SPIRIT 1944-50 #22
CGC NM-: 9.2
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 03/16/2023 10:39 PM
$16,506
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22
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PUBLISHER: Quality
COMMENTS: white pages; CGC shipped this slab out with multiple blemishes. Except for a horizontal line under the "S" in "Spirit", the book itself is a beautiful, pristine, unmarked purple
classic Will Eisner cvr
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classic Will Eisner cvr
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white pages; CGC shipped this slab out with multiple blemishes. Except for a horizontal line under the "S" in "Spirit", the book itself is a beautiful, pristine, unmarked purple
classic Will Eisner cvrThe classic (and controversial) cover to The Spirit #22 turned the 1950 issue into one of the most revered and sought-after books in the historic run of the title. Will Eisner made sure the issue stood out on the newsstands with the fantastically fatal feminine charms of Skinny Bones (modeled on Lauren Bacall). The image also caught the eye of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee to Study the Publication of Comics. A 1951 report from the investigators would cite Skinny for a depiction of "brutality, violence and crime"—interestingly enough, since she could have been included under the category of "sexually suggestive cartoons." The CGC Census shows just over 100 copies of this fan favorite on the boards, making this a tough find for Spirit collectors on the hunt for this sought-after issue.
According to the CGC census, there are just over 100 copies of this fan favorite recorded on the boards, making this a very hard-to-find issue for Spirit collectors that are on the hunt for this iconic cover. The copy is a 9.2, one of three, and there are only three copies ranked higher than this beautiful example. The foreboding blue background wash is clean and crisp, while the flesh tones, reds, and yellows shine right off the page. The book has sharp corners and a solid spine, all-in-all a very nice and well-preserved copy that will be a popular item at auction.
Overstreet Guide 2022 NM- (9.2) value = $15,000.
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.
classic Will Eisner cvrThe classic (and controversial) cover to The Spirit #22 turned the 1950 issue into one of the most revered and sought-after books in the historic run of the title. Will Eisner made sure the issue stood out on the newsstands with the fantastically fatal feminine charms of Skinny Bones (modeled on Lauren Bacall). The image also caught the eye of the New York State Joint Legislative Committee to Study the Publication of Comics. A 1951 report from the investigators would cite Skinny for a depiction of "brutality, violence and crime"—interestingly enough, since she could have been included under the category of "sexually suggestive cartoons." The CGC Census shows just over 100 copies of this fan favorite on the boards, making this a tough find for Spirit collectors on the hunt for this sought-after issue.
According to the CGC census, there are just over 100 copies of this fan favorite recorded on the boards, making this a very hard-to-find issue for Spirit collectors that are on the hunt for this iconic cover. The copy is a 9.2, one of three, and there are only three copies ranked higher than this beautiful example. The foreboding blue background wash is clean and crisp, while the flesh tones, reds, and yellows shine right off the page. The book has sharp corners and a solid spine, all-in-all a very nice and well-preserved copy that will be a popular item at auction.
Overstreet Guide 2022 NM- (9.2) value = $15,000.
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.