ACTION COMICS (1938-2011) #7
CGC FN+: 6.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 11/30/2011 1:12 PM
$26,675
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35
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMMENTS: off white pgs, M(P) includes ct, pieces added, tear seals, spine splits sealed, cleaned, re-inforced, reglossed
2nd Superman cover! rare in any grade
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2nd Superman cover! rare in any grade
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off white pgs, M(P) includes ct, pieces added, tear seals, spine splits sealed, cleaned, re-inforced, reglossed
2nd Superman cover! rare in any grade
Action Comics #7 marked Superman's second cover appearance after becoming an instant sensation as the cover star of Action Comics #1. The brass at National Comics was still reluctant to admit that the Man of Steel was moving all those copies. In fact, there would be several more issues before Superman became the regular cover star for Action. (To be fair, Action had some great covers during that stint, wrapping the issues in the same kind of pulp-style covers that had graced both New Adventure and More Fun up to that point.)
Action #7 really delivered as Superman returned to the cover, though. Co-creator Joe Shuster's understated illustration once again sets the mood for the character's early appearances. Superman's bold strength and energy perfectly matches Shuster's simplified lines and stark landscape. It's also fun to see a variation on superheroes swooping in with the bad guy, as Superman dangles a criminal high above Metropolis. There's a classic story too, as "Superman Joins the Circus" — specifically, as a strongman to save the owner from ruthless creeps trying to ruin his business.(There's also the satisfaction of a petty Clark Kent getting revenge on an office bully at the Daily Star newspaper where he works.)
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This is a tough book in any grade, restored or not -- and this moderately retouched copy is an attractive option for anyone needing a solid copy of this scarce book without breaking the bank! Overstreet 2011 FN Guide Value: $22,059
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit paid by check, money order or wire transfer.
2nd Superman cover! rare in any grade
Action Comics #7 marked Superman's second cover appearance after becoming an instant sensation as the cover star of Action Comics #1. The brass at National Comics was still reluctant to admit that the Man of Steel was moving all those copies. In fact, there would be several more issues before Superman became the regular cover star for Action. (To be fair, Action had some great covers during that stint, wrapping the issues in the same kind of pulp-style covers that had graced both New Adventure and More Fun up to that point.)
Action #7 really delivered as Superman returned to the cover, though. Co-creator Joe Shuster's understated illustration once again sets the mood for the character's early appearances. Superman's bold strength and energy perfectly matches Shuster's simplified lines and stark landscape. It's also fun to see a variation on superheroes swooping in with the bad guy, as Superman dangles a criminal high above Metropolis. There's a classic story too, as "Superman Joins the Circus" — specifically, as a strongman to save the owner from ruthless creeps trying to ruin his business.(There's also the satisfaction of a petty Clark Kent getting revenge on an office bully at the Daily Star newspaper where he works.)
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This is a tough book in any grade, restored or not -- and this moderately retouched copy is an attractive option for anyone needing a solid copy of this scarce book without breaking the bank! Overstreet 2011 FN Guide Value: $22,059
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 6 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit paid by check, money order or wire transfer.