GREEN GIANT COMICS (1940) #1
CGC FN: 6.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 10/03/2024 7:41 PM
$28,612
Sold For
51
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PUBLISHER: Pelican
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
Slightly brittle pages; 3rd Highest Graded
Scarce; Origin Colossus; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Ruben Blades Copy
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Slightly brittle pages; 3rd Highest Graded
Scarce; Origin Colossus; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Ruben Blades Copy
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
Slightly brittle pages; 3rd Highest Graded
Scarce; Origin Colossus; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Ruben Blades Copy
Green Giant Comics #1 was only (and barely) distributed in New York City as an experiment by New Jersey's Moreau Publishing, with the company trying to take advantage of when their 40-page color press wasn't being used by clients. Over 84 years later, only six copies are listed on the CGC Census. The lack of a cover price or date supports the company's claim that issues of this book never even reached the newsstands.
The impressive Green Giant cover design is by an unknown artist, and it's hard not to wonder if Pelican Publications heard from the lawyers of a certain canned food manufacturer with an oversized mascot. For added importance, the comic even includes five pages from the never-distributed Motion Picture Funnies Weekly. All of this establishes Green Giant Comics #1 as one of the Golden Ages' most notorious rarities, with a compelling backstory that inspires fans of obscure Golden Age books into bidding frenzies.____________________________________________________
This 6.0 Green Giant Comics #1 is a typically rare Golden Age treasure from the Ruben Blades Collection. The comic presents both surprisingly strong colors and an exceptionally sturdy look for its grade. As noted, only six copies of this incredibly rare comic are listed on the CGC Census — with collectors getting a rare opportunity to own a gorgeous version of a book that was almost lost to 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.
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
Slightly brittle pages; 3rd Highest Graded
Scarce; Origin Colossus; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 7 (CBI)
Ruben Blades Copy
Green Giant Comics #1 was only (and barely) distributed in New York City as an experiment by New Jersey's Moreau Publishing, with the company trying to take advantage of when their 40-page color press wasn't being used by clients. Over 84 years later, only six copies are listed on the CGC Census. The lack of a cover price or date supports the company's claim that issues of this book never even reached the newsstands.
The impressive Green Giant cover design is by an unknown artist, and it's hard not to wonder if Pelican Publications heard from the lawyers of a certain canned food manufacturer with an oversized mascot. For added importance, the comic even includes five pages from the never-distributed Motion Picture Funnies Weekly. All of this establishes Green Giant Comics #1 as one of the Golden Ages' most notorious rarities, with a compelling backstory that inspires fans of obscure Golden Age books into bidding frenzies.____________________________________________________
This 6.0 Green Giant Comics #1 is a typically rare Golden Age treasure from the Ruben Blades Collection. The comic presents both surprisingly strong colors and an exceptionally sturdy look for its grade. As noted, only six copies of this incredibly rare comic are listed on the CGC Census — with collectors getting a rare opportunity to own a gorgeous version of a book that was almost lost to 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.
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