IT RHYMES WITH LUST #nn
CGC VF-: 7.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 10/01/2024 9:24 PM
$5,500
Sold For
15
Bids
PUBLISHER: St. John
COMMENTS: off white pages; 2nd Highest Graded!
Matt Baker cover/art; digest size 1950; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
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Matt Baker cover/art; digest size 1950; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
DESCRIPTION
off white pages; 2nd Highest Graded!
Matt Baker cover/art; digest size 1950; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
The “Picture Novel” “It Rhymes With Lust” was an early precursor to what would eventually come to be known as the graphic novel in comic book circles. This digest-sized book was put out by St. John Publications, one of the scrappy imprints that jumped into the fray of the Golden Age of comics marketplace. St. John was known for publishing comics based on previously successful entities like Mighty Mouse and Abbott and Costello, as well as a spate of scandal magazines like Manhunt and Verdict, and they also dabbled in other genres like western and family-friendly funny animal comics. One of the main claims to fame amongst knowledgeable collectors is St. John’s relationship with Matt Baker, one of the most highly collectible artists of the era, known for his sumptuous Good Girl Art, and also his historical importance as one of the first black artists to work in the industry. Baker’s talent is on full display on the cover of this book, which incorporates elements of fine art and commercial advertising illustration. Baker's books are going for mind-blowing prices as the market and respect for his work have grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years.
There are only 28 copies of this rare and highly sought-after digest on the CGC Census, and this 7.5 example is the second-highest graded copy known, with only two 8.0s above it. The very strong market for Matt Baker covers has been in full swing for quite some time, and every time a book bearing his instantly recognizable art comes up for auction, there is a battle royale about to go down. There are a few telltale signs of this book’s vintage around the edges of the cover, but the central figure of an intense and beautiful lady gazing at the reader remains virtually untouched by the ravages of time.
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.
Matt Baker cover/art; digest size 1950; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
The “Picture Novel” “It Rhymes With Lust” was an early precursor to what would eventually come to be known as the graphic novel in comic book circles. This digest-sized book was put out by St. John Publications, one of the scrappy imprints that jumped into the fray of the Golden Age of comics marketplace. St. John was known for publishing comics based on previously successful entities like Mighty Mouse and Abbott and Costello, as well as a spate of scandal magazines like Manhunt and Verdict, and they also dabbled in other genres like western and family-friendly funny animal comics. One of the main claims to fame amongst knowledgeable collectors is St. John’s relationship with Matt Baker, one of the most highly collectible artists of the era, known for his sumptuous Good Girl Art, and also his historical importance as one of the first black artists to work in the industry. Baker’s talent is on full display on the cover of this book, which incorporates elements of fine art and commercial advertising illustration. Baker's books are going for mind-blowing prices as the market and respect for his work have grown by leaps and bounds in the past few years.
There are only 28 copies of this rare and highly sought-after digest on the CGC Census, and this 7.5 example is the second-highest graded copy known, with only two 8.0s above it. The very strong market for Matt Baker covers has been in full swing for quite some time, and every time a book bearing his instantly recognizable art comes up for auction, there is a battle royale about to go down. There are a few telltale signs of this book’s vintage around the edges of the cover, but the central figure of an intense and beautiful lady gazing at the reader remains virtually untouched by the ravages of time.
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.