ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #13
CGC NM-: 9.2
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 08/08/2011 2:00 PM
$113,000
Sold For
27
Bids
PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs, Highest Graded, 1 of 1!!! (please read bidding requirements in listing description)
4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
Atlantic City Copy
Highest Graded
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4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
Atlantic City Copy
Highest Graded
DESCRIPTION
ow/white pgs, Highest Graded, 1 of 1!!! (please read bidding requirements in listing description)
4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
Atlantic City Copy
Highest GradedScarcely a year after his debut, the Man of Steel had become such an undeniable sensation that DC capitalized on his fame by giving him his own title, Superman. The publishers weren't pulling him from Action Comics, mind you -- in fact, they featured him on the cover with increasing frequency, no longer relying on repurposed pieces from their other anthology titles or tried-and-true pulp-style covers. Superman was clearly a keeper, it's obvious with this legendary Shuster cover, a fine example of the strong imagery that typified these early adventures of the insanely popular hero. Not only notable for the announcement of the character's upcoming solo series, this issue also boasts the debut of Superman's first real arch-nemesis, the Ultra-Humanite. Clearly inspired by villains from Saturday serials and Republic B-thrillers, the wheelchair-bound mad genius proves a cunning rival for our super-protagonist. A truly historic issue no matter which way you slice it and, as with so many of these early Action issues, extremely rare.
This near perfect 72 year old copy of Action Comics #13 is from the Atlantic City Collection and ranks among the rarest and most sought after jewels of the Golden Age. The colors on this book are shockingly bright. The corners are as sharp as a razor. I don't think a better copy could be found!
Throw out the guide on this one.
Overstreet Guide #41 9.2 value: $30,000
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit paid by check, money order or wire transfer.
There will be no credit cards accepted for this comic.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.).
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.
4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
Atlantic City Copy
Highest GradedScarcely a year after his debut, the Man of Steel had become such an undeniable sensation that DC capitalized on his fame by giving him his own title, Superman. The publishers weren't pulling him from Action Comics, mind you -- in fact, they featured him on the cover with increasing frequency, no longer relying on repurposed pieces from their other anthology titles or tried-and-true pulp-style covers. Superman was clearly a keeper, it's obvious with this legendary Shuster cover, a fine example of the strong imagery that typified these early adventures of the insanely popular hero. Not only notable for the announcement of the character's upcoming solo series, this issue also boasts the debut of Superman's first real arch-nemesis, the Ultra-Humanite. Clearly inspired by villains from Saturday serials and Republic B-thrillers, the wheelchair-bound mad genius proves a cunning rival for our super-protagonist. A truly historic issue no matter which way you slice it and, as with so many of these early Action issues, extremely rare.
This near perfect 72 year old copy of Action Comics #13 is from the Atlantic City Collection and ranks among the rarest and most sought after jewels of the Golden Age. The colors on this book are shockingly bright. The corners are as sharp as a razor. I don't think a better copy could be found!
Throw out the guide on this one.
Overstreet Guide #41 9.2 value: $30,000
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit paid by check, money order or wire transfer.
There will be no credit cards accepted for this comic.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.).
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.