MORE FUN COMICS #73
CGC FN+: 6.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 08/24/2023 8:56 PM
$19,500
Sold For
52
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow pages; Ext (A) ct, pc added, tr seals, reinf (trimmed)
Origin and 1st app. Aquaman! 1st app. Green Arrow and Speedy! Siegel art
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Origin and 1st app. Aquaman! 1st app. Green Arrow and Speedy! Siegel art
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ow pages; Ext (A) ct, pc added, tr seals, reinf (trimmed)
Origin and 1st app. Aquaman! 1st app. Green Arrow and Speedy! Siegel artThis issue features the first appearance of not one, not two, but three major superheroes of the DC Universe. Both Green Arrow and his sidekick Speedy, as well as Aquaman, make their comic book debuts in More Fun #73. Inspired by Robin Hood and a movie serial hero called the Green Archer, Green Arrow was created by the team of Mort Weisinger and George Papp. The character later gained new life as a wisecracking political crusader in the 60s. Today, Arrow has his own hit television show, which has recently concluded its 8th and final season. The Aquaman franchise has also enjoyed a great deal of success due to DC's "Justice League" film and his own self-titled feature. As a result, there's no slowing in demand for this investment collectible.
A genuine classic key, with just over 60 copies noted on the census, the combination of the introduction of three important characters in DC’s history, plus The Spectre, and Dr. Fate gives this issue a ton of firepower, which always makes for a heavyweight bout at auction. This copy has undergone professional restoration to replenish its appearance and stability, and it has definitely paid off, as the book is in impressive condition, once shunned, restored comics have become accepted by collectors, as original condition copies are very hard to come by, disappearing into collections for years. A restored 7.0 copy of More Fun Comics #73 sold for $39,100 in April 2021.
Overstreet Guide 2022 FN+ (6.5) value = $31,500.
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
Origin and 1st app. Aquaman! 1st app. Green Arrow and Speedy! Siegel artThis issue features the first appearance of not one, not two, but three major superheroes of the DC Universe. Both Green Arrow and his sidekick Speedy, as well as Aquaman, make their comic book debuts in More Fun #73. Inspired by Robin Hood and a movie serial hero called the Green Archer, Green Arrow was created by the team of Mort Weisinger and George Papp. The character later gained new life as a wisecracking political crusader in the 60s. Today, Arrow has his own hit television show, which has recently concluded its 8th and final season. The Aquaman franchise has also enjoyed a great deal of success due to DC's "Justice League" film and his own self-titled feature. As a result, there's no slowing in demand for this investment collectible.
A genuine classic key, with just over 60 copies noted on the census, the combination of the introduction of three important characters in DC’s history, plus The Spectre, and Dr. Fate gives this issue a ton of firepower, which always makes for a heavyweight bout at auction. This copy has undergone professional restoration to replenish its appearance and stability, and it has definitely paid off, as the book is in impressive condition, once shunned, restored comics have become accepted by collectors, as original condition copies are very hard to come by, disappearing into collections for years. A restored 7.0 copy of More Fun Comics #73 sold for $39,100 in April 2021.
Overstreet Guide 2022 FN+ (6.5) value = $31,500.
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