Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 221:
Description
A professionally graded Silver Age comic book, *Aquaman #9*, published by DC Comics in May-June 1963. The comic is encapsulated in a clear CBCS slab, assigned a grade of “4.0” with “Off-White/White” pages. The slab notes “1 staple added” and highlights “King Neptune cover & appearance” as a first appearance. The cover, featuring art by Nick Cardy, depicts King Neptune riding a large green sea monster above Aquaman and Aqualad amidst crashing waves. Key visible text includes the bold red “AQUAMAN” title, a “12¢” price, a “JUNE NO.9” identifier, an “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” seal, and narrative elements such as “FEATURING THE KING OF THE SEVEN SEAS AND HIS YOUNG ALLY, AQUALAD!” and “THE SECRET MISSION OF KING NEPTUNE!”.
Condition report:
Graded 4.0 by CBCS with Off-White/White pages. The comic is encapsulated in a protective CBCS slab. Condition notes on the slab indicate \"1 staple added.\" The comic appears well-preserved within its protective casing, consistent with the stated grade and condition notes.
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