SUPERMAN EDITOR MORT WEISINGER SIGNED LETTER PAIR.
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$236.00
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Bidding Ended:
Thursday, November 16, 2017 9:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Thursday, November 16, 2017 9:00:00 AM)
Item Description
Mort Weisinger (1915-1978) was an American comic book editor best known for editing DC Comics' Superman during the mid-1950s to 1960s, in the Silver Age of comic books. He also co-created such features as Aquaman, Green Arrow and Johnny Quick and served as story editor for the "Adventures of Superman" TV series. Offered here are two 1945 typed letters from Weisinger to same recipient - artist and writer Howard Wandrei, who worked on "Weird Tales" and other titles. Envelope w/"Superman, Inc." illustrated letterhead is postmarked April 26 and enclosed 4x6" typed note on Weisinger personal letterhead references Weisinger staying at Wandrie's home, going on to mention refrigerator repair as well as woman phoning and another person dropping by asking for copy from Wandrei, causing Weisinger to question "Have You Retired, You Lazy B?" Note also mentions Weisinger's brother being injured in Germany. Weisinger has signed in red pencil. Horizontal fold as mailed w/some handling wear. VF. Envelope w/"Superman, Inc." illustrated letterhead is postmarked Sept. 5 and enclosed 8.5x11" typed letter dated Sept. 5 talks at length about Weisinger staying at Wandrei's home and taking care of his belongings, mentions agents and publishing as well as home life and children. Text continues briefly onto back, which Weisinger has signed in blue pencil. Folded as mailed, Exc. Both envelopes show some lt. aging and expected wear. Fine/VF. Interesting pair from a DC Comics legend.
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