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Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #131
Superboy Vol. 1 (1949) Issue #131
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Superboy Vol 1 #131 – Superboy’s Impish and Canine Chaos!
Superboy Vol 1 #131 (July 1966), by Otto Binder and Jerry Siegel with George Papp’s art, is a vibrant Silver Age issue with three stories. In “Lex Luthor, Imp,” Mr. Mxyzptlk plagues Superboy, but Lex Luthor steals the imp’s powers using a machine, becoming a magical menace. Superboy tricks Mxyzptlk into saying his name backward, banishing him, but Luthor retains powers. Superboy realizes Luthor must recite his name backward in machine code, neutralizing him. In “The Fists and the Fury!,” Superboy is attacked by disembodied fists created by Red Kryptonite and drawn by a cape magnet. Heat sources disrupt the attacks, and the threat ends when the Kryptonite wears off. In “The Dog from S.C.P.A.!,” Krypto, patrolling while Superboy is on a Legion mission, witnesses Mammoth Mutt’s death by a Canine Caper Gang missile. Krypto joins the Space Canine Patrol Agents (SCPA), like Tusky Husky and Tail Terrier, defeats Top Dog’s gang, and earns SCPA membership.
Highlights
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Luthor’s imp-powered rampage and machine code trick.
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Red Kryptonite’s bizarre flying fists.
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Krypto’s SCPA debut and Mammoth Mutt’s sacrifice.
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Smallville’s mix of science and magic.
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SCPA’s quirky canine superheroes.
Value & Trends
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Current: $25–$60 (VG/FN), $120–$250 (VF) on eBay/MyComicShop, driven by Silver Age demand, Krypto, and Mxyzptlk’s appeal.
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Trends: Krypto’s fanbase, Legion ties, 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 SCPA or Mxyzptlk 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 battling imps and fists.
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Krypto: Space canine leader.
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Lex Luthor, Mr. Mxyzptlk: Magical antagonists.
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Space Canine Patrol Agents (Tusky Husky, Tail Terrier, etc.): Heroic dogs.
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Jonathan Kent, Lana Lang, Pete Ross: Smallville support.
Why Buy?
This issue’s impish Luthor, Red Kryptonite oddity, and Krypto’s SCPA adventure, with Papp’s lively art, make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and fun, it’s a must for Superboy and Krypto fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
This issue’s impish Luthor, Red Kryptonite oddity, and Krypto’s SCPA adventure, with Papp’s lively art, make it a Silver Age gem. Affordable and fun, it’s a must for Superboy and Krypto fans. Grab it before DC’s cinematic surge spikes prices!
Price: $25 (VG) to $250 (VF+). High grades promise strong future value.
