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Amazing-Man Comics #5 (Centaur, 1939) CGC VG-

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:2,400.00 - 3,600.00 USD
Amazing-Man Comics #5 (Centaur, 1939) CGC VG-
<B>Amazing-Man Comics #5 (Centaur, 1939) CGC VG- 3.5 Off-white to white pages.</B></I> The fact that just two unrestored copies of this issue have received higher grades from CGC underscores what a tough book this is. Don't let the number 5 fool you: this was the first issue of the series, making Amazing-Man the <I>first</B></I> superhero to debut in his own title (preceding Superman and Batman, who were just the headliners of anthology series at this time). And it's also noteworthy that the title character, a Bill Everett creation, hit stands a month before <B>Marvel Comics</B></I> #1 with the premiere of Everett's Sub-Mariner. Centaur Publications' entire output is difficult to find, this book especially so -- Overstreet and Gerber both rate this issue as "rare." This issue is ranked among the 50 most valuable comics by Overstreet, and it's by far the most valuable Centaur comic. Overstreet 2007 VG 4.0 value = $2,810. CGC census 6/07: 1 in 3.5, 2 higher.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Comics - Slabbed (certified) (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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