Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 188:
Description
A professionally graded Silver Age DC Comics comic book, “Atom and Hawkman #39,” published by D.C. Comics in October-November 1968. The comic is encased in a transparent CGC Universal Grade plastic slab, bearing a grade of 7.5 with “OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Pages.” Credits on the label include Robert Kanigher for the story, Murphy Anderson and Joe Giella for the interior art, and Joe Kubert for the cover art. The CGC barcode is 4568297001. The vibrant cover, attributed to Joe Kubert, features the main title “THE ATOM AND HAWKMAN” in bold yellow lettering against a purple background, with a subtitle “THE TITAN and the FURY.” The artwork depicts Hawkman, with wings and a mace, engaged in combat with a roaring tiger/lion, upon which a smaller character, Atom, is positioned. Visible text on the cover also includes “NO. 39 NOV.”, a “12¢” price, the “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” stamp, and the “DC Comics” logo. The story title is “VENGEANCE OF THE SILVER VULTURE!” The comic book itself appears well-preserved with strong colors and minimal visible wear, consistent with its high professional grade.
Condition report:
The comic book is professionally graded by CGC at 7.5 (Very Fine+), indicating a well-preserved copy with minimal wear. The pages are noted as \"OFF-WHITE TO WHITE.\" The comic is sealed within a protective CGC slab.
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