ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #15
CGC FN-: 5.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 03/11/2019 1:27 PM
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Fred Guardineer submarine battle cvr; Shuster, Kane, Baily art
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Fred Guardineer submarine battle cvr; Shuster, Kane, Baily art
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Fred Guardineer submarine battle cvr; Shuster, Kane, Baily artEarly Superman Action covers are scarce -- very scarce. They're also very popular with Golden Age collectors, which means the copies that do make it to market are snapped up almost instantly. This dynamic cover is a great example as to why Superman was so big then, and why GA Supes are so popular now, as the Man of Steel performs the impossible in a realistic-yet-fantastic setting, and brings truth and justice to the downtrodden in his own inimitable fashion. The fifth-ever Superman cover, and a beaut.
Interior bc full page ad for 1939 New York World's Fair ComicsThis FN- copy is solid, despite some mild discoloration the central image is damage free, and the colors still pop, highlighting the impressive Guardineer underwater scene on this hard-to-find GA book.
Overstreet Guide 2018 FN- (5.5) value = $7,425.
Artists 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.
A celebrity comic artist of the Golden Age, co-created Batman and Robin with Bill Finger, as his brainchild became more in demand he hired an army of ghost artists to illustrate the dearth of Batman features on the market, but all were credited to Kane. His other achievements include the creation of Catwoman, Two-Face and cartoon character Courageous Cat. Kane was the object of some controversy for taking credit for the art and inspiration of others, but he was also undoubtedly an important figure in the history of comics. He published an updated version of his autobiography "Batman and Me: The Saga Continues" shortly before his death in 1998. He got his start at the Eisner/Iger studio and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.
Fred Guardineer submarine battle cvr; Shuster, Kane, Baily artEarly Superman Action covers are scarce -- very scarce. They're also very popular with Golden Age collectors, which means the copies that do make it to market are snapped up almost instantly. This dynamic cover is a great example as to why Superman was so big then, and why GA Supes are so popular now, as the Man of Steel performs the impossible in a realistic-yet-fantastic setting, and brings truth and justice to the downtrodden in his own inimitable fashion. The fifth-ever Superman cover, and a beaut.
Interior bc full page ad for 1939 New York World's Fair ComicsThis FN- copy is solid, despite some mild discoloration the central image is damage free, and the colors still pop, highlighting the impressive Guardineer underwater scene on this hard-to-find GA book.
Overstreet Guide 2018 FN- (5.5) value = $7,425.
Artists 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.
A celebrity comic artist of the Golden Age, co-created Batman and Robin with Bill Finger, as his brainchild became more in demand he hired an army of ghost artists to illustrate the dearth of Batman features on the market, but all were credited to Kane. His other achievements include the creation of Catwoman, Two-Face and cartoon character Courageous Cat. Kane was the object of some controversy for taking credit for the art and inspiration of others, but he was also undoubtedly an important figure in the history of comics. He published an updated version of his autobiography "Batman and Me: The Saga Continues" shortly before his death in 1998. He got his start at the Eisner/Iger studio and was inducted into the Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame.
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.