SUPERMAN (1939-86; 2006-11) #1
CGC No Grade: 0.3
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 06/13/2019 3:01 PM
$16,433
Sold For
36
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: lt tan/ow pgs; cvrless
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)
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lt tan/ow pgs; cvrless
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)As one of the top Golden Age keys, Superman #1 features an enduring Man of Steel cover image, plus a legendary origin that remains the definitive telling to most fans. (Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's updated tale adds four pages deleted from Action Comics #1.) There is also added historical importance with the book offering the first back-cover pin-up in comics history, as well as stories showcasing three of the most important supporting characters in the Superman pantheon: Ma and Pa Kent, along with Lois Lane.
Of course, Superman continues his enduring presence as a pop-culture icon. The Man from Krypton has now spent decades being regularly featured in cartoons, serials, movies, television shows, and extensive merchandising. Today, fans are anxiously awaiting Superman's next role as part of the changing DC Cinematic Universe.Somewhere in its treasured eighty-year existence, this particular copy tragically became permanently separated from its cover. While the fate of that piece of superhero history might never be known, the good news is that missing cover makes this book available for purchase to more collectors for much less than the astronomical amounts a complete book demands. Everything important is still here, the origin story, the five tales of superhero action, and the rich history of the comic book oeuvre. One simply cannot go wrong by owning any copy of this milestone, and we are happy to offer this copy of this top-five comic to our bidders. This is a unique chance to own one of the biggest key issues for a song. This could also become a special DIY project for a for someone looking to marry it with a cover, as the interiors are complete and in good condition.
Overstreet Guide 2018 GD (2.0) value = $86,000
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
Artist Information
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.
Joe Shuster cover & art; origin story; pin-up bc; Comic Book Impact rating of 10 (CBI)As one of the top Golden Age keys, Superman #1 features an enduring Man of Steel cover image, plus a legendary origin that remains the definitive telling to most fans. (Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster's updated tale adds four pages deleted from Action Comics #1.) There is also added historical importance with the book offering the first back-cover pin-up in comics history, as well as stories showcasing three of the most important supporting characters in the Superman pantheon: Ma and Pa Kent, along with Lois Lane.
Of course, Superman continues his enduring presence as a pop-culture icon. The Man from Krypton has now spent decades being regularly featured in cartoons, serials, movies, television shows, and extensive merchandising. Today, fans are anxiously awaiting Superman's next role as part of the changing DC Cinematic Universe.Somewhere in its treasured eighty-year existence, this particular copy tragically became permanently separated from its cover. While the fate of that piece of superhero history might never be known, the good news is that missing cover makes this book available for purchase to more collectors for much less than the astronomical amounts a complete book demands. Everything important is still here, the origin story, the five tales of superhero action, and the rich history of the comic book oeuvre. One simply cannot go wrong by owning any copy of this milestone, and we are happy to offer this copy of this top-five comic to our bidders. This is a unique chance to own one of the biggest key issues for a song. This could also become a special DIY project for a for someone looking to marry it with a cover, as the interiors are complete and in good condition.
Overstreet Guide 2018 GD (2.0) value = $86,000
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
Artist Information
Joseph Shuster was a Canadian-American comic book artist best known for co-creating the DC Comics character Superman, with writer Jerry Siegel, in Action Comics #1.