AVENGERS, THE (1963-96; 2004) #4
CGC NM: 9.4
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
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1st Silver Age app. of Captain America; Jack Kirby cover & art; Captain America joins Avengers; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
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1st Silver Age app. of Captain America; Jack Kirby cover & art; Captain America joins Avengers; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
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1st Silver Age app. of Captain America; Jack Kirby cover & art; Captain America joins Avengers; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)Even back in 1964, comic collectors knew it was a major event when Stan Lee and Jack Kirby brought Captain America back from the 1940s with this classic issue of Avengers #4. Kirby’s amazingly iconic artwork (and a guest turn by the Sub-Mariner) only made it more obvious to early investors that this was a book for the ages. The continuing cinematic success of Captain America’s story keeps this classic issue looking like a vital investment—with the character even more popular now than during his WWII heyday!
Marvel is using their movie franchise to push their characters further and further into the public consciousness. Captain America is at the forefront of the new marketing strategy, acting as a link between all the other Marvel film franchises. Much of that template is based off of this book, Stan Lee's risky but brilliant attempt to restore the Golden Age grandeur to his new, more realistic Silver Age universe. Lee cut his teeth on Captain America during his youth as a scrappy, headstrong office boy and proudly resuscitated the character, along with creator Jack Kirby, in the 1960s. The duo went on to effectively launch the Marvel Age in all its glory and thrilled a generation of readers brought up on the Super Soldier's exploits. One of the most famous and beloved covers of the Silver Age, this copy is in incredible condition, featuring blinding whites and sparkling colors. High-grade copies of this book never fail to ignite bidding frenzies at auction, and we expect this copy to be no exception.
Overstreet Guide 2016 NM- (9.2) value = $6,800.
Artists Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.
George Roussos also known under the pseudonym George Bell, was an American comic book artist best known as one of Jack Kirby's Silver Age inkers, including on landmark early issues of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four. Over five decades, he created artwork for numerous publishers, including EC Comics, and he was a staff colorist for Marvel Comics.
1st Silver Age app. of Captain America; Jack Kirby cover & art; Captain America joins Avengers; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)Even back in 1964, comic collectors knew it was a major event when Stan Lee and Jack Kirby brought Captain America back from the 1940s with this classic issue of Avengers #4. Kirby’s amazingly iconic artwork (and a guest turn by the Sub-Mariner) only made it more obvious to early investors that this was a book for the ages. The continuing cinematic success of Captain America’s story keeps this classic issue looking like a vital investment—with the character even more popular now than during his WWII heyday!
Marvel is using their movie franchise to push their characters further and further into the public consciousness. Captain America is at the forefront of the new marketing strategy, acting as a link between all the other Marvel film franchises. Much of that template is based off of this book, Stan Lee's risky but brilliant attempt to restore the Golden Age grandeur to his new, more realistic Silver Age universe. Lee cut his teeth on Captain America during his youth as a scrappy, headstrong office boy and proudly resuscitated the character, along with creator Jack Kirby, in the 1960s. The duo went on to effectively launch the Marvel Age in all its glory and thrilled a generation of readers brought up on the Super Soldier's exploits. One of the most famous and beloved covers of the Silver Age, this copy is in incredible condition, featuring blinding whites and sparkling colors. High-grade copies of this book never fail to ignite bidding frenzies at auction, and we expect this copy to be no exception.
Overstreet Guide 2016 NM- (9.2) value = $6,800.
Artists Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.
George Roussos also known under the pseudonym George Bell, was an American comic book artist best known as one of Jack Kirby's Silver Age inkers, including on landmark early issues of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four. Over five decades, he created artwork for numerous publishers, including EC Comics, and he was a staff colorist for Marvel Comics.