Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 272:
Description
Showcase #38, published by D.C. Comics in May/June 1962, is professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC Universal Grade, assigned a grade of 6.5 with OFF-WHITE TO WHITE Pages. This issue features the 2nd appearance of the Metal Men. The story is by Robert Kanigher, with cover and interior art by Ross Andru and Mike Esposito. The dynamic cover art depicts the Metal Men, including characters identified as Gold and “L,” battling a large green robot and a human figure against a vibrant red background. Key visible text includes “SHOWCASE presents METAL MEN,” “JUNE NO. 38,” and a “12¢” price, along with the “NATIONAL COMICS” and “SUPERMAN DC” emblems and the “APPROVED BY THE COMICS CODE AUTHORITY” seal. Cover blurbs read: “OUT OF SMOKE AND FLAME ARISES THE MOST UNIQUE BAND OF FIGHTERS — METAL MEN — TO BATTLE… “The NIGHTMARE MENACE!”” and a speech bubble exclaims: “GOLD!– SAVE DOC FROM THE “NIGHTMARE MENACE!””
Condition report:
The comic book is professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC, presenting in a grade of 6.5 with Off-White to White pages. The item is well-preserved within its clear plastic slab, consistent with the assigned grade.
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