 1961
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Adventure Comics #287
 
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1st appearance of Dev-Em, a Kryptonian punk

1st appearance of Bizarro Jimmy Olsen and Bizarro Perry White

Adventure Comics #289
DC ⋅ 1961
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Adventure Comics #289
 
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1st appearance of Jax-Ur an evil scientist

Action Comics #304
DC ⋅ 1963
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Action Comics #304
 
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1st appearance of the Black Flame (Zora Vi-Lar)

Action Comics #471
DC ⋅ 1977
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Action Comics #471
 
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1st appearance of Faora Hu-Ul, a serial killer targeting Kryptonian males

Action Comics #844
DC ⋅ 2006
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Action Comics #844
 
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1st appearance of Christopher Kent, later revealed to be Lor-Zod, the son of General Zod and Ursa

Action Comics #845
DC ⋅ 2007
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Action Comics #845
 
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1st appearance of General Zod, Non and Ursa as they are represented in the Superman movie

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