Auction Spotlight: CGC SS 5.0 Fantastic Four #5 up for bids at PWCC

A Stan Lee autographed CGC Signature Series 5.0 copy of Fantastic Four #5 – that includes the primary look of the enduring villain Dr. Doom – is open for bidding in PWCC’s weekly public sale.

This copy is one in every of twelve examples ever given a CGC 5.0, placing it within the prime 27 % of all Fantastic Four #5 Signature Series points.

Released on April 10,1962, this fifth installment of the Fantastic Four sequence options an action-packed five-part journey that introduces audiences to the notorious Dr. Doom and sends the Marvel heroes again in time. After taking Sue Storm hostage, Dr. Doom orders Richards, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm into his time machine to recuperate Blackbird’s treasure chest. The trio cleverly go away the treasure behind and produce again simply the empty chest sending Doom right into a rage.

This challenge teases the discharge of The Incredible Hulk #1 when Johnny Storm is seen studying the brand-new comedian on the second web page. And the “Letter to the Editor” included on this challenge occurs to be written by Roy Thomas who would turn out to be Marvel’s Editor-In-Chief in 1972.

Fantastic Four #5 is written by Stan Lee, who signed the quilt of this challenge, with artwork by Jack Kirby and ink by Joe Sinnott, his debut within the sequence.

Bidding for this Silver Age gem is open till 7 p.m. PT on Sunday, March 26. The excessive bid at the moment sits at $3,000.

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