SUPERMAN (1939-86; 2006-11) #1
PGX VG/F: 5.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Saturday, 09/26/2009 2:26 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs Extensive (P) restoration includes spn reinfrcd, tr sls, ct, bc trmmd and coupon cut out of cfld
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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ow/white pgs Extensive (P) restoration includes spn reinfrcd, tr sls, ct, bc trmmd and coupon cut out of cfld
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)As one of the top Golden Age keys, Superman #1 features an enduring Man of Steel cover image, plus a legendary origin that remains the definitive telling to most fans. (Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's updated tale adds four pages deleted from Action Comics #1.) There is also added historical importance with the book offering the first back-cover pin-up in comics history, as well as stories showcasing three of the most important supporting characters in the Superman pantheon: Ma and Pa Kent, along with Lois Lane.
Of course, Superman continues his enduring presence as a pop-culture icon. The Man from Krypton has now spent decades being regularly featured in cartoons, serials, movies, television shows, and extensive merchandising. Today, fans are anxiously awaiting Superman's next role as part of the changing DC Cinematic Universe.PGX recently graded this restored copy a 5.0. It has wonderful eye appeal and the restoration on the book is definitely of a superior caliber. The restoration includes spine reinforcement, tear seals, color touch and the back cover is trimmed. Also a coupon is cut out but it does not affect the story. It should be noted that this book clearly looks better than a 5.0 but the graders at PGX felt that the missing coupon had to be taken into account. Great Eye Appeal!
Artist Information
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)As one of the top Golden Age keys, Superman #1 features an enduring Man of Steel cover image, plus a legendary origin that remains the definitive telling to most fans. (Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's updated tale adds four pages deleted from Action Comics #1.) There is also added historical importance with the book offering the first back-cover pin-up in comics history, as well as stories showcasing three of the most important supporting characters in the Superman pantheon: Ma and Pa Kent, along with Lois Lane.
Of course, Superman continues his enduring presence as a pop-culture icon. The Man from Krypton has now spent decades being regularly featured in cartoons, serials, movies, television shows, and extensive merchandising. Today, fans are anxiously awaiting Superman's next role as part of the changing DC Cinematic Universe.PGX recently graded this restored copy a 5.0. It has wonderful eye appeal and the restoration on the book is definitely of a superior caliber. The restoration includes spine reinforcement, tear seals, color touch and the back cover is trimmed. Also a coupon is cut out but it does not affect the story. It should be noted that this book clearly looks better than a 5.0 but the graders at PGX felt that the missing coupon had to be taken into account. Great Eye Appeal!
Artist Information
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.