Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 214:
Description
A professionally graded American comic book, Daredevil #60, published by Marvel Comics in January 1970, placing it within the Bronze Age of comics. Encapsulated in a CGC Universal Grade slab, the comic is assigned a numerical grade of 6.0 with “OFF-WHITE Pages”. The cover art, by Gene Colan and Syd Shores, features the titular hero in a red costume engaged in combat with multiple assailants amidst falling money, under the prominent titles “HERE COMES… DAREDEVIL THE MAN WITHOUT FEAR!” and “SHOWDOWN AT SEA!”, with a smaller banner announcing “UNMASKED! THE MAN CALLED CRIME WAVE!”. Further text on the cover includes the 15¢ price, issue number 60, “JAN” for January, “MARVEL COMICS GROUP”, and the “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” stamp. The CGC slab also details a Roy Thomas story, a Crime-Wave appearance, and a letter from Mark Gruenwald.
Condition report:
Graded CGC Universal Grade 6.0 with OFF-WHITE Pages. This grade indicates a comic with moderate wear, which may include several moderate defects or one major defect. Common issues at this grade can include spine stress, minor creasing, corner wear, and some discoloration or tanning to pages. The comic is encapsulated in a clear plastic CGC slab, ensuring its preservation.
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