Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 262:
Description
This item is a DC Comics ‘Forever People #1’ comic book, published March 1971 (2-3/71), encased in a CGC Universal Grade slab with a rating of 7.5 and noted “OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Pages.” The Bronze Age comic features a vibrant cover by Jack Kirby and Vince Colletta, depicting the Forever People on a futuristic, multi-wheeled vehicle with Superman flying above, against a backdrop of mountains. Prominent text on the cover includes the red title “THE FOREVER PEOPLE,” a “15¢” price, a “MAR. NO. 1” date, and an “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” stamp. Other visible callouts on the cover read “KIRBY’S HERE!”, “SUPER TOWN,” “BEAUTIFUL DREAMER,” and “ALSO, A BIG BONUS GUEST STAR– SUPERMAN!” The CGC label details a Jack Kirby story with art by Kirby, Colletta, and Plastino, and identifies the issue as the 1st full appearance of Darkseid, 1st appearance of the Forever People, and featuring Superman and Jimmy Olsen.
Condition report:
The comic book is professionally graded by CGC at 7.5 (Very Fine-), with \'OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Pages\'. It is encapsulated in a sealed CGC Universal Grade acrylic slab, which is in excellent condition.
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