Metal Men #48 & #52 (1963 DC) VF/NM Bronze Age High Grade Robot Superhero Lot

Offered for sale is a VF/NM (Very Fine to Near Mint) condition lot of Metal Men issues #48 and #52, published by DC Comics as part of the original 1963 series. These Bronze Age issues continue the adventures of Doc Magnus and his team of sentient, shape-shifting robots made from different metals — Gold, Lead, Mercury, Iron, Tin, and Platinum.

Originally launched in the Silver Age, the Metal Men gained a cult following for their unique personalities, science fiction themes, and unusual brand of humor and action. These later issues from the early 1970s reflect DC’s expanding storytelling style, combining zany concepts with more serious threats.

Lot Details:

• Title: Metal Men

• Publisher: DC Comics

• Series Start: 1963

• Issues Included: #48 (1976), #52 (1977)

• Condition: VF/NM – High-grade copies with clean covers, tight spines, sharp corners, and white pages. Bagged and boarded.

• Writers/Artists: Gerry Conway, Walt Simonson, Joe Staton, among others

• Genre: Superhero, Science Fiction, Action, DC Bronze Age

• Main Characters: Doc Magnus, Gold, Iron, Lead, Mercury, Tin, Platinum

Why Collect These Issues?

• Classic Metal Men Bronze Age issues in VF/NM condition

• Reflects DC's shift toward darker, more action-driven storytelling in the 1970s

• Features the beloved robotic team known for their chemistry-based powers and human-like quirks

• Rare high-grade issues from a cult-favorite team with Silver and Bronze Age appeal

• Ideal for collectors of robot heroes, team-based DC books, and unconventional superhero teams

Verified Fair Market Value (VFM) determined using the Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide, ensuring trusted pricing and collector-accurate grading.