PEP COMICS (1940-87) #22
CBCS NM+: 9.6
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 12/10/2015 3:00 PM
$30,500
Sold For
17
Bids
PUBLISHER: MLJ
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs; Ext(P) ext ct & pcs added to cvr, pcs added to int, cvr & int. reinfoced & cleaned, spine splits sealed, tear seals, staples cleaned
1st app. of Archie, Betty, & Jughead
Highest Graded
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1st app. of Archie, Betty, & Jughead
Highest Graded
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ow/white pgs; Ext(P) ext ct & pcs added to cvr, pcs added to int, cvr & int. reinfoced & cleaned, spine splits sealed, tear seals, staples cleaned
1st app. of Archie, Betty, & Jughead
Highest GradedWhile the superhero craze was booming across newsstands, up and coming publishers were looking for ways to stand out from the pack by creating new twists on existing tropes. In the case of MLJ, pay dirt had already been struck with Wilbur, the original comic-book teen craze, leading Bob Montana to pitch his idea for an awkward, girl-crazy teen based on his own experiences and sketches from his teenage years in small-town Massachusetts. As with his predecessor, the character's first appearance was an instant hit with readers, but unlike the rather cartoonish and limited Wilbur, Archie's personality and social circle were completely relatable to contemporary American youth and proved to be not only resilient but arguably the most commercially successful comic book creation of all time after Superman. One of the scarcest of major Golden Age keys, this first appearance of Archie Andrews has attained iconic status in recent years, as collectors have cottoned to its importance, value, and scarcity.Golden Age comics in this high grade are extremely rare. And when they are one of the most important comics ever published, even more so. These days restored comics are regarded in almost the same esteem as non-restored copies as collectors have finally come to the conclusion that even a restored copy of a highly desirable comic book is better than none and this copy of Pep #22 is one of the most beautiful we have ever come across!
Overstreet Guide 2015 NM- (9.2) value = $250,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing 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.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.
1st app. of Archie, Betty, & Jughead
Highest GradedWhile the superhero craze was booming across newsstands, up and coming publishers were looking for ways to stand out from the pack by creating new twists on existing tropes. In the case of MLJ, pay dirt had already been struck with Wilbur, the original comic-book teen craze, leading Bob Montana to pitch his idea for an awkward, girl-crazy teen based on his own experiences and sketches from his teenage years in small-town Massachusetts. As with his predecessor, the character's first appearance was an instant hit with readers, but unlike the rather cartoonish and limited Wilbur, Archie's personality and social circle were completely relatable to contemporary American youth and proved to be not only resilient but arguably the most commercially successful comic book creation of all time after Superman. One of the scarcest of major Golden Age keys, this first appearance of Archie Andrews has attained iconic status in recent years, as collectors have cottoned to its importance, value, and scarcity.Golden Age comics in this high grade are extremely rare. And when they are one of the most important comics ever published, even more so. These days restored comics are regarded in almost the same esteem as non-restored copies as collectors have finally come to the conclusion that even a restored copy of a highly desirable comic book is better than none and this copy of Pep #22 is one of the most beautiful we have ever come across!
Overstreet Guide 2015 NM- (9.2) value = $250,000.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing 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.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in, for the approval to take effect.