MORE FUN COMICS #73
CGC F/VF: 7.0
(Stock Image)
SOLD ON: Friday, 04/16/2021 10:51 PM
$39,100
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PUBLISHER: DC
COMIC BOOK IMPACT: rating of 9 (CBI)
COMMENTS: A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
ow pgs, Slight/Mod (A-2) resto-small amount of c/t on cvr, pieces added to cvr, cvr and staples reinforced
1st appearance of Aquaman (w/ origin); 1st app. Green Arrow and Speedy! Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox stories; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Kentucky Collection
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ow pgs, Slight/Mod (A-2) resto-small amount of c/t on cvr, pieces added to cvr, cvr and staples reinforced
1st appearance of Aquaman (w/ origin); 1st app. Green Arrow and Speedy! Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox stories; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Kentucky Collection
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A 15% BUYER'S PREMIUM WILL BE ADDED TO THIS ITEM AT CONCLUSION OF THE AUCTION
ow pgs, Slight/Mod (A-2) resto-small amount of c/t on cvr, pieces added to cvr, cvr and staples reinforced
1st appearance of Aquaman (w/ origin); 1st app. Green Arrow and Speedy! Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox stories; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Kentucky Collection
More Fun Comics #73 is an exceptional Golden Age collectible that made history with the first appearance of Aquaman — along with the first appearance of Green Arrow and his sidekick Speedy! There's also one of the rare comic appearances of Dr. Fate wearing his half-helmet, but that didn't last nearly as long as the impact of those two enduring heroes. The creative team of Mort Weisinger and George Papp were inspired by both Robin Hood and the 1940 movie serial The Green Archer when they came up with the Green Arrow, who'd make it a tradition for every comics line to offer some kind of archery expert. Green Arrow then unexpectedly became a counter-culture star at the start of the '70s after Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams put him on the road with Green Lantern for a series of socially relevant comics. (The team also ensured Speedy's place as a DC icon by bringing him into the storyline as a heroin addict.) In the 21st Century, of course, Green Arrow went on to anchor the CW Multiverse in the long-running Arrow show. Aquaman, of course, also enjoyed a big-screen renaissance. With the recent retirement of Jason Momoa from the Aquaman role, fans are eagerly anticipating what's next for both of these beloved characters as James Gunn launches his DC Extended Universe.
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A genuine classic key that exists in just over fifty copies noted on the census, the combination of the introduction of three important characters in DC’s history, plus The Spectre, and Dr. Fate gives this issue a ton of firepower, which always makes for a heavyweight bout at auction. This book has undergone a moderate amount of professional restoration to replenish its appearance and stability, and it has definitely paid off, as the book is in impressive condition, once shunned, restored books have become accepted by collectors, as original condition copies are very hard to come by, disappearing into collections for years.
Overstreet Guide 2020 F/VF (7.0) value = $57.950.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE
ow pgs, Slight/Mod (A-2) resto-small amount of c/t on cvr, pieces added to cvr, cvr and staples reinforced
1st appearance of Aquaman (w/ origin); 1st app. Green Arrow and Speedy! Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox stories; COMIC BOOK IMPACT rating of 9 (CBI)
Kentucky Collection
More Fun Comics #73 is an exceptional Golden Age collectible that made history with the first appearance of Aquaman — along with the first appearance of Green Arrow and his sidekick Speedy! There's also one of the rare comic appearances of Dr. Fate wearing his half-helmet, but that didn't last nearly as long as the impact of those two enduring heroes. The creative team of Mort Weisinger and George Papp were inspired by both Robin Hood and the 1940 movie serial The Green Archer when they came up with the Green Arrow, who'd make it a tradition for every comics line to offer some kind of archery expert. Green Arrow then unexpectedly became a counter-culture star at the start of the '70s after Denny O'Neil and Neal Adams put him on the road with Green Lantern for a series of socially relevant comics. (The team also ensured Speedy's place as a DC icon by bringing him into the storyline as a heroin addict.) In the 21st Century, of course, Green Arrow went on to anchor the CW Multiverse in the long-running Arrow show. Aquaman, of course, also enjoyed a big-screen renaissance. With the recent retirement of Jason Momoa from the Aquaman role, fans are eagerly anticipating what's next for both of these beloved characters as James Gunn launches his DC Extended Universe.
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A genuine classic key that exists in just over fifty copies noted on the census, the combination of the introduction of three important characters in DC’s history, plus The Spectre, and Dr. Fate gives this issue a ton of firepower, which always makes for a heavyweight bout at auction. This book has undergone a moderate amount of professional restoration to replenish its appearance and stability, and it has definitely paid off, as the book is in impressive condition, once shunned, restored books have become accepted by collectors, as original condition copies are very hard to come by, disappearing into collections for years.
Overstreet Guide 2020 F/VF (7.0) value = $57.950.
We realize many of you would like to bid on this auction lot, so for this listing, ComicConnect.com offers a 3 month, interest free, time payment plan with a 20% non-refundable deposit. Time Payments invoices can only be paid by cash, check, money order or wire transfer. LEARN MORE