Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 278:
Description
A professionally graded and encapsulated copy of Texan #8, published by St. John Publication in June 1950. Certified by CGC with a Universal Grade of 3.0 and noted as having Cream to Off-White Pages. Featuring art by Matt Baker and George Tuska, with the dynamic cover illustration attributed to Matt Baker and Ray Osrin. The Western-themed cover depicts a Native American figure on horseback holding a captive woman, set against a backdrop of a burning train and building, with soldiers on horseback in pursuit. Visible cover text includes “The Texan Comics,” “10¢” price, “JUNE,” and issue headlines: “Scalp Hunters Hide Their Tracks” and “Also in this issue: Ghost Riders Defy The Range Law.” The spine also reads “St. John Texan.”
Condition report:
Professionally graded and encapsulated by CGC with a Universal Grade of 3.0 (Very Good). Pages are noted as Cream to Off-White. Visible wear consistent with its age and rating, including minor creasing, edge wear, and subtle discoloration, though colors remain relatively vibrant.
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