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Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #137
Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #137
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Superboy Vol 1 #137 – Superboy’s New Identity and Kryptonian Prank!
Superboy Vol 1 #137 (April 1967), by Leo Dorfman with George Papp’s art, is a charming Silver Age issue with two stories. In “Superboy’s Blind Identity!,” an earthquake fissure seemingly kills the Kent family in public view, prompting Superboy, Jonathan, and Martha to relocate to Dover as the Kendalls. Superboy adopts a blind “Charlie Kendall” persona, which proves trickier than his Clark Kent guise. He foils bank robbers and devises a plan to return to Smallville without raising suspicion, resuming his Clark Kent identity with Lana Lang and Chief Parker none the wiser. In “The Mysterious Mighty Mite!,” the Sulor family—Kryptonian-like Gerionians—prank Superboy by leaving a baby, Qor Sulor, on the Kents’ porch, pretending he ages rapidly due to Superboy’s error. Older Sulors swap in to fake aging, but Superboy uncovers the joke and pranks them back, delighting all.
Highlights
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Superboy’s challenging “blind” Charlie Kendall role.
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Clever return to Smallville’s Clark Kent life.
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Sulor family’s playful Kryptonian-style prank.
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Krypto’s cameo and Smallville’s cozy vibe.
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Dover bank heist and Gerionian humor.
Value & Trends
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Current: $20–$50 (VG/FN), $100–$200 (VF) on eBay/MyComicShop, driven by Silver Age demand and Krypto’s cameo.
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Trends: Superboy’s identity play and Superman (2025) film buzz could drive 10–15% price hikes in 6–12 months. High-grade copies may hit $250–$400 in 2–3 years if Kryptonian lore or Smallville gain media focus. Comic-Con 2025 news could boost demand.
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Market: Silver Age DC’s high-sales, lighthearted tales fuel collector interest.
Key Characters
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Superboy/Charlie Kendall: Hero juggling identities.
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Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent: Adaptive foster parents.
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Lana Lang, Chief Parker: Smallville anchors.
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Qor Sulor, Vau Sulor: Prankster Gerionians.
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Krypto: Brief but beloved ally.
Why Buy?
This issue’s inventive identity swap, whimsical Sulor prank, and Papp’s vibrant art make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and fun, it’s a must for Superboy fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
This issue’s inventive identity swap, whimsical Sulor prank, and Papp’s vibrant art make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and fun, it’s a must for Superboy fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
Price: $20 (VG) to $200 (VF+). High grades promise strong future value.
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