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Cover: Nick Cardy

Action Comics #432

Feb 1974 · DC · 0.20 USD
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In "Target of the Toymen!", Superman faces a new threat wearing the infamous mask and gadgets of the Toyman—but the original Toyman has returned from retirement to settle the score. Written by Cary Bates and brought to life by Curt Swan’s crisp art, Murphy Anderson’s inks, and Jean Simek’s sharp lettering, this 1974 classic sees the Man of Steel caught in a clash of legacies, with Nick Cardy’s dynamic cover capturing the high-stakes showdown.

Contains 2 stories
Target of the Toymen!
13 pp · Superhero
SupermanToyman [Winslow Schott] (villain)Toyman [Jack Nimball] (intro, villain)

In "Target of the Toymen!", Superman faces a new menace who's adopted the Toyman's persona and tricks, but the original Toyman isn't ready to retire—returning to dismantle the imposter's act. With a mix of classic gadgets and a personal vendetta, the two Toymen clash in a battle of wits and whimsy, leaving Superman caught in the middle of a very dangerous game.

The Million-Dollar Methuselah Contract
7 pp · Superhero
The Human Target [Christopher Chance]Henderson Repp

In "The Million-Dollar Methuselah Contract," private investigator Christopher Chance takes on a dangerous disguise, posing as an aging oil tycoon targeted for assassination. When a brutal motorcycle ambush erupts on a remote road, the stunt backfires in a flash of speed and violence—exposing both the killer and Chance’s true identity in a pulse-pounding climax.

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Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Fine) $6
CGC 9.8 · 9 in census $625
CGC 9.6 · 25 in census $188
CGC 9.4 · 21 in census $109
CGC 9.2 · 5 in census $75
CGC 9.0 · 12 in census $61
CGC 8.5 · 7 in census $55*
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CGC 8.0 · 1 in census $51*
CGC 7.5 · 3 in census $45*
CGC 7.0 · 5 in census $38*
CGC 6.5 · 3 in census $34*
CGC 6.0 · 2 in census $33*
CGC 5.5 · 1 in census $26*
CGC 5.0 · 1 in census $24*
CGC 4.5 · 2 in census $22*
CGC 4.0 · 1 in census $21*
CGC 3.5 none in existence
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 none in existence
CGC 2.0 · 1 in census $20*
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Full credits

writer Cary Bates
artist Curt Swan
letterer Jean Simek
cover pencils, inks Nick Cardy

Reprints

Reprinted in Superman #11/1974 (1974), Stålmannen #8/1974 (1974), Supermann #7/1974 (1974), MV Comix #16/1974 (1974), Superman Supacomic #187 (1975), Superman Poche #4 (1976), Batman Classics #99 (1978), Läderlappen #8/1978 (1978), Lynvingen #7/1978 (1978), Collection T. V. Pocket #[9] (1980), Superman Taschenbuch #46 (1983), The Best of DC #54 (1984), The DC Universe by Len Wein #[nn] (2019), Lepakkomies #5/1978, سوبرمان [Subirman Kawmaks / Superman Comics] #533, Supermán #1025

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