CATMAN COMICS (1943-46) #1
CGC VF/NM: 9.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 06/13/2017 2:48 PM
$16,667
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PUBLISHER: Holyoke
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs; Larson copy
origin of the Deacon & Sidekick Mickey, Black Widow app; new costume
Jon Berk Collection
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origin of the Deacon & Sidekick Mickey, Black Widow app; new costume
Jon Berk Collection
DESCRIPTION
ow/white pgs; Larson copy
origin of the Deacon & Sidekick Mickey, Black Widow app; new costume
Jon Berk CollectionCreated by, among others, Dondi creator, and journeyman artist, Irwin Hasen, Catman was publisher Frank Z. Temerson's attempt to cash in on the sudden superhero boom, resulting in a colorful, bright costumed crimefighter whose origin combined elements of Tarzan, Batman, and Captain America in a unique and arresting mix that remains a cult favorite to this day. Possibly the only caped hero of the day paired with a young female sidekick (named Kitten, which, what did you expect), and the only hero team allowed to age somewhat realistically over the years, the team proved rather popular through the war years, which led to this solo book. Although only nominally the Catman's comic -- it was really a continuation of the cancelled Crash Comics with a new title and logo -- this is still a vital and rare first issue. The scarcity of the run in general, due to scattered distribution and WWII paper drives, makes this one of the toughest and most rewarding of hero titles to collect.
Despite all odds, Catman managed to run for thirty-three issues before falling into public domain, but not obscurity. This title, thanks to a small print run and spotty distribution, is now extremely rare, making it catnip (sorry) for collectors of the unusual. The WWII covers of this series, represented here, are in especially high demand, as wartime issues are enjoying a renewed popularity amongst Golden Age collectors. Note that issue #1 is the Larson copy, making it doubly attractive to investment buyers.
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
origin of the Deacon & Sidekick Mickey, Black Widow app; new costume
Jon Berk CollectionCreated by, among others, Dondi creator, and journeyman artist, Irwin Hasen, Catman was publisher Frank Z. Temerson's attempt to cash in on the sudden superhero boom, resulting in a colorful, bright costumed crimefighter whose origin combined elements of Tarzan, Batman, and Captain America in a unique and arresting mix that remains a cult favorite to this day. Possibly the only caped hero of the day paired with a young female sidekick (named Kitten, which, what did you expect), and the only hero team allowed to age somewhat realistically over the years, the team proved rather popular through the war years, which led to this solo book. Although only nominally the Catman's comic -- it was really a continuation of the cancelled Crash Comics with a new title and logo -- this is still a vital and rare first issue. The scarcity of the run in general, due to scattered distribution and WWII paper drives, makes this one of the toughest and most rewarding of hero titles to collect.
Despite all odds, Catman managed to run for thirty-three issues before falling into public domain, but not obscurity. This title, thanks to a small print run and spotty distribution, is now extremely rare, making it catnip (sorry) for collectors of the unusual. The WWII covers of this series, represented here, are in especially high demand, as wartime issues are enjoying a renewed popularity amongst Golden Age collectors. Note that issue #1 is the Larson copy, making it doubly attractive to investment buyers.
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