CAPTAIN AMERICA COMICS #2
CGC PR: 0.5
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SOLD ON: Wednesday, 03/21/2018 12:27 PM
$2,515
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PUBLISHER: Timely
COMMENTS: sl brittle pgs; (Q) wrong back cvr, cvr re-attached w/3 extra stpls added after manufacturing, tp cvr, int cvr & int, all 3 edges trimmed
classic WWII Hitler bondage cover by Joe Simon; Jack Kirby art; 2nd appearance of Captain America; 1st round shield (4/41)
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classic WWII Hitler bondage cover by Joe Simon; Jack Kirby art; 2nd appearance of Captain America; 1st round shield (4/41)
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sl brittle pgs; (Q) wrong back cvr, cvr re-attached w/3 extra stpls added after manufacturing, tp cvr, int cvr & int, all 3 edges trimmed
classic WWII Hitler bondage cover by Joe Simon; Jack Kirby art; 2nd appearance of Captain America; 1st round shield (4/41)
Captain America Comics #2 features the first appearance of the circular shield that would become a vital part of the Captain America mythos. The newly-minted hero is also getting another shot at Adolf Hitler after punching him on the cover of Captain America #1. Timely had enough confidence in Cap to feature him in three different stories written and illustrated by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, including Steve Rogers' first appearance in drag for "Trapped in the Nazi Stronghold!"
Timely Comics, of course, remain one of the top searches for vintage comic collectors. Knowledgeable auction hounds have been aware of the scarcity, value, and cultural significance of these amazing books for decades. With the tremendous success of Marvel's movie franchise and the explosion of interest in Golden Age comics in general, these fearless books have gained newfound respect and demand in today's auction market. Captain America is the runaway favorite for Timely fanatics, with his patriotic comics also serving as historical artifacts featuring wild action, vintage WWII imagery, and works of fierce imagination that inspired decades of enduring popularity.
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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.
American comic book artist known for his work on Marvel Comics, particularly his co-creation of Whizzer and also his work on Golden Age Captain America.
classic WWII Hitler bondage cover by Joe Simon; Jack Kirby art; 2nd appearance of Captain America; 1st round shield (4/41)
Captain America Comics #2 features the first appearance of the circular shield that would become a vital part of the Captain America mythos. The newly-minted hero is also getting another shot at Adolf Hitler after punching him on the cover of Captain America #1. Timely had enough confidence in Cap to feature him in three different stories written and illustrated by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon, including Steve Rogers' first appearance in drag for "Trapped in the Nazi Stronghold!"
Timely Comics, of course, remain one of the top searches for vintage comic collectors. Knowledgeable auction hounds have been aware of the scarcity, value, and cultural significance of these amazing books for decades. With the tremendous success of Marvel's movie franchise and the explosion of interest in Golden Age comics in general, these fearless books have gained newfound respect and demand in today's auction market. Captain America is the runaway favorite for Timely fanatics, with his patriotic comics also serving as historical artifacts featuring wild action, vintage WWII imagery, and works of fierce imagination that inspired decades of enduring popularity.
________________________________________________
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.
American comic book artist known for his work on Marvel Comics, particularly his co-creation of Whizzer and also his work on Golden Age Captain America.