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Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #98 (Key- 1st App of Ultra Boy)
Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #98 (Key- 1st App of Ultra Boy)
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Superboy Vol 1 #98 – Superboy’s Smallville Showdowns!
Superboy Vol 1 #98 (July 1962), by Jerry Siegel and Robert Bernstein with George Papp’s art, is a dynamic Silver Age issue featuring two tales. In “The Super-Student of Swankhurst Academy,” conman “Silk” Pomeroy runs Swankhurst Academy to scam wealthy students’ parents for robbery intel. Superboy enrolls, uncovers the scheme with his powers, and brings Pomeroy and his accomplice to justice. In “The Boy with Ultra-Powers!,” Ultra-Boy, a super-powered alien from the 30th Century, arrives in Smallville with Marla Latham to learn Superboy’s secret identity for Legion of Super-Heroes membership. Both heroes discover each other’s costumes via x-ray vision. When Pete Ross is trapped in a bank vault, Ultra-Boy’s unique vision saves him, revealing his mission’s success. He returns to the future, bidding Superboy farewell.
Highlights
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Superboy’s detective work at Swankhurst Academy.
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Ultra-Boy’s debut and Legion membership quest.
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Pete Ross’ tense identity-secret moment.
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Smallville’s vibrant, hero-filled backdrop.
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X-ray vision costume reveals.
Value & Trends
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Current: $30–$70 (VG/FN), $150–$300 (VF) on eBay/MyComicShop, boosted by Ultra-Boy’s debut and Silver Age demand.
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Trends: Legion’s cult following and Superman (2025) film buzz could drive 10–15% price hikes in 6–12 months. High-grade copies may hit $350–$600 in 2–3 years if Legion or Ultra-Boy gain media focus. Comic-Con 2025 news could spark demand.
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Market: Silver Age DC’s high-sales, iconic runs fuel collector interest.
Key Characters
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Superboy: Smallville’s versatile hero.
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Ultra-Boy: 30th Century Legion aspirant.
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Pete Ross, Lana Lang: Loyal Smallville allies.
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Silk Pomeroy: Swankhurst’s scheming conman.
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Marla Latham, Jonathan Kent: Supporting figures.
Why Buy?
This issue’s blend of schoolyard scams, Ultra-Boy’s Legion debut, and Papp’s classic art make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and pivotal, it’s a must for Superboy and Legion fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
This issue’s blend of schoolyard scams, Ultra-Boy’s Legion debut, and Papp’s classic art make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and pivotal, it’s a must for Superboy and Legion fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
Price: $30 (VG) to $300 (VF+). High grades promise strong future value.
