CANTEEN KATE #1
CGC NM: 9.4
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 08/09/2011 12:00 PM
$1,078
Sold For
20
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PUBLISHER: St. John
COMMENTS: off white pgs
scarce; classic Matt Baker cvr/art
Highest Graded
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scarce; classic Matt Baker cvr/art
Highest Graded
DESCRIPTION
off white pgs
scarce; classic Matt Baker cvr/art
Highest GradedThe legendary Matt Baker contributes his impeccable style and glamour to this rare and desirable war comic gem. Combining the lush lines and inviting heroines of the St. John romance titles with the relatable, rough and tumble world of post-WWII Army life comics, this unique and historic book is a highly-sought-after rarity that attracts both Baker aficionados and romance rarity collectors, as well as war comic completists. Baker has gained newfound appreciation in recent years both for his unusual bio -- he was one of the very few black artists working in Golden Age comics -- and his inimitable style, which stands alongside Raymond and Caniff as one of the finest illustrative artists working in comics at the time. His work, especially the very rare St. John's output, is sought after and highly prized, and this is one of the shining examples of his warm and inviting artistry.Tough to obtain in any grade, but especially in high grades, and this is a very attractive copy.
Overstreet Guide #41 9.2 value: $1,150
Artist Information
Matt Baker is considered to be one of the greatest artists of the late Golden Age, who was also one of the first black comic artists to work in the industry. Baker, who toiled in relative obscurity in his day, has become a cause célèbre to savvy modern collectors — not only for his historical significance, but for his remarkable talent that spanned the creation of classic covers for both horror and romance comics. Any book with a Baker cover has become a hot collectible in recent years,
scarce; classic Matt Baker cvr/art
Highest GradedThe legendary Matt Baker contributes his impeccable style and glamour to this rare and desirable war comic gem. Combining the lush lines and inviting heroines of the St. John romance titles with the relatable, rough and tumble world of post-WWII Army life comics, this unique and historic book is a highly-sought-after rarity that attracts both Baker aficionados and romance rarity collectors, as well as war comic completists. Baker has gained newfound appreciation in recent years both for his unusual bio -- he was one of the very few black artists working in Golden Age comics -- and his inimitable style, which stands alongside Raymond and Caniff as one of the finest illustrative artists working in comics at the time. His work, especially the very rare St. John's output, is sought after and highly prized, and this is one of the shining examples of his warm and inviting artistry.Tough to obtain in any grade, but especially in high grades, and this is a very attractive copy.
Overstreet Guide #41 9.2 value: $1,150
Artist Information
Matt Baker is considered to be one of the greatest artists of the late Golden Age, who was also one of the first black comic artists to work in the industry. Baker, who toiled in relative obscurity in his day, has become a cause célèbre to savvy modern collectors — not only for his historical significance, but for his remarkable talent that spanned the creation of classic covers for both horror and romance comics. Any book with a Baker cover has become a hot collectible in recent years,