ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #13
CGC VF: 8.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 03/24/2015 11:28 AM
$105,000
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs; very sm amt dried glue top spine
4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
Larson Copy
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4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
Larson Copy
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ow/white pgs; very sm amt dried glue top spine
4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
Larson CopyScarcely a year after his debut, the Man of Steel had become such an undeniable sensation that DC capitalized on his fame by giving him his own title, Superman. The publishers weren't pulling him from Action Comics, mind you -- in fact, they featured him on the cover with increasing frequency, no longer relying on repurposed pieces from their other anthology titles or tried-and-true pulp-style covers. Superman was clearly a keeper, it's obvious with this legendary Shuster cover, a fine example of the strong imagery that typified these early adventures of the insanely popular hero. Not only notable for the announcement of the character's upcoming solo series, this issue also boasts the debut of Superman's first real arch-nemesis, the Ultra-Humanite. Clearly inspired by villains from Saturday serials and Republic B-thrillers, the wheelchair-bound mad genius proves a cunning rival for our super-protagonist. A truly historic issue no matter which way you slice it and, as with so many of these early Action issues, extremely rare.
This sterling copy is one of the very nicest we've had the pleasure of offering, with vibrant colors that make the classic cover image fairly burn off the page. Early Superman appearances are both scarce and highly prized, and never fail to command attention.
Overstreet Guide 2014 VF (8.0) value = $37,500
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.).
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.
4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
Larson CopyScarcely a year after his debut, the Man of Steel had become such an undeniable sensation that DC capitalized on his fame by giving him his own title, Superman. The publishers weren't pulling him from Action Comics, mind you -- in fact, they featured him on the cover with increasing frequency, no longer relying on repurposed pieces from their other anthology titles or tried-and-true pulp-style covers. Superman was clearly a keeper, it's obvious with this legendary Shuster cover, a fine example of the strong imagery that typified these early adventures of the insanely popular hero. Not only notable for the announcement of the character's upcoming solo series, this issue also boasts the debut of Superman's first real arch-nemesis, the Ultra-Humanite. Clearly inspired by villains from Saturday serials and Republic B-thrillers, the wheelchair-bound mad genius proves a cunning rival for our super-protagonist. A truly historic issue no matter which way you slice it and, as with so many of these early Action issues, extremely rare.
This sterling copy is one of the very nicest we've had the pleasure of offering, with vibrant colors that make the classic cover image fairly burn off the page. Early Superman appearances are both scarce and highly prized, and never fail to command attention.
Overstreet Guide 2014 VF (8.0) value = $37,500
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.).
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.