ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #13
CGC FN+: 6.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 09/20/2022 6:15 PM
$17,313.25
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
crm/ow pgs; Mod(P) ct, pcs added, tr seals, cleaned, reinf. (married cvr)
4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
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crm/ow pgs; Mod(P) ct, pcs added, tr seals, cleaned, reinf. (married cvr)
4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
crm/ow pgs; Mod(P) ct, pcs added, tr seals, cleaned, reinf. (married cvr)
4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
Action Comics #13 sports a legendary cover by Superman co-creator Joe Shuster, in what's only the Man of Steel's fourth cover appearance after nearly a year of shaking up the industry. There's also the announcement of the upcoming Superman #1, plus the first appearance of Superman's first real arch-nemesis! The Ultra-Humanite was clearly inspired by villains from Saturday serials and Republic B-thrillers, with the wheelchair-bound mad genius proving to be a cunning rival for our super-protagonist. (The Ultra-Humanite also addressed concerns from DC's business associates that Superman couldn't just keep beating up mobsters all the time.)
The start of the Superman solo title didn't mean that DC was pulling him from Action , however. In fact, the company would start featuring Superman on the cover with increasing frequency, no longer relying on pulp-style imagery or repurposed pieces from other anthology titles. Superman was clearly a keeper, as established by this truly historic issue that — like so many early Action issues — remains extremely rare.
An important milestone in Superman’s progression, Action Comics #13 marks the first appearance of a bona-fide supervillain in the Super-mythos, and also shows the Man of Steel engaging in one of his trademark activities on the cover, doing battle with a speeding locomotive. It was images like this one that permanently etched the Kryptonian powerhouse into the minds of comic readers of the era and carved a path for Superman to become, and remain, the top superhero of all time. This FN+ restored comic is one of only a scarce 50 copies of this book registered on the CGC boards, making each surviving example a target of devoted collectors. Copies of Golden Age DC keys are some of the hottest auction lots around the hobby, and this Action #13 is no exception, we fully anticipate a battle royale over this copy.
Overstreet Guide 2022 FN+ (6.5) value = $65,625
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.
crm/ow pgs; Mod(P) ct, pcs added, tr seals, cleaned, reinf. (married cvr)
4th Superman cover, classic Joe Shuster train cover; cf is ad for Superman #1
Action Comics #13 sports a legendary cover by Superman co-creator Joe Shuster, in what's only the Man of Steel's fourth cover appearance after nearly a year of shaking up the industry. There's also the announcement of the upcoming Superman #1, plus the first appearance of Superman's first real arch-nemesis! The Ultra-Humanite was clearly inspired by villains from Saturday serials and Republic B-thrillers, with the wheelchair-bound mad genius proving to be a cunning rival for our super-protagonist. (The Ultra-Humanite also addressed concerns from DC's business associates that Superman couldn't just keep beating up mobsters all the time.)
The start of the Superman solo title didn't mean that DC was pulling him from Action , however. In fact, the company would start featuring Superman on the cover with increasing frequency, no longer relying on pulp-style imagery or repurposed pieces from other anthology titles. Superman was clearly a keeper, as established by this truly historic issue that — like so many early Action issues — remains extremely rare.
An important milestone in Superman’s progression, Action Comics #13 marks the first appearance of a bona-fide supervillain in the Super-mythos, and also shows the Man of Steel engaging in one of his trademark activities on the cover, doing battle with a speeding locomotive. It was images like this one that permanently etched the Kryptonian powerhouse into the minds of comic readers of the era and carved a path for Superman to become, and remain, the top superhero of all time. This FN+ restored comic is one of only a scarce 50 copies of this book registered on the CGC boards, making each surviving example a target of devoted collectors. Copies of Golden Age DC keys are some of the hottest auction lots around the hobby, and this Action #13 is no exception, we fully anticipate a battle royale over this copy.
Overstreet Guide 2022 FN+ (6.5) value = $65,625
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.