{"product_id":"superman-1939-167-654","title":"Superman 1939 #167 - 2.5 - $6.99","description":"\u003cp\u003eLex Luthor escapes prison and discovers the existence of Brainiac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLex Luthor releases Brainiac from prison, re-programs him, and teams with him to shrink Superman.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the help of the Kandorians, Superman turns the tables on Luthor and Brainiac.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOn-sale date from Action Comics #308 and copyright registration.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrainiac and Luthor Team Up to Destroy Superman! - Per Bob Bailey, the cover idea was submitted by Cary Bates as a teenage fan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - Inside front cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Team of Luthor and Brainiac! Part I: The Deadly Duo! - Per Bob Bailey, the cover idea and plot that led to this story was submitted by Cary Bates as a teenage fan.\r\n\r\nBrainiac revealed to be a computer and not a sentient being.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - Begins with an editorial regarding the genesis of Brainiac's new origin. Also, letters of comment from Jeffrey Breeh, Kerry Krammer, E. Nelson Bridwell, Kay Bungard, and Bestor Cooper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e[The Team of Luthor and Brainiac!] Part II: The Downfall of Superman! - 1st appearance of Tharla, Lex Luthor's future wife. From Superman (DC, 1939 series) #168 (April 1964) on she will be renamed as Ardora.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 Toy Soldiers $1.25 - Sold by Josely Co.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStatement of Ownership, Management and Circulation - Date of Filing: October 1st, 1963. No circulation figures given.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - Inside back cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e - Back cover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49542496387287,"sku":"CSAS116I18226B654","price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0511\/1545\/8723\/files\/18226.jpg?v=1785940616","url":"https:\/\/strongholdcollectibles.com\/products\/superman-1939-167-654","provider":"Stronghold Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}