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Two dc universe variants of this issue exist, the stickered version and the nonstickered version. Since ashcan comic books were handdrawn, unfinished versions of early comic books for legal purposes they were supposed to be thrown out in the ashcan. View market values for books, store your collection, and meet fellow comic fans. Cover is separated from pages and has some pencil marks. Get the best deals on superman comic books when you shop. The man of steel is the ultimate symbol of truth, justice, and hope. When it comes to rare comic books, few are as important as the origin and 1st appearance of batman.
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