1990 DC Superboy: The Comic Book #1 Photo Cover Direct Edition - NM

Step into late 1980s live-action television lore with this original 1st Issue Direct Edition comic book of DC Comics' Superboy: The Comic Book #1! Adapted from Alexander and Ilya Salkind's hit syndicated television series, this premiere issue features a full-color photo cover starring Gerard Christopher as Superboy / Clark Kent holding Stacy Haiduk as Lana Lang in a classic hero pose. The cover prominently displays an "ALL-NEW 1ST ISSUE" burst, "AS SEEN ON T.V. AND IN SUPERMAN MAGAZINES" callout, and the iconic Superman S-shield corner box.

Published by DC Comics ($1.00 US / $1.25 CAN / UK 50p cover price), this launch issue features stories by John Moore with art by Jim Mooney and Ty Templeton. The back cover showcases a classic vintage advertisement for the Nintendo Double Player Wireless Head-To-Head System from Acclaim. An essential centerpiece entry for Superman/Superboy completionists, TV tie-in archivists, and late-80s/early-90s physical media catalogers!

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Cover & Spine Condition - NEAR MINT (NM): Original photo cover preserves brilliant gloss, rich color saturation, and sharp white margins with no writing, fading, or color-breaking tears. Spine is tight, flat, and square with minimal surface stress; corners remain sharp and intact.

• Interior & Back Cover Integrity: Interior pages remain clean, supple, and un-marred. The back cover featuring the Acclaim Nintendo Double Player advertisement retains crisp paper tone, bold text legibility, and clean edge alignment with no creasing or foxing.

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