MARVEL MYSTERY #2
CGC VG+: 4.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 05/20/2020 10:47 PM
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PUBLISHER: Timely
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs
2nd appearance of Human Torch (w/ origin) & Angel; Bill Everett art; ad for Silver Streak Comics #1
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2nd appearance of Human Torch (w/ origin) & Angel; Bill Everett art; ad for Silver Streak Comics #1
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ow/white pgs
2nd appearance of Human Torch (w/ origin) & Angel; Bill Everett art; ad for Silver Streak Comics #1
Marvel Mystery Comics #2 followed the smash success of Marvel Comics #1, but publisher Martin Goodman added "Mystery" to the title to lure in pulp fans. There's still a lot of superhero history made in these pages, including the original jungle lord Ka-Zar continuing his transition from pulp magazines to comic books. Bill Everett's lushly illustrated Sub-Mariner also appears in a classic story held over from the first issue.
And that's the original Angel on the cover, as rendered by comics pioneer Chuck Mazoujian. Mostly forgotten now, this Golden Age superhero was once successful enough to spend over a decade with his own solo spot in the book. This beloved collector's item also has work from the early stars of Golden Age illustration, featuring the legendary line work of Carl Burgos, Paul Gustavson, and Al Anders!
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This handsome copy is a vivid example of early Timely craftsmanship, its cover image sparkling and vital. In recent years, Timelys have exploded in value and interest, with new collectors swarming over these rare beauties each time they come to market. Bid early, bid often, because whenever this book comes up for auction it always generates a lot of heat, at any grade.
Overstreet Guide 2019 VG+ (4.5) value = $8,775
Artist Information
Bill Everett was an American comic book writer-artist best known for creating Namor the Sub-Mariner, as well as co-creating Daredevil with writer Stan Lee for Marvel Comics. Everett fell into comics almost by accident in the industry's earliest days, creating the character Amazing-Man for Centaur Publications in 1939. That same year saw Everett contributing the first Sub-Mariner story for Marvel Mystery Comics #1, the very first book from Timely Comics (which would eventually become Marvel Comics). Sub-Mariner would prove to be one of Timely's earliest hits, and Everett would continue drawing Namor's adventures until 1949. In the '50s, Everett would continue working for what was now Atlas Comics on numerous titles, occasionally reviving Sub-Mariner. With the explosion of the Marvel Age in the '60s, Everett joined Stan Lee in co-creating and drawing the first issue of Daredevil. He also found regular work contributing to Tales to Astonish and Strange Tales. The Sub-Mariner would return again in Tales to Astonish #85, continuing there (and then in his own title) with sporadic contributions from Everett. Bill Everett died suddenly at the age of 55 in 1973.
2nd appearance of Human Torch (w/ origin) & Angel; Bill Everett art; ad for Silver Streak Comics #1
Marvel Mystery Comics #2 followed the smash success of Marvel Comics #1, but publisher Martin Goodman added "Mystery" to the title to lure in pulp fans. There's still a lot of superhero history made in these pages, including the original jungle lord Ka-Zar continuing his transition from pulp magazines to comic books. Bill Everett's lushly illustrated Sub-Mariner also appears in a classic story held over from the first issue.
And that's the original Angel on the cover, as rendered by comics pioneer Chuck Mazoujian. Mostly forgotten now, this Golden Age superhero was once successful enough to spend over a decade with his own solo spot in the book. This beloved collector's item also has work from the early stars of Golden Age illustration, featuring the legendary line work of Carl Burgos, Paul Gustavson, and Al Anders!
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This handsome copy is a vivid example of early Timely craftsmanship, its cover image sparkling and vital. In recent years, Timelys have exploded in value and interest, with new collectors swarming over these rare beauties each time they come to market. Bid early, bid often, because whenever this book comes up for auction it always generates a lot of heat, at any grade.
Overstreet Guide 2019 VG+ (4.5) value = $8,775
Artist Information
Bill Everett was an American comic book writer-artist best known for creating Namor the Sub-Mariner, as well as co-creating Daredevil with writer Stan Lee for Marvel Comics. Everett fell into comics almost by accident in the industry's earliest days, creating the character Amazing-Man for Centaur Publications in 1939. That same year saw Everett contributing the first Sub-Mariner story for Marvel Mystery Comics #1, the very first book from Timely Comics (which would eventually become Marvel Comics). Sub-Mariner would prove to be one of Timely's earliest hits, and Everett would continue drawing Namor's adventures until 1949. In the '50s, Everett would continue working for what was now Atlas Comics on numerous titles, occasionally reviving Sub-Mariner. With the explosion of the Marvel Age in the '60s, Everett joined Stan Lee in co-creating and drawing the first issue of Daredevil. He also found regular work contributing to Tales to Astonish and Strange Tales. The Sub-Mariner would return again in Tales to Astonish #85, continuing there (and then in his own title) with sporadic contributions from Everett. Bill Everett died suddenly at the age of 55 in 1973.