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SOLD ON: Thursday, 08/27/2020 9:30 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: cream/ow pgs, tp int cvr & cf
classic Baily Spectre cvr/art; 1st app. of Dr. Fate (Kent Nelson), 1st Wotan & Inza, 4th Spectre
DC Premiere Collection
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cream/ow pgs, tp int cvr & cf
classic Baily Spectre cvr/art; 1st app. of Dr. Fate (Kent Nelson), 1st Wotan & Inza, 4th Spectre
DC Premiere CollectionFirst, there is the cover, one of the classic run of Baily Spectre covers, revered by Golden Age collectors and scholars as among the most evocative and memorable of all DC imagery. Then, there is the first appearance of Dr. Fate, whose introduction helped solidify DC's stable of mystical and moody characters, and without whose dark mystery and dramatic origin none of the Bronze Age's occult wizardry would have been possible. A legendary book suited for all serious collectors of the Golden Age.
With under 50 copies of this comic on the census it can be safe to say that each and every time this book comes to market Golden Age DC fans will take notice, the Spectre was a big draw in the era and has continued to enjoy cult status throughout the decades. It is likely there will be a Spectre vehicle in the future, be it a TV series or DCEU entry, making all of the character’s rare early issues worth keeping an eye on. This FN copy presents strong colors and stable binding, and the memorable Baily cover is a testament to the dark feel of DC’s pulpy output during the anthology era that helped them stay on top of the pack.
Overstreet Guide 2019 FN (6.0) value = $6,000.
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