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SOLD ON: Friday, 12/05/2014 4:01 PM
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PUBLISHER: Fawcett
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs; small tape stn 30th pg
classic CC Beck cvr; origin &1st app of Captain Marvel Jr; Hitler app. (Fawcett mega-key) Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)
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crm/ow pgs; small tape stn 30th pg
classic CC Beck cvr; origin &1st app of Captain Marvel Jr; Hitler app. (Fawcett mega-key) Comic Book Impact rating of 9 (CBI)Anybody who is a fan of the fantastic Fawcett family of characters must have a copy of this book in their collection. The "Capt. Marvel Stops the Turbine of Death" cover is a must have in and of itself. Couple that with the very first appearance of Capt. Marvel Jr. and you have no reason but to add this to your collection this very second.
Overstreet Guide 2014 VF/NM (9.0) value = $6,625.
Artist Information
Beck was the artist most closely associated with the original Captain Marvel at Fawcett Comics, he was the main illustrator for Whiz Comics in the Golden Age while also working on Ibis the Invincible and Spy Smasher. Later in his career he specialized in Golden Age recreations, he also created the oddball Fatman and the Flying Saucer title for Milson Publications.