ALL STAR COMICS (1940-78) #8
CGC VF/NM: 9.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 03/28/2016 12:49 PM
$415,005
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: off white pgs
1st appearance of Wonder Woman w/ origin; one of the scarcest major Golden Age keys! Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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1st appearance of Wonder Woman w/ origin; one of the scarcest major Golden Age keys! Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Highest Graded
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off white pgs
1st appearance of Wonder Woman w/ origin; one of the scarcest major Golden Age keys! Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Highest Graded
All Star Comics #8 remains one of the Golden Age's most important books as the first appearance of Wonder Woman! She just couldn't get on the cover of this classic comic. The amazing Amazon was still an instant hit with the kids who discovered her debut back on page 19. William Marston's tale of Princess Diana (illustrated by H.G. Peter) would reveal the fantastic origin of her powers after she saves a brave pilot shot down over Paradise Island. Diana then sets up her future cover debut for Sensation Comics #1 as she competes for the chance to return Capt. Steve Trevor to the USA. "In America," her mother explains, "you'll indeed be a Wonder Woman."
In fact, Diana would settle down in the U.S. as one of the comic industry's most beloved characters — predating Rosie the Riveter as the face of the women's war effort by two years. This issue remains one of the most desirable Golden Age comics, with the success of Gal Gadot's turn as the big-screen Wonder Woman leaving a new generation anxious for the character's next incarnation in the DC Extended Universe.
As for what did make the cover: Starman and Dr. Mid-Nite join the Justice Society of America. Dr. Fate still has that half-mask he started wearing in More Fun Comics #72. Also, Hooty the Owl becomes the JSA's mascot and Hawkman's pet hawk can talk.
Click here to view the interior page of Wonder Woman's first appearance!
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This isn't merely one of the most historically significant comics ever printed, it's also one of the two highest-graded copies on the planet!
This is the 1st time a 9.0 has ever gone to public auction!!!
Tied merely with 1 other copy, both containing off-white pages. The only other All Star 8 9.0 is locked deep in a private collection, the buyer has no intent to ever sell. This is one of the scarcest of major Golden Age keys, the upside potential of this issue cannot be stressed enough. With Wonder Woman making her latest film appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, due for release this March, and her own film slotted for June 2017, she's poised to inspire a whole new generation of warrior princesses.
Overstreet Guide 2015 VF/NM (9.0) value = $95,000.
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 6 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
Harry George Peter usually cited as H. G. Peter, was a newspaper illustrator and cartoonist known for his work on the Wonder Woman comic book and for Bud Fisher of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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.
1st appearance of Wonder Woman w/ origin; one of the scarcest major Golden Age keys! Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
Highest Graded
All Star Comics #8 remains one of the Golden Age's most important books as the first appearance of Wonder Woman! She just couldn't get on the cover of this classic comic. The amazing Amazon was still an instant hit with the kids who discovered her debut back on page 19. William Marston's tale of Princess Diana (illustrated by H.G. Peter) would reveal the fantastic origin of her powers after she saves a brave pilot shot down over Paradise Island. Diana then sets up her future cover debut for Sensation Comics #1 as she competes for the chance to return Capt. Steve Trevor to the USA. "In America," her mother explains, "you'll indeed be a Wonder Woman."
In fact, Diana would settle down in the U.S. as one of the comic industry's most beloved characters — predating Rosie the Riveter as the face of the women's war effort by two years. This issue remains one of the most desirable Golden Age comics, with the success of Gal Gadot's turn as the big-screen Wonder Woman leaving a new generation anxious for the character's next incarnation in the DC Extended Universe.
As for what did make the cover: Starman and Dr. Mid-Nite join the Justice Society of America. Dr. Fate still has that half-mask he started wearing in More Fun Comics #72. Also, Hooty the Owl becomes the JSA's mascot and Hawkman's pet hawk can talk.
Click here to view the interior page of Wonder Woman's first appearance!
_______________________________________________
This isn't merely one of the most historically significant comics ever printed, it's also one of the two highest-graded copies on the planet!
This is the 1st time a 9.0 has ever gone to public auction!!!
Tied merely with 1 other copy, both containing off-white pages. The only other All Star 8 9.0 is locked deep in a private collection, the buyer has no intent to ever sell. This is one of the scarcest of major Golden Age keys, the upside potential of this issue cannot be stressed enough. With Wonder Woman making her latest film appearance in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, due for release this March, and her own film slotted for June 2017, she's poised to inspire a whole new generation of warrior princesses.
Overstreet Guide 2015 VF/NM (9.0) value = $95,000.
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 6 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
Harry George Peter usually cited as H. G. Peter, was a newspaper illustrator and cartoonist known for his work on the Wonder Woman comic book and for Bud Fisher of the San Francisco Chronicle.
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.