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MORE FUN COMICS #52
CGC VF-: 7.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON:  Thursday, 12/15/2022 9:20 PM
$22,425
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
ow pages; (A-4) ct, pcs added, tear seals, reinforced, cleaned
Bernard Baily cvr/art; Origin & 1st app. the Spectre; Comic Book Impact rating of 8 (CBI)
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
ow pages; (A-4) ct, pcs added, tear seals, reinforced, cleaned
Bernard Baily cvr/art; Origin & 1st app. the Spectre; Comic Book Impact rating of 8 (CBI)
One of the darkest of Golden Age origin stories, the opening panels of the Spectre's first appearance feature our hero, Jim Corrigan, stuffed into a barrel, encased in cement and drowned, a grisly fate even by pre-code standards. Returning as a spirit of vengeance, Corrigan then goes on his merry way, smiting evildoers in increasingly ironic manners, their deaths becoming more and more gruesome. This surreal and unforgettable series has proven to be a cult favorite.


The title More Fun Comics stands in ironic opposition to the dark tale contained within this issue's pages. Invented by Superman co-creator Jerry Seigel, the Spectre's origin story spanned three issues, and soon after the anti-hero went on to become a popular figure in DC's stable, eventually joining the Justice Society of America and, later, enjoying a renaissance in the mid-90s. The recent resurgence in popularity led to increased interest in the character and, increased value in Spectre books in general.


Overstreet Guide 2022 VF- (7.5) value = $83,400

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