ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #13
CGC FA: 1.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Monday, 08/30/2021 8:27 PM
$10,011
Sold For
25
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: crm/ow pgs; mod amt of tape on cvr & int. cvr; cvr & pcs re-attached with tape
4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
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4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
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crm/ow pgs; mod amt of tape on cvr & int. cvr; cvr & pcs re-attached with tape
4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1Scarcely a year after his debut, the Man of Steel had become such an undeniable sensation that DC capitalized on his fame by giving him his own title, Superman. The publishers weren't pulling him from Action Comics, mind you -- in fact, they featured him on the cover with increasing frequency, no longer relying on repurposed pieces from their other anthology titles or tried-and-true pulp-style covers. Superman was clearly a keeper, it's obvious with this legendary Shuster cover, a fine example of the strong imagery that typified these early adventures of the insanely popular hero. Not only notable for the announcement of the character's upcoming solo series, this issue also boasts the debut of Superman's first real arch-nemesis, the Ultra-Humanite. Clearly inspired by villains from Saturday serials and Republic B-thrillers, the wheelchair-bound mad genius proves a cunning rival for our super-protagonist. A truly historic issue no matter which way you slice it and, as with so many of these early Action issues, extremely rare.
Despite chipping along the edges, the central image of Superman stopping a train appears beautifully clean. The red of his cape and the train are both surprisingly sharp. The pages range from cream to off-white, an amazing find in a Golden Age book and such an early Superman appearance. Boasting the debut of a true supervillain as well as a classic cover by Joe Shuster, Superman's co-creator, this comic is incredibly desirable at any grade.
Overstreet Guide 2021 GD (2.0) value = $16,700.
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4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1Scarcely a year after his debut, the Man of Steel had become such an undeniable sensation that DC capitalized on his fame by giving him his own title, Superman. The publishers weren't pulling him from Action Comics, mind you -- in fact, they featured him on the cover with increasing frequency, no longer relying on repurposed pieces from their other anthology titles or tried-and-true pulp-style covers. Superman was clearly a keeper, it's obvious with this legendary Shuster cover, a fine example of the strong imagery that typified these early adventures of the insanely popular hero. Not only notable for the announcement of the character's upcoming solo series, this issue also boasts the debut of Superman's first real arch-nemesis, the Ultra-Humanite. Clearly inspired by villains from Saturday serials and Republic B-thrillers, the wheelchair-bound mad genius proves a cunning rival for our super-protagonist. A truly historic issue no matter which way you slice it and, as with so many of these early Action issues, extremely rare.
Despite chipping along the edges, the central image of Superman stopping a train appears beautifully clean. The red of his cape and the train are both surprisingly sharp. The pages range from cream to off-white, an amazing find in a Golden Age book and such an early Superman appearance. Boasting the debut of a true supervillain as well as a classic cover by Joe Shuster, Superman's co-creator, this comic is incredibly desirable at any grade.
Overstreet Guide 2021 GD (2.0) value = $16,700.
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.
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