ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #7
CGC F/VF: 7.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 12/12/2016 12:11 PM
$35,509
Sold For
31
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: white pgs; (C) spine split sealed to cvr, cvr cleaned, cvr reinforced
2nd Superman cover! rare in any grade
Marc Lasry Collection
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2nd Superman cover! rare in any grade
Marc Lasry Collection
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white pgs; (C) spine split sealed to cvr, cvr cleaned, cvr reinforced
2nd Superman cover! rare in any grade
Marc Lasry CollectionAlthough Superman proved to be a smash hit from day one, DC didn't have any Man of Steel covers lined up for the character until six months after his debut, relegating him to interiors while wrapping the issues in the illustrative, punchy, pulp-style covers that had graced both New Adventure and More Fun up to that point. Action #7 boasts the second-ever appearance of Superman on a comic book cover. Joe Shuster's perfectly understated style sets the mood for the character's early appearances, his bold strength, and boisterous energy perfectly match the simplified lines and stark, evocative landscape that works in perfect unity with Jerry Siegel's punchy dialogue and rapid-fire plotting, these elements all come together to give the series an unmatched kinetic energy. behold through the years. The pulpy, bare-bones cover illustration serves to perfectly highlight the color scheme on this landmark issue. The man-handled criminal dressed in his emerald-green plaid suit, a style that typified the garish gangster of the period, and one which vibrantly juxtaposes with Superman's triumphant, red-and-blue Kryptonian togs.
The work done to conserve this comic book and keep it as true to its original state for future generations is noteworthy, as Father Time has shown little favor to the majority of early Actions. Kal-El acolytes everywhere will be clamoring to get their hands on this classic specimen of Super-ephemera, Superphilia as we like to call it, which by any name is a true gem of the Golden Age. Set your phasers to maximum bid, because this will be a fire fight!
Overstreet Guide 2016 F/VF (7.0) value = $112,500.
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.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
2nd Superman cover! rare in any grade
Marc Lasry CollectionAlthough Superman proved to be a smash hit from day one, DC didn't have any Man of Steel covers lined up for the character until six months after his debut, relegating him to interiors while wrapping the issues in the illustrative, punchy, pulp-style covers that had graced both New Adventure and More Fun up to that point. Action #7 boasts the second-ever appearance of Superman on a comic book cover. Joe Shuster's perfectly understated style sets the mood for the character's early appearances, his bold strength, and boisterous energy perfectly match the simplified lines and stark, evocative landscape that works in perfect unity with Jerry Siegel's punchy dialogue and rapid-fire plotting, these elements all come together to give the series an unmatched kinetic energy. behold through the years. The pulpy, bare-bones cover illustration serves to perfectly highlight the color scheme on this landmark issue. The man-handled criminal dressed in his emerald-green plaid suit, a style that typified the garish gangster of the period, and one which vibrantly juxtaposes with Superman's triumphant, red-and-blue Kryptonian togs.
The work done to conserve this comic book and keep it as true to its original state for future generations is noteworthy, as Father Time has shown little favor to the majority of early Actions. Kal-El acolytes everywhere will be clamoring to get their hands on this classic specimen of Super-ephemera, Superphilia as we like to call it, which by any name is a true gem of the Golden Age. Set your phasers to maximum bid, because this will be a fire fight!
Overstreet Guide 2016 F/VF (7.0) value = $112,500.
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.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE