A Thanksgiving Feast of Comics

Everyone’s favourite foodie vacation is upon us, and what higher method to indulge ourselves than this feast of all-time nice Thanksgiving comics? We’ll undergo course by course to find which of them make for a memorable gustatorial deal with and which of them are solely price a chew.

Green Bean Casserole

Ah, the inexperienced bean casserole. How can one thing be so tasty on the floor, with its fried onion crisps, after which be so mushily disappointing when you get previous the topping? In the world of Thanksgiving comics, now we have Walt Disney’s Comics and Stories #63 from 1945 as our inexperienced bean casserole.

With an ideal cowl by Walt Kelly, now we have Donald being chased by axe-toting Huey, Dewey, and Louie dressed up as a turkey. Unfortunately, this scene by no means occurs contained in the comedian. Instead, now we have a Mickey Mouse Thanksgiving textual content story. Crunchy goodness on the skin, blah veggies in canned soup on the within.

Looking for a replica? Well, there are solely 18 graded copies within the CGC census. It is, nevertheless, comparatively inexpensive within the mid-grades, as proven by the one sale this yr: a 6.0 promoting for $124 in a May 3 Heritage public sale.

Good factor you’re getting a slabbed copy, too. This method, you’ll solely ever see the duvet and received’t have to fret about being disillusioned by the inside.

Apple Pie

Nothing is extra all-American than apple pie for Thanksgiving dessert. We’re searching for one thing quaint and heartwarming right here, one thing like JSA #54 from 2004, that includes the JSA and JLA all collectively for Thanksgiving. Of course, you understand villains are going to assault, which makes for a comic book e-book custom as tried and true as, nicely, apple pie. It’s a fast learn, too, identical to that slice of pie.

As befitting the ephemeral nature of Thanksgiving desserts, you received’t discover a graded copy of JSA #54 as there are none. You’ll simply should accept copies with out the a la mode on prime.

Stuffing

It by no means seems like one thing that will be very appetizing, however there’s simply one thing concerning the savory goodness of stuffing as half of a Thanksgiving feast. We’re searching for one thing a bit salty right here and one thing that has Thanksgiving written throughout it. But with a twist. Maybe sausage or cranberries?

Look no additional than Uncanny Tales #9 from 1953. First there’s the duvet. Not the best. But inside there’s a tremendous story referred to as, “The Executioner,” a scrumptious story that tells the story of Thanksgiving from the turkey’s level of view. Of course, the executioner comes calling and that’s it for the turkey.

There are 16 graded copies within the CGC census, two of which have come up on the market this yr, permitting us to take a look at each mid-grade and low-grade pricing.

A 6.0 – with all of the fixings – bought in an August 16 Heritage public sale for $660, whereas a 3.0 – cooked bread crumbs solely – bought in a September 24 ComicConnect public sale for $154.

Turkey

And lastly, now we have the primary course, the Thanksgiving turkey. It’s doubtless the one time you’ll eat it this yr, so it higher be wonderful. You’ll need it good – not too dry however not falling off the bone, with delicate natural flavoring however not too spicy.

When it involves Thanksgiving comics, nothing says, “That’s it! That’s the turkey I’ve been craving!” fairly like Daredevil #178 from 1981. This unimaginable Frank Miller story takes place within the center of Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Daredevil should cope with confetti and large balloons as none aside from Power Man and Iron Fist assault. Superhero towards superhero fisticuffs, incredible paintings by Miller with the parade such as you’ve by no means seen earlier than, and a superlative cowl make this the course in our feast that everybody will rave about.

Best of all, it’s an inexpensive choice in case you’re searching for a problem of one of Marvel’s greatest late Bronze Age choices. There are 468 graded copies within the CGC census, not so few as to make it uncommon and never so many as to make it nugatory. It’s comparatively low-priced within the 9.8 grade, with 90-day and one-year averages at $169 and $158 respectively.

If you’re searching for a Thanksgiving comedian that has all the things – nice cowl, story, paintings, and affordability – look no additional than Daredevil #178.