FANTASTIC COMICS 1939-41 #3
CBCS NM-: 9.2
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Wednesday, 08/26/2020 8:30 PM
$9,901
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21
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PUBLISHER: Fox
COMMENTS: ow/white pgs; Ext(P) ext ct, pcs added to cvr & int, cvr & int reinforced, spine split sealed, tr sls, cvr & staples cleaned, interior lightened; only 1 graded higher
the holy grail of classic golden age covers! A Lou Fine masterpiece (2/40)
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the holy grail of classic golden age covers! A Lou Fine masterpiece (2/40)
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ow/white pgs; Ext(P) ext ct, pcs added to cvr & int, cvr & int reinforced, spine split sealed, tr sls, cvr & staples cleaned, interior lightened; only 1 graded higher
the holy grail of classic golden age covers! A Lou Fine masterpiece (2/40)Well. So here it is. The single most coveted, most revered, most gloriously insane and delightfully over-the-top cover of the Golden Age by one of the finest artists ever to grace the medium. There's barely any point in discussing or writing about this splendid beast, but I guess we'll have to try, otherwise this listing will have to be filled up with recipes and emojis. So, where do we even begin? Maybe what's worth discussing is how immaculately this extraordinary image captures everything about the twilight, otherworldly realm of early 20th century pop fiction, how it manages to perfectly meld Burroughsian adventure, pulp science fiction, monster horror, boys' own action, and epic imagination into one astoundingly illustrated piece.
The intricate lines laid down by Lou Fine, indisputably the first truly great cover artist of the comics, provide supple weight and graceful movement to what could otherwise be a crude and garish image, giving the robots a fierce metal menace reminiscent of Willis O'Brien's majestic King Kong, and the immense motion of Samson at center rivals the heft of Hal Foster's Tarzan, all taking place in a backdrop that practically screams of detailed model-work by an unusually talented boy. This image burned its way into the brains of all the young readers who first saw it, and has branded itself on the hearts of comic collectors young and old for nearly a century. This issue may not be a key, a first appearance, or the inspiration for a big blockbuster movie, but for truly discerning collectors, there is nothing else. This is the Big One, the Grail, the Monster. It never fails to delight and inspire, and has yet to be rivaled.
The extensive professional restoration done to this comic has returned it to a state of a freshly printed copy from 80 years ago. Originally published in Feb, of 1940, this issue of Fantastic Comics has risen through the ranks of myriad Golden Age books to become one of the most desirable of comics from the era that does not feature a popular superhero on its cover. Thanks to the mind-blowing Lou Fine cover, this book has become a cult favorite to knowledgeable GA collectors. The market for restored comics, once considered sacrilegious, has earned a grudging respect in the collecting community, as there is only a limited amount of these treasured classics around. Who wouldn’t want any Golden Age comic in such a wonderful state, original or restored, Fantastic #3 will always be a wish list book for true aficionados.
Overstreet Guide 2019 NM- (9.2) value = $45,000.
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.
the holy grail of classic golden age covers! A Lou Fine masterpiece (2/40)Well. So here it is. The single most coveted, most revered, most gloriously insane and delightfully over-the-top cover of the Golden Age by one of the finest artists ever to grace the medium. There's barely any point in discussing or writing about this splendid beast, but I guess we'll have to try, otherwise this listing will have to be filled up with recipes and emojis. So, where do we even begin? Maybe what's worth discussing is how immaculately this extraordinary image captures everything about the twilight, otherworldly realm of early 20th century pop fiction, how it manages to perfectly meld Burroughsian adventure, pulp science fiction, monster horror, boys' own action, and epic imagination into one astoundingly illustrated piece.
The intricate lines laid down by Lou Fine, indisputably the first truly great cover artist of the comics, provide supple weight and graceful movement to what could otherwise be a crude and garish image, giving the robots a fierce metal menace reminiscent of Willis O'Brien's majestic King Kong, and the immense motion of Samson at center rivals the heft of Hal Foster's Tarzan, all taking place in a backdrop that practically screams of detailed model-work by an unusually talented boy. This image burned its way into the brains of all the young readers who first saw it, and has branded itself on the hearts of comic collectors young and old for nearly a century. This issue may not be a key, a first appearance, or the inspiration for a big blockbuster movie, but for truly discerning collectors, there is nothing else. This is the Big One, the Grail, the Monster. It never fails to delight and inspire, and has yet to be rivaled.
The extensive professional restoration done to this comic has returned it to a state of a freshly printed copy from 80 years ago. Originally published in Feb, of 1940, this issue of Fantastic Comics has risen through the ranks of myriad Golden Age books to become one of the most desirable of comics from the era that does not feature a popular superhero on its cover. Thanks to the mind-blowing Lou Fine cover, this book has become a cult favorite to knowledgeable GA collectors. The market for restored comics, once considered sacrilegious, has earned a grudging respect in the collecting community, as there is only a limited amount of these treasured classics around. Who wouldn’t want any Golden Age comic in such a wonderful state, original or restored, Fantastic #3 will always be a wish list book for true aficionados.
Overstreet Guide 2019 NM- (9.2) value = $45,000.
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.