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SOLD ON: Monday, 08/13/2012 2:43 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs
1st time Batman & Superman appear together in a story (10-11/41)
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ow/white pgs
1st time Batman & Superman appear together in a story (10-11/41)This somewhat downbeat cover was intended to highlight the suffering of children overseas, and raise money to help orphans living in unbearable conditions under the black clouds of WWII. The JSA looks on with concerned but determined faces, while Green Lantern comforts a pair of young survivors. Comics have provided entertainment for millions over the decades, but the industry has proven time and again that, more than a mere distraction, comics can help people, by raising funds, boosting morale, and sending messages of hope to readers, regardless of language or location. This issue of All Star Comics, like many from the era, displays the true power and influence of these so-called, funny books. It is also important to note that this issue contains the first-ever pairing of DC’s biggest names to date, Superman and Batman.
This copy is from an original owner collection from upstate New York. The octagenarian collector bought all of his prized comics off the newsstand. Relatives of the collector were worried that he had thrown all his comics away years ago. After they recovered the comics it took five years to convince the owner to sell. He finally decided to due to health concerns. It was very important to him that the books find their way into a collection where they will be appreciated. Overstreet 2012=$1750.
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Artists Information
Moldoff is best known for his early work on DC's Hawkman and Hawkgirl, and was one of Bob Kane's primary "ghost artists" on Batman. He co-created the Batman villains Poison Ivy, Mr. Freeze, the second Clayface, and Bat-Mite, as well as the original heroes Bat-Girl, Batwoman, and Ace the Bat-Hound.
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.
E. E. Hibbard was an American comics artist who worked for DC Comics in the 1940s. He was one of the main artists behind 'The Flash' superhero stories by Gardner Fox. He was the first artist to illustrate a 'Justice Society' story and created the recurring villains Winky, Blinky and Noddy and Thinker in the 'Flash' franchise.