WONDER COMICS-1939 #2
CGC NM-: 9.2
(Stock Image)
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ow pages; Jon Berk Collection
Lou Fine's 1st cover (later swiped by Bob Kane); giant gorilla cover
Allentown Copy
Highest Graded
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ow pages; Jon Berk Collection
Lou Fine's 1st cover (later swiped by Bob Kane); giant gorilla cover
Allentown Copy
Highest Graded
DESCRIPTION
A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
ow pages; Jon Berk Collection
Lou Fine's 1st cover (later swiped by Bob Kane); giant gorilla cover
Allentown Copy
Highest Graded
This legendary comic would be even more rare if the executives at Detective Comics, Inc. had their way. The corporate brass had already filed a lawsuit over the publication of Wonder Comics #1, claiming that the book's Wonder Man was a blatant copy of Superman. Wonder Comics #2 still managed to (barely) hit the newsstands—without the presence of Wonder Man, but offering one of the comic industry's most important first appearances. The cover of this outstanding comic boasts the professional debut of artist Lou Fine, who'd quickly become recognized as one of the Golden Age's true masters. The ambitious illustrator is already at the top of his game here, with clean and confident lines vividly presenting what should be a rough and gimmicky image.
This gorgeous issue of Wonder Comics #2 easily tops the scant copies available in the CGC Census as the only one listed above 5.0 — serving as a typically exceptional book from the collection of noted comics historian Jon Berk. The rich colors are a powerful reminder of how this ill-fated comic stood out on the newsstands even as lawyers did their best to keep copies from the kids.
Overstreet Guide 2023 NM- (9.2) value = $22,000.00
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ow pages; Jon Berk Collection
Lou Fine's 1st cover (later swiped by Bob Kane); giant gorilla cover
Allentown Copy
Highest Graded
This legendary comic would be even more rare if the executives at Detective Comics, Inc. had their way. The corporate brass had already filed a lawsuit over the publication of Wonder Comics #1, claiming that the book's Wonder Man was a blatant copy of Superman. Wonder Comics #2 still managed to (barely) hit the newsstands—without the presence of Wonder Man, but offering one of the comic industry's most important first appearances. The cover of this outstanding comic boasts the professional debut of artist Lou Fine, who'd quickly become recognized as one of the Golden Age's true masters. The ambitious illustrator is already at the top of his game here, with clean and confident lines vividly presenting what should be a rough and gimmicky image.
This gorgeous issue of Wonder Comics #2 easily tops the scant copies available in the CGC Census as the only one listed above 5.0 — serving as a typically exceptional book from the collection of noted comics historian Jon Berk. The rich colors are a powerful reminder of how this ill-fated comic stood out on the newsstands even as lawyers did their best to keep copies from the kids.
Overstreet Guide 2023 NM- (9.2) value = $22,000.00
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.
