SUPERMAN (1939-86; 2006-11) #1
CBCS VF/NM: 9.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 12/12/2019 12:58 PM
$40,318
Sold For
34
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs; Ext(P) ext ct, ext amt of pcs added to cvr, cvr & int reinf, tr sls to cvr & int, cvr & stpls clnd
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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ow/white pgs; Ext(P) ext ct, ext amt of pcs added to cvr, cvr & int reinf, tr sls to cvr & int, cvr & stpls clnd
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.
This example of the third-most valuable and historically-relevant comic book ever published, looks every bit as good as ones that appeared on newsstands back in the summer of 1939. This tastefully, attractively-restored copy boasts bright yellows and startling reds, with the iconic cover image virtually popping off of the page. There is no way to overstate the rarity of viewing Golden Age comics in this kind of condition. This book would be the centerpiece of any collection and bidding is expected to reflect just how in demand Superman still is after all these years.
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.
This example of the third-most valuable and historically-relevant comic book ever published, looks every bit as good as ones that appeared on newsstands back in the summer of 1939. This tastefully, attractively-restored copy boasts bright yellows and startling reds, with the iconic cover image virtually popping off of the page. There is no way to overstate the rarity of viewing Golden Age comics in this kind of condition. This book would be the centerpiece of any collection and bidding is expected to reflect just how in demand Superman still is after all these years.
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.