PUNCH COMICS (1941-48) #12
CGC G-: 1.8
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 12/15/2022 11:08 PM
$16,500
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ow pages
classic Gus Ricca skull cover (1/45)
Punch Comics #12 always brings together pulp fans and comic fanatics in appreciation of Gus Ricca's timeless cover art. The disturbing image also illustrates the outrageous instincts of notorious publishing showman Harry "A." Chesler, Jr. As a powerful image set against a foreboding black background, collectors consider this cover to be one of the true classics of pre-Code adventure comics.
The contents are also a vital part of this book becoming a true collectible, featuring two-fisted heroes Captain Glory and Master Key, the first appearance of Rocketboy, and exceptional art from George Tuska as Hale the Magician battles slavers in Egypt. The sordid stories are all part of the aptly titled Punch delivering hard-boiled heroes behind hard-hitting covers such at this gunfight-in-a-skull classic. Mr. Chesler himself assures us that this is one of the "World's Greatest Comics." Who would argue with that?
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The staff here at ComicConnect always enjoy highlighting major keys and hot books in our Event Auctions, but rare finds and obscure treasures are really what get our hearts racing. The classic skull cover of Punch #12, one of your humble narrator's personal favorites, makes a rare auction appearance in EA #52, in a low enough grade to entice even the most tightfisted rarity hound, but with its central cover image in impressive shape for its grade, with nice striking blacks and strong colors.
Overstreet Guide 2022 GD (2.0) value = $4,550
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.
classic Gus Ricca skull cover (1/45)
Punch Comics #12 always brings together pulp fans and comic fanatics in appreciation of Gus Ricca's timeless cover art. The disturbing image also illustrates the outrageous instincts of notorious publishing showman Harry "A." Chesler, Jr. As a powerful image set against a foreboding black background, collectors consider this cover to be one of the true classics of pre-Code adventure comics.
The contents are also a vital part of this book becoming a true collectible, featuring two-fisted heroes Captain Glory and Master Key, the first appearance of Rocketboy, and exceptional art from George Tuska as Hale the Magician battles slavers in Egypt. The sordid stories are all part of the aptly titled Punch delivering hard-boiled heroes behind hard-hitting covers such at this gunfight-in-a-skull classic. Mr. Chesler himself assures us that this is one of the "World's Greatest Comics." Who would argue with that?
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The staff here at ComicConnect always enjoy highlighting major keys and hot books in our Event Auctions, but rare finds and obscure treasures are really what get our hearts racing. The classic skull cover of Punch #12, one of your humble narrator's personal favorites, makes a rare auction appearance in EA #52, in a low enough grade to entice even the most tightfisted rarity hound, but with its central cover image in impressive shape for its grade, with nice striking blacks and strong colors.
Overstreet Guide 2022 GD (2.0) value = $4,550
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.