Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 208:
Description
A vintage American comic book, “Sgt. Fury and His Howling Commandos #16,” published by Marvel Comics in March 1965. The comic is professionally graded by CGC as 7.0 (Universal Grade) with “OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Pages” and is encased in a clear protective plastic slab. The cover, attributed to Jack Kirby and Chic Stone, depicts soldiers, including the titular Sgt. Fury, approaching a desert fortress flying a Nazi flag with prominent swastika symbols, accompanied by the dramatic caption “IN THE DESERT A FORTRESS STANDS!” The comic features a Stan Lee story, with art by Dick Ayers and Frank Giacoia. Other visible text includes “MARVEL COMICS GROUP 12¢,” “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY,” and a small advertisement featuring “THE MMMMS WANTS YOU!” with The Thing character. The aesthetic is consistent with the mid-1960s Silver Age of comics.
Condition report:
The comic is certified by CGC as 7.0 (Universal Grade) with \"OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Pages,\" indicating a well-preserved condition. It is encapsulated in a tamper-evident clear protective plastic slab, ensuring its integrity.
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