AMAZING MAN COMICS #5
CGC VG-: 3.5
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SOLD ON: Monday, 03/11/2019 1:58 PM
$3,800
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PUBLISHER: Centaur
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs
Everett cvr/art; 1st app. Amazing-Man, Cat-Man, Iron Skull; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
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Everett cvr/art; 1st app. Amazing-Man, Cat-Man, Iron Skull; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
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ow/white pgs
Everett cvr/art; 1st app. Amazing-Man, Cat-Man, Iron Skull; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)Amazing-Man Comics #5 is actually the first issue of the rare book, courtesy of Golden Age publishers often retitling comic books during their runs. The classic cover features Bill Everett's depiction of a bound Amazing-Man (aka John Aman) taking on a deadly cobra with his teeth. The idea of mixing Superman with Harry Houdini was a true stroke of brilliance, as the magician/escape artist was the real-life superhero of the pre-comic's era. This comic is considered one of the most vital books for collectors of Golden Age comics in general, and particularly those who love the genius of the Centaur Publishing line--with this rare copy of the debut issue also featuring the first appearances of Miniature Man and Ritty, Cat-Man, Mighty Man, and Iron Skull..
This 3.5 copy is in respectable condition, the colors are still striking, and the only real areas bearing any damage are the spine, and back cover. Considering the rarity and niche interest in this book, there is guaranteed to be strong competition over this copy at auction. A true cult classic!
Artist Information
Bill Everett was an American comic book writer-artist best known for creating Namor the Sub-Mariner, as well as co-creating Daredevil with writer Stan Lee for Marvel Comics. Everett fell into comics almost by accident in the industry's earliest days, creating the character Amazing-Man for Centaur Publications in 1939. That same year saw Everett contributing the first Sub-Mariner story for Marvel Mystery Comics #1, the very first book from Timely Comics (which would eventually become Marvel Comics). Sub-Mariner would prove to be one of Timely's earliest hits, and Everett would continue drawing Namor's adventures until 1949. In the '50s, Everett would continue working for what was now Atlas Comics on numerous titles, occasionally reviving Sub-Mariner. With the explosion of the Marvel Age in the '60s, Everett joined Stan Lee in co-creating and drawing the first issue of Daredevil. He also found regular work contributing to Tales to Astonish and Strange Tales. The Sub-Mariner would return again in Tales to Astonish #85, continuing there (and then in his own title) with sporadic contributions from Everett. Bill Everett died suddenly at the age of 55 in 1973.
Everett cvr/art; 1st app. Amazing-Man, Cat-Man, Iron Skull; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)Amazing-Man Comics #5 is actually the first issue of the rare book, courtesy of Golden Age publishers often retitling comic books during their runs. The classic cover features Bill Everett's depiction of a bound Amazing-Man (aka John Aman) taking on a deadly cobra with his teeth. The idea of mixing Superman with Harry Houdini was a true stroke of brilliance, as the magician/escape artist was the real-life superhero of the pre-comic's era. This comic is considered one of the most vital books for collectors of Golden Age comics in general, and particularly those who love the genius of the Centaur Publishing line--with this rare copy of the debut issue also featuring the first appearances of Miniature Man and Ritty, Cat-Man, Mighty Man, and Iron Skull..
This 3.5 copy is in respectable condition, the colors are still striking, and the only real areas bearing any damage are the spine, and back cover. Considering the rarity and niche interest in this book, there is guaranteed to be strong competition over this copy at auction. A true cult classic!
Artist Information
Bill Everett was an American comic book writer-artist best known for creating Namor the Sub-Mariner, as well as co-creating Daredevil with writer Stan Lee for Marvel Comics. Everett fell into comics almost by accident in the industry's earliest days, creating the character Amazing-Man for Centaur Publications in 1939. That same year saw Everett contributing the first Sub-Mariner story for Marvel Mystery Comics #1, the very first book from Timely Comics (which would eventually become Marvel Comics). Sub-Mariner would prove to be one of Timely's earliest hits, and Everett would continue drawing Namor's adventures until 1949. In the '50s, Everett would continue working for what was now Atlas Comics on numerous titles, occasionally reviving Sub-Mariner. With the explosion of the Marvel Age in the '60s, Everett joined Stan Lee in co-creating and drawing the first issue of Daredevil. He also found regular work contributing to Tales to Astonish and Strange Tales. The Sub-Mariner would return again in Tales to Astonish #85, continuing there (and then in his own title) with sporadic contributions from Everett. Bill Everett died suddenly at the age of 55 in 1973.