SCIENCE COMICS (1940) #1
CGC VG: 4.0
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ow/w pages; minor amount of glue on spine of cover; 2 pcs of tape on cover
Lou Fine headlights/bondage cover; 1st app. & origin of Eagle
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ow/w pages; minor amount of glue on spine of cover; 2 pcs of tape on cover
Lou Fine headlights/bondage cover; 1st app. & origin of Eagle
Ruben Blades Copy
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
ow/w pages; minor amount of glue on spine of cover; 2 pcs of tape on cover
Lou Fine headlights/bondage cover; 1st app. & origin of Eagle
Ruben Blades Copy
Fox Features Syndicate brought out Science Comics #1 to exploit the science-fiction and superhero trends that had taken over the newsstands at the end of the 1930s — with a wild cover from Lou Fine that looked back to the pulp market. The interior art of this beloved Golden Age great is just as impressive, with a roster of artists including Jack Kirby, Dick Briefer, George Tuska, and Joe Simon.
Collectors have also been drawn to classic stories, though. The book's initial focus was to be on Electro as a superhero who could generate force fields and blast bad guys with lightning bolts. By the second issue, however, Electro changed to become Dynamo (most likely out of deference to Timely Comics' heroic robot who was already using the name). "The Origin of Marga the Panther Woman" introduces one of the Golden Age's most cultish heroines, with the hybrid human eventually clawing her way into Weird Comics .
There's also a sci-fi tale where a generic couple run into the lead character of the villainous Dr. Doom, plus outer space action as Crash Carson takes on "The Fang Men of Jupiter." Probably the biggest distinction about Science Comics is that the first issue didn't feature a token magician — but this rare book remains beloved by Golden Age collectors seeking outlandishly imaginative work from future comics legends.
This 4.0 copy of Science Comics #1 preserves Lou Fine's cover with stunning eye appeal far above its designated grade. That grade also lands this book solidly in the middle of the scant 49 copies in the CGC Census. Like many of the books in the Ruben Blades Collection, this comic is extremely rare and sure to be the focus of Golden Age (and Lou Fine) collectors at auction.
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.
ow/w pages; minor amount of glue on spine of cover; 2 pcs of tape on cover
Lou Fine headlights/bondage cover; 1st app. & origin of Eagle
Ruben Blades Copy
Fox Features Syndicate brought out Science Comics #1 to exploit the science-fiction and superhero trends that had taken over the newsstands at the end of the 1930s — with a wild cover from Lou Fine that looked back to the pulp market. The interior art of this beloved Golden Age great is just as impressive, with a roster of artists including Jack Kirby, Dick Briefer, George Tuska, and Joe Simon.
Collectors have also been drawn to classic stories, though. The book's initial focus was to be on Electro as a superhero who could generate force fields and blast bad guys with lightning bolts. By the second issue, however, Electro changed to become Dynamo (most likely out of deference to Timely Comics' heroic robot who was already using the name). "The Origin of Marga the Panther Woman" introduces one of the Golden Age's most cultish heroines, with the hybrid human eventually clawing her way into Weird Comics .
There's also a sci-fi tale where a generic couple run into the lead character of the villainous Dr. Doom, plus outer space action as Crash Carson takes on "The Fang Men of Jupiter." Probably the biggest distinction about Science Comics is that the first issue didn't feature a token magician — but this rare book remains beloved by Golden Age collectors seeking outlandishly imaginative work from future comics legends.
This 4.0 copy of Science Comics #1 preserves Lou Fine's cover with stunning eye appeal far above its designated grade. That grade also lands this book solidly in the middle of the scant 49 copies in the CGC Census. Like many of the books in the Ruben Blades Collection, this comic is extremely rare and sure to be the focus of Golden Age (and Lou Fine) collectors at auction.
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.