Heroic Comics #1 (Eastern Color, 1940) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white pages....
Record Price at Heritage Auctions: $2,031.50
Sold: Nov 22, 2014
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Publisher: Eastern Color, 1940
About Heroic Comics #1
Origin and first appearance of Hydroman (Bob Blake), the Purple Zombie, and Gordon Fife. Bill Everett cover and art.Why sell your comic books with Heritage Auctions?
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COVER DETAILS
Pencils: Bill Everett (signed)
Inks: Bill Everett (signed)
STORY DETAILS
Synopsis: During an experiment with a new, revolutionary chemical, chemist Harry Thurston's left hand is turned into a water spout. Bob Blake is called in and another accident turns his entire body into a water spout. Fortunately, a counter-active chemical is used on both and they are restored. Blake decides to take injections of the chemical and become Hydroman, who must then combat a horde of alien invaders led by The Great One.
Pages: 6.000
Script: Bill Everett (signed)
Pencils: Bill Everett (signed)
Inks: Bill Everett (signed)
Letters: Bill Everett
Notes: Continued next issue. Everett used his middle name "Blake" to craft the origin of Bob Blake.
Data Courtesy of Grand Comics Database under Creative Commons license
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