SUPERMAN JERRY SIEGEL DESTITUTE LETTER Memorabilia
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Superman Co-Creator Jerry Siegel Signed Poison-Pen Letter Sent to Distributors to Shame Comic Book Executives
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Superman Co-Creator Jerry Siegel Signed Poison-Pen Letter Sent to Distributors to Shame Comic Book Executives
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
Superman Co-Creator Jerry Siegel Signed Poison-Pen Letter Sent to Distributors to Shame Comic Book ExecutivesThis signed letter from Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel is a troubling artifact from one of the most vicious feuds in comics history. Towards the end of 1951, Siegel began a campaign of poison-pen letters to neighbors and professional associates of National executives--remaining embittered that Siegel and artist Joe Shuster sold the rights to their character for $130 in 1938. As seen here, the intent was to shame National's top executives, and even includes their home addresses.
This rare item is similar to other lost letters sent by Siegel to companies who did business with the International News distributing empire connected with National. The letters were sent in December, with the "destitute" Siegel invoking the holiday here--declaring "Goodwill Toward Men" while writing: "Here it is, the Christmas season, when people think of the plight of the less fortunate and wish them well. There is no joy in my home. Millions for the owners of Superman. Misery for his creator."
Superman Co-Creator Jerry Siegel Signed Poison-Pen Letter Sent to Distributors to Shame Comic Book ExecutivesThis signed letter from Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel is a troubling artifact from one of the most vicious feuds in comics history. Towards the end of 1951, Siegel began a campaign of poison-pen letters to neighbors and professional associates of National executives--remaining embittered that Siegel and artist Joe Shuster sold the rights to their character for $130 in 1938. As seen here, the intent was to shame National's top executives, and even includes their home addresses.
This rare item is similar to other lost letters sent by Siegel to companies who did business with the International News distributing empire connected with National. The letters were sent in December, with the "destitute" Siegel invoking the holiday here--declaring "Goodwill Toward Men" while writing: "Here it is, the Christmas season, when people think of the plight of the less fortunate and wish them well. There is no joy in my home. Millions for the owners of Superman. Misery for his creator."