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Showcase #22

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Publisher: D.C. Comics
Era/Age: Silver

Grade: 1.8 (GD-)
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Price: $275
Status: SOLD!

1st appearance/origin of SA Green Lantern. Cover is separated from the lower staple, still clinging to the top. Defects pretty self-evident. Centerfold is detached. I'm grading it at G-. OS is $348.

This is part of the "Western Missouri Collection" which began in a small Missouri town, 90 miles southeast of Kansas City where two young brothers began collecting comic books in 1958. Buying from the Rexall Drug Store, one boy bought Marvels, the other boy bought DCs, and for the next 30 years they bought and bought, and traded back and forth from each other.

This amazing collection amassed approximately 3,000 books, 90% bought off the rack by their original owners. The majority of this very affordable collection averages in the Fine range, with a range from Good to Very Fine +.

Only a few books from this collection will be listed on this site. Others can be viewed in my ebay store (username: EsquireComics). Please feel to inquire with any want lists.

Showcase #13
Issue Date: April 1958 Publisher: D.C. Comics Era/Age: Silver	Grade: 1.8 (GD-) Grade Service: Page Condition: Check Current CGC Census	Price: $275 Status: SOLD!
A key SA book in that it features the 3rd appearance of the Flash. Nearly 6" upper left spine split, fc nearly totally separated from book, other creases/tears visible in scan. This book has STRONG cover colors and presents far better than grade. This is a great opportunity to own a key book at a very inexpensive price. 2008 OS Value = GD 2.0 = $320.

New Book of Comics #1
Issue Date: 1937 Publisher: D.C. Comics Era/Age: Platinum	Grade: 2.0 (GD) Grade Service: CGC Page Condition: Off-White Check Current CGC Census	Price: $2,000 Status: SOLD!
Overstreet lists this as "Rare" as well he should for it is the 1st regular size comic annual (and second DC annual overall) that is nearly 70 years old! It contains reprints of New Comics #1-4 & More Fun #9. Fantastic early art by legends Siegel & Schuster, Moldoff and Mayer. Overstreet 2005 Guide GD 2.0 = $2,000.

Batman #4
Issue Date: Winter 1940 Publisher: D.C. Comics Era/Age: Golden/Atom	Grade: 3.0 (GD/VG) Grade Service: CGC ID#0004235010 Page Condition: Off-White to White Check Current CGC Census	Price: $965 Status: SOLD!
3rd app The Joker, 1st mention of Gotham City in a Batman comic; Gerber 5; CGC notes cover almost detached (otherwise book is probably at least 7.0)

Detective Comics #140
Issue Date: Oct. 1948 Publisher: D.C. Comics Era/Age: Golden/Atom	Grade: 3.5 (VG-) Grade Service: CGC ID#0129360010 Page Condition: Off-White Check Current CGC Census	Price: $640 Status: SOLD!
One of Batman's most infamous enemies, The Riddler, makes his first ever appearance in this low-grade (and affordable!) issue of Detective. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $878.

New Comics #9
Issue Date: October 1936 Publisher: D.C. Comics Era/Age: Platinum	Grade: 3.5 (VG-) Grade Service: Page Condition: Check Current CGC Census	Price: $950 Status: For Sale
CONDITION: centerfold and one wrap detached at lower staple, some coloring to b/w interior images, very slight spine roll, 1/4" upper spine split, moderate spine wear, beginning of 1 1/2" tear right fc, 3 1/2" lower right fc crease, very slight bc small stain, 1/2" bug chew through lower right corner for entire book, 3.0/3.5. This book is a GORGEOUS example that presents far better than the grade. It has O/W pages, and BEAUTIFUL color covers. These books are FAR, FAR under-appreciated. Someone should give it a good home and love it!! 2008 OSPG Values: GD 2.0 = $571; VG 4.0 = $1,142.

Action Comics #1
Issue Date: June 1938 Publisher: D.C. Comics Era/Age: Golden/Atom	Grade: 4.0 (VG) Grade Service: CGC ID#06065414001 Page Condition: Off-White to White Check Current CGC Census	Price: $195,000 Status: SOLD!
The holy grail of comics!!!!! This is one of the best known certified examples for page quality. Approximately 75-100 copies of this first appearance of Superman by Joe Shuster and Jerry Siegal are still believed to exist.

Showcase #22
Issue Date: Sept/Oct 1959 Publisher: D.C. Comics Era/Age: Silver	Grade: 4.5 (VG+) Grade Service: CGC ID#0070821016 Page Condition: Cream to Off-White Check Current CGC Census	Price: $1,300 Status: SOLD!
This book is being sold only as a pair with Showcase #23 CGC 6.5. Two of the great "key" masterpieces featuring the 1st & 2nd appearances of the Silver Age Green Lantern!! Both issues are rare & tough to find in any grade. A must-have for any serious Green Lantern collector!

Front Cover: New York World's Fair #1939

New York World's Fair #1939
Issue Date: April 1939 Publisher: D.C. Comics Era/Age: Golden/Atom	Grade: 4.5 (VG+) Grade Service: CGC ID#0101682005 Page Condition: Light Tan to Cream Check Current CGC Census	Price: $4,800 Status: For Sale
Ranked #36 on Overstreet's Top 100 Golden Age books, this special editions features the first published appearance of the Sandman. Overstreet 2006 VG 4.0 value = $4,200; FN 6.0 value = $6,300. Note: This book is on consignment to EsquireComics.com.

Front Cover: New York World's Fair #1940

New York World's Fair #1940
Issue Date: 1940 Publisher: D.C. Comics Era/Age: Golden/Atom	Grade: 4.5 (VG+) Grade Service: CGC ID#0101682006 Page Condition: Light Tan to Off-White Check Current CGC Census	Price: $2,200 Status: SOLD!
Ranked 90th out of 100 Top Golden Age Age book by Overstreet; 1st time Superman, Batman & Robin appear together; 1st Burnley c/a. This is your chance to own an affordable copy of a classic book. Overstreet 2005 VG 4.0 value = $2,256; FN 6.0 value = $3,384.

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