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Book is a former library book and has library stickers andor markings on or inside the front or back cover andor spine and may not have a dust jacket if hardcover. Faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive the man of steel fights a neverending battle for truth, justice, and the american way. You can find out values of action issues by clicking here. This authorized replica is a love letter to the medium itself. Nicolas cages nearlypristine copy of action comics no. Buy superman comic books at newkadia and they all have a 100% moneyback guaranted.
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