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Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #125
Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #125
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Superboy Vol 1 #125 – Superboy’s Bald Blunders and More!
Superboy Vol 1 #125 (December 1965), by Otto Binder and Jerry Siegel with George Papp’s art, is a lively Silver Age issue with three stories. In “The Bald Boy of Steel!,” Clark Kent is dosed with Wonder Hair Tonic, but Red Kryptonite coincidentally makes Superboy bald. As Lana Lang discovers Clark’s baldness, Superboy struggles to hide it, losing his wig during patrols at a movie studio, army base, and Smallville Fair, with Lex Luthor adding chaos. In “Krypto’s Super-Movie Stunts,” Superboy mistakenly scolds Krypto, leading to Krypto becoming a Hollywood stunt dog. Krypto outshines a bullying dog star, Jowls, and teaches him a lesson. In “The Sacrifice of Kid Psycho!,” a turbaned boy, Kid Psycho, arrives in Smallville seeking Superboy. Revealing his 30th Century origin and powers from biogenic radiation, he explains his rejection by the Legion of Super-Heroes due to his powers shortening his life. Superboy travels to the future, convincing the Legion to accept Kid Psycho as a reserve member, saving him for critical missions.
Highlights
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Superboy’s comedic baldness cover-ups.
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Krypto’s Hollywood stunt heroics vs. Jowls.
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Kid Psycho’s poignant Legion reserve role.
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Red Kryptonite and Legion’s 30th Century flair.
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Smallville and Metropolis’ vibrant settings.
Value & Trends
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Current: $25–$60 (VG/FN), $120–$250 (VF) on eBay/MyComicShop, driven by Silver Age demand, Krypto, and Legion’s appeal.
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Trends: Legion’s cult status, 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 Kid Psycho or Legion 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 navigating baldness and mentorship.
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Krypto: Stunt-star canine.
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Kid Psycho: Tragic 30th Century hero.
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Lana Lang, Jonathan Kent, Martha Kent: Smallville support.
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Legion of Super-Heroes (Brainiac 5, Cosmic Boy, etc.), Lex Luthor, Jowls: Allies and foes.
Why Buy?
This issue’s humorous bald antics, Krypto’s Hollywood romp, and Kid Psycho’s heartfelt debut, with Papp’s dynamic art, make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and varied, it’s a must for Superboy and Legion fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
This issue’s humorous bald antics, Krypto’s Hollywood romp, and Kid Psycho’s heartfelt debut, with Papp’s dynamic art, make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and varied, it’s a must for Superboy and Legion fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
Price: $25 (VG) to $250 (VF+). High grades promise strong future value.
