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Atom Man vs. Superman Chapter 1 one-sheet poster

Currency:USD Category:Memorabilia Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Atom Man vs. Superman Chapter 1 one-sheet poster
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(Columbia, 1950) Shortly before George Reeves would make Superman a household name on television, Kirk Alyn was the first actor to physically embody the comic book super-hero on screen, in two sequential 15-chapter serials, this being the second, which fans rate as even better than the first. Typical for a Chapter 1 poster for serials, this extremely rare example contains not only what is arguably the finest full-color art rendition of the most famous comic book super-hero of all time, it more importantly is the only variation we are aware of which features an inset photo of Superman flying over Metropolis, as each chapter release would offer different artwork (most which have surfaced over the years do not even show Superman in the inset section). Colors are beautifully rich and bright with no evidence of fading whatever; this is an older restoration, performed correctly for the time with some professional brush painting to border and fold wear, and paper (as is typical for Columbia at this time period) is slightly age-toned, which could easily be corrected with a new conservation. On linen, with linen selvage neatly trimmed to poster edge; Very Good to Fine overall.