POLICE COMICS (1941-53) #1
CGC VG-: 3.5
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SOLD ON: Thursday, 10/03/2024 11:06 PM
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1st appearance of Plastic Man, w/ origin; 1st app. Phantom Lady, Firebrand, and Human Bomb
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1st appearance of Plastic Man, w/ origin; 1st app. Phantom Lady, Firebrand, and Human Bomb
Ruben Blades Copy
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
crm/ow Pages
1st appearance of Plastic Man, w/ origin; 1st app. Phantom Lady, Firebrand, and Human Bomb
Ruben Blades Copy
Police Comics #1 is a highly collectible Golden Age classic for the vital first appearance of Plastic Man — along with Phantom Lady, although Plastic Man was the only character who thrived into the Silver Age and beyond. DC Comics would keep the pliable Plastic Man going after they bought out Quality Comics in the '50s. The company still put more effort into making the Elongated Man a big deal. Take a look at this issue's origin for Plastic Man (aka gangster "Eel" O'Brien), however, and you'll see how this colorful character became beloved as a chatty hero who'd foreshadow the success of Deadpool and Ambush Bug.
That origin reveals how Eel had his life of crime cut short by a betrayal and a bullet. After being doused with a mysterious chemical, he awakens in a monastery with a newfound ability to stretch and mold himself into any shape he chooses. And lo, the first stretchy superhero is born, influencing a variety of other similarly supple copycats. The additional first appearance of the cult sensation Phantom Lady in this historic issue only adds to the overall magnetism of this sleeper hit of the Golden Age.____________________________________________________
This rare investment-level Police Comics #1 is typical of the Ruben Blades Collection's extraordinary selection of rare books — and boasts vivid colors for the grade, along with an impressively intact left-hand side showcasing the lineup of new heroes. (That's Firebrand featured on the cover's focal point, which still looks great at over 80 years old!)
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.
crm/ow Pages
1st appearance of Plastic Man, w/ origin; 1st app. Phantom Lady, Firebrand, and Human Bomb
Ruben Blades Copy
Police Comics #1 is a highly collectible Golden Age classic for the vital first appearance of Plastic Man — along with Phantom Lady, although Plastic Man was the only character who thrived into the Silver Age and beyond. DC Comics would keep the pliable Plastic Man going after they bought out Quality Comics in the '50s. The company still put more effort into making the Elongated Man a big deal. Take a look at this issue's origin for Plastic Man (aka gangster "Eel" O'Brien), however, and you'll see how this colorful character became beloved as a chatty hero who'd foreshadow the success of Deadpool and Ambush Bug.
That origin reveals how Eel had his life of crime cut short by a betrayal and a bullet. After being doused with a mysterious chemical, he awakens in a monastery with a newfound ability to stretch and mold himself into any shape he chooses. And lo, the first stretchy superhero is born, influencing a variety of other similarly supple copycats. The additional first appearance of the cult sensation Phantom Lady in this historic issue only adds to the overall magnetism of this sleeper hit of the Golden Age.____________________________________________________
This rare investment-level Police Comics #1 is typical of the Ruben Blades Collection's extraordinary selection of rare books — and boasts vivid colors for the grade, along with an impressively intact left-hand side showcasing the lineup of new heroes. (That's Firebrand featured on the cover's focal point, which still looks great at over 80 years old!)
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.