ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #10
CGC F/VF: 7.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 12/12/2016 12:09 PM
$18,018
Sold For
18
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: white pgs; Mod(A-3): clr tch, pcs added, tr sls, cleaned, reinforced
Joe Shuster cvr/art; 3rd Superman cvr (3/39) Comic Book Impact rating of 8 (CBI)
Marc Lasry Collection
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Joe Shuster cvr/art; 3rd Superman cvr (3/39) Comic Book Impact rating of 8 (CBI)
Marc Lasry Collection
DESCRIPTION
white pgs; Mod(A-3): clr tch, pcs added, tr sls, cleaned, reinforced
Joe Shuster cvr/art; 3rd Superman cvr (3/39) Comic Book Impact rating of 8 (CBI)
Marc Lasry CollectionThe First World War was seared into the world's mass consciousness in the early twentieth century. Millions were traumatized by the unprecedented horrors and loss of life the war delivered in such a short time. This trauma explains the introversion the American public experienced concerning involvement in the new conflict brewing across Europe in the late 1930s. Comic covers such as this, in which Superman seems to be battling against war as a concept rather than against a defined enemy, were common in the pre-Pearl Harbor days. This Superman image is a far cry from the beefy, smiling patriot soon to grace WW II DC covers, and still startles with its raw emotion and power. This is yet another extremely rare early Action comic that commands top dollar on the Golden Age market.
This book bears the distinction of being only the third time Superman had ever appeared on the cover of a comic, and that alone makes this an incredibly desirable collector's item. The Joe Shuster cover art has been resurrected thanks to the professional restoration work, and new life has been breathed into this rarity. Bright reds, yellows, and oranges highlight the Man of Steel as he battles some flying baddies in airplanes, something he would be doing quite a bit in the near future. Another great treasure from the Marc Lasry collection which will be sure to turn heads.
Overstreet Guide 2016 F/VF (7.0) value = $76,500.
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
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.
Joe Shuster cvr/art; 3rd Superman cvr (3/39) Comic Book Impact rating of 8 (CBI)
Marc Lasry CollectionThe First World War was seared into the world's mass consciousness in the early twentieth century. Millions were traumatized by the unprecedented horrors and loss of life the war delivered in such a short time. This trauma explains the introversion the American public experienced concerning involvement in the new conflict brewing across Europe in the late 1930s. Comic covers such as this, in which Superman seems to be battling against war as a concept rather than against a defined enemy, were common in the pre-Pearl Harbor days. This Superman image is a far cry from the beefy, smiling patriot soon to grace WW II DC covers, and still startles with its raw emotion and power. This is yet another extremely rare early Action comic that commands top dollar on the Golden Age market.
This book bears the distinction of being only the third time Superman had ever appeared on the cover of a comic, and that alone makes this an incredibly desirable collector's item. The Joe Shuster cover art has been resurrected thanks to the professional restoration work, and new life has been breathed into this rarity. Bright reds, yellows, and oranges highlight the Man of Steel as he battles some flying baddies in airplanes, something he would be doing quite a bit in the near future. Another great treasure from the Marc Lasry collection which will be sure to turn heads.
Overstreet Guide 2016 F/VF (7.0) value = $76,500.
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
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.