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Adventure Comics #73 Rockford Pedigree (DC, 1942) CGC NM- 9.2 Off-white pages. One of only two highest-graded CGC copies of the Simon and Kirby key issue. This impressive book shows no signs of its octogenarian status! With only 32 Universal grade copies on the CGC Census, this tough book is listed as "scarce" by Overstreet and rated "7" ("scarce") on Gerber's Photo-Journal Guide to Comic Books' Scarcity Index. The issue features the origin of the Manhunter, who makes an appearance on this classic cover by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby. Manhunter and Sandman stories were also drawn inside by Simon and Kirby, with an Hourman story drawn by Bernard Baily. Overstreet 2024 NM- 9.2 value = $27,000. CGC census 9/24: 2 in 9.2, none higher.

CGC Grader Notes:
Bottom Spine Wear
Front Cover Color Flecking
Right Top Front Cover Small Lite Crease
Spine Stress Lines
Top Spine Wear

View the certification for CGC Certification ID 0719537001, including grader's notes if available and a link to the latest full census report for the issue.*

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Sold on Sep 12, 2024 for: $18,000.00
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