Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 230:
Description
A professionally graded and encapsulated Silver Age comic book, “Justice League of America #47,” published by D.C. Comics in September 1966. It is certified by CGC Universal Grade at 5.5 with Off-White to White pages, bearing certification number 2110026002. The cover, featuring art by Mike Sekowsky and Joe Giella, depicts Batman engaged in combat with a grey-skinned antagonist identified as “ANTI-MATTER MAN,” set against a cosmic backdrop. The cover also includes headshots of various Justice League and Justice Society of America members, including Atom, Batman, Flash, Green Lantern, Hawkman, Black Canary, Doctor Fate, Doctor Mid-Nite, Sandman, Spectre, and Wildcat. Visible text on the comic includes the “12¢” price, “SEPT. NO. 47,” the “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” seal, and taglines such as “TO TOUCH ANTI-MATTER MAN WAS TO RISK INSTANT DESTRUCTION!” and “THE MOST AMAZING, DEATH-DEFYING BATTLE EVER FOUGHT!”. The CGC label further notes the story by Gardner Fox, art by Sid Greene, a Justice Society of America crossover, and appearances by Solomon Grundy and Blockbuster.
Condition report:
The comic book is professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC, indicating its condition as 5.5 (Fine-). It appears well-preserved within its clear plastic slab, consistent with the stated professional grading.
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