Marvel Comics #1, October or November 1939. How rare are the OCT dated copies? 0

[Shield]

I remember when I was a kid and bought the 1983 Comics book price guide they had an article about finding an Oct 1939 copy and how rare it was.

I could only find one in the Heritage Auction archive, but to be honest I didn't spend a great deal of time looking.

Based on the condition this one sold for $52,580.  Does anyone know if any super high grade copies have sold with the OCT date?

 

[Shield]

Looks like this much nicer copy sold back in 2008:

[zen514]

On 4/9/2023 at 12:30 AM, Shield said:

I remember when I was a kid and bought the 1983 Comics book price guide they had an article about finding an Oct 1939 copy and how rare it was.

I could only find one in the Heritage Auction archive, but to be honest I didn't spend a great deal of time looking.

Based on the condition this one sold for $52,580.  Does anyone know if any super high grade copies have sold with the OCT date?

 

 

I think this 2017 ha.com sale was the last public sale. October copy first and rarest editions.

Many NOV have sold since.

[Primetime]

OCT's are very tough with only a 80k print run to begin with. A PLOD OCT copy just traded privately recently. They are rarely offered publicly. I have probably caught wind of less than 10 total OCT copies in the last thirty years of collecting Timelys. NOV copies tell the whole story if you have one with the black slug light enough to still see the OCT beneath it. Good conversation piece. 

Edited April 11, 2023 by Primetime

[Shield]

I've seen and held one about 20 years ago - it was in one of those old school fotress holders.  Same guy at the time had a pedigree copy of Detective #27 and I was allowed to hold it and read it with my grubby hands (later was graded a Blue 6.5).  That was one of the greatest comic book days of my life.

[Drgoldage]

I only have one comic in a fortress protector . It was late 1990s and had always wanted a marvel comics 1, who wouldn’t,when this one came available from a major dealer and I bought it . I didn’t negotiate we both knew it would sell for the price offered just a matter of time .I really didn’t care if it was a October or November copy but was pleased to find the prominent Oct upper right corner . Still have it here is the picture not sure how many there are but happy to have even this one .

[woowoo]

On 4/16/2023 at 8:26 AM, Drgoldage said:

I only have one comic in a fortress protector . It was late 1990s and had always wanted a marvel comics 1, who wouldn’t,when this one came available from a major dealer and I bought it . I didn’t negotiate we both knew it would sell for the price offered just a matter of time .I really didn’t care if it was a October or November copy but was pleased to find the prominent Oct upper right corner . Still have it here is the picture not sure how many there are but happy to have even this one .

Great book.

I would think all the great Golden age I have sold you for 30 plus years you would at least sell me this copy Jeff? 

[Drgoldage]

Harold ,old buddy , will keep my eye’s peeled for another Marvel 1 for you but if push came to shove I bet you want an Action 2 even more ! I am still planning on hanging on to this book for a while longer couldn’t afford to replace at todays price’s. 

[woowoo]

On 4/16/2023 at 8:40 AM, Drgoldage said:

Harold ,old buddy , will keep my eye’s peeled for another Marvel 1 for you but if push came to shove I bet you want an Action 2 even more ! I am still planning on hanging on to this book for a while longer couldn’t afford to replace at todays price’s. 

I do want Action 2. I had to settle for this so that 1 is looking a lot better now. I do have a Marvel 1 coverless missing last page so you would just be down grading. 

[Drgoldage]

Man that’s a sharp looking 4.5 ! You always found great books this is no exception

[Bronty]

On 4/16/2023 at 11:26 AM, Drgoldage said:

I only have one comic in a fortress protector . It was late 1990s and had always wanted a marvel comics 1, who wouldn’t,when this one came available from a major dealer and I bought it . I didn’t negotiate we both knew it would sell for the price offered just a matter of time .I really didn’t care if it was a October or November copy but was pleased to find the prominent Oct upper right corner . Still have it here is the picture not sure how many there are but happy to have even this one .

good on you for keeping it 30 years

[zen514]

On 4/16/2023 at 11:26 AM, Drgoldage said:

I only have one comic in a fortress protector . It was late 1990s and had always wanted a marvel comics 1, who wouldn’t,when this one came available from a major dealer and I bought it . I didn’t negotiate we both knew it would sell for the price offered just a matter of time .I really didn’t care if it was a October or November copy but was pleased to find the prominent Oct upper right corner . Still have it here is the picture not sure how many there are but happy to have even this one .

[Dark Knight]

Damn what a beautiful Marvel 1 Drgoldage!  That would cost anyone right now an arm and two legs if sold in today's market.

[Drgoldage]

Lol I will have everyone keep their arms and legs …to tell the truth though I skipped a few tasty meals when I bought this , good thing I liked peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. I had an often times irritated but ultimately understanding spouse that let me do this … she can cash out at the bank when the time comes