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SOLD ON: Friday, 03/23/2018 1:02 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs; Ext (A-5) ct, pcs added, pc re-attached, tr sls, clnd, reinf
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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crm/ow pgs; Ext (A-5) ct, pcs added, pc re-attached, tr sls, clnd, reinf
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)As one of the top Golden Age keys, Superman #1 features an enduring Man of Steel cover image, plus a legendary origin that remains the definitive telling to most fans. (Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's updated tale adds four pages deleted from Action Comics #1.) There is also added historical importance with the book offering the first back-cover pin-up in comics history, as well as stories showcasing three of the most important supporting characters in the Superman pantheon: Ma and Pa Kent, along with Lois Lane.
Of course, Superman continues his enduring presence as a pop-culture icon. The Man from Krypton has now spent decades being regularly featured in cartoons, serials, movies, television shows, and extensive merchandising. Today, fans are anxiously awaiting Superman's next role as part of the changing DC Cinematic Universe.There are a handful of comics that are considered blue-chip investments; among them are Action #1, Detective #27, Batman #1, Marvel Comics #1 and, of course, Superman #1. With Superman's runaway success in Action Comics #1, it was a no-brainer to give the Man of Steel his very own title. This cover, by Jerry Seigel, has become one of the most iconic images of Superman in his nearly 80-year history.
This copy is handsome, indeed, with stunning bright colors and white pages, an exceptionally clean copy that has undergone elegant professional restoration. This is an incredibly safe investment in any condition, this book has excellent eye appeal and is perfect for showing off, if your friends happen to join you when visiting the safety deposit box. This book will be the bedrock of a quality investment comic portfolio and is one of the "moon shots" of collecting where few dare to aspire.
Overstreet Guide 2017 FN (6.0) value = $320,000.
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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.