RED RAVEN #1
CGC FN: 6.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 06/15/2017 2:12 PM
$10,500
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15
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PUBLISHER: Timely
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs; Larson copy
Jack Kirby cvr/art; 1st appearance of Red Raven w/ origin; retconned story features 1st app. of The Eternals (w/ Makkari as Mercury)
Jon Berk Collection
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Jack Kirby cvr/art; 1st appearance of Red Raven w/ origin; retconned story features 1st app. of The Eternals (w/ Makkari as Mercury)
Jon Berk Collection
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ow/white pgs; Larson copy
Jack Kirby cvr/art; 1st appearance of Red Raven w/ origin; retconned story features 1st app. of The Eternals (w/ Makkari as Mercury)
Jon Berk Collection
Red Raven Comics #1 has spent decades becoming increasingly more important as a comics cornerstone. The book was always a vital collectible as Jack Kirby's earliest known work for Timely Comics, starting with that outstanding cover from Kirby, Joe Simon and Howard Ferguson. The comic itself is just the fourth title from Timely, and only the 17th comic ever published by the future Marvel Comics. (This would technically be the only copy of Red Raven, with Issue #2 being released as Human Torch Comics, ditching Red Raven while the flaming android took on double-duties between Marvel Mystery Comics and his own title.)
But there's more! In addition to revealing "The Origin of the Red Raven" and "The Origin of the Human Top," Red Raven #1 has Jack Kirby continuing his Timely debut with his pencils for "Mercury In the 20th Century." This story predates Wonder Woman as the tale of a Greek god sent to Earth to stop Pluto, who's causing havoc as the warmongering dictator of Prussland. As a tribute to Eternals creator Kirby, it was later revealed in Marvel Universe #7 that the hero and villain in this story were, respectively, the Eternal speedster Makkari and the Deviant shapeshifter Kro, making this the earliest-recorded appearance (so far) of the Eternals!
Things turned out okay for the Red Raven, as well. This comic was likely an experiment in the wake of publishing Marvel Comics #1, with Timely quickly choosing to exploit the popularity of the Human Torch. Red Raven (as a boy raised by a race of Bird People who gave him mechanical wings) would return to Marvel as a sympathetic antagonist in 1968's X-Men #44, and maintain a steady presence into the 21st century as a misguided hero going up against the Defenders and the Inhumans. His short-lived title remains one of the rarest Marvel keys, and a true holy grail for Timely collectors.
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Copies in any condition are incredibly rare, and this handsome entry is graced with blazing reds and bright yellows, no surprise as it comes from the legendary Larson pedigree.
Overstreet Guide 2016 FN (6.0) value = $5,400.
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
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King!
Joseph Henry Simon was an American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Simon created or co-created many important characters in the 1930sā1940s Golden Age of Comic Books, such as Captain America, and served as the first editor of Timely Comics, the company that would evolve into Marvel Comics.
Jack Kirby cvr/art; 1st appearance of Red Raven w/ origin; retconned story features 1st app. of The Eternals (w/ Makkari as Mercury)
Jon Berk Collection
Red Raven Comics #1 has spent decades becoming increasingly more important as a comics cornerstone. The book was always a vital collectible as Jack Kirby's earliest known work for Timely Comics, starting with that outstanding cover from Kirby, Joe Simon and Howard Ferguson. The comic itself is just the fourth title from Timely, and only the 17th comic ever published by the future Marvel Comics. (This would technically be the only copy of Red Raven, with Issue #2 being released as Human Torch Comics, ditching Red Raven while the flaming android took on double-duties between Marvel Mystery Comics and his own title.)
But there's more! In addition to revealing "The Origin of the Red Raven" and "The Origin of the Human Top," Red Raven #1 has Jack Kirby continuing his Timely debut with his pencils for "Mercury In the 20th Century." This story predates Wonder Woman as the tale of a Greek god sent to Earth to stop Pluto, who's causing havoc as the warmongering dictator of Prussland. As a tribute to Eternals creator Kirby, it was later revealed in Marvel Universe #7 that the hero and villain in this story were, respectively, the Eternal speedster Makkari and the Deviant shapeshifter Kro, making this the earliest-recorded appearance (so far) of the Eternals!
Things turned out okay for the Red Raven, as well. This comic was likely an experiment in the wake of publishing Marvel Comics #1, with Timely quickly choosing to exploit the popularity of the Human Torch. Red Raven (as a boy raised by a race of Bird People who gave him mechanical wings) would return to Marvel as a sympathetic antagonist in 1968's X-Men #44, and maintain a steady presence into the 21st century as a misguided hero going up against the Defenders and the Inhumans. His short-lived title remains one of the rarest Marvel keys, and a true holy grail for Timely collectors.
_________________________________________________
Copies in any condition are incredibly rare, and this handsome entry is graced with blazing reds and bright yellows, no surprise as it comes from the legendary Larson pedigree.
Overstreet Guide 2016 FN (6.0) value = $5,400.
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
Jack Kirby is called 'The King of Comics' for a reason, during his career that spanned six decades he gave us many of the most iconic characters the medium would ever see. From his introduction of Captain America at the height of World War II it was clear he wasn't your ordinary comics artist. But it was his creative explosion at Marvel Comics in the 1960's that cemented his legacy, over a short period of time Kirby would give us The Fantastic Four, Iron Man, The Hulk, The X-Men, Thor, Ant-Man and Nick Fury just to name a few. Kirby would then go to DC and create his Fourth World, introducing Darkseid, Mister Miracle, The New Gods and a host of cosmic supporting players. Long live The King!
Joseph Henry Simon was an American comic book writer, artist, editor, and publisher. Simon created or co-created many important characters in the 1930sā1940s Golden Age of Comic Books, such as Captain America, and served as the first editor of Timely Comics, the company that would evolve into Marvel Comics.