FANTASTIC FOUR (1961-96; 2003-12) #48
CGC NM/M: 9.8
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 12/13/2018 12:18 PM
$26,009
Sold For
42
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PUBLISHER: Marvel
COMMENTS: white pgs; tied for highest graded!
Kirby cover/art; 1st app of the Silver Surfer and Galactus; the greatest comic story ever told; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
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Kirby cover/art; 1st app of the Silver Surfer and Galactus; the greatest comic story ever told; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
Highest Graded
DESCRIPTION
white pgs; tied for highest graded!
Kirby cover/art; 1st app of the Silver Surfer and Galactus; the greatest comic story ever told; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
Highest GradedFantastic Four #48 launched the legacies of two enduring Marvel legends, introducing the Silver Surfer as the herald of Galactus, Devourer of Worlds—who shows up at the end with his own first appearance. The result is a highly collectible classic comic that launches an arc of what fans and collectors both celebrate as "the Greatest Comics Story Ever Told." This timeless tale from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby is one of the true classic that elevated the Fantastic Four into one of the comic industry's most ambitious titles. The upcoming Marvel Studios revival of the big-screen FF is one of the most hotly anticipated projects in the history of superhero films, with little doubt that Galactus will eventually be part of the team's return to the official Marvel Movie family.Less than one percent of all copies certified by CGC have ranked NM/M and this white-paged beauty is one of the nicest we've seen. This comic has tripled in value in this condition in the past five years with no end in sight. Nothing in life is a sure thing but it seems that high-grade copies of Fantastic Four #48 are blue-chip investments. The pages are clean and the colors are bright. There are no known examples in better condition. This copy is absolutely gorgeous.
Overstreet Guide 2018 NM- (9.2) value = $3,000.
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Artists Information
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.
Joe Sinnott is an American comic book artist. Working primarily as an inker, Sinnott is best known for his long stint on Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, from 1965 to 1981, initially over the pencils of Jack Kirby. During his 60 years as a Marvel freelancer and then salaried artist working from home, Sinnott inked virtually every major title, with notable runs on The Avengers, The Defenders and Thor.
Kirby cover/art; 1st app of the Silver Surfer and Galactus; the greatest comic story ever told; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 10 (CBI)
Highest GradedFantastic Four #48 launched the legacies of two enduring Marvel legends, introducing the Silver Surfer as the herald of Galactus, Devourer of Worlds—who shows up at the end with his own first appearance. The result is a highly collectible classic comic that launches an arc of what fans and collectors both celebrate as "the Greatest Comics Story Ever Told." This timeless tale from Stan Lee and Jack Kirby is one of the true classic that elevated the Fantastic Four into one of the comic industry's most ambitious titles. The upcoming Marvel Studios revival of the big-screen FF is one of the most hotly anticipated projects in the history of superhero films, with little doubt that Galactus will eventually be part of the team's return to the official Marvel Movie family.Less than one percent of all copies certified by CGC have ranked NM/M and this white-paged beauty is one of the nicest we've seen. This comic has tripled in value in this condition in the past five years with no end in sight. Nothing in life is a sure thing but it seems that high-grade copies of Fantastic Four #48 are blue-chip investments. The pages are clean and the colors are bright. There are no known examples in better condition. This copy is absolutely gorgeous.
Overstreet Guide 2018 NM- (9.2) value = $3,000.
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 3 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
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King.
Joe Sinnott is an American comic book artist. Working primarily as an inker, Sinnott is best known for his long stint on Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four, from 1965 to 1981, initially over the pencils of Jack Kirby. During his 60 years as a Marvel freelancer and then salaried artist working from home, Sinnott inked virtually every major title, with notable runs on The Avengers, The Defenders and Thor.