WORLD'S FINEST COMICS (1941-86) #3
CGC FN+: 6.5
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SOLD ON: Friday, 08/28/2020 11:35 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/w pgs
Jack Burnley cvr; origin & 1st app. of Scarecrow
DC Premiere Collection
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Jack Burnley cvr; origin & 1st app. of Scarecrow
DC Premiere Collection
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ow/w pgs
Jack Burnley cvr; origin & 1st app. of Scarecrow
DC Premiere CollectionOriginally an offshoot of New York World’s Fair Comics, what was first named World’s Best Comics for one issue, led to a lawsuit from Nedor Publishing whose Best Comics was already a known quantity in the marketplace, the title was quickly switched to World’s Finest, and this is the third (technically second) issue of the series. Typically featuring incredibly happy covers showing Superman, Batman, and Robin frolicking in a variety of oddball activities, which were precursors to DC’s generally sunny approach in the Silver Age, the interiors of the comics were filled with the anthology fare typical of the period. World’s Finest #3 contains a Superman story, a Sandman story, a Zatara story, and a Batman and Robin story along with some others. The real bonus to be found within these pages is the first appearance of the Scarecrow, a Batman nemesis that would continue to evolve over the decades into one of the Bat-mythos’ biggest and most frightening villains, and considering the twisted rogue’s gallery’s list of psychotic baddies, that is quite an achievement.
As Batman, Robin, and Superman were happily awaiting a pitch on this cover, DC was reaping the rewards of their newfound appeal to younger fans spurred on by the creation of Robin, that helped increase their readership profoundly. Although the stories inside the books wouldn’t change much this cover would serve as a prototype for the publisher’s radical switch in tone. This particular copy is in very nice condition, with only about 125 copies on the census, there is always a great deal of interest in this comic when it comes up for auction. The shiny hues and sturdy appeal of this copy is sure to lure its share of bidders to vie for this book.
Overstreet Guide 2019 FN+ (6.5) value = $1,644.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 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
Jack Burnley cvr; origin & 1st app. of Scarecrow
DC Premiere CollectionOriginally an offshoot of New York World’s Fair Comics, what was first named World’s Best Comics for one issue, led to a lawsuit from Nedor Publishing whose Best Comics was already a known quantity in the marketplace, the title was quickly switched to World’s Finest, and this is the third (technically second) issue of the series. Typically featuring incredibly happy covers showing Superman, Batman, and Robin frolicking in a variety of oddball activities, which were precursors to DC’s generally sunny approach in the Silver Age, the interiors of the comics were filled with the anthology fare typical of the period. World’s Finest #3 contains a Superman story, a Sandman story, a Zatara story, and a Batman and Robin story along with some others. The real bonus to be found within these pages is the first appearance of the Scarecrow, a Batman nemesis that would continue to evolve over the decades into one of the Bat-mythos’ biggest and most frightening villains, and considering the twisted rogue’s gallery’s list of psychotic baddies, that is quite an achievement.
As Batman, Robin, and Superman were happily awaiting a pitch on this cover, DC was reaping the rewards of their newfound appeal to younger fans spurred on by the creation of Robin, that helped increase their readership profoundly. Although the stories inside the books wouldn’t change much this cover would serve as a prototype for the publisher’s radical switch in tone. This particular copy is in very nice condition, with only about 125 copies on the census, there is always a great deal of interest in this comic when it comes up for auction. The shiny hues and sturdy appeal of this copy is sure to lure its share of bidders to vie for this book.
Overstreet Guide 2019 FN+ (6.5) value = $1,644.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 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