ARCHIE COMICS (1942-2015) #1
CGC VF-: 7.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 06/03/2014 12:16 PM
$17,000
Sold For
18
Bids
PUBLISHER: Archie Publications
COMMENTS: ow/w pgs; Ext(P) ct, pc ad, tr seal, cl, reinf, stp rpl
Bob Montana cvr/art; 1st app. Mrs. Andrews (Winter 1942) COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
John Wise Collection
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Bob Montana cvr/art; 1st app. Mrs. Andrews (Winter 1942) COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
John Wise Collection
DESCRIPTION
ow/w pgs; Ext(P) ct, pc ad, tr seal, cl, reinf, stp rpl
Bob Montana cvr/art; 1st app. Mrs. Andrews (Winter 1942) COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
John Wise Collection
Archie Comics #1 is a vital part of pop culture, launching eight decades of Archie Andrews’ solo book. The comic is also notable as a notoriously scarce title despite debuting with an enormous print run. Top-tier Archie collectors know this classic debut is considered one of the "black holes" of the collecting community, with an Archie #1 seldom seen again once it's brought into a collection. This might even be the single most difficult major Golden Age key to obtain after Pep Comics #22 (where Archie and his pals made their first appearances). This book never fails to elicit excitement when copies surface at auction.
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This professionally restored copy is a colorful, sturdy example of the kind of ribald humor that kept America's spirits buoyed during its darkest days. It's only typical of the John Wise collection to boast some of the scarcest and most important of Golden Age keys -- this is a sterling example.
Overstreet Guide 2013 VF- (7.5) value = $40,750
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
Bob Montana cvr/art; 1st app. Mrs. Andrews (Winter 1942) COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
John Wise Collection
Archie Comics #1 is a vital part of pop culture, launching eight decades of Archie Andrews’ solo book. The comic is also notable as a notoriously scarce title despite debuting with an enormous print run. Top-tier Archie collectors know this classic debut is considered one of the "black holes" of the collecting community, with an Archie #1 seldom seen again once it's brought into a collection. This might even be the single most difficult major Golden Age key to obtain after Pep Comics #22 (where Archie and his pals made their first appearances). This book never fails to elicit excitement when copies surface at auction.
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This professionally restored copy is a colorful, sturdy example of the kind of ribald humor that kept America's spirits buoyed during its darkest days. It's only typical of the John Wise collection to boast some of the scarcest and most important of Golden Age keys -- this is a sterling example.
Overstreet Guide 2013 VF- (7.5) value = $40,750
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