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Cover: Curt Swan & Stan Kaye

Superboy #36

Oct 1954 · DC · 0.10 USD
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In "The Superboy Souvenirs!", Superboy faces a surprising twist when the Kents take in Lana after the apparent deaths of her parents in Africa—only for two criminals to leap to the wild conclusion that she’s secretly the teenage hero himself. With art by John Sikela and a cover by Curt Swan and Stan Kaye, this 1954 classic blends family drama and mistaken identity in a story that’s as heartfelt as it is clever.

Contains 5 stories
The Superboy Souvenirs!
10 pp · Superhero
Lana Lang
Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
Superboy's Sister!
10 pp · Superhero
SuperboyMa KentPa KentLana Lang

When the Langs are believed to have died in Africa, the Kents take in Lana Lang as their own. But their new responsibility takes a wild turn when two criminals, convinced Lana is secretly Superboy in disguise, begin targeting her—putting the young hero in a situation where his identity and her safety hang in the balance.

Untitled Humor story
1 pp · Humor
The Man Who Knew Superboy's Identity!
10 pp · Superhero
Jonathan Kent (with hair)Martha KentLana LangThe Mask (introduction)

In "The Man Who Knew Superboy's Identity!", Clark Kent faces a chilling threat when a mysterious stranger, known only as The Mask, claims to know his secret. With Jonathan and Martha Kent by his side and Lana Lang caught in the growing tension, Clark must navigate suspicion and danger while guarding the truth that could unravel his double life. The story delves into the weight of secrecy, where trust is tested and every shadow might hold a secret.

ComicBooks.com Value

Our Model is In Beta
Raw (Good) $70
CGC 8.5 · 1 in census $538*
CGC 8.0 · 3 in census $422*
CGC 7.5 · 1 in census $339*
CGC 7.0 · 1 in census $282*
CGC 6.5 none in existence
CGC 6.0 · 1 in census $204*
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CGC 5.5 · 2 in census $172*
CGC 5.0 · 2 in census $163*
CGC 4.5 · 3 in census $139*
CGC 4.0 none in existence
CGC 3.5 · 1 in census $108*
CGC 3.0 none in existence
CGC 2.5 · 1 in census $77*
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Our model’s value — refined as new sales data arrives · CGC census counts shown where available

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MINT $2.59 GD $39.99 VG $74.99 Superboy #36 (DC) Karl Kesel Tom Grummet $2.99
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Full credits

artist, inker John Sikela
cover pencils Curt Swan
cover inks Stan Kaye

Reprints

Reprinted in Adventure Comics #328 (1965), Teräsmiehen Poika #10/1965 (1965), Superman: Cover to Cover #[nn] (2006), DC Finest: Superboy: The Superdog from Krypton #[nn] (2025), Supermán #54

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