ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #52
CGC NM: 9.4
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 12/09/2019 12:58 PM
$39,000
Sold For
19
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: white pgs; tied for highest 1 of 2!; QES Certified - Criteria met: Preferred staple placement + Flawless staple area + Deep Color Strike (Yellow & Black)
classic Fred Ray cover
Edgar Church / Mile High Copy
Highest Graded
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classic Fred Ray cover
Edgar Church / Mile High Copy
Highest Graded
DESCRIPTION
white pgs; tied for highest 1 of 2!; QES Certified - Criteria met: Preferred staple placement + Flawless staple area + Deep Color Strike (Yellow & Black)
classic Fred Ray cover
Edgar Church / Mile High Copy
Highest GradedThe cover to Action Comics #52 breaks from the typical Golden Age conventions, as the Fred Ray illustration adorning the book showcases every hero that stars in the anthology. There's no question who the Big Kahuna is as the Man of Steel appears proudly in the center of the image, leading the patriotic charge, flanked by his supporting acts. The whole package is really quite impressive, at once subtly highlighting while simultaneously downplaying the wartime theme that dominated comics of the period. The Superman story within, "The Emperor of America," like many of Superman's social commentary tales, still resonates today as the plot concerns a mysterious man who hijacks the White House through the use of a special ray that causes the populace to become apathetic, allowing this crafty villain to take control of the country, but, as usual, Superman is there to save the day, disabling the indifference contraption and bringing the illegitimate emperor to justice.As is de rigueur for any comic from the Edgar Church/Mile High pedigree, this copy of Action #52 is the highest graded on the census, perfectly preserved, with stunning bright colors, a solid and clean appearance, this is a comic book for the ages. Superman fans are sure to be chomping at the bit to compete for this brilliant Golden Age beauty.
Visit the QES website.
Overstreet Guide 2019 NM- (9.2) value = $5,900.
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.
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Artist Information
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.
classic Fred Ray cover
Edgar Church / Mile High Copy
Highest GradedThe cover to Action Comics #52 breaks from the typical Golden Age conventions, as the Fred Ray illustration adorning the book showcases every hero that stars in the anthology. There's no question who the Big Kahuna is as the Man of Steel appears proudly in the center of the image, leading the patriotic charge, flanked by his supporting acts. The whole package is really quite impressive, at once subtly highlighting while simultaneously downplaying the wartime theme that dominated comics of the period. The Superman story within, "The Emperor of America," like many of Superman's social commentary tales, still resonates today as the plot concerns a mysterious man who hijacks the White House through the use of a special ray that causes the populace to become apathetic, allowing this crafty villain to take control of the country, but, as usual, Superman is there to save the day, disabling the indifference contraption and bringing the illegitimate emperor to justice.As is de rigueur for any comic from the Edgar Church/Mile High pedigree, this copy of Action #52 is the highest graded on the census, perfectly preserved, with stunning bright colors, a solid and clean appearance, this is a comic book for the ages. Superman fans are sure to be chomping at the bit to compete for this brilliant Golden Age beauty.
Visit the QES website.
Overstreet Guide 2019 NM- (9.2) value = $5,900.
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
American comic book artist, Baily co created DC characters the Spectre and Hourman.