Golden & Silver Age Comic & Collectibles Auction
Lot 517:
Description
The Arizona Kid (1951) No. 6 comic book, published by Atlas Comics (Marvel). This issue features a 10-cent price. The front cover showcases a Western adventure-style illustration depicting three cowboys engaged in a brawl within a saloon. Speech bubbles contain the dialogue: “HEY, MALONE, THE SAR COTTA GET ROUGH!” and “WON’T DO HIM ANY GOOD! WE’LL SLUG IT OUT ANYWAY WHEN HE’S FINISHED!”. The artist’s signature, “J.K. Masters,” is visible at the bottom right of the artwork. The back cover displays a full-page, multi-panel advertisement for “GIVEN PREMIUMS or CASH,” illustrating various prizes such as a football, bicycle, doll, and watch, with a “MAIL COUPON TODAY” section at the bottom. The comic book is constructed from stapled paper.
Condition report:
The comic book shows clear signs of age and wear, including prominent creasing, dog-eared corners, edge tears, spine roll, and general discoloration or yellowing throughout. Overall condition is fair to good.
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