Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy Action Comics #21 Superman Cover Original Art (DC, 1940).
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Joe Shuster and Paul Cassidy Action Comics #21 Superman Cover Original Art (DC, 1940). This was only Superman's ninth full appearance on a cover of Action Comics! And, counting Superman Comics, it's the Man of Steel's 12th cover full appearance overall. It was rendered by his co-creator Joe Shuster, and this may well be the earliest piece of Joe Shuster art we have ever offered -- plus a cover at that! Any original art of Superman by Joe Shuster from this era is very rare treasure indeed, but a cover is simply unheard of! What a Super find!Produced in ink and brush ink over graphite on illustration board with an image area of 12.5" x 17.5". The logo and trade dressing are a production stat. The text inset is printed paste-up. There is a 4" x 3.5" section in the upper left of the board that has been peeled to the sub-board surface. There are some surface stains in the image area. In Good condition.
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2026 February 27 - March 1 Comic Art Signature® Auction #7462 (go to Auction Home page)
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