Simon, Joe - POCKET COMICS #4 Cover
VF: 8.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 06/12/2017 2:09 PM
$18,887
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PUBLISHER: Harvey
COMMENTS: Attributed to Joe Simon, though it may be Al Avison, pencils and inks; 1942; framed 16" x 17.75"
Jon Berk Collection
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Jon Berk Collection
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Attributed to Joe Simon, though it may be Al Avison, pencils and inks; 1942; framed 16" x 17.75"
Jon Berk CollectionThe reduction of this striking piece of comic art down to the size of a pocket did not do it any favors, as the detail and text became lost in translation. Fortunately, the cover illustration is full-size and is widely considered to be by the hand of Jack Kirby's long-time creative partner Joe Simon. Not exactly a cover swipe, but the design gives credence to that theory as it closely echoes one of Kirby's earliest, and most-memorable covers, one involving Captain America, and a mustachioed jerk getting punched in the puss. Nonetheless, this piece, featuring Spirit of '76 and Black Cat springing into action, easily stands on its own as a classic piece of Golden Age bravado.
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Artists Information
Joseph Henry Simon was an American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Simon created or co-created many important characters in the 1930sā1940s Golden Age of Comic Books, such as Captain America, and served as the first editor of Timely Comics, the company that would evolve into Marvel Comics.
American comic book artist known for his work on Marvel Comics, particularly his co-creation of Whizzer and also his work on Golden Age Captain America.
Jon Berk CollectionThe reduction of this striking piece of comic art down to the size of a pocket did not do it any favors, as the detail and text became lost in translation. Fortunately, the cover illustration is full-size and is widely considered to be by the hand of Jack Kirby's long-time creative partner Joe Simon. Not exactly a cover swipe, but the design gives credence to that theory as it closely echoes one of Kirby's earliest, and most-memorable covers, one involving Captain America, and a mustachioed jerk getting punched in the puss. Nonetheless, this piece, featuring Spirit of '76 and Black Cat springing into action, easily stands on its own as a classic piece of Golden Age bravado.
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
Artists Information
Joseph Henry Simon was an American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Simon created or co-created many important characters in the 1930sā1940s Golden Age of Comic Books, such as Captain America, and served as the first editor of Timely Comics, the company that would evolve into Marvel Comics.
American comic book artist known for his work on Marvel Comics, particularly his co-creation of Whizzer and also his work on Golden Age Captain America.