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Marvel Comics #1 (Timely, 1939) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages....
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Marvel Comics #1 (Timely, 1939) CGC FN 6.0 Off-white to white pages. This strikes us as an awfully nice copy for the assigned grade. Considering that three copies of this have sold for six-figure sums in our auctions, the prospect of getting a copy nearly as nice for tens of thousands less should be an appealing one. There are some color scrapes along the spine, but that is the only visible flaw of any consequence, note the nice corners and edges. We think you'll agree it's a nicer copy than the 6.0 from the Nicolas Cage collection we auctioned some years ago (viewable in our online auction archives). The "off-white to white" page quality is very appealing as well. Interestingly enough, while most copies of the book have a black circle printed over the "OCT." cover date with "NOV." printed above it, this is the only specimen we've seen (except for the Pay Copy) that has the OCT letters showing through and actually visible. The significance of the issue is that it's the first comic book published by Timely (the firm later known as Marvel), with the first newsstand appearances of the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner. The famous cover is by noted pulp illustrator Frank R. Paul. Overstreet 2007 FN 6.0 value = $63,750. CGC census 1/08: 4 in 6.0, 6 higher.CGC Grader Notes:
Back Cover Foxing
Left Top Back Cover Large Crease
Left Top Back Cover Lite Multiple Crease
Spine Wear Breaks Color
Staple Rusted w/Rust Stained Interior
Top Back Cover Address/Date/Name Stamp
View the certification for CGC Certification ID 0777553001, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*
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Auction Info
2008 February Vintage Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction #827 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2008
28th-29th
Thursday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 16
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