Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 426:
Description
A vintage American comic book, ‘Leading Comics’ No. 22, published by DC National Comics, dated December-January, and originally priced at ‘TEN CENTS’. The front cover features ‘Nero Fox, The Jive-Jumping Emperor of Ancient Rome’ and displays the DC National Comics logo. The cover art is rendered in a Golden Age cartoon style with vibrant colors on a blue background, depicting anthropomorphic fox characters in Roman attire, with a speech bubble reading, ‘WHY SHOULD I BOTHER DIETING WHEN I HAVE A MIRROR LIKE THIS ?!?’ The back cover features period advertisements, predominantly a ‘SHOOT SAFE BUDDY!’ campaign promoting gun safety with the ‘Daisy Red Ryder Carbine’ for $4.25, alongside other safety tips, all set against a yellow background.
Condition report:
Moderate wear consistent with age, including visible edge creasing, minor surface discoloration, and slight corner wear.
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