ADVENTURE COMICS (1938-83) #51
CGC NM/M: 9.8
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 06/07/2022 8:32 PM
$23,000
Sold For
23
Bids
PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: white pgs
Flessel Sandman cover
Edgar Church / Mile High Copy
Highest Graded
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Flessel Sandman cover
Edgar Church / Mile High Copy
Highest Graded
DESCRIPTION
white pgs
Flessel Sandman cover
Edgar Church / Mile High Copy
Highest GradedCreig Flessel’s excellent cover for Adventure Comics #51 shows Sandman firing his gas gun at a group of what appear to be corrupt politicians, who are obviously up to no good. It was pulpy scenarios like this one that drew readers to newsstands to plunk down a shiny dime and find out what else this seductive issue had in store. The enchanting power of Golden Age comics still holds sway over collectors of today who can’t resist the bright four-color action presented in these captivating tomes of yesteryear. This issue also features a classic Hour-Man story along with the requisite anthology potboilers that made the era so much fun.
There are just over 35 copies of this comic on the census, making this an incredibly rare treat for those looking for this book, and there will undoubtedly be some intense bidding to bring this baby home. This Mile High pedigree copy is the standalone highest graded example of Adventure Comics #51, Edgar Church copies are renowned throughout the collecting market, but this issue is exceptional even for that storied pedigree. The colors are sumptuous, the construction is rock solid, and the overall eye appeal is truly something to behold. Copies of this issue do not appear at auction often, so if you are in the market for this book, now’s your chance, don’t miss out.
Overstreet Guide 2021 NM- (9.2) value = $7,000
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 3 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
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.
Creig Flessel was one of the pioneers of comic art, starting out at the birth of the industry Flessel was a Pulp illustrator who made the transition to comics early on, his most prominent pulp work was on the Shadow, a precursor to hero comics. Flessel was responsible for many of the pre-Batman Detective covers, as well as a variety of anthology features in the title, he was also closely associated with the Golden Age Sandman, he moved on to freelance for some of the B-level publishers after his time at DC. Later in his career Flessel did a lot of ghost work for DC and also drew cartoons for Playboy, he passed away in 2008, but will always be lauded as one of the first comic artists in the history of the form.
Flessel Sandman cover
Edgar Church / Mile High Copy
Highest GradedCreig Flessel’s excellent cover for Adventure Comics #51 shows Sandman firing his gas gun at a group of what appear to be corrupt politicians, who are obviously up to no good. It was pulpy scenarios like this one that drew readers to newsstands to plunk down a shiny dime and find out what else this seductive issue had in store. The enchanting power of Golden Age comics still holds sway over collectors of today who can’t resist the bright four-color action presented in these captivating tomes of yesteryear. This issue also features a classic Hour-Man story along with the requisite anthology potboilers that made the era so much fun.
There are just over 35 copies of this comic on the census, making this an incredibly rare treat for those looking for this book, and there will undoubtedly be some intense bidding to bring this baby home. This Mile High pedigree copy is the standalone highest graded example of Adventure Comics #51, Edgar Church copies are renowned throughout the collecting market, but this issue is exceptional even for that storied pedigree. The colors are sumptuous, the construction is rock solid, and the overall eye appeal is truly something to behold. Copies of this issue do not appear at auction often, so if you are in the market for this book, now’s your chance, don’t miss out.
Overstreet Guide 2021 NM- (9.2) value = $7,000
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 3 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
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.
Creig Flessel was one of the pioneers of comic art, starting out at the birth of the industry Flessel was a Pulp illustrator who made the transition to comics early on, his most prominent pulp work was on the Shadow, a precursor to hero comics. Flessel was responsible for many of the pre-Batman Detective covers, as well as a variety of anthology features in the title, he was also closely associated with the Golden Age Sandman, he moved on to freelance for some of the B-level publishers after his time at DC. Later in his career Flessel did a lot of ghost work for DC and also drew cartoons for Playboy, he passed away in 2008, but will always be lauded as one of the first comic artists in the history of the form.