I am not an expert on comic books. This comic book has been preserved in my dad’s collection for decades with a hard cover and sleeve. It is almost 80 years old and it looks amazing and is 100% intact. Please study the pictures to make your own opinion.
The product is a vintage comic book, Modern Comics #60 from April 1947 by Quality Comics. It features the character Blackhawk (Bart Hawk) in action, adventure, and military genres. The comic book era is the Golden Age (1938-55) and it showcases artwork by Reed Crandall and Chuck Cuidera. This collectible item is a valuable addition to any comic book enthusiast's collection, offering a glimpse into the classic US Comics tradition.
Up for auction/sale is a beautifully intact, 100% complete copy of Modern Comics #60 from April 1947, published by the legendary Quality Comics group.This classic Golden Age book features the iconic Blackhawk Squadron in the pulse-pounding main story, "Blackhawk Battles the Deadly Green Plague!", with incredible interior artwork widely attributed to the great Reed Crandall. The book also features highly collectible, nostalgic backup features and a pristine American Seed Co. prize advertisement on the back cover.
Condition Report (Strictly Graded):Please view the high-resolution photos provided to judge the condition for yourself. I am conservative with my grading to ensure buyer satisfaction.Estimated Grade: VG- (3.5) to VG (4.0) (Very Good range).Cover: Shows excellent color striking and bright yellows. Minor edge wear and slight corner creasing as expected for an authentic 1940s book.Spine: Displays some light spine roll and typical staple stress, but remains sturdy.Back Cover: Highly complete! The back coupon is fully intact and UNCLIPPED, which is incredibly rare for this issue.Interior Pages: 100% complete and fully readable. Pages show standard Golden Age cream/tan aging along the edges, but the newsprint remains supple with no major brittle chipping or large tears.
Estimated Market ValueIn the VG (4.0) range, this specific Golden Age issue holds a market value of approximately $85.00 to $120.00, depending on the buyer's preference for raw (ungraded) books.