Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 597:
Description
A professionally graded Superman Sunday Newspaper Strip from the Chicago Sun Times, dated April 7, 1946. This original strip is encased in a transparent CGC (Comic Guaranty Company) Universal Grade slab, bearing the grade “AU” (Authentic). The strip features the “Out of This World” storyline. The single sheet of newspaper, displaying multiple comic panels, prominently features the “SUPERMAN” title. Credits include Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, with script by Jerry Siegel, pencils by Wayne Boring, and inks by Stan Kaye. The newspaper section is titled “Sunday Times, Chicago’s Picture Newspaper, Comic Section,” indicates “16 PAGES,” and shows a price of “5¢ CITY & SUBURBS, 10¢ ELSEWHERE.” Copyrighted to McClure Newspaper Syndicate, 1946.
Condition report:
The strip is well-preserved within its protective casing. It exhibits typical age-related paper tanning, but the artwork and text remain clear and vibrant. The item has received a CGC grade of \"AU\" (Authentic).
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