STARTLING COMICS #49
CGC VF+: 8.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Friday, 08/28/2020 7:42 PM
$11,055
Sold For
18
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PUBLISHER: Better
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs
Classic Schomburg airbrush robot cvr! Bondage cvr
D Copy
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Classic Schomburg airbrush robot cvr! Bondage cvr
D Copy
DESCRIPTION
crm/ow pgs
Classic Schomburg airbrush robot cvr! Bondage cvr
D Copy
Startling Comics #49 was once a top collectible as a rare sci-fi comic with beautiful cover art by Alex Schomburg (which, like his other airbrushed works, was signed as "Xela"). Then the comic became even more of a fan favorite once the creators of Futurama seemingly found inspiration from Schomburg in designing a certain hard-drinking robot. Yes, it's probably no accident. Let's also get this out of the way -- this might be one of the most flat-out awesome science fiction covers ever. It's also notoriously tough to find, especially in nice shape. On the rare occasion it comes to market, dealers and collectors alike literally salivate over it (we've seen it), no matter what condition it's in. The creme-de-la-cool, the centerpiece of any sci-fi GA comic collection, and probably the best non-superhero comic cover ever, this one is a true doozy. Did we mention we love this book? We love this book.
Seventy-two years ago, this book rolled off of a printing press somewhere and has basically remained in the same condition through the ages, the beloved Schomburg airbrush cover art glowing like nobody’s business, with nary but the slightest of imperfections to be found. Hailing from the ubiquitous Davis Crippen Pedigree this “D” copy is one of the finest known at grade, the relative scarcity and relationship to modern day pop culture making this Golden Age treasure a consistent wish list book for collectors who never heard of Alex Schomburg, the Golden Age, or maybe even comic books before, just joshing. If you don’t have it, and you want it, go get it!
Overstreet Guide 2019 VF+ (8.5) value = $10,300.
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.
Classic Schomburg airbrush robot cvr! Bondage cvr
D Copy
Startling Comics #49 was once a top collectible as a rare sci-fi comic with beautiful cover art by Alex Schomburg (which, like his other airbrushed works, was signed as "Xela"). Then the comic became even more of a fan favorite once the creators of Futurama seemingly found inspiration from Schomburg in designing a certain hard-drinking robot. Yes, it's probably no accident. Let's also get this out of the way -- this might be one of the most flat-out awesome science fiction covers ever. It's also notoriously tough to find, especially in nice shape. On the rare occasion it comes to market, dealers and collectors alike literally salivate over it (we've seen it), no matter what condition it's in. The creme-de-la-cool, the centerpiece of any sci-fi GA comic collection, and probably the best non-superhero comic cover ever, this one is a true doozy. Did we mention we love this book? We love this book.
Seventy-two years ago, this book rolled off of a printing press somewhere and has basically remained in the same condition through the ages, the beloved Schomburg airbrush cover art glowing like nobody’s business, with nary but the slightest of imperfections to be found. Hailing from the ubiquitous Davis Crippen Pedigree this “D” copy is one of the finest known at grade, the relative scarcity and relationship to modern day pop culture making this Golden Age treasure a consistent wish list book for collectors who never heard of Alex Schomburg, the Golden Age, or maybe even comic books before, just joshing. If you don’t have it, and you want it, go get it!
Overstreet Guide 2019 VF+ (8.5) value = $10,300.
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.