SUPERMAN "SUPERMEN OF AMERICA - ACTION COMICS" RARE PREMIUM EMBLEM/PATCH VARIETY.
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Winning Bid:
$942.82 (Includes 18% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:00:00 PM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, November 16, 2022 9:00:00 PM)
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Auction:
Auction #236 Session II
Value Code:
J - $700 to $1,000 Help Icon
Item Description
This premium was briefly issued in late 1939/early 1940 in Action Comics and Superman comic books and was obtained by recruiting three friends to join the Supermen of America Club (see previous lot). Large 5.5" dia. emblem/patch is one of the very earliest Superman premiums and was originally advertised as a "Superman Emblem." Unlike other similar patches which are just felt, this is made of two thin layers of felt and sandwiched between these layers is a thin sheet of cardboard, which gives the patch a high degree of stiffness although it flexes under pressure. Front has choice silk-screened design featuring classic image of Superman breaking chains surrounded by "Supermen Of America - Action Comics" text. This is variety w/fleshtone coloring on face/hands and yellow border "S" chest symbol. Has some degree of professional restoration to front side across center but most of this only shows under close inspection. Possible slight edge trim at 6 o'clock area, not distracting. Still retains great eye appeal w/strong silk-screening and displays Fine. There are far fewer emblems than copies of Action Comics #1, w/only about a dozen known examples. One of the rarest and most desirable Superman premiums.
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