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Showcase 30 |
| Item: |
Showcase #30 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.4 |
| Cert #: |
1345315004
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Owner Comments
Showcase #40 marks the first Aquaman try-out issue. Of course, it should be noted that Aquaman was previously introduced to the DC Universe as a member of JLA in Brave & Bold #28. Our copy is one of four highest graded and bears the Bethlehem Pedigree. It was acquired off the CL Exchange on 11/2/2017.
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Showcase 33 |
| Item: |
Showcase #33 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
3816694002
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Owner Comments
Showcase #33 is the last of the Aquaman try-out issues and features an appearance by Topo. It is also easily the toughest of the four Showcases to find in high grade, as there are only four books graded 9.0 or better. Our 9.6 is not only the single highest graded example in the census, but there is currently no 9.4s. We acquired the book in the 6/18/2022 Heritage Auction.
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Showcase 31 |
| Item: |
Showcase #31 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
1272979001
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Owner Comments
Second Aquaman try-out issue in Showcase from 1961, our 9.6 is the single highest graded copy as of 2/2020. We acquired the book in a private transaction with Pedigree Comics.
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Showcase 32 |
| Item: |
Showcase #32 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.4 |
| Cert #: |
2087158011
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Owner Comments
Our 9.4 is one of two highest graded copies of this third Aquaman try-out issue. We acquired the book from an E-Bay listing on July 8, 2018.*
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Aquaman 1 |
| Item: |
Aquaman #1 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
1197147001
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Owner Comments
Obviously, Aquaman #1 features the start of the Silver Age run of Aquaman in his own magazine after four try-out issues in Showcase (#30-33). It also features the first appearance of Quisp. Our 9.6 with OW pages is one of four highest graded examples as of 6/2020. This book was acquired in the March 2020 CL auction.
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Aquaman 2 |
| Item: |
Aquaman #2 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.4 |
| Cert #: |
1255448001
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Owner Comments
One of two 9.4s trailing a single 9.6. We picked this copy up in the 6/12/2019 ComicConnect auction.
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Aquaman 3 |
| Item: |
Aquaman #3 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1101079004
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Owner Comments
Issue #3 features a cool cover as Aquaman travels to the mythical Atlantis. Our WP 9.8 is tied with four other books for highest graded, which is an unusual high number of high-grade books for a 1962 printing. We acquired our book off an E-Bay listing on 6/13/2019.
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Aquaman 4 |
| Item: |
Aquaman #4 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
2051715011
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Owner Comments
This gem is one of the highlights of our Aquaman collection, being the single highest graded copy of this 1962 issue. We acquired the book from the 9/9/2019 CL Auction.
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Aquaman 5 |
| Item: |
Aquaman #5 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
2087154008
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Owner Comments
A Scorcerer sends a group of killer whales against Aquaman and Aqualad on the cover of Issue #5. This copy is tied with two others for highest graded. We picked it up in the 6/12/2019 ComicConnect auction.*
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Aquaman 6 |
| Item: |
Aquaman #6 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
2088864017
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Owner Comments
Issue #6 features a Quisp appearance along with the first appearances of Quirp and Quink. Our copy is the second highest graded copy trailing a pair of 9.8s. We acquired it in the May 2020 CL auction.
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Aquaman 7 |
| Item: |
Aquaman #7 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
0048369009
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Owner Comments
Aquaman battles the Creatures from Atlantis in Issue #7. Our Pacific Coast copy is tied for second highest graded trailing a single 9.8. We acquired it in the August 4, 2019 Heritage Auction.
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Aquaman 8 |
| Item: |
Aquaman #8 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
0189724002
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Owner Comments
Issue #8 features the Plot to Steal the Seas. Our copy is one of three highest graded and was acquired off the Heritage Exchange on 6/27/2019.
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Aquaman 9 |
| Item: |
Aquaman #9 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.8 |
| Cert #: |
1101079005
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Owner Comments
Issue #9 features the Secret Mission of King Neptune. Our copy is the single highest graded example and was acquired in the December 18, 2019 CC auction.
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Aquaman 10 |
| Item: |
Aquaman #10 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.6 |
| Cert #: |
2087171024
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Owner Comments
Issue #10 features appearances by Quisp and Quirk. Our WP copy is one of four highest graded and was acquired off an E-Bay listing on 8/11/2019.
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Aquaman 11 |
| Item: |
Aquaman #11 Universal |
| Grade: |
CGC 9.0 |
| Cert #: |
0191708013
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Owner Comments
Issue #11 is a mini-key, in that it features the first appearance of Mera, who was a prominent figure in the Aquaman movie and played by Amber Heard. Because of the black cover, it is a particularly tough issue to find in high grade and tends to be the most expensive of any Aquaman issue, excluding #1. The top copy in the census, a 9.4 Pacific Coast pedigree, recently came on the market and sold for about $30,000. While this copy was much cheaper, it is currently one of the four highest graded copies by CGC. Acquired in the September 19, 2019 CC auction.
2022 Update: It appears there has been a census change as there are now two 9.4s topping the census, knocking our book down to top 5. Hopefully, we will get another shot at a 9.4 now that there are two.
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