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Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #123
Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #123
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Superboy Vol 1 #123 – Superboy’s Wild Adventures Across Time!
Superboy Vol 1 #123 (September 1965), by Otto Binder and Jerry Siegel with George Papp’s art, is a thrilling Silver Age issue featuring three stories. In “There is No Superboy!,” early in his career, Superboy visits the outlaw-ridden town of Gulchdale, rounding up 25 criminals, including “Hi” Jack David, Jake “Goldy” Silver, “Piledriver” Pete Jarvis, and “Ratatat” Reagan, in a single day, earning the sheriff’s respect. In “When Krypto was Sold!,” Superboy and Krypto teach a lesson to spoiled rich kid Ronnie Vayle by having Krypto, disguised as “Sport,” humble him, while foiling burglars. In “The Curse of the Superboy Mummy!,” in 3000 B.C. Egypt, magician Ahton gives his son Seth superpowers via a serum inspired by a vision of Superboy, making him a hero. A rival’s jade scarab ring, gifted to Neferti, kills Seth. In the 20th century, Clark Kent and Lana Lang uncover their tomb. The scarab’s Kryptonite-like radiation endangers Superboy, but he has Lana destroy it, averting Ahton’s misread curse.
Highlights
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Superboy’s one-day outlaw roundup in Gulchdale.
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Krypto’s clever humbling of a spoiled brat.
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Egyptian saga with Seth’s Superboy-like heroism.
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Jade scarab’s Kryptonite threat and curse twist.
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Smallville and ancient Egypt’s vivid settings.
Value & Trends
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Current: $25–$60 (VG/FN), $120–$250 (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 $300–$500 in 2–3 years if Egyptian or Kryptonite arcs 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: Hero across eras and towns.
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Krypto: Loyal, lesson-teaching ally.
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Lana Lang: Key to unraveling Egyptian curse.
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Seth, Ahton, Neferti: Tragic Egyptian figures.
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Gulchdale Outlaws (Jack David, Goldy Silver, etc.), Ronnie Vayle: Varied antagonists.
Why Buy?
This issue’s outlaw-busting, Krypto’s antics, and Egyptian curse saga, with Papp’s dynamic art, make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and diverse, it’s a must for Superboy fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
This issue’s outlaw-busting, Krypto’s antics, and Egyptian curse saga, with Papp’s dynamic art, make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and diverse, it’s a must for Superboy fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
Price: $25 (VG) to $250 (VF+). High grades promise strong future value.
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