ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #2
CGC VG-: 3.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 06/10/2019 12:54 PM
$27,000
Sold For
43
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: off white pgs; sm amt dried glue on cvr
Leo O'Mealia cvr/art; 2nd app. of Superman
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Leo O'Mealia cvr/art; 2nd app. of Superman
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off white pgs; sm amt dried glue on cvr
Leo O'Mealia cvr/art; 2nd app. of SupermanSuperman wasn't a sure thing. So uncertain were DC Comics (then National Periodicals) that the second issue in the Action series, prepared before the initial issue hit the stands, didn't even feature the Man of Steel on its cover. As a result, Action #2 is arguably even scarcer than the first, the number of copies on the CGC census are less than half that of the mighty Action #1. This comic, which was once considered a throwaway, worth only pocket change of the era, and intended to pass time for only a moment, has been preserved through the passage of many decades.
This book presents a stunning color palette that belies its VG- grade, soft pink and green tones create a moody background that places the damsel in distress' red dress at the center of the viewer's attention. Leo O'Mealia's airborne action illustration is just the sort of pulpy fare that drew new readers into the burgeoning comic book phenomenon that was sweeping the nation.
Overstreet Guide 2018 VG- (3.5) value = $18,900.
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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.
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.
Leo O'Mealia cvr/art; 2nd app. of SupermanSuperman wasn't a sure thing. So uncertain were DC Comics (then National Periodicals) that the second issue in the Action series, prepared before the initial issue hit the stands, didn't even feature the Man of Steel on its cover. As a result, Action #2 is arguably even scarcer than the first, the number of copies on the CGC census are less than half that of the mighty Action #1. This comic, which was once considered a throwaway, worth only pocket change of the era, and intended to pass time for only a moment, has been preserved through the passage of many decades.
This book presents a stunning color palette that belies its VG- grade, soft pink and green tones create a moody background that places the damsel in distress' red dress at the center of the viewer's attention. Leo O'Mealia's airborne action illustration is just the sort of pulpy fare that drew new readers into the burgeoning comic book phenomenon that was sweeping the nation.
Overstreet Guide 2018 VG- (3.5) value = $18,900.
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 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
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.
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.