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Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #118 (Krypto Cover)
Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #118 (Krypto Cover)
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Superboy Vol 1 #118 – Superboy’s Identity Crisis and More!
Superboy Vol 1 #118 (January 1965), by Otto Binder and Jerry Siegel with George Papp’s art, is a vibrant Silver Age issue with three stories. In “The Boy Who Unmasked Superboy!,” Varn, son of Vol-Don from Kandor’s Look-Alike Squad, time-travels to test a Kryptonian Mento-Eraser. Disguised as an obnoxious youth, Varn uncovers Clark Kent’s secret identity, torments the Kents for a week, then reveals his mission to Superboy, erasing their memories with the device. In “The Greatest Gladiator in Rome!,” Superboy takes “Iron Nerves” Ned, a timid high-diver, to ancient Rome’s Colosseum to restore his courage through gladiatorial battles against Brutor, Gasparo, and Marcellus. In “The War Between Superboy and Krypto!,” the Superboy Revenge Squad, led by Nar, Olmeg, and Rava, uses Red Kryptonite to incite a deadly fight between Superboy and Krypto on a tropical island, but their loyalty thwarts the plan.
Highlights
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Varn’s identity exposure and memory wipe in Smallville.
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Ned’s courageous gladiator feats in Rome.
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Superboy and Krypto’s Red Kryptonite clash.
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Kandor’s Look-Alike Squad and Revenge Squad’s schemes.
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Time-travel and Kryptonite-driven drama.
Value & Trends
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Current: $25–$60 (VG/FN), $120–$250 (VF) on eBay/MyComicShop, fueled by Silver Age demand and Kandor/Revenge Squad roles.
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Trends: Krypto’s appeal, Kandor’s lore, and Superman (2025) film buzz could drive 10–15% price hikes in 6–12 months. High-grade copies may hit $300–$500 in 2–3 years if Krypto or time-travel gain media focus. Comic-Con 2025 news could boost demand.
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Market: Silver Age DC’s high-sales, multi-story format ensures collector interest.
Key Characters
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Superboy: Hero navigating identity and loyalty tests.
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Varn, Vol-Don: Kandorian memory testers.
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Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent: Harassed family.
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Krypto: Loyal ally in Red Kryptonite trap.
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Superboy Revenge Squad (Nar, Olmeg, Rava), “Iron Nerves” Ned: Antagonists and allies.
Why Buy?
This issue’s clever identity plot, Roman spectacle, and Krypto’s bond, with Papp’s dynamic art, make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and engaging, it’s a must for Superboy and Kandor fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
This issue’s clever identity plot, Roman spectacle, and Krypto’s bond, with Papp’s dynamic art, make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and engaging, it’s a must for Superboy and Kandor fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
Price: $25 (VG) to $250 (VF+). High grades promise strong future value.
