MORE FUN COMICS #73
CGC NM: 9.4
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 09/22/2022 9:15 PM
$28,750
Sold For
60
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
white pgs; Ext(B-5) ct, pcs added, tear seals, cleaned, interior lightened, reinf, re-glossed, stpls replaced.
Origin and 1st app. Aquaman! 1st app. Green Arrow and Speedy! Siegel art
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white pgs; Ext(B-5) ct, pcs added, tear seals, cleaned, interior lightened, reinf, re-glossed, stpls replaced.
Origin and 1st app. Aquaman! 1st app. Green Arrow and Speedy! Siegel art
DESCRIPTION
A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
white pgs; Ext(B-5) ct, pcs added, tear seals, cleaned, interior lightened, reinf, re-glossed, stpls replaced.
Origin and 1st app. Aquaman! 1st app. Green Arrow and Speedy! Siegel artThis issue features the first appearance of not one, not two, but three major superheroes of the DC Universe. Both Green Arrow and his sidekick Speedy, as well as Aquaman, make their comic book debuts in More Fun #73. Inspired by Robin Hood and a movie serial hero called the Green Archer, Green Arrow was created by the team of Mort Weisinger and George Papp. The character later gained new life as a wisecracking political crusader in the 60s. Today, Arrow has his own hit television show, which has recently concluded its 8th and final season. The Aquaman franchise has also enjoyed a great deal of success due to DC's "Justice League" film and his own self-titled feature. As a result, there's no slowing in demand for this investment collectible.
A genuine classic key that has just over 50 copies noted on the census, the combination of the introduction of three important characters in DC’s history, plus The Spectre, and Dr. Fate gives this issue a ton of firepower, which always makes for a heavyweight bout at auction. This 9.4 copy has undergone an extensive amount of professional restoration to replenish its appearance and stability, and it has definitely paid off, as the book is in impressive condition, once shunned, restored books have become accepted by collectors, as original condition copies are very hard to come by, disappearing into collections for years. Keep an eye on this book come auction time because we expect there to be some serious bidding on this prized lot.
Overstreet Guide 2022 NM- (9.2) value = $160,000.
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.
white pgs; Ext(B-5) ct, pcs added, tear seals, cleaned, interior lightened, reinf, re-glossed, stpls replaced.
Origin and 1st app. Aquaman! 1st app. Green Arrow and Speedy! Siegel artThis issue features the first appearance of not one, not two, but three major superheroes of the DC Universe. Both Green Arrow and his sidekick Speedy, as well as Aquaman, make their comic book debuts in More Fun #73. Inspired by Robin Hood and a movie serial hero called the Green Archer, Green Arrow was created by the team of Mort Weisinger and George Papp. The character later gained new life as a wisecracking political crusader in the 60s. Today, Arrow has his own hit television show, which has recently concluded its 8th and final season. The Aquaman franchise has also enjoyed a great deal of success due to DC's "Justice League" film and his own self-titled feature. As a result, there's no slowing in demand for this investment collectible.
A genuine classic key that has just over 50 copies noted on the census, the combination of the introduction of three important characters in DC’s history, plus The Spectre, and Dr. Fate gives this issue a ton of firepower, which always makes for a heavyweight bout at auction. This 9.4 copy has undergone an extensive amount of professional restoration to replenish its appearance and stability, and it has definitely paid off, as the book is in impressive condition, once shunned, restored books have become accepted by collectors, as original condition copies are very hard to come by, disappearing into collections for years. Keep an eye on this book come auction time because we expect there to be some serious bidding on this prized lot.
Overstreet Guide 2022 NM- (9.2) value = $160,000.
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.