PEP COMICS (1940-87) #22
CGC VG+: 4.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Thursday, 08/28/2014 2:56 PM
$67,000
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31
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PUBLISHER: MLJ
COMMENTS: slightly brittle pgs
1st app. of Archie, Betty, & Jughead
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1st app. of Archie, Betty, & Jughead
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slightly brittle pgs
1st app. of Archie, Betty, & JugheadWhile the superhero craze was booming across newsstands, up and coming publishers were looking for ways to stand out from the pack by creating new twists on existing tropes. In the case of MLJ, pay dirt had already been struck with Wilbur, the original comic-book teen craze, leading Bob Montana to pitch his idea for an awkward, girl-crazy teen based on his own experiences and sketches from his teenage years in small-town Massachusetts. As with his predecessor, the character's first appearance was an instant hit with readers, but unlike the rather cartoonish and limited Wilbur, Archie's personality and social circle were completely relatable to contemporary American youth and proved to be not only resilient but arguably the most commercially successful comic book creation of all time after Superman. One of the scarcest of major Golden Age keys, this first appearance of Archie Andrews has attained iconic status in recent years, as collectors have cottoned to its importance, value, and scarcity.This extremely rare and valuable slice of Americana never fails to generate heat in any condition, and the lower grade on this copy makes it especially attractive to Archie collectors who might have despaired at finding a relatively affordable example for their collection. In recent auctions, Archies have exploded in demand and popularity, and we're certain this wonderful first appearance of one of America's most treasured literary icons will once again make history.
Overstreet Guide 2014 VG+ (4.5) value = $31,500.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 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.).
1st app. of Archie, Betty, & JugheadWhile the superhero craze was booming across newsstands, up and coming publishers were looking for ways to stand out from the pack by creating new twists on existing tropes. In the case of MLJ, pay dirt had already been struck with Wilbur, the original comic-book teen craze, leading Bob Montana to pitch his idea for an awkward, girl-crazy teen based on his own experiences and sketches from his teenage years in small-town Massachusetts. As with his predecessor, the character's first appearance was an instant hit with readers, but unlike the rather cartoonish and limited Wilbur, Archie's personality and social circle were completely relatable to contemporary American youth and proved to be not only resilient but arguably the most commercially successful comic book creation of all time after Superman. One of the scarcest of major Golden Age keys, this first appearance of Archie Andrews has attained iconic status in recent years, as collectors have cottoned to its importance, value, and scarcity.This extremely rare and valuable slice of Americana never fails to generate heat in any condition, and the lower grade on this copy makes it especially attractive to Archie collectors who might have despaired at finding a relatively affordable example for their collection. In recent auctions, Archies have exploded in demand and popularity, and we're certain this wonderful first appearance of one of America's most treasured literary icons will once again make history.
Overstreet Guide 2014 VG+ (4.5) value = $31,500.
If you are a new customer planning to make a first-time purchase over $25,000, please contact us 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.).