Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 196:
Description
Tom Mix Western #17, a Golden Age comic book published by Fawcett Publications in May 1949, features a painted cover attributed to Norman Saunders. This issue is professionally graded by CGC Universal Grade at 6.5 with cream to off-white pages and is encapsulated within a clear plastic slab. The Western-style cover art prominently features a cowboy, likely Tom Mix, in a yellow shirt, teal pants, and black hat, actively firing a pistol and holding a lasso while emerging from a stagecoach, all set against a vibrant red background. Visible text on the cover includes ‘Tom Mix Western’, ‘A Fawcett Publication’, ‘BIG 52 PAGES’, ‘MAY 10¢’, ‘NO. 17’, and a yellow inset box announcing ‘IN THIS ISSUE THE TRAIL OF DOOM! STARRING THE WORLD’S MOST RENOWN COWBOY!’.
Condition report:
The comic book is professionally graded by CGC Universal Grade at 6.5, indicating a well-preserved condition. The pages are noted as cream to off-white. The item is protected within a sealed, clear plastic encapsulation slab.
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