Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 223:
Description
A PGX-certified Golden Age comic book, *All-Star Comics #13*, published by DC Comics in October-November 1942, assigned a grade of 2.5 with OFF-WHITE to WHITE pages. The comic features a Golden Age sci-fi cover by Jack Burnley depicting a group of superheroes, including Hawkman and Wonder Woman, observing multiple rockets ascending into a starry, cosmic background. Visible text on the cover includes “NO. 13,” “OCT.-NOV.,” “ALL-STAR Comics,” “10 IND,” and “A SUPERMAN DC PUBLICATION,” alongside a caption box stating: “SHANGHAIED INTO SPACE! ANOTHER FULL-LENGTH ADVENTURE of the JUSTICE SOCIETY – FEATURING YOUR FAVORITES – HAWKMAN • DR. FATE • ATOM • SANDMAN • STARMAN • SPECTRE • JOHNNY THUNDER • DR. MIDNITE AND WONDER WOMAN!”. The certification label further notes a “Hitler appearance,” a “half page ad for Wonder Woman #1,” and the “Centerfold 1st ad for Junior JSA club” within. Story and art are credited to Gardner Fox, William Marston, Sheldon Moldoff, Cliff Young, S. Joe Gallagher, Bernard Baily, Harry Peter, and Jack Burnley.
Condition report:
The physical comic exhibits significant wear, including creasing, chipping, and noticeable paper loss along the left edge/spine, consistent with its assigned grade of 2.5.
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