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SOLD ON: Thursday, 12/07/2017 1:00 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: off white pgs
origin & 1st app. Justice Society of America; 1st Atom cvr; truly iconic cover, one of the milestones of the Golden Age
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off white pgs
origin & 1st app. Justice Society of America; 1st Atom cvr; truly iconic cover, one of the milestones of the Golden AgeFeaturing the origin and first appearance of the Justice Society of America, All Star Comics #3 is regarded as one of the most-important comics of all time. The issue ushered in the concept of superhero teams that would eventually give rise to the Justice League, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, and the Avengers. The book's classic cover by E.E. Hibbard showcases a team roster which includes the Atom, Sandman, Spectre, Flash, Hawkman, Dr. Fate, Green Lantern, and Hour Man.Never before offered to the general public, these original owner comic books are freshly graded and ready for sale to an astute collector!
As a collector, a fresh to the market Golden Age comic is always a rare and unique circumstance to enjoy. This book was originally purchased from a local general store way down below the Mason-Dixon, in a genteel South Carolina town. Tucked away for decades, this beautiful copy boasts incredibly well-preserved colors that are as bright and clean as they day they were printed. In a time where Golden Age keys are sometimes flipped quickly between collectors, you can be the second person ever to possess this copy of this famous comic.
Overstreet Guide 2017 F/VF (7.0) value = $30,900.
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Artists Information
Moldoff is best known for his early work on DC's Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and was one of Bob Kane's primary "ghost artists" on Batman. He co-created the Batman villains Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, the second Clayface, and Bat-Mite, as well as the original heroes Bat-Girl, Batwoman, and Ace the Bat-Hound.
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.
E. E. Hibbard was an American comics artist who worked for DC Comics in the 1940s. He was one of the main artists behind 'The Flash' superhero stories by Gardner Fox. He was the first artist to illustrate a 'Justice Society' story and created the recurring villains Winky, Blinky and Noddy and Thinker in the 'Flash' franchise.
Creig Flessel was one of the pioneers of comic art, starting out at the birth of the industry Flessel was a Pulp illustrator who made the transition to comics early on, his most prominent pulp work was on the Shadow, a precursor to hero comics. Flessel was responsible for many of the pre-Batman Detective covers, as well as a variety of anthology features in the title, he was also closely associated with the Golden Age Sandman, he moved on to freelance for some of the B-level publishers after his time at DC. Later in his career Flessel did a lot of ghost work for DC and also drew cartoons for Playboy, he passed away in 2008, but will always be lauded as one of the first comic artists in the history of the form.