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SOLD ON: Tuesday, 06/03/2014 12:39 PM
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Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (10/41)
John Wise Collection
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Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (10/41)
John Wise CollectionAlbert Lewis Kanter created Classic Comics in 1941 in an inspired attempt to use the popular new art form to expose comic fans to great literature. The experiment was a wild success, and the series, more popularly known as Classics Illustrated, ran for nearly four decades, and has enjoyed a recent revival, acting as a gateway (and occasional cheat sheet) for young readers encountering the great works of Western literature for the first time. This debut issue recounts the exploits of Alexandre Dumas' The Three Musketeers through the pen of artist Malcolm Kildale, and is, for many readers of a certain age, the most memorable version of that classic tale. The cover for this first edition features a thrilling scene of swashbuckling action. The bright red of D'artagnan's cape and the sharp yellows of the character panels contrast well with the pumpkin orange of the title design. As to be expected with a book targeted to younger audiences, copies of this comic often turn up in battered condition, making this incredibly high-grade copy extremely desirable. One of the crème de la crème keys of serious comic history, a delightful treat for collectors and fans of literature.
Overstreet Guide 2013 NM- (9.2) value = $8,700.
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