LOT #91377 |
Sold on Feb 22, 2012 for: Not Sold
Superman #1 (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Extensive (P) Off-white to white pages....
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Description
Superman #1 (DC, 1939) CGC Apparent VF- 7.5 Extensive (P) Off-white to white pages. This much sought-after key is currently ranked #4 on Overstreet's list of the most valuable Golden Age books. Yet in terms of significance, you could argue that only Action Comics #1 is more important in the history of the medium. That's because Superman #1 represents the first time that a character created for comic books was given his own series, at a time when the medium featured anthology series, strip reprints, etc.The cover by Joe Shuster is a famous image, and the back cover pin-up is the first one in the history of comics! Of course, kids couldn't resist cutting this out to hang it up, that's why this book, despite a documented print run of one million copies, is so difficult to find intact.
It's worth noting that unrestored copies with comparable eye appeal are all but unheard-of: among unrestored copies certified to date, only two match or exceed this numerical grade. This professionally restored specimen is one to show off not only to other hobbyists, but to everyone who appreciates the significance of the character in American popular culture.
CGC notes, "Restoration includes: color touch, pieces added, tear seals, cleaned, re-glossed." Overstreet 2011 GD 2.0 value = $33,333; VG 4.0 value = $66,667; FN 6.0 value = $100,000; VF 8.0 value = $240,000.
CGC Grader Notes:
Front Cover Crease
Whole Book Wear All Edges
View the certification for CGC Certification ID 0055987013, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*
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Auction Info
2012 February 22-24 Vintage Comics & Comic Art Signature Auction - New York #7054 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
February, 2012
22nd-24th
Wednesday-Friday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 9
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