DC Super-Stars #9

Title: DC Super-Stars: The Man Behind the Gun

Issue Number: #9

Publisher: DC Comics

Publication Date: November 1976

Era: Bronze Age

Series/Volume: Vol. 1

Writer: Various, including Don Cameron, Bill Finger and John Broome

Artist/Penciler: Various, including Curt Swan, Ruben Moreira, Ross Andru, Gene Colan and Frank Giacoia

Cover Artist: Ernie Chan / Vince Colletta

Format: 52-Page Giant Single Issue Comic Book

Variant/Cover: Standard 50¢ Cover

Printing: 1st Printing

Key Issue/Notable: “The Man Behind the Gun” themed anthology featuring five reprinted stories spanning superheroes, Western and science-fiction genres. Includes Superman and Lex Luthor in “The Super-Gun,” Nighthawk, and the science-fiction story “The Secret Story of Ray-Gun 64!”

UPC: 0709893166011

Comic Grade: FN+/VF- (6.5–7.5)

Page Quality: Cream to Off-White

Complete: Appears complete; cover and centerfold are attached at both staples

Condition Notes: Attractive Bronze Age copy with vibrant cover color and strong overall eye appeal. Front cover shows light to moderate spine wear with several small color-breaking stress marks, minor wear around the staples, and light edge and corner wear. There are a few small surface and handling marks, but the predominantly red and black cover remains quite sharp. Back cover has moderate age toning with light soiling and minor edge and corner wear. Interior pages show even age toning with some small handling marks. Both staples remain intact and the centerfold is securely attached.

Comic Book Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM) 9.2–9.8: An exceptionally well-preserved comic with excellent eye appeal. May have only very minor manufacturing or handling defects.

Very Fine (VF) 7.5–9.0: An attractive, well-preserved comic showing light wear. May have minor spine stress, small corner wear or other minor defects.

Fine (FN) 5.5–7.0: An above-average copy with moderate wear. May have noticeable spine stress, minor creasing, edge or corner wear, and other small defects while remaining complete and attractive.

Very Good (VG) 3.5–5.0: A well-read copy showing noticeable wear. May have creases, spine wear, small tears, discoloration or other defects but remains complete and collectible.

Good (GD) 1.8–3.0: A heavily read copy with significant wear. May have substantial creasing, tears, spine damage, staining, writing or other defects. The comic remains generally complete and readable.

Fair (FR) 1.0–1.5: A heavily worn or damaged comic. May have significant tears, staining, splits, loose or detached components, missing non-story portions or other major defects.

Poor (PR) 0.5: A severely damaged or incomplete comic with major defects that substantially affect its condition and collectibility.

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