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EsquireComics Remaining More Fun Comics For Sale
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More Fun Comics #22 (DC 1937) CGC VG+ 4.5 Light tan to off-white pages. 

Some of the most influential scripters and artists of comics' early days contributed to this issue, including Creig Flessel, Vincent Sullivan, Jerry Siegel, Joe Shuster, and Leo O'Mealia.

Just five unrestored copies of this Gerber "scarce" issue have been certified by CGC to date, with the highest grade earned thus far a modest 6.0. The Church copy, which I used to own, is restored. Heritage has only sold three copies in nearly twenty years.

$500.00

 

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I am a total newbie to the boards, but this sale is too impressive/historic to just lurk. I'll take it!

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More Fun Comics #17 (DC, 1937) CGC 4.0 off-white pages.

This is the second highest graded copy with the top only at 6.5. Heritage has only auctioned off three copies (one of which was restored) in 18 years and it took them seven years in between actually obtaining a copy for sale! Not one copy has been available for ten years.

When the New Year's cover is ringing in 1937 you know you've got an early comic book! This issue of DC's first series precedes the likes of Detective #1. Vin Sullivan cover art.

Good luck finding a copy, especially one that looks this good!

$1,900.00

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Mark, fyi, this issue is the last issue of the "Superman tryout" run. Overstreet wrongly says #16 is.  Which means this is a bargain for whoever gets it.  :idea:  GLWTS.

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7 hours ago, RareHighGrade said:

Mark, fyi, this issue is the last issue of the "Superman tryout" run. Overstreet wrongly says #16 is.  Which means this is a bargain for whoever gets it.  :idea:  GLWTS.

I think you told me that the last time too! (thumbsu

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More Fun Comics #33 (DC, 1938) CGC 4.5 Light tan to Off-White

Gerber rates this issue a "7" or "scarce" on their Scarcity Index, and this copy is one of a few that have been certified by CGC to date.

The cover is by Vin Sullivan, with interior art by Joe Shuster, Bernard Baily, and Bob Kane.

Heritage has sold only three copies and none since 2012.

$525.00

 

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Great to see more of these great books Mark! Good pickups for far by everyone! 

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More Fun Comics #88 (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Cream to off-white pages.

The lineup of heroes in More Fun was tough to beat -- two enduring DC heroes in Aquaman and Green Arrow, two Justice Society guys in the Spectre and Doctor Fate, plus fleet-footed Johnny Quick, who profited from the art of Mort Meskin in this issue. The cover is by Cliff Young. CGC notes, "Light tanning interior front and back cover."

Again, another difficult issue to locate. Heritage has only seen six copies in 18 years, and while there was a raw copy in VG condition that sold in 2016, no CGC copy has been sold since I bought this one back in 2005!!! Just two copies grade higher.

From the Northern Lights Collection.

An incomplete copy sold in September 2019 for 2x Guide! Here is your chance to own a complete one!

$950.00

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More Fun Comics #89 (DC, 1943) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages.

The Green Arrow and Speedy practice their archery skills on some unfortunate criminals on Cliff Young's clever cover for this Golden Age title. The issue also features the origin of the Green Arrow and Speedy team.

One copy grades higher. 

$1,075.00

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More Fun Comics #90 (DC, 1943) CGC VF/NM 9.0 Off-white pages.

Not only does Cliff Young's cover give us Green Arrow and Speedy in superhero action, DC managed to put it a "buy war bonds" plug as well. Green Arrow stars in the lead feature, too, also drawn by Young. Other heroes in the book are Doctor Fate, Aquaman, Johnny Quick (drawn by Mort Meskin), and the Spectre.

From the Northern Lights Collection. Heritage has sold only three other CGC copies in 18 years. Two pedigree copies grade higher.

$1,525.00

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More Fun Comics #92 (DC, 1943) CGC 7.5 Off-White Pages

Green Arrow cover by Cliff Young. Doctor Fate, Aquaman, Johnny Quick, and the Spectre features. Mort Meskin art.

Two higher graded copies which, no surprise, are the SF and Church pedigrees, which makes this one the most affordable high-grade copy that exists.

Heritage hasn't seen a certified copy since 2005!

$550.00

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More Fun Comics #93 "D" Copy pedigree (DC, 1943) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white pages.

It's old-fashioned fun as Green Arrow and Speedy meet "The Man from the Mauve Decade" (that's the 1890s, in case you were wondering). The cover is by Cliff Young, who also drew the accompanying story. While earlier issues of this title mixed in a few adventure-type characters, this one's an all-superhero affair -- how do Doctor Fate, Aquaman, Johnny Quick, and the Spectre strike you? Note that while Overstreet calls this the first appearance of Dover and Clover, that comedic duo didn't debut until the following issue.

Only the Church copy grades higher so this is the best affordable copy you can find right now! Heritage has only offered two CGC copies in the last 15+ years!

$500.00

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More Fun Comics #96 (DC, 1941) CGC 7.5 Cream to Off-White Pages

Featured in the issue are Green Arrow and Speedy, Johnny Quick, Dr. Fate, Aquaman, and the Spectre, plus humor characters Dover and Clover.

Heritage has offered only TWO certified copies of this book, and that was way back in 2002 and 2005!!! Only three low grade copies have ever been offered and the most recent was EIGHT years ago!

Only six copies have ever been certified making this actually one of the more difficult copies to find. Why? I have no idea!!! But I know I own the third highest graded copy and you likely won't find the other two around!!!!

Now you might say you don't want to pay over guide for this book. I'll tell you how I look at it - it is just $600.00 and good luck finding another copy!

Unless you want to buy a lower graded copy and if so, you're in luck! ;)

 

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More Fun Comics #99 (DC, 1944) CGC8.0 Cream to Off-White Pages

Featuring the Spectre, Green Arrow and Speedy, Aquaman, and Johnny Quick. Cover by George Papp. Art by Bernard Baily and Mort Meskin.

And, hey, it's a bondage copy. Don't get too excited!

Just one copy grades higher than this one, and of course it is the Church copy. Heritage has only sold three certified copies in 18 years! Most raw copies are low grade.

$725.00

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More Fun Comics #100 (DC, 1944) CGC VF- 7.5 Off-white pages

Since when does a guy swimming in money need rescuing? At any rate, Johnny Quick is taking care of it (he can fly, don't forget). The cover is by Mort Meskin, who also drew Johnny's story inside the book. Also appearing are the Spectre (with Bernard Baily art), Green Arrow, and Aquaman.

100th issue of one of the most iconic DC titles!

$600.00

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More Fun Comics #102 (DC, 1945) CGC 6.0 Off-White Pages

Second Superboy appearance ever. The #101 has shot up in price in the last few years. These early Superboy issues are possibly next.

First solo Dover and Clover cover appearance.

$600.00

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More Fun Comics #107 (DC, 1946) CGC 8.5 Off-White pages

This was the final superhero issue of this title and thus the last appearance in the book of Superboy, Green Arrow, Aquaman, and Johnny Quick -- the four regulars all moved to Adventure Comics thereafter, leaving this series an all-humor affair. Funny twins Dover and Clover drew cover honors here.

The most notable artist of the issue is Mort Meskin, who drew the Johnny Quick story. This issue is a Gerber "7," and only the Church copy grades higher at CGC 9.4.

Crippen "D" Copy

Heritage has only sold three certified copies, and the last was in 2011. A raw FR copy sold in Oct 2018 for about 6x Guide! That's how infrequently you can find this book.

$950.00

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