SUPERMAN (1939-86; 2006-11) #1
CGC F/VF: 7.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 12/12/2013 4:14 PM
$24,512
Sold For
38
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs, Mod (P) includes: ct, pcs added, tr sls, reinforced.
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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crm/ow pgs, Mod (P) includes: ct, pcs added, tr sls, reinforced.
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.Once the dust settled in the aftermath of the instant success of Action Comics 1, DC knew they had to commission a solo title for their newly-minted superstar. As Siegel and Shuster had repurposed their original, unsold comic strips into the first comic book appearance of the Man of Steel, so, DC assembled the first four Superman stories into a bright, attractive self-titled package designed to capture the wave of excitement (and cash) they d unwittingly created. The comic s debut reinforced the popularity of the new character and the explosive genre he helped to bring about. Thanks to wartime paper drives, overzealous mothers, and the vagaries of childhood readership, this issue, whose sales figures counted in the high hundreds of thousands, exists in painfully low numbers today, making it one of the rarest and most sought-after of DC hero keys.
The recent record prices garnered for Action Comics 1 have made this key an attractive option for investors and collectors looking for a piece of history without paying historic prices, and the restored holder for this book makes it especially appealing to anyone looking to get the biggest bang for their buck. Attractive restoration has preserved this comic in splendid condition, its sunny yellows and brash reds reaching through the decades to grab a new generation of fans and admirers. One of the most important comics ever published, and the cornerstone of any serious Golden Age comic portfolio, we are proud to offer this impressive piece of Americana.
Overstreet Guide 2013 F/VF (7.0) value = $215,000.
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.).
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. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
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.Once the dust settled in the aftermath of the instant success of Action Comics 1, DC knew they had to commission a solo title for their newly-minted superstar. As Siegel and Shuster had repurposed their original, unsold comic strips into the first comic book appearance of the Man of Steel, so, DC assembled the first four Superman stories into a bright, attractive self-titled package designed to capture the wave of excitement (and cash) they d unwittingly created. The comic s debut reinforced the popularity of the new character and the explosive genre he helped to bring about. Thanks to wartime paper drives, overzealous mothers, and the vagaries of childhood readership, this issue, whose sales figures counted in the high hundreds of thousands, exists in painfully low numbers today, making it one of the rarest and most sought-after of DC hero keys.
The recent record prices garnered for Action Comics 1 have made this key an attractive option for investors and collectors looking for a piece of history without paying historic prices, and the restored holder for this book makes it especially appealing to anyone looking to get the biggest bang for their buck. Attractive restoration has preserved this comic in splendid condition, its sunny yellows and brash reds reaching through the decades to grab a new generation of fans and admirers. One of the most important comics ever published, and the cornerstone of any serious Golden Age comic portfolio, we are proud to offer this impressive piece of Americana.
Overstreet Guide 2013 F/VF (7.0) value = $215,000.
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.).
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. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
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.