Summer Kickoff Comics & Toys 06'26
Lot 592:
Description
BID PER WHAT YOU SEE IN THE PHOTO, NOT THE AI GENERATED TITLES AND DESCRIPTIONS! Marvel Comics Group. Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #5. Marvel Comics Group, 1964. First Printing.
This lot features a single copy of the Silver Age comic book Sgt. Fury and his Howling Commandos #5, published by Marvel Comics Group with a cover date of January 1964. The publication is a standard staple-bound softcover with a 12-cent cover price. This issue is bibliographically significant as it features the first appearance of the character Baron Strucker. The cover art, attributed to Jack Kirby and Dick Ayers, depicts a shirtless Nick Fury being restrained by S.S. troops while Baron Strucker stands in the foreground. Visible text on the cover includes the series title, issue number, and promotional taglines such as At the Mercy of Baron Strucker and Watch the dreaded Nazi Baron Strucker defeat Nick Fury in hand-to-hand combat!. The Comics Code Authority seal is present in the upper-left corner. The comic is housed in a clear protective sleeve with a cardboard backing.
Condition report:
The comic shows visible age-related toning and yellowing to the front cover. There is wear along the spine including multiple small stress lines and creases. A small nick and minor paper loss are present on the bottom right corner of the front cover. The edges show light wear consistent with age and handling. The interior pages and back cover were not inspected outside of the protective sleeve.
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