Raj’s Alter-Ego
Aquaman 56
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COMIC DETAILS
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Comic Description:
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Aquaman 56 Universal
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Grade:
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9.8
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Page Quality:
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OFF-WHITE
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Pedigree:
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Murphy Anderson File Copy
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Certification #:
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1969943009
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Owner:
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Mississippi Mudcats
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SET DETAILS
Owner's Description
Issue #56 features the first appearance of the Crusader. In "The Creature That Devoured Detroit!",Don Powers, who fights crime in Detroit as a costumed super-hero called the Crusader, has been hampered at night by his poor eyesight, but has devised and sent into orbit a mirrored satellite which provides daylight to the city at night and makes it possible for him to fight crime during those hours. However, the added daylight has caused algae to grow at an incredible rate in the area, and the mossy growth is threatening to engulf the city. When Aquaman hears of the problem, he immediately goes to Detroit and learns of Powers's part in the plot. At first he is repelled by the Crusader's employees, but he later manages to destroy the satellite and thus halt the growth of algae. The Crusader is accidentally killed in a fall.
Our Murphy Anderson file copy of Issue #56 is one of 3 highest graded. Murphy Anderson is the newest pedigree recognized by CGC in 2019, and amassed by industry giant Murphy Anderson, one of the pre-eminent artists and inkers of the Silver Age. In addition to a large collection of original art, Anderson saved copies of many of the DC comic books published during his tenure from the '50s through the '70s. After his passing in 2015 the entire collection was auctioned through Heritage in 2019, many CGC graded.
We acquired the book from the December 15, 2019 Heritage Auction.
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