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Zip Comics #1 (MLJ, 1940) CGC GD/VG 3.0 Cream to off-white pages. One of MLJ's earliest issues, featuring the origins of the Scarlet Avenger and Steel Sterling. This issue also sees the beginning of Mr. Satan and Captain Valor runs. Steel Sterling cover and story art by Charles Biro. Irv Novick and Lin Streeter art. Overstreet 2024 GD 2.0 value = $486; VG 4.0 value = $972. CGC census 9/25: 1 in 3.0, 29 higher.

CGC Grader Notes:
moderate spine splits to cover
staple detached bottom of front cover

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 4358871010, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

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Sold on Oct 16, 2025 for: $1,500.00
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