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SOLD ON: Wednesday, 12/06/2023 7:30 PM
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PUBLISHER: Timely
COMMENTS: crm/ow pages
Captain America by Simon & Kirby; Sub-Mariner by Everett; Human Torch by Burgos (Summer 41)
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crm/ow pages
Captain America by Simon & Kirby; Sub-Mariner by Everett; Human Torch by Burgos (Summer 41)All Winners Comics #1 was Timely's answer to DC's World's Finest. For the first time in the history of the "Marvel Universe," all of the company's flagship characters, Sub-Mariner, Captain America, and Human Torch appeared together on the front cover. Released shortly after Captain America Comics #1, this issue features a very early appearance of the Star Spangled Avenger, and would serve as a precursor to later Marvel teams such as the Avengers, X-Men and Fantastic Four.
According to the Marvel Database, the cover of All Winners #1 was drawn by Alex Schomburg, and if that is indeed the case, it is a testament to his rapid growth as an artist, as the crude yet enticing cover image on this book certainly echoes the speedy rate at which contemporaries such as Jack Kirby learned the ropes of this burgeoning medium. There are just over 110 copies on the census, and this VF- copy is near the top of the list. The colors on this book retain their punch all these years later, and the overall construction has stood the test of time to remain solid and attractive as all get out. With Human Torch scheduled to make his debut in the MCU soon, this comic has plenty of upside investment potential. A 7.0 copy of All Winners Comics #1 sold for $10,200 in June 2023.
Overstreet Guide 2023 VF- (7.5) value = $12,413.