Highest Graded Copies of Marvel's Lovers Series, up for Auction

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The Marvel romance sequence Lovers represented a altering of the guard in comics, because the sequence took over numbering from Blonde Phantom’s title

Another sequence that survived Marvel’s 1948-1950 romance growth and bust, Lovers gives us with a very stark reminder of the altering circumstances that motivated writer Martin Goodman to go all in on the style. With superheroes on the decline on the time, the sequence took over the quantity from the well-known feminine superhero title Blonde Phantom with concern #23. The new title lasted for a decent 64 points 1949-1957, managing to outlive what was a tumultuous time for the comics business usually and Marvel particularly. Stan Goldberg, Jay Scott Pike, Vince Colletta, and Al Hartley all had vital work within the sequence, with different acquainted names resembling John Romita, Matt Baker, Carmine Infantino, Jack Kamen, Joe Kubert, Bill Everett, and Russ Heath additionally making contributions. An missed sequence containing work by many legendary creators, there are a selection of points of Marvel’s Lovers sequence, together with a number of highest-graded copies up for public sale within the 2023 October 26 – 27 Romance Comics Featuring L. B. Cole Showcase Auction #40224 at Heritage Auctions.

Lovers #62 (Atlas, 1954) CGC VF+ 8.5 Off-white pages. The single highest-graded CGC copy of the problem. Vince Colletta cowl. Overstreet 2023 VF 8.0 worth = $83; VF/NM 9.0 worth = $124. CGC census 10/23: 1 in 8.5, none increased.

Lovers #61 (Atlas, 1954) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. Vince Colletta cowl. Jay Scott Pike, Paul Reinman, and Russ Heath artwork. Overstreet 2023 VG 4.0 worth = $30; FN 6.0 worth = $45. CGC census 10/23: 1 in 5.0, none increased.

Lovers #36 (Atlas, 1951) CGC FN/VF 7.0 Off-white to white pages. Frank Sieminski artwork. The first copy we have ever seen. Overstreet 2023 FN 6.0 worth = $45; VF 8.0 worth = $90. CGC census 9/23: 1 in 7.0, none increased.

Lovers #72 (Atlas, 1955) CGC VF 8.0 Off-white to white pages. Vince Colletta and Jay Scott Pike artwork. Tied for CGC’s highest grade with only one copy. Overstreet 2023 VF 8.0 worth = $82. CGC census 10/23: 2 in 8.0, none increased.

Lovers #47 (Atlas, 1953) CGC VG/FN 5.0 Off-white pages. Al Hartley cowl. Alice Kirkpatrick and Jay Scott Pike artwork. Overstreet 2023 VG 4.0 worth = $30; FN 6.0 worth = $45. CGC census 10/23: 1 in 5.0, none increased.

Lovers #53 (Atlas, 1953) CGC FN+ 6.5 Off-white pages. Al Hartley cowl and artwork. Alice Kirkpatrick and Jay Scott Pike artwork. Overstreet 2023 FN 6.0 worth = $45; VF 8.0 worth = $83. CGC census 10/23: 1 in 6.5, none increased.