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Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #140
Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #140
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Superboy Vol 1 #140 – Superboy’s High-Stakes Gambles and Kryptonian Crisis!
Superboy Vol 1 #140 (July 1967), by Leo Dorfman with George Papp’s art, is an action-packed Silver Age issue with two stories. In “The Wizard of Odds!,” gangster and gambling mastermind Lucifer Chancel, aka The Gambler, sets up in Smallville, orchestrating high-stakes betting games based on Superboy’s heroic actions. With his gang—Blackie, Maxie, and The Professor—Chancel plots to destroy the Boy of Steel using Green Kryptonite and a Superboy Robot, but Superboy outwits their schemes, shutting down the gambling ring. In “Beware the Mad Dog of Steel!,” Superboy and Krypto discover a Kryptonian space capsule on the ocean floor containing germ vials. One vial breaks, infecting Krypto with Kryptonian rabies, which he passes to Superboy via a bite, threatening death within 24 hours. Superboy has Krypto break an antidote vial, curing them both, with Jor-El’s foresight revealed in flashbacks.
Highlights
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The Gambler’s betting empire exploiting Superboy’s feats.
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Krypto’s rabies-driven madness and dramatic cure.
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Green Kryptonite and Superboy Robot threats.
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Kryptonian capsule’s link to Jor-El’s legacy.
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Smallville’s tense yet familiar backdrop.
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 appeal.
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Trends: Krypto’s fanbase 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 artifacts or villains like The Gambler gain media focus. Comic-Con 2025 news could boost demand.
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Market: Silver Age DC’s high-sales, multi-story issues fuel collector interest.
Key Characters
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Superboy/Clark Kent: Hero thwarting gamblers and germs.
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Krypto: Infected but redeemed ally.
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The Gambler (Lucifer Chancel): Cunning gangster.
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Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent: Supportive parents.
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Jor-El: Kryptonian scientist in flashback.
Why Buy?
This issue’s gambling intrigue, Kryptonian bio-threat, and Papp’s dynamic art make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and thrilling, it’s a must for Superboy and Krypto fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
This issue’s gambling intrigue, Kryptonian bio-threat, and Papp’s dynamic art make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and thrilling, it’s a must for Superboy and Krypto fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
Price: $20 (VG) to $200 (VF+). High grades promise strong future value.
