ALL SELECT COMICS #1
CGC VF+: 8.5
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Tuesday, 12/15/2020 7:52 PM
$45,500
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PUBLISHER: Timely
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classic Human Torch/Sub-Mariner/Capt. America Alex Schomburg cover
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classic Human Torch/Sub-Mariner/Capt. America Alex Schomburg cover
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classic Human Torch/Sub-Mariner/Capt. America Alex Schomburg cover
All Select Comics #1 came out in 1943 as the inevitable all-star title after Timely Publishing had crammed their heroes into every comic they possibly could. Of course, legendary Golden Age artist Alex Schomburg was also brought in to work Timely's top heroes into another battle-crazed WWII cover. The book was an instant success with Captain America, Human Torch, and Sub-Mariner under one banner. This first issue's cover also launched Schomburg's long stint as the magazine's sole cover artist through the next-to-last issue in 1945.
There's plenty of Golden Age greatness in the stories, too, featuring the headlining heroes in particularly brutal battles. Captain America takes on The Vulture (and casually dooms all his henchmen) in "The Case of the Mystery of the Human Bats." Prince Namor doesn't leave any survivors while protecting the crown jewels in "The Sub-Mariner Battles the Bloody Baron." The Human Torch battles a Nazi spy in "Corner The Clutching Claw," but only after a few thousand Americans are dying of food poisoning. Things aren't much better when the Black Widow goes after a con man in "Blood Money," but at least she uses her Satanic powers to undo the damage he does to a kid!This comic is in incredible condition considering its vintage, from the centering to the spine to the colors and the pristine black wash, all of the subtle detail stands out in perfect clarity. Sub-Mariner, Human Torch, and Captain America create the trifecta of Timely’s WWII stable, composed by the brilliant and beloved hand of Alex Schomburg, you can’t really ask for much more out of a Golden Age comic. This is a real stunner that stands out in an auction stuffed with beautiful and rare comics.
Overstreet Guide 2020 VF+ (8.5) value = $20,400.
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classic Human Torch/Sub-Mariner/Capt. America Alex Schomburg cover
All Select Comics #1 came out in 1943 as the inevitable all-star title after Timely Publishing had crammed their heroes into every comic they possibly could. Of course, legendary Golden Age artist Alex Schomburg was also brought in to work Timely's top heroes into another battle-crazed WWII cover. The book was an instant success with Captain America, Human Torch, and Sub-Mariner under one banner. This first issue's cover also launched Schomburg's long stint as the magazine's sole cover artist through the next-to-last issue in 1945.
There's plenty of Golden Age greatness in the stories, too, featuring the headlining heroes in particularly brutal battles. Captain America takes on The Vulture (and casually dooms all his henchmen) in "The Case of the Mystery of the Human Bats." Prince Namor doesn't leave any survivors while protecting the crown jewels in "The Sub-Mariner Battles the Bloody Baron." The Human Torch battles a Nazi spy in "Corner The Clutching Claw," but only after a few thousand Americans are dying of food poisoning. Things aren't much better when the Black Widow goes after a con man in "Blood Money," but at least she uses her Satanic powers to undo the damage he does to a kid!This comic is in incredible condition considering its vintage, from the centering to the spine to the colors and the pristine black wash, all of the subtle detail stands out in perfect clarity. Sub-Mariner, Human Torch, and Captain America create the trifecta of Timely’s WWII stable, composed by the brilliant and beloved hand of Alex Schomburg, you can’t really ask for much more out of a Golden Age comic. This is a real stunner that stands out in an auction stuffed with beautiful and rare comics.
Overstreet Guide 2020 VF+ (8.5) value = $20,400.
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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.