Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 219:
Description
A professionally graded and encapsulated Silver Age comic book, “Doom Patrol #121,” published by DC Comics, dated 9-10/68 (September-October 1968). This issue is widely recognized as “The Death of the Doom Patrol.” The comic is secured in a rigid, clear plastic CGC Universal Grade slab, indicating a grade of 7.5 with White Pages. The cover art, by Joe Orlando, depicts several figures mourning at gravestones inscribed with “NEGATIVE MAN R.I.P.,” “ELASTI-GIRL R.I.P.,” and “ROBOTMAN R.I.P.,” beneath the prominent title “DOOM PATROL” and the headline “IS THIS THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF THE DOOM PATROL.” Additional visible markings include a 12¢ price, “OCT. NO. 121,” a DC National Comics logo, an “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” seal, and “YOU DECIDE!” The CGC label further notes the creators as Arnold Drake (story) and Bruno Premiani (art), and highlights key information: “Death” of the Doom Patrol, Boltinof and Premiani appearance, and “Last issue until 2/73.” The item bears CGC serial number 4619387017.
Condition report:
The comic book is professionally graded by CGC at 7.5 with White Pages, indicating a well-preserved state with minor wear consistent with its grade. It is encapsulated in a protective, tamper-evident plastic slab.
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