DC Comics – Superboy #190 (September 1972)
A vintage Bronze Age DC issue featuring Superboy in “The Mad Piper of Camp Bravo,” plus an all-new Legion of Super-Heroes backup story. This 20¢ issue from 1972 showcases classic early-’70s DC storytelling, combining youthful adventure, moral lessons, and imaginative heroics. Written by Leo Dorfman with art by Bob Brown, it’s a nostalgic piece of Superman-family history that captures the essence of the era’s charm.
The cover’s bright colors and whimsical premise — Superboy playing a pan flute to lead a group of entranced children — evoke DC’s lighter storytelling period before the darker tones of the late ’70s. Inside, the Legion of Super-Heroes tale adds an extra layer of collectibility for fans of that long-running team.
This copy presents in Good to Very Good (GD/VG) condition, with visible spine wear, light creasing, and mild page toning consistent with age. Still an excellent reader copy and a solid vintage collectible for DC enthusiasts.
Details:
- Material: Paper comic (bagged and boarded)
- Hardware: None
- Features: Issue #190; “The Mad Piper of Camp Bravo”; DC Comics, September 1972; includes Legion of Super-Heroes story
- Dimensions: Standard comic size (approx. 6.6” x 10.25”)
- Weight: 1 lb
- Condition: Good/Very Good (GD/VG); moderate cover wear, corner stress, no tears or missing pages
- HS Code: 4902.99.0000
- Country of Origin: United States