FIGHT COMICS (1940-54) #31
CGC VF+: 8.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 08/23/2023 10:01 PM
$9,317.30
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PUBLISHER: Fiction House
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
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brutal WWII decapitation cover!
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brutal WWII decapitation cover!
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
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brutal WWII decapitation cover!Fight Comics #31, published in 1944, features a provocative cover depicting a graphic scene of a machete-wielding GI decapitating a Japanese soldier during World War II. The cover aimed to portray the brutal reality of war and evoke a sense of patriotism among readers. However, the explicit and controversial nature of the image sparked debates over its appropriateness for younger readers of the period.
Wartime comics, including those published during the Golden Age of Comics, often embraced patriotic themes, depicting heroic soldiers battling enemy forces. They served as a form of propaganda to boost morale and rally support for the war effort. Such comics showcased the bravery and sacrifice of soldiers while demonizing the enemy. Over time, as societal attitudes changed and censorship regulations tightened, wartime comics evolved, shifting away from explicit violence and graphic depictions. Fight Comics #31 stands as a stark reminder of the graphic storytelling prevalent during that era and serves as a reflection of the complexities surrounding wartime propaganda in the world of comics.
The amazingly graphic scene depicted on this cover was likely a popular commodity back in the WWII era, and it will certainly remain a sought-after lot in our Event Auction. Wartime comics have a devoted collector base, and the rarer the issue the stronger the competition over these books becomes. There are currently only 64 copies of this book recorded on the census, with this copy near the top of the heap. The colors are bright, the construction is very solid, we expect this to be a sleeper book thanks to its incredibly impactful and collectible cover design.
8.5 Promise Collection sold in June 2021 for $12,600.
Overstreet Guide 2022 VF+ (8.5) value = $4,638.
ow/white pages
brutal WWII decapitation cover!Fight Comics #31, published in 1944, features a provocative cover depicting a graphic scene of a machete-wielding GI decapitating a Japanese soldier during World War II. The cover aimed to portray the brutal reality of war and evoke a sense of patriotism among readers. However, the explicit and controversial nature of the image sparked debates over its appropriateness for younger readers of the period.
Wartime comics, including those published during the Golden Age of Comics, often embraced patriotic themes, depicting heroic soldiers battling enemy forces. They served as a form of propaganda to boost morale and rally support for the war effort. Such comics showcased the bravery and sacrifice of soldiers while demonizing the enemy. Over time, as societal attitudes changed and censorship regulations tightened, wartime comics evolved, shifting away from explicit violence and graphic depictions. Fight Comics #31 stands as a stark reminder of the graphic storytelling prevalent during that era and serves as a reflection of the complexities surrounding wartime propaganda in the world of comics.
The amazingly graphic scene depicted on this cover was likely a popular commodity back in the WWII era, and it will certainly remain a sought-after lot in our Event Auction. Wartime comics have a devoted collector base, and the rarer the issue the stronger the competition over these books becomes. There are currently only 64 copies of this book recorded on the census, with this copy near the top of the heap. The colors are bright, the construction is very solid, we expect this to be a sleeper book thanks to its incredibly impactful and collectible cover design.
8.5 Promise Collection sold in June 2021 for $12,600.
Overstreet Guide 2022 VF+ (8.5) value = $4,638.