MARVEL MYSTERY #4
CGC VG-: 3.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 09/22/2022 7:25 PM
$48,000
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65
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PUBLISHER: Timely
COMMENTS: ow/white pages
1st Sub-Mariner coverr by Schomburg, bondage cover; 1st Nazi flag cover
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1st Sub-Mariner coverr by Schomburg, bondage cover; 1st Nazi flag cover
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ow/white pages
1st Sub-Mariner coverr by Schomburg, bondage cover; 1st Nazi flag coverMarvel was always ahead of the curve when it came to wartime comics. Their classic Captain America Comics #1 already had the First Avenger smashing Hitler in the jaw, and the Golden Age classic of Marvel Mystery #4 features the first appearance of a swastika on the cover of a comic book. The Nazi insignia has become reviled worldwide as a symbol of hate and intolerance, and the editorial decision to include the design on the cover of a comic was likely considered at length before publication. The image of the Sub-Mariner beating the heck out of some Nazis would soon become de rigueur on Timely covers—especially those drawn by the extremely talented hand of Alex Schomburg. This issue still represents the true beginning of what soon come became known as the WWII comic book, an era beloved by collectors and notable for their scarcity. From the #1 CGC Registry Set
Marvel Mystery Comics #4 contains a veritable Who’s Who of Golden Age contributors, Carl Burgos, Paul Gustavson, Al Anders, Bill Everett, Ben Thompson, and the greatly admired cover art of Alex Schomburg have all helped make a true classic of the era, a milestone WWII book. The census lists only a scant 57 copies of this issue, the first to ever display the swastika symbol on the cover, and as an important curio of the GA, is a consistently popular issue for collectors. This 3.5 copy presents at a much higher grade with a strong color palette and solid construction, a definite sleeper lot at auction.
Overstreet Guide 2022 VG- (3.5) value = $6,125.
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.
1st Sub-Mariner coverr by Schomburg, bondage cover; 1st Nazi flag coverMarvel was always ahead of the curve when it came to wartime comics. Their classic Captain America Comics #1 already had the First Avenger smashing Hitler in the jaw, and the Golden Age classic of Marvel Mystery #4 features the first appearance of a swastika on the cover of a comic book. The Nazi insignia has become reviled worldwide as a symbol of hate and intolerance, and the editorial decision to include the design on the cover of a comic was likely considered at length before publication. The image of the Sub-Mariner beating the heck out of some Nazis would soon become de rigueur on Timely covers—especially those drawn by the extremely talented hand of Alex Schomburg. This issue still represents the true beginning of what soon come became known as the WWII comic book, an era beloved by collectors and notable for their scarcity. From the #1 CGC Registry Set
Marvel Mystery Comics #4 contains a veritable Who’s Who of Golden Age contributors, Carl Burgos, Paul Gustavson, Al Anders, Bill Everett, Ben Thompson, and the greatly admired cover art of Alex Schomburg have all helped make a true classic of the era, a milestone WWII book. The census lists only a scant 57 copies of this issue, the first to ever display the swastika symbol on the cover, and as an important curio of the GA, is a consistently popular issue for collectors. This 3.5 copy presents at a much higher grade with a strong color palette and solid construction, a definite sleeper lot at auction.
Overstreet Guide 2022 VG- (3.5) value = $6,125.
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.