MARVEL MYSTERY #12
CGC FN: 6.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 10/01/2024 9:35 PM
$3,588
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PUBLISHER: Timely
COMMENTS: slightly brittle pages
classic Simon & Kirby bondage/torture cover; last Angel cover
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classic Simon & Kirby bondage/torture cover; last Angel cover
DESCRIPTION
slightly brittle pages
classic Simon & Kirby bondage/torture cover; last Angel cover
A young Jack Kirby & Joe Simon gave the Angel a wild send-off with this classic example of their early work. The struggling hero would be around for a few more issues, but Marvel Mystery Comics #12 marked the Angel's final cover appearance as the book shifted to featuring the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner. The visionaries still set the tone for the chaos that would ensue on this comic’s covers throughout the wartime era.
Meanwhile, the contents reveal more about the future of Marvel Comics. The Human Torch and Sub-Mariner are each in the midst of multi-part stories, with the Torch clearing his name and returning to the police force after being framed by a female crime lord. Prince Namor is already battling Nazi U-boats in this issue that hit the stands in Aug., 1940. (The anti-hero wipes out a British ship, too, and kidnaps a lady surface-dweller.) There's also the title's first appearance of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in a story about Electro the Robot. FDR would soon become a regular presence in the comics as WWII erupted.
The focal point of this wild Kirby/Simon cover is exceptionally strong for its grade, with the action perfectly preserved in an enduringly strong focal point. The colors still resonate, as well, from the green goblins (or pygmies) to the bright hues of the licking flames and yellow stones. With only 47 Unrestored copies in the CGC Census, this Marvel Mystery #12 offers an outstanding opportunity to own a sharp copy of this classic comic.
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.
classic Simon & Kirby bondage/torture cover; last Angel cover
A young Jack Kirby & Joe Simon gave the Angel a wild send-off with this classic example of their early work. The struggling hero would be around for a few more issues, but Marvel Mystery Comics #12 marked the Angel's final cover appearance as the book shifted to featuring the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner. The visionaries still set the tone for the chaos that would ensue on this comic’s covers throughout the wartime era.
Meanwhile, the contents reveal more about the future of Marvel Comics. The Human Torch and Sub-Mariner are each in the midst of multi-part stories, with the Torch clearing his name and returning to the police force after being framed by a female crime lord. Prince Namor is already battling Nazi U-boats in this issue that hit the stands in Aug., 1940. (The anti-hero wipes out a British ship, too, and kidnaps a lady surface-dweller.) There's also the title's first appearance of Franklin Delano Roosevelt in a story about Electro the Robot. FDR would soon become a regular presence in the comics as WWII erupted.
The focal point of this wild Kirby/Simon cover is exceptionally strong for its grade, with the action perfectly preserved in an enduringly strong focal point. The colors still resonate, as well, from the green goblins (or pygmies) to the bright hues of the licking flames and yellow stones. With only 47 Unrestored copies in the CGC Census, this Marvel Mystery #12 offers an outstanding opportunity to own a sharp copy of this classic comic.
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.