JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA (1960-87) #1
CBCS VF/NM: 9.0
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SOLD ON: Thursday, 08/27/2020 7:12 PM
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: ow/w pgs; Sl(P) cvr cleaned; unverified Murphy Anderson signature
Murphy Anderson cover; 1st solo series; 1st app of Despero; Letter to the editor from Roy Thomas; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
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Murphy Anderson cover; 1st solo series; 1st app of Despero; Letter to the editor from Roy Thomas; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)
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ow/w pgs; Sl(P) cvr cleaned; unverified Murphy Anderson signature
Murphy Anderson cover; 1st solo series; 1st app of Despero; Letter to the editor from Roy Thomas; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)After a short but successful run in The Brave and the Bold, the Justice League of America debuted in its very own title in 1960. The superhero team united the forces of some of DC's prime talent, including Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and the Flash. This issue features the JLA fighting a losing battle against the hypnotic Despero only to be rescued by a simple hipster, Snapper Carr, who is impervious to the crafty villain's powers. The memorable Murphy Anderson chessboard cover was an instant classic that has been parodied and copied repeatedly in the years since publication. The fine detail of this cover design showcases the impeccable craft of Anderson's crackerjack talents.This is a strikingly attractive copy of a comic that we’ve seen many copies of over the years, and there is something particularly balanced about this book, not only is the color strike bright and clean, but the binding, edges and corners are quite remarkable. There is also the matter of the “Murphy Anderson” signature written on the cover, which, although unverified, does bear a striking resemblance to the legendary DC artist’s John Hancock. Regardless of the veracity of the autograph, this is still one extremely pretty copy of JLA #1.
Overstreet Guide 2019 VF/NM- (9.0) value = $17,890.
Murphy Anderson cover; 1st solo series; 1st app of Despero; Letter to the editor from Roy Thomas; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 8 (CBI)After a short but successful run in The Brave and the Bold, the Justice League of America debuted in its very own title in 1960. The superhero team united the forces of some of DC's prime talent, including Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Green Lantern, and the Flash. This issue features the JLA fighting a losing battle against the hypnotic Despero only to be rescued by a simple hipster, Snapper Carr, who is impervious to the crafty villain's powers. The memorable Murphy Anderson chessboard cover was an instant classic that has been parodied and copied repeatedly in the years since publication. The fine detail of this cover design showcases the impeccable craft of Anderson's crackerjack talents.This is a strikingly attractive copy of a comic that we’ve seen many copies of over the years, and there is something particularly balanced about this book, not only is the color strike bright and clean, but the binding, edges and corners are quite remarkable. There is also the matter of the “Murphy Anderson” signature written on the cover, which, although unverified, does bear a striking resemblance to the legendary DC artist’s John Hancock. Regardless of the veracity of the autograph, this is still one extremely pretty copy of JLA #1.
Overstreet Guide 2019 VF/NM- (9.0) value = $17,890.