CATMAN COMICS (1943-46) #15
CGC VF/NM: 9.0
(Stock Image)
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ow pages; Edgar Church / Mile High Copy from Nicolas Cage Collection
SUPER RARE; bondage cvr; only 10 copies available on CGC Census; triple-pedigree
Ruben Blades Copy
Highest Graded
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ow pages; Edgar Church / Mile High Copy from Nicolas Cage Collection
SUPER RARE; bondage cvr; only 10 copies available on CGC Census; triple-pedigree
Ruben Blades Copy
Highest Graded
DESCRIPTION
A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
ow pages; Edgar Church / Mile High Copy from Nicolas Cage Collection
SUPER RARE; bondage cvr; only 10 copies available on CGC Census; triple-pedigree
Ruben Blades Copy
Highest Graded
Catman Comics #15 is a rare collectible even by the usual standards of this beloved ultra-scarce series. Charles Quinlan's classic "Rajah" cover has spent decades being coveted as a favorite of Golden Age fans. In fact, Quinlan was so inspired by "The Rajah of Destruction" that he drew himself into the story as a comic-book editor! From there, this classic book is filled with fantastic Axis-fighting action from a supporting cast including The Hood, The Deacon, and The Phantom Falcon.
Catman Comics began as publisher Frank Z. Temerson's attempt to cash in on the superhero boom, resulting in a colorful costumed crimefighter with an origin combining elements of Tarzan, Batman, and Captain America. Catman (aka David Merrywether) originally fought crime as a private detective, and later became a U.S. Army officer. He'd also adopted child acrobat Katie Conn, saving her from a life of crime as she became his sidekick Kitten.
The beloved Axis-bashing hero found a dedicated following despite an often-troubled distribution. (In a unique twist, Catman and Kitten were also the only superhero team who'd age somewhat realistically over the years.) The scarcity of the run, due to scattered distribution and WWII paper drives, has made Catman Comics one of the toughest and most rewarding of hero titles to collect. There's also the challenge of Golden Age collectors particularly drawn to the book's amazing WWII-era covers from Quinlan and (occasionally) L.B. Cole.
This outstanding 9.0 copy of Catman Comics #15 is typical of the Edgar Church/Mile High pedigree, and easily tops the scarce ten copies listed on the CGC Census. This particular copy, however, is a rare triple-pedigree offering from the Ruben Blades Collection, as originally found in the Nicolas Cage Collection! The rich colors and exceptional sturdiness of this Golden Age classic provide an enduring insight to how this book stood out on the newsstands of 1942.
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 3 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
ow pages; Edgar Church / Mile High Copy from Nicolas Cage Collection
SUPER RARE; bondage cvr; only 10 copies available on CGC Census; triple-pedigree
Ruben Blades Copy
Highest Graded
Catman Comics #15 is a rare collectible even by the usual standards of this beloved ultra-scarce series. Charles Quinlan's classic "Rajah" cover has spent decades being coveted as a favorite of Golden Age fans. In fact, Quinlan was so inspired by "The Rajah of Destruction" that he drew himself into the story as a comic-book editor! From there, this classic book is filled with fantastic Axis-fighting action from a supporting cast including The Hood, The Deacon, and The Phantom Falcon.
Catman Comics began as publisher Frank Z. Temerson's attempt to cash in on the superhero boom, resulting in a colorful costumed crimefighter with an origin combining elements of Tarzan, Batman, and Captain America. Catman (aka David Merrywether) originally fought crime as a private detective, and later became a U.S. Army officer. He'd also adopted child acrobat Katie Conn, saving her from a life of crime as she became his sidekick Kitten.
The beloved Axis-bashing hero found a dedicated following despite an often-troubled distribution. (In a unique twist, Catman and Kitten were also the only superhero team who'd age somewhat realistically over the years.) The scarcity of the run, due to scattered distribution and WWII paper drives, has made Catman Comics one of the toughest and most rewarding of hero titles to collect. There's also the challenge of Golden Age collectors particularly drawn to the book's amazing WWII-era covers from Quinlan and (occasionally) L.B. Cole.
This outstanding 9.0 copy of Catman Comics #15 is typical of the Edgar Church/Mile High pedigree, and easily tops the scarce ten copies listed on the CGC Census. This particular copy, however, is a rare triple-pedigree offering from the Ruben Blades Collection, as originally found in the Nicolas Cage Collection! The rich colors and exceptional sturdiness of this Golden Age classic provide an enduring insight to how this book stood out on the newsstands of 1942.
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 3 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