ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #15
CBCS F/VF: 7.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 06/25/2024 9:19 PM
$13,502.15
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
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Fred Guardineer submarine battle cvr; 5th Superman cvr! Shuster, Kane, Baily art
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Fred Guardineer submarine battle cvr; 5th Superman cvr! Shuster, Kane, Baily art
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
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Fred Guardineer submarine battle cvr; 5th Superman cvr! Shuster, Kane, Baily art
Early Superman Action covers are extremely scarce. In fact, National Comics was so reluctant to rely on their new sensation that Action #15 is only the 5th Superman cover in the title's history. Fred Guardineer's dynamic work here is a real testament to how Superman inspired comic artists, as the Man of Steel performs the impossible in a realistic-yet-fantastic setting.
There would still be three more issues before Superman finally became the regular Action cover star. Collectors are always looking for these rare early Superman covers, and the few copies that do make it tor market are usually bought and hidden away almost instantly. The contents are impressive, too, including a full-page back cover ad for 1939's World's Fair Comics, and a Franklin Delano Roosevelt cameo in a backing story featuring Zatara the Magician.
Unrestored copies of Action #15 are extremely rare, with only four copies listed higher on the CGC Census. This impressive 7.0 issue sports bright colors and a spiffy focal point that does real justice to Guardineer's underwater setting.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in for the approval to take effect.
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Fred Guardineer submarine battle cvr; 5th Superman cvr! Shuster, Kane, Baily art
Early Superman Action covers are extremely scarce. In fact, National Comics was so reluctant to rely on their new sensation that Action #15 is only the 5th Superman cover in the title's history. Fred Guardineer's dynamic work here is a real testament to how Superman inspired comic artists, as the Man of Steel performs the impossible in a realistic-yet-fantastic setting.
There would still be three more issues before Superman finally became the regular Action cover star. Collectors are always looking for these rare early Superman covers, and the few copies that do make it tor market are usually bought and hidden away almost instantly. The contents are impressive, too, including a full-page back cover ad for 1939's World's Fair Comics, and a Franklin Delano Roosevelt cameo in a backing story featuring Zatara the Magician.
Unrestored copies of Action #15 are extremely rare, with only four copies listed higher on the CGC Census. This impressive 7.0 issue sports bright colors and a spiffy focal point that does real justice to Guardineer's underwater setting.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 24 hours in advance of the item closing at 212.895.3999 or support@comicconnect.com so that we may approve your account for bidding. (This policy was instituted to protect consignors and bidders against bids from fraudulent accounts, and to ensure the integrity of the bidding process.) Once approved, please log out of your account and then log in for the approval to take effect.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE